Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating and cherishing love, but for some in long-distance relationships, it can also serve as a reminder of the distance between them and their loved ones. The difficulties of distance can weigh heavily on the heart, generating feelings of loneliness and desire. However, amid separation, finding comfort and encouragement in God’s Word can bring strength and hope.
Valentine’s Day Bible Verses For Long Distance Relationships
In this post, we will look at a few Valentine’s Day Bible verses that are specifically picked to encourage and inspire those in long-distance relationships. These verses will remind us of God’s presence, fidelity, and the ability of love to bridge physical distances and bring hearts together.
1. Encouraging Scriptures for Couples Apart on Valentine’s Day
1. Philippians 1:3-5
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
2. Psalm 27:10
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.”
3. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
4. Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned.”
5. 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.”
6. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”
7. Proverbs 31:10
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
8. Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
9. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
10. Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
2. Faithful Reminders
11. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
12. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
13. Genesis 2:24
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
14. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
15. Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
16. Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
17. 1 Peter 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way, be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
18. Song of Solomon 3:4
“Scarcely had I passed them when I found the one my heart loves. I held him and would not let him go till I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the room of the one who conceived me.”
19. Ephesians 5:21
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”
20. Mark 10:9
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
3. Heartfelt Words of Comfort
21. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
22. 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.”
23. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God.”
24. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
25. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
26. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
27. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
28. Psalm 121:1-2
“I lift my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
29. Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
30. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
4. Divine Guidance for Love from Afar
31. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
32. Romans 12:9
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
33. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
34. 1 John 4:12
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
35. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
36. 1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
37. Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
38. 1 John 4:16
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
39. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
40. Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Of course, here are the remaining subheadings with their corresponding Bible verses:
5. Finding Solace in Distance
41. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
42. 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.”
43. 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.”
44. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
45. 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.”
46. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
47. Psalm 121:7-8
“The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
48. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
49. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
50. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
6. Connecting Through Faith
51. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
52. Ecclesiastes 4:12
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
53. Romans 15:5-6
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
54. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
55. 1 Corinthians 13:7
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
56. Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
57. Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
58. 1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
59. James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
60. 1 Peter 1:8-9
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Conclusion
As you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a long-distance relationship, may these Bible passages provide encouragement and consolation. Remember that even when you are physically separated, you are spiritually joined and bound by God’s love. Through His grace, you can discover the power to overcome the difficulties of distance and feed your relationship with love, trust, and communication. Let these passages serve as a reminder that God is with you at all times, guiding and supporting your love from a distance.
May this Valentine’s Day serve as an opportunity to develop your faith, express your love, and hold on to the promise of a future in which distance no longer separates you. Trust in God’s timing, rely on His promises, and allow His Word to be a constant source of hope and strength in your long-distance journey of love.
