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The Bible is God’s love letter to humanity. It is a guidebook for life that reveals who God is and how we can have a personal relationship with Him. The Bible is divinely inspired and has the power to transform lives.

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The Bible Is “The Word of God”

“After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.” —Hebrews 1:1-2

The Bible Is Unique

It Is Divinely Inspired

“Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.” —2 Timothy 3:16

It Is Flawless

“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” —Psalm18:30, NIV  

It Is Authoritative

“But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tiny stroke of a letter in the law to become void.” —Luke 16:17

“Your word, O Lord, is permanent; it stands firm in the heavens.” —Psalm 119:89

The Bible Is Trustworthy

“The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.” —Psalm 12:6

“Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.” —John 17:17

“Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.” —Proverbs 30:5

“The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.” —Psalm 18:30

The Bible Is Life-changing

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” —2 Timothy 3:16-17

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” —Hebrews 4:12

“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.” —Romans 12:2

“Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them. Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.” —Psalm 119:129-130

“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.” —Psalm 119:103-105

The Bible Is God’s Book

A Book of History

“These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.” —1 Corinthians 10:11

“For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.” —Romans 15:4

A Book of Promises

“Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.” —2 Peter 1:4

“For every one of God’s promises are ‘Yes’ in him; therefore also through him the “Amen” is spoken, to the glory we give to God.” —2 Corinthians 1:20

A Book of Prophecies

“Certainly the sovereign Lord does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” —Amos 3:7

“For no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” —2 Peter 1:21

A Book of Worship

“Extol the Lord our God! Worship at his footstool! He is holy!” —Psalm 99:5

“Sing to the Lord, for he has done magnificent things, let this be known throughout the earth!” —Isaiah 12:5

“All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!” (Selah) —Psalm 66:4

“But a time is coming – and now is here – when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such people to be his worshipers. God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” —John 4:23-24

The Bible Has Major Themes

God Wants Us to Know Him

“Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!” —Isaiah 55:6

“When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul,” —Jeremiah 29:13

“I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,” —Ephesians 1:17

“‘If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,’ says the Lord.” —Jeremiah 9:24

God Shows the Consequences of Sin

“So then, just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all people because all sinned” —Romans 5:12

“For the payoff of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 6:23

“Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” —Galatians 6:7-8 

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” —Romans 3:23 

God Sent Jesus for Our Salvation

“Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory—the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father.” —John 1:14 

“You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me.” —John 5:39 

“Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures.” —Luke 24:44-45 

God Rewards Faith and Obedience

“Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” —Hebrews 11:6

“To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.” —Psalm 111:10 

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.” —John 14:15 

“For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments do not weigh us down.” —1 John 5:3 

“So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself.” —James 2:17

God Chooses People for His Purposes

“For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.” —Ephesians 2:10 

“For the scripture says to Pharaoh: “For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may demonstrate my power in you, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.” So then, God has mercy on whom he chooses to have mercy, and he hardens whom he chooses to harden.” —Romans 9:17-18 

Names of the Bible

Gospel

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” —Romans 1:16

Holy Scriptures 

“…that he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,…” —Romans 1:2

Law of the Lord 

“The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.” —Psalm 19:7

Living Words 

“He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors; and he received living words to pass on to us.” —Acts 7:38, NIV 

Word of Christ 

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with grace in your hearts to God.” —Colossians 3:16

Scriptures 

“Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,…” —2 Timothy 3:16

The Scroll 

“Then I say, “Look! I come! What is written in the scroll pertains to me.” —Psalm 40:7

Sword of the Spirit 

“And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” —Ephesians 6:17

Truth 

“Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.” —John 17:17

Word of God 

“But he replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!’” —Luke 11:28

Word of Life 

“…by holding on to the word of life so that on the day of Christ I will have a reason to boast that I did not run in vain nor labor in vain.” —Philippians 2:16

Words of the Lord 

“The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.” —Psalm 12:6

God is the Loving Creator and Sovereign Ruler of all that exists. He is a personal Spirit who is perfect in power, goodness, and wisdom. Our view of God shapes our character and influences how we live our lives.

