Faith & encouragement
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A verse for the moment you’re in — waiting on an appeal, making a hard decision, or caring for someone you love. Faith content is always optional here.
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.”
“It is because of Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn't fail. They are new every morning.”
“But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles.”
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
“Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.”
“Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.”
“The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
“For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
“Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.”
“Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it,” when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left.”
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.”
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.”
“You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you.”
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
“He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.””
“My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
“Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
“Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.”
“As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.”
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.”
“Heal me, O Yahweh, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved; for you are my praise.”
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him.”
“Then your light will break out as the morning, and your healing will appear quickly.”
“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
“Let's not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.”
“Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.”
“Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.”
“Let's hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.”
Scripture is offered for encouragement and reflection and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or healthcare advice. Verses are quoted from the World English Bible, a public domain translation.