Bible Verses About Emotional Healing
Bible verses for the inner restoration of invisible wounds, broken hearts, and trauma.
Hidden wounds often carry a weight of pain that is more heavy than any physical injury. Whether you are bearing the scars of past trauma or the sting of deep rejection, God specializes in the intricate work of mending shattered hearts. He promises to bind up your invisible wounds and gently restore your soul through the power of his comfort. Let these passages wash over the secret places of your heart, bringing the healing and peace that only the Savior can provide.
Key Passages
"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
"For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole."
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;"
"Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth."
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."
"¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake."
"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
"And he said unto me,My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."
"¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."
"I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;"
"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh."
"I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners."
"Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever."
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
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