24 Encouraging Scriptures For Leaders

Leaders often deal with more pressure than anyone else. As a leader, you have more responsibilities and people are relying on your strength. Whether you’re a leader in your church, your family, or at work, you carry a burden and need encouragement.

Jesus tells us that if we want to be great leaders we need to be a great servant. Leadership in God’s kingdom requires a constant giving of our time and energy to other people. Without encouragement, we can lose motivation and give up on what God has called us to.

We should absolutely have friends and family that give us encouragement, but you’ve probably noticed that leadership can be lonely at times. A lot of people won’t understand the burdens you’re carrying. You need to rely on God for encouragement too. The Bible is filled with words of encouragement that will sustain and strengthen you as a leader. 

Here are 24 Scriptures that will encourage you as a leader.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”
Galatians 6:9 NLT

“Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Matthew 6:4, 6, 18 NIV

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:34 NIV

"But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume."
2 Corinthians 2:14 NLT

"So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10 NIV

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:6 ESV

"Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'”
Luke 18:27 NIV

"But those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31 NIV

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you."
Psalm 32:8 AMP

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV

"For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ."
2 Corinthians 1:5 NLT

"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."
1 Peter 5:10 ESV

"The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers."
Proverbs 24:5-6 NIV

"Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 NLT

"Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
Romans 5:5 NKJV

"Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us."
2 Timothy 1:14 NIV

"Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28 NLT

"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV

"Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper."
Psalm 1:1-3 NKJV

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it."
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NKJV

"You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed."
Joshua 23:14 NIV

"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
    What can man do to me?
The Lord is on my side as my helper;
    I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in man."
Psalm 118:6-8 ESV

"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."
Hebrews 10:23 NLT