Election season can come with some difficult feelings – fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and conflict just to name a few. Whatever you’re grappling with, the best thing to do is remind yourself of God’s hope-filled truth.
Check out these 22 encouraging Bible verses for election season:
For Wisdom in Decision-Making
James 1:5 | "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking."
Proverbs 3:5-6 | "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."
Proverbs 2:6 | "For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Psalm 25:4-5 | "Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me."
For Fear and Anger
Philippians 4:6-7 | "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Isaiah 41:10 | "Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."
1 Peter 5:7 | "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."
Psalm 34:4 | "I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears."
For Hope and Encouragement
Psalm 62:5-6 | "Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken."
Psalm 121:1-2 | "I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!"
Romans 15:13 | "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 | "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen."
Lamentations 3:22-23 | "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning."
Daniel 2:21 | He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.
Psalm 46:1-2 | "God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea."
For Conflict and Disagreement
Romans 12:18 | "Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone."
Ephesians 4:31-32 | "Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
James 1:19-20 | "Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires."
Colossians 3:13 | "Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."
1 Timothy 2:1-2 | I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
For Unity and Love
John 13:34-35 | "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
Colossians 3:14 | "Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony."
Romans 13:1 | Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
Philippians 2:3-4 | "Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too."
1 Peter 3:8 | "Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude."
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Looking to spend more time in the Bible during election season? Check out this Bible Reading Plan and explore topics through the lens of Scripture like whether it matters to vote, how to pray through an election, and how to have conversations about politics without blowing up your valued relationships.
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