What are the circumstances that most occupy your thinking?
Abandonment
“[God has promised), ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” —Hebrews 13:5, NIV
“Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!” —Deuteronomy 31:6
“The Lord protects those residing outside their native land; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.” —Psalm 146:9
“I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you.” —John 14:18
“But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, …” —Psalm 33:18, NLT
Adversity / Suffering
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will trouble, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we encounter death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!” —Romans 8:35–37
“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, …” —Romans 8:28
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage—I have conquered the world.” —John 16:33
“For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison because we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen. For what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.” —2 Corinthians 4:17–18
“So if you are suffering according to God’s will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for He will never fail you.” —1 Peter 4:19, NLT
“Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.” —Psalms 9:9
“And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” —1 Peter 5:10
“Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” —Romans 5:3-5
“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, …” —Romans 8:28
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” —Matthew 5:10:
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” —Matthew 5:5
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” —Matthew 5:4
“The Lord works everything for its own ends—even the wicked for the day of disaster.” —Proverbs 16:4
Awareness of God’s Presence
“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.” —Psalm 139:7-8
“You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.” —Psalm 16:11
“And the LORD said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” —Exodus 33:14
“But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.” —Psalm 73:28
“But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.” —Psalm 73:23–24
“For where two or three are assembled in my name, I [Jesus] am there among them.” —Matthew 18:20
“And remember, I [Jesus] am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:20b
Condemnation / Accusations
“The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.” —John 3:18
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” —Romans 8:1
“For the LORD vindicates his people, and has compassion on his servants.” —Psalm 135:14
“’No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants—I will vindicate them,’ says the LORD.” —Isaiah 54:17
“The LORD gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.” —Psalm 103:6, NLT
Decision-making / Guidance
“Call on me in prayer and I will answer you. I will show you great and mysterious things which you still do not know about.” —Jeremiah 33:3
“A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.” —Proverbs 16:9
“For God, our God, is our defender forever. He guides us.” —Psalm 48:14
“You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment You know where I am. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You both precede and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to know!” —Psalm 139:3-6, NLT
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come.” —John 16:13
“He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, …” —Proverbs 2:7
“Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things that are freely given to us by God.” —Corinthians 2:12
“Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.” —1 John 2:27
“This is what the LORD, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go.” —Isaiah 48:17
“I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.” —Isaiah 42:16
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5–6
“Because of our God’s tender mercy the dawn will break upon us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” —Luke 1:78–79
“I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.” —Psalm 32:8
“When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you. For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life, …” —Proverbs 6:22–23
“In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.” —Psalm 112:4
Deliverance / Protection
“The LORD’s angel camps around the LORD’s loyal followers and delivers them.” —Psalm 34:7
“Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.” —Proverbs 3:25–26
“The Lord your God is in your midst; he is a warrior who can deliver. He takes great delight in you; he renews you by his love; he shouts for joy over you.” —Zephaniah 3:17
“As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the Most High and resides in the protective shadow of the Sovereign One—I say this about the LORD, my shelter and my stronghold, my God in whom I trust—he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the destructive plague.” —Psalm 91:1–3
“Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.” —Psalm 50:23
“The LORD says, ‘Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.’” —Psalm 91:14
“You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his faithful followers; he delivers them from the power of the wicked.” —Psalm 97:10
“Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!” —Psalm 51:12
“He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again.” —2 Corinthians 1:10
“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. You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks.” —Psalm 31:19–20
“‘Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,’ says the LORD.” —Jeremiah 1:8
“When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.” —Isaiah 43:2
“The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely. He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.” —Psalm 145:18–19
“The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.” —2 Timothy 4:18
“God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, …” —Psalm 46:1–2
“I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, LORD, make me safe and secure.” —Psalm 4:8
“Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.” —Psalm 9:9
“He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.” —Psalm 27:5
“The Lord is good— indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.” —Nahum 1:7
“He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned.” —Job 5:12
“The Lord will fight for you, and you can be still.” —Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.” —Psalm 121:7
The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.” —Proverbs 18:10
“For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity. O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, how blessed are those who trust in you!” —Psalm 84:11–12
“He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.” —Psalm 55:18
“The LORD keeps you from all evil and preserves your life. The LORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.” —Psalm 121:7-8, NLT
“You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.” —Psalm 119:114
“Into your hand I entrust my life; you will rescue me, O Lord, the faithful God.” —Psalm 31:5
“Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.” —Psalm 138:7
“For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.” —Psalm 56:13
“I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one.” —John 17:15
Dreams / Desires
“Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.” —James 4:10
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3
“This is what the Lord, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go.’” —Isaiah 48:17
“I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.” —Psalm 32:8
“Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you…” —Psalm 37:3-7, NLT
“The faithful person will be richly blessed, but the one who is eager to get rich will not go unpunished.” —Proverbs 28:20
“The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.” —Proverbs 13:4
“The LORD grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable. Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the LORD holds his hand.” —Psalm 37:23–24
“My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me.” —Jeremiah 17:7
“You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” —Psalm 145:16, HCSB
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3
Finances / Provision
“He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.” —Psalm 102:17, NLT
“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:19
“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
“My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit.” —Jeremiah 17:7–8
“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures; he leads me to refreshing water. He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.” —Psalm 23:1–3
