Scripture

If you need help finding scripture or you just want to soak in some of God’s Word, feel free to read through some of my favorites listed here, categorized by general topic.

Joy/Thankfulness:

“The sufferings we have now are nothing compared to the great glory that will be shown to us.”    – Romans 8:18

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, be persistent in prayer.”     -Romans 12:12

“Always be joyful and never stop praying.”     -1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

“Since I know it is all for Christ’s god, I am quite happy about the thorn and about insults and hardships, persecutions, and difficulties, for when I am weak, then I am strong- the less I have, the more I depend on Him.” -2 Corinthians 12:10

“What I want from you is your true thanks. I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you, and you can give me glory!”     -Psalms 50:14-15

“Be delighted with the Lord, then he will give you all your heart’s desires.”    -Psalms 37:4

“We also have joy with our troubles because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character. And character produces hope. And this hope will never dissapoint us because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.”    -Romans 5:3-5

“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love Him.”      -Romans 8:28

“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”                  -Colossians 3:23

Loving Others:

“Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails!”           -1 Corinthians 13:4-8

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”      -1 John 4:11

“It is more blessed to give than to recieve.”     -Acts 20:35

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”      -Luke 6:31

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.”     -1 John 3:18

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”            -1 Colossians 3:13

“When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need- words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.”           -Ephesians 4:29

“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.”     -Proverbs 31:8

Character/Righteous Living:

“As the water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.”    -Proverbs 27:19

“For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.”         -1 Peter 3:10

“Honor your father and your mother so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”          -Exodus 20:12

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”         -Romans 12:2

“You should set an example to the believers  in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”        -1 Timothy 4:12

“But now you must put away all the following: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.”          – Colossians 3:8

“Keep vigilant watch over your heart, that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth, avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip.”          -Proverbs 4:23-24

“Anyone who knows the right thing to do, but does not do it, is sinning.”        -James 4:17

“You were not your own, for you were bought at a price, therefore glorify God in your body.”      -1 Corinthians 6:19-20

“God is the only Lawmaker and Judge. He is the only One who can save and destroy. So it is not right for you to judge your neighbor.”         -James 4:12

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”         -James 1:19

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”                -1 Galatians 5:22-23

Trusting God/Faith:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”         -Proverbs 3:5

“The Lord is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”          -Deuteronomy 31:8

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”          -Luke 1:37

“I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.”         -Philippians 4:13

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.”         -1 Corinthians 10:13

“Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.”                      -Hebrews 11:1

“If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”        -Matthew 17:20

“Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”           -1 Corinthians 2:5

“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.”           -Isaiah 40:31

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. He will never let the righteous fall.”        -Psalms 55:22

“Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”                    -Hebrews 10:23