Strength for the Storm

There comes a time in everyone's life in which we face challenging and difficult times.  During these instances, it's important for us to refer to the word of God to remind us that we have the victory! I have comprised a list of some of the bible verses that always seem to lift my spirit.  I hope they do the same for you :-)

PEACE

 

  "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the God of peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on you because they trust in You." Isaiah 26:3

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

"The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:6

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hill be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:10

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

NEW BEGINNINGS 

 

"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:19

"Forget the former things and do not dwell on the past." Isaiah 43:16

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away; behold the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.  They will soar high on wings like eagles.  They will run and not grow weary.  They will walk and not faint."  Isaiah 40:31

"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you.  I will take out your stony, stubborn heart, and give you a tender, responsive heart." Ezekial 36:26

GOD'S PERFECT PLAN

 

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.  They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and hope." Jeremiah 29:11

"For we are God's masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." Ephesians 2:10

"I know that You can do all things; no purpose of Yours can be thwarted." Job 42:2

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

"The Lord will work out His plans for my life.  For your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.  Don't abandon me, for you made me." Psalm 138:8

"And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." Romans 8:28

"Who an speak and have it happened if the Lord has not decreed it." Lamentation 3:37

STRENGTH

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

“…do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”  Nehemiah 8:10

“Have I commanded you? Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.  The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  

 2 Corinthians 12:9

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

“But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” 

2 Thessalonians 3:3

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:31