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky: They do not sow, or reap, or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you more valuable than they are? And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life? Why do you worry about clothing? Think about how the flowers of the field grow; they do not work or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! And if this is how God clothes the wild grass, which is here today and tomorrow is tossed into the fire to heat the oven, won’t he clothe you even more, you people of little faith? So then, don’t worry saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.” —Matthew 6:25–34
“Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.” —Psalm 55:22
“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” —Psalm 54:4
“All eyes look to You for help; You give them their food as they need it. When You open Your hand, You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.” —Psalm 145:15–16, NLT
“How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.” —Psalm 128:1–2
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.” —Psalm 81:10
“Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people! For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.” —Psalm 107:8-9
“Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” —Psalm 34:10
“You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire…He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.” —Psalm 145:16, 19
“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
“I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.” —Jeremiah 31:25
Godly Living
“As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life.” —2 Peter 1:3, NLT
“Pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” —Ephesians 1:19–20, NLT
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.” —John 14:26
“Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, ‘If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples.’” —John 8:31
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” —Luke 18:14B
“And he said to them, ‘Take care about what you hear. The measure you use will be the measure you receive, and more will be added to you.’” —Mark 4:24
“Then Jesus spoke out again, ‘I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” —John 8:12
“Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.” —Psalm 37:34
“Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.” —Psalm 4:3
“The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.” —Proverbs 22:4
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” —Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” —Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” —Matthew 5:9
Obedience
“So obey God because you are his children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God—who chose you to be his children—is holy. For he himself has said, ‘You must be holy because I am holy.’” —1 Peter 1:14–16, NLT
“Jesus said, ‘Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them, and I will love them. And I will reveal myself to each one of them.’” —John 14:21, NLT
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” —Matthew 5:6
“I will give them one heart and I will put a new spirit within them; I will remove the hearts of stone from their bodies and I will give them tender hearts, so that they may follow my statutes and observe my regulations and carry them out. Then they will be my people, and I will be their God.” —Ezekiel 11:19–20
“How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands. You will be blessed and secure.” —Psalm 128:1–2
“Honor your father and mother just as the Lord your God has commanded you to do, so that your days may be extended and that it may go well with you in the land that he is about to give you.” —Deuteronomy 5:16
“You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —John 8:31–32, NLT
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; day and night they think about his law. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper. For the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.” —Psalm 1:1–3,6, NLT
“But he replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!’” —Luke 11:28
“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” —James 3:18, NLT
“Those who have done good will rise to eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to judgment.” —John 5:29, NLT
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” —Psalm 119:11, NLT
“I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.” —Psalm 119:40, NLT
“And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.” —Philippians 4:9
“Then at last everyone will say, ‘There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.’” —Psalm 58:11, NLT
Prayer Needs
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.” —John 15:16
But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.” —James 1:5
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how we should pray, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God’s will.” —Romans 8:26–27
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.” —John 15:7
“When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles, because they think that by their many words they will be heard. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” —Matthew 6:7–8
“For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil.” —1 Peter 3:12
“Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God, and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.” —1 John 3:21–22
“So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” —Luke 11:9
“Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.” —Psalm 37:4
“And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” —1 John 5:1
“And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive.” —Matthew 21:22
Salvation / Justification
“For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned. The one who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.” —John 3:16–18
“I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life.” —John 5:24
“…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. For with the heart one believes and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation.” —Romans 10: 9–10
“For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so that no one can boast.” —Ephesians 2:8–9
“But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” —Romans 3:24
“So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” —Hebrews 7:25
“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved.” —Acts 4:12
“… 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, …” —Titus 3:5
“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, …” —Romans 5:1
“We are made right in God’s sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, no matter who we are or what we have done. For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins. For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God’s anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us.” —Romans 3:22–25, NLT
“Much more then, because we have now been declared righteous by his blood, we will be saved through him from God’s wrath.” —Romans 5:9
“… yet we know that no one is justified by the works of the law but by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by the faithfulness of Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.” —Galatians 2:16
“He personally carried away our sins in his own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right.” —1 Peter 2:24, NLT
“May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—those good things that are produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” —Philippians 1:11, NLT
“For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so that no one can boast.” —Ephesians 2:8–9
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, …” —1 Peter 1:3
Sanctification / Transformation
“For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 1:6
“And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God’s message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God’s message, which is at work among you who believe.” —1 Thessalonians 2:13
“For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 1:6
“Throw off your old evil nature and your former way of life, which is rotten through and through, full of lust and deception. Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes. You must display a new nature because you are a new person, created in God’s likeness—righteous, holy, and true.” —Ephesians 4:22–24, NLT
Sickness / Disease
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed! Save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise!” —Jeremiah 17:14
“Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds! He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases.” —Psalm 103:2–3
“The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.” —Psalm 41:3
“Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!” —Psalm 119:116
