I find such comfort and guidance in God's Word. It's truly good for so much – showing me where I need to grow, setting me straight when I'm off track, building me up, and giving me direction. It's there to comfort and encourage me, and to reveal God's purpose for my life.
That's why it's so important to set aside quality time to really dive into Scripture. When you meditate on it, you get to know God better, and that's what keeps you strong when things get tough.
Reading the Bible strengthens your faith when you face trials. You'll find stories of amazing people whose lives will inspire you. There are so many experiences and accounts in there that will truly nourish your spirit.
I want to encourage you to feast on this book; it will bless your life in countless ways. It's like a manual for following God's commands and living according to His will. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) says, "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."
Reading the Bible is a clear way to hear the Father's voice. Read it regularly, treasure it in your heart, and let your spirit, soul, and mind be nourished by the food that satisfies your inner being.
Don't underestimate the power of God's Word. It's a light that chases away the darkness and gives understanding. Don't live for the temporary things of this world; live by the Word that comes from God's mouth, and you'll stand strong, no matter what comes your way.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”
For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. O Lord, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
The Lord will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
But those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘None of My words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’”
Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
For the Lord God is a sun and a shield; the Lord gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
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 our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
“Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old.Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
The Lord will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence— but you were not willing.”
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,and since we have a great priest over the house of God,let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.