Begin the Day With These 36 Morning Bible Verses

Daily Bible time, preferably in the morning, is a wonderful routine. Getting guidance, reading words of wisdom, and being reminded that God loves you is the best way to begin your day. Giving yourself some time every morning to connect with God while renewing your faith and commitment can give you the spiritual strength to carry on with your day.

Here is a collection of some of the best morning Bible verses that can inspire you and help you live with purpose and integrity.

36 Morning Bible Verses to Reduce Stress

#1. Galatians 5:1

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

#2. Psalm 143:8

“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”

#3. Lamentations 3:22-23

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

#4. Psalm 130:6

“I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.”

#5. Psalm 90:14

“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”

#6. Psalm 59:16

“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”

#7. Psalm 23:1-6

“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters; he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

#8. Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

#9. Romans 8:28-31

“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. For those God foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

“And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

#10. James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

#11. Psalms 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

#12. Psalms 143:8

Let the morning bring me Word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you, I entrust my life.

#13. Psalms 19:14

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock, and my Redeemer.

#14. Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

#15. Lamentations 3:22-24

“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. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.”

#16. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

“For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”

#17. John 1:1-10

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him, all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, which was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

“There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light so that through him, all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gave light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.”

#18. Exodus 40:38

“So the cloud of the Lord was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the Israelites during all their travels.”

#19. Mark 1:35

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”

#20. Luke 24:1

“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.”

#21. John 8:2

“At dawn, he appeared again in the temple courts, where everyone gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them.”

#22. Acts 5:21

“At daybreak, they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people.”

#23. 2 Peter 1:19

“We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”

#24. Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David and the bright Morning Star.”

#25. 1 Thessalonians 5:5

“You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or the darkness.”

#26. Psalm 59:16

“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”

#27. Psalm 119:147

“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.”

#28. Psalm 30:5

“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.”

#29. Isaiah 58:8

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”

#30. 2 Corinthians 4:16

“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

#31. 1 Chronicles 16:34

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

#32. Psalm 5:3

“In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; I lay my requests before you in the morning and wait expectantly.”

#33. 1 Timothy 4:4-5

“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.”

#34. Hebrews 12:28

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”

#35. James 1:17

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”

#36. Philippians 1:6

“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

A Few Parting Words

The Bible is full of hope and promises. By beginning your day with a Bible verse, you can be more intentional about your actions and purpose. Verses such as these will give you strength, restore your faith, and ease your worries.