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9
“A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness— but who can bear a crushed spirit?” —Proverbs 18:14
“Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.” —Proverbs 3:7–8
“My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight, guard them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and healing to one’s entire body.” —Proverbs 4:20–22
“O sovereign master, your decrees can give men life; may years of life be restored to me. Restore my health and preserve my life.” —Isaiah 38:16
“Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.” —Proverbs 12:18
“But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done. He was wounded because of our rebellious deeds, crushed because of our sins; he endured punishment that made us well; because of his wounds we have been healed.” —Isaiah 53:4–5
“Look, I will bring it healing and cure. I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and faithfulness that I will provide.” —Jeremiah 33:6
“Come on! Let’s return to the Lord! He himself has torn us to pieces, but he will heal us! He has injured us, but he will bandage our wounds!” —Hosea 6:1
“But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. For though he wounds, he also bandages. He strikes, but his hands also heal.” —Job 5:17–18
“He said, ‘If you will diligently obey the Lord your God, and do what is right in his sight, and pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, then all the diseases that I brought on the Egyptians I will not bring on you, for I, the Lord, am your healer.’” —Exodus 15:26
“Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up—and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.” —James 5:14–16
“O Lord my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.” —Psalm 30:2–3
Sin / Disobedience
“For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.” —Romans 8:13, NIV
“I was angry because of their sinful greed; I attacked them and angrily rejected them, yet they remained disobedient and stubborn. I have seen their behavior, but I will heal them. I will lead them, and I will provide comfort to them and those who mourn with them. I am the one who gives them reason to celebrate. Complete prosperity is available both to those who are far away and those who are nearby, says the Lord, and I will heal them.” —Isaiah 57:17–19
“For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.” —Hebrews 4:15–16
“If my people, who belong to me, humble themselves, pray, seek to please me, and repudiate their sinful practices, then I will respond from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” —2 Chronicles 7:14
“So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.” —James 5:16
“As we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.” —Titus 2:13–14
“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” —1 John 2:1, NLT
“But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9
“But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.” —Romans 6:22
Speaking God’s Words
“Whenever they hand you over for trial, do not worry about how to speak or what to say, for what you should say will be given to you at that time. For it is not you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” —Matt 10:19–20
“For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” —Luke 21:15
“So now go, and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what you must say.” —Exodus 4:12
“The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.” —Isaiah 50:4
Spiritual Warfare
“Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.” —Ephesians 6:11–12
“For though we live as human beings, we do not wage war according to human standards, for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments and every arrogant obstacle that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obey Christ.” —2 Corinthians 10:3–5
“No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed; you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. This is what the Lord will do for his servants—I will vindicate them,” says the Lord.” —Isaiah 54:17
“So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you.” —James 4:7
“Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.” —Luke 10:19
“I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven. Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three are assembled in my name, I am there among them.” —Matthew 18:18-20
“For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness, by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace, and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and petitions for all the saints.” —Ephesians 6:13–18
“No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us!” —Romans 8:37
“… because everyone who has been fathered by God conquers the world. This is the conquering power that has conquered the world: our faith. Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” —1 John 5:4-5
The Poor and Oppressed
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” —Matthew 5:7
“You must actively help the hungry and feed the oppressed. Then your light will dispel the darkness, and your darkness will be transformed into noonday.” —Isaiah 58:10
“And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward.” —Matthew 10:42
“For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.” —Psalm 69:33
“The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.” —Psalm 147:6
Trials / Discipline
“Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.” —Hebrews 12:11
“Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.” —James 1:12
“No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.” —1 Corinthians 10:13
“My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” —James 1:2–3
“Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance, character, and character, hope.” —Romans 5:3–4
“Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me.” —Psalm 23:4
“But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9
“This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold—gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away—and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” —1 Peter 1:6–7
“The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” —Psalm 34:19
“Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
“Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” —2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Dear friends, do not be astonished that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.” —1 Peter 4:12-13
“So the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials, and to reserve the unrighteous for punishment at the day of judgment, …” —2 Peter 2:9
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me. Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.” —Matthew 5:10–12
Weakness / Weariness
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9
“Throw your burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be shaken.” —Psalm 55:22
“I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.” —Jeremiah 31:25
“Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day. For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.” —2 Corinthians 4:16–17
“Those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:31, NLT
“I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.” —Jeremiah 31:25
“I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.” —Philippians 4:13
“He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 1:8
Worship
“Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the sheep under his care.” —Psalm 95:6–7, NLT
“God is spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” —John 4:24
“He is the one you should praise; he is your God, the one who has done these great and awesome things for you that you have seen with your own eyes.” —Deuteronomy 10:21
“O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.” —1 Chronicles 29:11
“O Lord, you are my God! I will exalt you in praise, I will extol your fame. For you have done extraordinary things, and executed plans made long ago exactly as you decreed.” —Isaiah 25:1
“Sing to the Lord, for he has done magnificent things, let this be known throughout the earth!” —Isaiah 12:5
“So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.” —Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—alive, holy, and pleasing to God—which is your reasonable service. Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:1–2
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!” —1 Chronicles 16:34
“Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.” —Psalm 63:3–4
“As a result God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” —Philippians 2:9–10
“Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.” —1 Timothy 1:17
“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen.” —Romans 11:36
“Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” —Ephesians 3:20–21