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The Uniqueness of God

God Is Spirit

“God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” —John 4:24

God Is One

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!” —Deuteronomy 6:4, 5

God Is of One Essence

“The Father and I are one.” —John 10:30; 14:9

God Is Three Persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” —Matthew 28:19

The Nature of God

God Is All-knowing (Omniscient)

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. —Hebrews 4:13

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good. —Proverbs 15:3

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how unfathomable his ways! —Romans 11:33

God Is All-powerful (Omnipotent)

By the Lord’s decree the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all the starry hosts. He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses. Let the whole earth fear the Lord. Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him. For he spoke, and it came into existence. He issued the decree, and it stood firm. —Psalm 33:6-9

Moses said to the people, “Remember this day on which you came out from Egypt, from the place where you were enslaved, for the Lord brought you out of there with a mighty hand—and no bread made with yeast may be eaten.” —Exodus 13:3

[A]nd what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength. This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and gave him to the church as head over all things. —Ephesians 1:19–22

God Is All-present (Omnipresent)

He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him. —Colossians 1:17

Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence? If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be. If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea, even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me. If I were to say, “Certainly the darkness will cover me, and the light will turn to night all around me,” even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you. —Psalm 139:7–12

“Do you people think that I am some local deity and not the transcendent God?” the Lord asks. “Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?” the Lord asks. “Do you not know that I am everywhere?” the Lord asks. —Jeremiah 23:23-24

God Is Eternal

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the Lord, the eternal God. —Genesis 21:33

He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen. —1 Timothy 6:16

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end!” —Revelation 22:13

God Is Self-existent (Independent and Uncreated)

God said to Moses, “I AM that I AM.” And he said, “You must say this to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” —Exodus 3:14

He also said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the one who is thirsty I will give water free of charge from the spring of the water of life. —Revelation 21:6

“For just as the Father has life in himself, thus he has granted the Son to have life in himself.” —John 5:26

God Is Unchanging (Immutable)

“For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.” —Malachi 3:6

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” —Hebrews 13:8

“[A]nd like a robe you will fold them up and like a garment they will be changed, but you are the same and your years will never run out.” —Hebrews 1:12

The Moral Character of God

God Is Good

Taste and see that the Lord is good. —Psalm 34:8

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. —James 1:17

The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end. They are fresh every morning; your faithfulness is abundant! —Lamentation 3:22–23

God Is Holy

“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?” —Exodus 15:11

“No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one other than you! There is no rock like our God!” —1 Samuel 2:2

Each one of the four living creatures had six wings and was full of eyes all around and inside. They never rest day or night, saying: “Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God, the All-Powerful, Who was and who is, and who is still to come!” —Revelation 4:8

God Is Just

As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright. —Deuteronomy 32:4

“I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.” —Jeremiah 17:10

He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed. Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips. —Isaiah 11:4–5

God Is Righteous

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress. —Job 37:23

O LORD God of Israel, you are righteous, for we are left as a remnant this day. —Ezekiel 8:15

But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One. —1 John 2:1

God Is Long-suffering

“The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness.” —Exodus 34:6

“I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in mercy, and one who relents concerning threatened judgment.” — Jonah 4:2

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, but is being patient toward you, because he does not wish for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. —2 Peter 3:9

God Is Loving

God is love. —1 John 4:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8

The Lord said to me, “Go, show love to your wife again, even though she loves another man and continually commits adultery. Likewise, the Lord loves the Israelites although they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols.” —Hosea 3:1

God Is Merciful

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness. —Psalm 86:15

But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.” —Titus 3:4–6

They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them. —Nehemiah 9:17

God Is Faithful

O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky, your faithfulness to the clouds. —Psalm 36:5

So realize that the LORD your God is the true God, the faithful God who keeps covenant faithfully with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. — Deuteronomy 7:9

“Look, today I am about to die. You know with all your heart and being that not even one of all the faithful promises the LORD your God made to you is left unfulfilled; every one was realized – not one promise is unfulfilled!” —Joshua 23:14

God Is True

“I have many things to say and to judge about you, but the Father who sent me is truthful, and the things I have heard from him I speak to the world.” —John 8:26

They sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! —Revelation 15:3

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. —Revelation 19:11

What kind of relationship with God do you have? As a follower of Christ, ask the Holy Spirit to use the following Bible verses to increase your love for God. 

