Wednesday, 01 April 2020 / Published in Bible Verses, FIRM Happenings

Bible Verses

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NIV

Prayer

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us-whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5: 14-15 NIV
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” Psalm 18: 6 NIV
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8: 26 NIV
“LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.” Psalm 143: 1 NIV

Trials

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1: 2- 7 NIV
“Come to me, all 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.” Matthew 11: 28-30 NIV
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power fore ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5: 10-11 NIV
“So the, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4: 19 NIV

Strength

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” Psalm 46: 1-3 NIV
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34: 17 NIV
“I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16: 7-8 NIV
“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will sour on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40: 31 NIV

Worry & Anxiety

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12: 22-26 NIV
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3: 15 NIV
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55: 22 NIV
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, the comfort me.” Psalm 23: 4 NIV

Trusting in God

“I will lift my eyes to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121: 1-4 NIV
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8: 31-32 NIV
“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.” Proverbs 3: 5-6 NIV
“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119: 114 NIV

God’s Plans

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29: 11 NIV
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the LORD. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the LORD’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12: 11-13 NIV
“And my God will meet all of your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 19 NIV

Sources:

https://quotefancy.com/quote/805882/Francis-Chan-Worry-implies-that-we-don-t-quite-trust-God-is-big-enough-powerful-enough-or
Life Application Study Bible, New International Version. Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan.