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150 Bible Verses for Rest and Peace
If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.to ask Jesus, “Are you the one we should be looking for? Or must we wait for someone else?”This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.
I give you peace, the kind of peace only I can give. It isn't like the peace this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid.
Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.
You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.
Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.and no terrible disasters will strike you or your home.God will command his angels to protect you wherever you go.They will carry you in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones.You will overpower the strongest lions and the most deadly snakes.The Lord says, “If you love me and truly know who I am, I will rescue you and keep you safe.When you are in trouble, call out to me. I will answer and be there to protect and honor you.You will live a long life and see my saving power.”Then you will say to the Lord, “You are my fortress, my place of safety; you are my God, and I trust you.”
I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing?Look at the birds in the sky! They don't plant or harvest. They don't even store grain in barns. Yet your Father in heaven takes care of them. Aren't you worth much more than birds?Can worry make you live longer?
I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.
Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him. Don't trust in violence or depend on dishonesty or rely on great wealth.I heard God say two things: “I am powerful,and I am very kind.” The Lord rewards each of us according to what we do.God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe and the fortress where I am secure.
If our minds are ruled by our desires, we will die. But if our minds are ruled by the Spirit, we will have life and peace.
But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.
I pray that the Lord, who gives peace, will always bless you with peace. May the Lord be with all of you.
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.
Be patient and trust the Lord. Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.
You, Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.
Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
The holy Lord God of Israel had told all of you, “I will keep you safe if you turn back to me and calm down. I will make you strong if you quietly trust me.” Then you stubbornly
I sleep and wake up refreshed because you, Lord, protect me.Ten thousand enemies attack from every side, but I am not afraid.
I think about you, God, before I go to sleep, and my thoughts turn to you during the night.You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.
I will always look to you, as you stand beside me and protect me from fear.With all my heart, I will celebrate, and I can safely rest.
Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have. The Lord has promised that he will not leave us or desert us.
By faith we have been made acceptable to God. And now, thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ, we have peace with God.
I trust you to save me, Lord God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me.”
You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you.
I look to the hills! Where will I find help?It will come from the Lord, who created heaven and earth.
When you cross deep rivers, I will be with you, and you won't drown. When you walk through fire, you won't be burned or scorched by the flames.
Everyone who trusts the Lord is like Mount Zion that cannot be shaken and will stand forever.
We depend on you, Lord, to help and protect us.You make our hearts glad because we trust you, the only God.
My sheep know my voice, and I know them. They follow me,and I give them eternal life, so that they will never be lost. No one can snatch them out of my hand.
Each one of you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to live together in peace. So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.
A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.
We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,
You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.
Our Lord, you bless everyone that you instruct and teach by using your Law.You give them rest from their troubles, until a pit can be dug for the wicked.
God wants everything to be done peacefully and in order. When God's people meet in church,
Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.
I will listen to you, Lord God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful and no longer foolish.
Every mountain and hill may disappear. But I will always be kind and merciful to you; I won't break my agreement to give your nation peace.
With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment.Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.
A real love for others will chase those worries away. The thought of being punished is what makes us afraid. It shows we have not really learned to love.
Why am I discouraged? Why am I restless? I trust you, Lord! And I will praise you again because you help me, and you are my God.
Goodbye, my friends. Do better and pay attention to what I have said. Try to get along and live peacefully with each other. Now I pray that God, who gives love and peace, will be with you.
So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved grace, and we will find help.
I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listenedWhen all your people met, I did not keep silent. I said, “Our Lord is kind. He is faithful and caring, and he saves us.”You, Lord, never fail to have pity on me; your love and faithfulness always keep me secure.I have more troubles than I can count. My sins are all around me, and I can't find my way. My sins outnumber the hairs on my head, and I feel weak.Please show that you care and come to my rescue. Hurry and help me!Disgrace and confuse all who want me dead; turn away and disgrace all who want to hurt me.Embarrass and shame everyone who says, “Just look at you now!”Our Lord, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, “The Lord is wonderful!”I am poor and needy, but, Lord God, you care about me, and you come to my rescue. Please hurry and help.and pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm,
“Cheer up! Don't be afraid. Your God is coming to punish your enemies. God will take revenge on them and rescue you.”
The Lord will lead you into the land. He will always be with you and help you, so don't ever be afraid of your enemies.
He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall. You won't need to worry about dangers at night or arrows during the day.
I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.The one who chose you can be trusted, and he will do this.