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God Loves You

God’s Love is Unconditional

“But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

God’s Love is Unstoppable

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38-39

God’s Love is Unfathomable

“I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” —Ephesians 3:18-19

God Demonstrates His Love for You. . .

God Died for You

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

God Forgives Your Sins

“Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.” —Isaiah 38:17

God Does Not Condemn You

“He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” —Psalm 103:9-10

God is Gracious to You

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” —Ephesians 2:4-5

God Adopted You

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” —1 John 3:1

God Gives You His Attention

“What is mankind that you make so much of them, that you give them so much attention, that you examine them every morning and test them every moment?” —Job 7:17

God Gives You Good Gifts

“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

God is Faithful to You

“…if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” —2 Timothy 2:13

You Demonstrate Your Love for God When You. . .

Love God Wholeheartedly

“Jesus said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” —Matthew 22:37

Love God Above All Others

“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” —Matthew 10:37

Obey God

“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” —John 14:21

Love Others

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” —1 John 4:8

Sacrifice for One Another

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” —1 John 3:17

Serve God

“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Thessalonians 1:3

Thank God

“Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his love endures forever.” —Jeremiah 33:11

Glorify God

“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” —Psalm 63:3

Stay in God’s Love

“…keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” —Jude 1:21

Cultivate Intimacy with God

Desire for God

“As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, ‘When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?’” —Psalm 42:1-2

Seek God

“When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul,” —Jeremiah 29:13

“With all my heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commands.” —Psalm 119:10

“Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!” —Isaiah 55:6

Know God

“I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,” —Ephesians 1:17

“‘If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,’ says the Lord.” —Jeremiah 9:24

Love God

“We love because he loved us first.” —1 John 4:19

“…that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” —Ephesians 3:17-19

Fear God (Revere God’s Awesomeness)

“Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?” —Exodus 15:11

Trust God

“Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.” —Psalm 20:7

“It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people.” —Psalm 118:8

“How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!” —Psalm 40:4

Enjoy God

“Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.” —Psalm 37:4

You Can Trust God Because . . .

God Has the Ability to Accomplish What Concerns You

“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” —Jeremiah 32:17

God Is Committed to Your Well-being

“But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.” —Psalm 33:18

“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.” —Psalm 32:10

God Will Do What He Promises

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” —Hebrews 10:23

“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.” —Psalm 33:4

“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” —1 Thessalonians 5:24

You Demonstrate Reverential Respect for God When You. . .

Live a Righteous Life

“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.” —Proverbs 8:13

Obey God’s Commands

“If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.” —Deuteronomy 5:29

Serve God

“Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.” —Psalm 2:11

Teach Others to Respect God

“Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.” —Psalm 34:11

Worship God

“Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.” —Revelation 15:4

Promises for Those Who Fear God…

“How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers. In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.” —Psalm 31:19

“The angel of the Lord camps around the Lord’s loyal followers and delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him. Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing.” —Psalm 34:7-9

“But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children.” —Psalm 103:17

“He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.” —Psalm 111:5

“He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.” —Psalm 145:19

“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” —Proverbs 22:4

How to Enjoy God Every Day . . .

“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.” —Psalm 89:15

Enjoy Living in God’s Presence

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” —Psalm 16:11

“Surely You have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of Your presence.” —Psalm 21:6

“And He said, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” —Exodus 33:14

Enjoy Speaking with God About Your Interests, Concerns and Desires

“‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’” —Jeremiah 33:3

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” —Isaiah 65:24

Enjoy the Beauty of His handiwork

“Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.” —Psalm 66:5

“Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” —1 Chronicles 16:12

“Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can declare all His praise?” —Psalm 106:2

Enjoy Worshiping His Magnificent Attributes

“O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?” —Deuteronomy 3:24

“Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” —Exodus 15:11

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.” —Psalm 145:3,5

Enjoy His Commands and the Hope They Bring

“…but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” —Psalm 1:2

“Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.” —Psalm 112:1

“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.” —Psalm 119:35

Enjoy Peace with God Because of Your Righteousness in Christ

“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” —Isaiah 61:10

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Romans 5:1

“Then I will rejoice in the Lord and be happy because of his deliverance.” —Psalm 35:9

Enjoy His Gifts and Daily Blessings

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” —Psalm 37:4

“For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.” —Psalm 86:10

“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