We all have a desire to succeed in one thing or another in life. While we might have different personal goals in life ranging from career, education, relationships, family, business, or even personal growth, there’s one common but crucial ingredient that we all need to succeed: God.
So, what does the Bible say about success and how does God fit in in our quest for success? Well, throughout the scriptures, we are reminded that the only way to be prosperous in our plans is by observing the Ten Commandments (1 Chronicles 22:13, Psalm 1:2-3, and Joshua 1:8), and diligently working hard (Colossians 3:23 and Proverbs 14:23). Additionally, the Bible also emphasizes the need to put our hope and trust in God, because when we do, He will grant our hearts’ desires. (Psalm 37:4-5).
Whether you are looking for inspiration on how to be successful or just wondering about the role of God in helping you succeed, here are 45 Bible verses about success that will motivate you to keep pushing forward toward your goal.
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Bible Verses About Success and Prosperity
Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
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Joshua 1:8
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
1 Chronicles 22:13
“Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Psalm 37:4-5
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:”
Psalm 1:2-3
“But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”
Deuteronomy 20:4
“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
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Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Mark 9:23
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
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.”
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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.”
Psalm 28:7
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Proverbs 14:23
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
Luke 18:27
“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with man is possible with God.'”
Deuteronomy 28:1-2
“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God.”
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Psalm 90:17
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.”
Proverbs 16:20
“Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
James 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
3 John 1:2
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
Revelation 3:8
“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”
Genesis 39:2-3
“The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did…”
Psalm 20:4
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.”
Psalm 90:12
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
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Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.”
Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
Matthew 19:26
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'”
Romans 8:28
“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.”
Philippians 2:13
“for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”
Hebrews 10:36
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”
1 John 5:14
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”
Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Isaiah 48:17
“This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.'”
Jeremiah 29:12
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
Matthew 7:7
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
I am very much okay with the Theme: I MUST SUCCEED. And the bible verses are satisfied as well. Thank you Jesus for making me a successful man on earth.