Encouragement from the Lord
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Jeremiah 29:13
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Habakkuk 3:17-18
"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior."
Psalm 91:2
"I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"
1 John 4:4
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
Romans 3:23-24
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Job 36:15-16
"But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.
He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food."
Proverbs 16:3
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Phil. 4:6-7
“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.”
Romans 10:13
“For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
John 15:2
"He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful."
John 13:34
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
Psalm 40:1-2
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”
Romans 5:3-5
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
perseverance, character; and character, hope.
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Job 36:11-12
“If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment.
But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.”
Matthew 6:26-33
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Ephesians 6:11
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
Phil. 4: 11-13
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Joshua 1:8
"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."
Proverbs 29:18
"Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction."
2 Corinthians 7:10
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death."