Heartbreak doesn’t just hurt. It devastates. Whether it’s a romantic relationship that ended, a betrayal by someone you trusted, or the loss of someone you loved, the pain is overwhelming. You feel weak, empty, and completely depleted. Getting out of bed feels impossible. Facing the future without that person feels unbearable. The grief comes in waves, and you wonder if you’ll ever feel whole again.
In your weakest moments, God offers His strength. Not the kind of strength that makes you pretend you’re fine when you’re falling apart, but real strength that carries you through the darkest valleys. He doesn’t minimize your pain or tell you to get over it quickly. He draws close to the brokenhearted, binds up wounds, and sustains you when you have nothing left.
These verses reveal where to find strength when your heart is shattered. They show us that God’s power is made perfect in weakness, that He can heal what feels irreparably broken, and that with His strength, you can survive what you thought would destroy you.
Bible Verses For Finding Strength After Heartbreak
1. Psalm 34:18 – The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
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2. Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
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3. Isaiah 41:10 – I Will Strengthen You and Help You
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.
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4. 2 Corinthians 12:9 – My Grace Is Sufficient for You
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
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5. Psalm 73:26 – God Is the Strength of My Heart
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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6. Isaiah 40:31 – They Will Renew Their Strength
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.
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7. Psalm 46:1 – God Is Our Refuge and Strength
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
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8. Nahum 1:7 – The Lord Is Good, a Refuge in Times of Trouble
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
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9. Matthew 11:28-30 – Come to Me, All Who Are Weary
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
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10. Psalm 55:22 – Cast Your Cares on the Lord
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
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11. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – The God of All Comfort
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
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12. Psalm 23:4 – Your Rod and Your Staff Comfort Me
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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13. Philippians 4:13 – I Can Do All This Through Him
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
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14. Psalm 62:5-6 – Find Rest in God Alone
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
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15. Isaiah 43:2 – When You Pass Through the Waters
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
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16. Psalm 30:5 – Weeping May Stay for the Night
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
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17. Romans 8:28 – God Works for the Good
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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18. Psalm 27:13-14 – I Remain Confident of This
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
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19. 1 Peter 5:10 – God Will Restore You
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
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20. Psalm 30:11 – You Turned My Wailing Into Dancing
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
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21. Jeremiah 30:17 – I Will Restore You to Health
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.
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22. Psalm 121:1-2 – My Help Comes From the Lord
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
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23. Isaiah 61:3 – The Oil of Joy Instead of Mourning
To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.
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24. Lamentations 3:22-23 – His Compassions Never Fail
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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25. Romans 15:13 – May the God of Hope Fill You
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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26. Psalm 9:9 – The Lord Is a Refuge for the Oppressed
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
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27. Deuteronomy 31:6 – The Lord Goes With You
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
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28. Psalm 34:17 – The Lord Hears and Delivers
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
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29. Psalm 18:2 – The Lord Is My Rock
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
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30. Psalm 126:5-6 – Those Who Sow With Tears
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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31. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Encourage Your Hearts and Strengthen You
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
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32. Joshua 1:9 – Be Strong and Courageous
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.
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33. Psalm 73:23-26 – You Hold Me by My Right Hand
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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34. Romans 8:18 – Our Present Sufferings Are Not Worth Comparing
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
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35. Psalm 56:8 – You Keep Track of All My Sorrows
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.
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Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Finding Strength After Heartbreak
God doesn’t promise to protect you from heartbreak, but He does promise to be with you through it. He’s close to the brokenhearted, not distant or indifferent. He sees every tear, understands every sleepless night, and knows the depth of your pain in ways no one else can. His strength doesn’t make the pain disappear instantly, but it sustains you when you feel like you can’t take another step.
The remarkable thing about God’s strength is that it’s made perfect in weakness. When you’re completely depleted, when you have nothing left to give, that’s when His power shows up most clearly. You don’t have to be strong on your own. You don’t have to fake it or pretend you’re okay. God’s strength carries you through the valleys you can’t walk through alone.
Scripture promises that weeping may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning. This season of heartbreak isn’t forever. God will heal what’s broken, restore what’s been lost, and turn your mourning into dancing. The timeline is His, not yours, but healing is coming.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, my heart is shattered, and I don’t know how to put the pieces back together. The pain is overwhelming, and I feel completely depleted. I need Your strength because I have none of my own left.
Be close to me in this brokenness. Heal my wounded heart and bind up what feels irreparably damaged. Carry me through this valley because I can’t walk through it alone. Give me strength for today, even if I can’t see beyond it.
Help me to trust that Your grace is sufficient, that Your power is made perfect in my weakness, and that You’re working all things together for my good even when I can’t see it. Sustain me when I want to give up. Comfort me in the middle of the night when the grief feels unbearable.
Thank You that weeping lasts for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I’m holding onto that promise. Help me to hope again, trust again, and believe that better days are ahead.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Evang. Anabelle Thompson is the founder of Believers Refuge, a Scripture-based resource that helps Christians to find biblical guidance for life’s challenges.
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