Encouraging Words for Women and Men

Encouraging words to a loved one or a friend can mean a lot. In fact, in times of despair, your words may be the most important things for them to hold on to. Never shy away from saying words of hope and inspiration to people around you. You may need them yourself when there’s a need.

You are never short of opportunities to give support to others. Here are some encouraging words you can share with those who need that extra inspiration to get through during difficult or challenging times.

Words of Encouragement

You are important and valued.
I admire how strong you are!
Your ability to make the ordinary beautiful is a true gift!
The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
Wake up anticipating something great is going to happen today!
Keep up the good work. I am rooting for you.

Encouraging Words for Women

Start calling yourself healed, happy, whole, blessed and prosperous!
You are loved more than you can fathom.

Building Self Esteem

If someone is stupid enough to walk away from you, be smart enough to let them go!
When God sees you doing your part, developing what he has given you, then he will do his part and open doors that no one can shut!
You are not alone even when you feel lonely.
A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape.
A woman of strength will also keep her soul in shape!
A beautiful woman is the one who uses her lips to speak the truth, her voice for kindness, her heart for love, her ears for compassion, and her hands for charity!
I’m grateful that you are my sister.
I hope you live a life you are proud of.
And if you find that you are not,
I hope you have the strength to start over!

Check out the Best Courage Quotes page.

Supportive Sayings

It is easy to give up,
But before giving up,
Just stop and think for a moment why you started?
I wish you the strength to face the challenges of life with confidence and the wisdom to choose your battles carefully!
I love how you love the forgotten and care for the afflicted.
You are a great wife to your husband!
Someday, everything will make sense!
So smile through the confusion and tears and remember that everything happens for a reason!
Make today an amazing day!
Thank you for being a loving mother and friend to me!
Never think about the past.
It is only you,
who is keeping it alive
Else it can never ever come back again.
Let it go and move ahead.
I admire how you’ve taken care of yourself!
I am so proud of the woman you’ve become.

Encouraging sayings for men

When someone tells you it can’t be done, it’s more a reflection of their own limitations, not yours!
Sometimes life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you!
Winning and losing both have benefits.
Winning can make you the leader,
while losing can make you a guide for others.
So, never be afraid of losing!
I love you more today than any day before.
Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have!
I can’t wait to experience the rest of my life with you.
We are not given a good or bad life! We are just given a life and it’s up to us to make it good or bad!
It’s your road and yours alone!
Others may walk it with you,
But no one can walk it for you!
Your decisions, hard work, and loving heart make me so proud to be your wife.
You understand me more than anyone. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you.

Inspiring

Your actions have proved that you are not the type of person who gives up easily. I admire that in you.
I can’t wait till you get home from work!
Your humility is inspiring to those who are watching your success.
I feel so safe with your protection.
Your spirit has the energy, strength, and stamina of hundreds of horses.
I will always respect and honor you.
Your arms are the only place I want to be.
I don’t think I tell you often enough how grateful I am for all that you do for me.
You can always make me laugh. I’m so happy I have you!
When times get tough, I know I can count on you.

Encouragement Quotes from the Bible

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Thessalonians 5:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
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
In this world you will have trouble but take heart. I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
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

Biblical

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Timothy 1:7
The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
We know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:24
Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble & never stop praying.
Romans 12:12
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6