I am sure that nothing can separate us from God's love—not life or death, not angels or spirits, not the present or the future,and not powers above or powers below. Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Discover for yourself that the Lord is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.
Father, I don't ask you to take my followers out of the world, but keep them safe from the evil one.
It troubled the Lord to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The Lord was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years.
God's Spirit doesn't make us slaves who are afraid of him. Instead, we become his children and call him our Father.
Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”
Just as Jerusalem is protected by mountains on every side, the Lord protects his people by holding them in his arms now and forever.
Christ has made peace between Jews and Gentiles, and he has united us by breaking down the wall of hatred that separated us. Christ gave his own body
Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The Lord is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured.The Lord gives strength to those who are weary.
God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns.
You know the Lord is God! He created us, and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep in his pasture.
Just as parents are kind to their children, the Lord is kind to all who worship him,because he knows we are made of dust.
We are certain God will hear our prayers when we ask for what pleases him.And if we know God listens when we pray, we are sure our prayers have already been answered.
You are my God. I worship you. In my heart, I long for you, as I would long for a stream in a scorching desert.Swords will run them through, and wild dogs will eat them.Because of you, our God, the king will celebrate with your faithful followers, but liars will be silent.I have seen your power and your glory in the place of worship.Your love means more than life to me, and I praise you.As long as I live, I will pray to you.
and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.
If you do what the Lord wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.The Lord will hold your hand, and if you stumble, you still won't fall.
I am the Lord, the one who encourages you. Why are you afraid of mere humans? They dry up and die like grass.
When I was really hurting, I prayed to the Lord. He answered my prayer, and took my worries away.The Lord is on my side, and I am not afraid of what others can do to me.
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort.He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble.
You have been a place of safety for the poor and needy in times of trouble. Brutal enemies pounded us like a heavy rain or the heat of the sun at noon, but you were our shelter.
God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.
God's kingdom isn't about eating and drinking. It is about pleasing God, about living in peace, and about true happiness. All this comes from the Holy Spirit.
Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.
This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place.
Your love is a treasure, and everyone finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.You give your guests a feast in your house, and you serve a tasty drink that flows like a river.
And how can anyone tell them without being sent by the Lord? The Scriptures say it is a beautiful sight to see even the feet of someone coming to preach the good news.
God's love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky. On us who live in the dark shadow of death this light will shine to guide us into a life of peace.
Keep alert. Be firm in your faith. Stay brave and strong.Show love in everything you do.
Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil's tricks.
When you are set free, you will celebrate and travel home in peace. Mountains and hills will sing as you pass by, and trees will clap.
I am sure what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us.
I pray that Christ Jesus and the church will forever bring praise to God. His power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine. Amen.
Descendants of Jacob, I, the Lord, created you and formed your nation. Israel, don't be afraid. I have rescued you. I have called you by name; now you belong to me.
Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.
You made me suffer a lot, but you will bring me back from this deep pit and give me new life.You will make me truly great and take my sorrow away.
God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ.
The Lord is your protector, and he won't go to sleep or let you stumble.The protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy.
God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,gentle, and self-controlled. There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.
Your way is perfect, Lord, and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help.
Try your best to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work hard, just as we taught you to do.
And this hope is what saves us. But if we already have what we hope for, there is no need to keep on hoping.However, we hope for something we have not yet seen, and we patiently wait for it.
and heals blind eyes. He gives a helping hand to everyone who falls. The Lord loves good people
My prayer is that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!You are God's children. He sent Christ Jesus to save us and to make us wise, acceptable, and holy.So if you want to brag, do what the Scriptures say and brag about the Lord.I never stop thanking my God for treating you with undeserved grace by giving you Christ Jesus,
Jesus looked straight at them and said, “There are some things people cannot do, but God can do anything.”
The Lord has promised: “I will flood Jerusalem with the wealth of nations and make the city prosper. Zion will nurse you at her breast, carry you in her arms, and hold you in her lap.
Our Lord, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, “The Lord is wonderful!”
And religion does make your life rich, by making you content with what you have.We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't take anything with us when we leave.
Let all who run to you for protection always sing joyful songs. Provide shelter for those who truly love you and let them rejoice.
His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The Lord All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.
Aren't two sparrows sold for only a penny? But your Father knows when any one of them falls to the ground.Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus were also apostles.Even the hairs on your head are counted.So don't be afraid! You are worth much more than many sparrows.
God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.
The Lord will always guide you and provide good things to eat when you are in the desert. He will make you healthy. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water or like a stream that never runs dry.
Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.