Bible Verses for When You Feel Not Enough
When you feel inadequate, these verses point to a sufficiency and worth that come from God.
The Bible speaks to when you feel not enough. Verses such as Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, and Psalms 139:14 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Psalms 139:14“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“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.”
2 Corinthians 12:9“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”
1 Corinthians 1:27“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:10
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about when you feel not enough?
The Bible speaks to when you feel not enough. Verses such as Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, and Psalms 139:14 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse for when you feel not enough?
Genesis 1:27 is one of the most turned-to verses for when you feel not enough, and many also return to 1 John 3:1 and Psalms 139:14. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses for when you feel not enough?
Short, easy-to-hold verses for when you feel not enough include 1 John 4:19, 2 Timothy 2:1, and Colossians 2:10. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
How can I use these Bible verses for when you feel not enough?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.