The Bible has so much to say on the goodness of change and God’s presence with you every step of the way. It may be hard, but you have a God who loves you and wants the best for you. Look to His word, and He will offer guidance through uncertain times.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! - 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. - 2 Peter 2:9 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. - Hebrews 13:8 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. - Isaiah 43:19 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. - James 1:17 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalm 18:2 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. - Philippians 4:6-7 To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. - Ephesians 4:22-24 Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. - Isaiah 43:18-19 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105
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I hear people all the time say how "lucky" they are. I think in today's society, we are more comfortable with that watered down secular version of being "blessed". The truth it, I don't want to rely on luck or chance to get through life. When we do that, we are just letting things happen and accept things however they turn out as opposed to how God wants things to turn out.
But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. - James 1:25 Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them. - John 13:17 Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” - Luke 11:28 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. - Revelation 1:3 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. - John 1:16 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. - Ephesians 1:3-5 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. - Ephesians 1:13-14 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. - Genesis 12:2 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:8 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. - James 1:12 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19 How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Whose hope is in the LORD his God. - Psalm 146:5 How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. How blessed is the person against whom the Lord does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. - Psalm 32:1-2 One of the best ways to abide with Christ is to memorize key passages on critical topics. One common question that people ask: “Is Jesus the only way?” Let’s hear what the Bible says about that.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, - 1 Timothy 2:5 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. - John 10:9 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. - John 3:36 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. - 1 John 5:20 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” - John 3:3 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. - 1 John 5:11-12 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. - 1 Corinthians 8:6 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” - John 11:25-26 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” - Acts 16:30-31 Feeling overwhelmed with the news on COVID-19? Perhaps you know a friend, family member or work colleague who needs support and reassurance? Find peace in the Bible with these encouraging verses to uplift and inspire faith during these difficult times. The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. - Deuteronomy 31:8
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. - Psalm 56:3 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. - Psalm 121:7-8 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. - Proverbs 12:25 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. - Jeremiah 17:14 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 "Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me." - John 14:1 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 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. - Romans 8:38-39 And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. - 2 Corinthians 1:10 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. - Philippians 4:6-7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. - 1 Peter 5:7 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. - 1 John 5:14 Lately, I have felt a little lost with everything going on in the world. It is easy to get discouraged and frustrated, but God has other plans. Below are some of my favorite Bible verses that help me keep my faith in hard times.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. - Isaiah 43:2 Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in Him, and He will act. - Psalm 37:5 The pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the joy that's coming. - Romans 8:18 She is clothed in strength, and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. - Proverbs 31:25 Be bold. Be brave. Be courageous. - Joshua 1:9 There is a time for everything and a reason for every activity under the heavens. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born, says the Lord. - Isaiah 66:9 He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. - Psalm 91:4 My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation comes from Him, He alone is my rock and my salvation. - Psalm 62:1-2 I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:13 For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 |