Bible Verses for encouragement
When you need a lift.
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1. Matthew 28:9
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Reflection and prayer
Jesus meets me when I obey
Insight When I take steps of faith, Jesus shows up and I worship Him.
Prayer Lord, meet me today as I walk in faith.
2. Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Reflection and prayer
My joy comes from God's saving power.
Insight My deepest joy isn't from circumstances but from knowing God saves me.
Prayer Lord, let my home be full of joy for Your salvation.
3. Zephaniah 3:14
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Reflection and prayer
My joy comes from God's salvation.
Insight My joy is anchored in God's salvation, not my circumstances.
Prayer Lord, let my joy rest in Your salvation.
4. Psalms 113:9
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.
Reflection and prayer
God turns my emptiness into joy.
Insight God takes what feels empty in me and makes it a place of joy.
Prayer Lord, fill my barren places with joyful life.
5. John 9:38
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Reflection and prayer
I see Jesus and I worship.
Insight When I truly see Jesus, I can't help but worship.
Prayer Lord, open my eyes to see You and worship.
6. Psalms 105:3
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
Reflection and prayer
My joy is in seeking God
Insight My happiness comes from pursuing God, not from my circumstances.
Prayer Lord, let my heart rejoice in seeking You.
7. Romans 4:20
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Reflection and prayer
My trust honors God's faithfulness.
Insight I honor God by keeping my trust unwavering.
Prayer Lord, strengthen my faith when Your promises seem distant.
8. 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
Reflection and prayer
My faith labors with patient love.
Insight My trust in God shows itself in loving actions and steady hope.
Prayer Jesus, make my love patient and enduring.
9. Isaiah 30:29
Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.
Reflection and prayer
God turns my sorrow into joy.
Insight God gives His people a song of joy after deliverance.
Prayer Lord, turn my sorrow into a holy song.
10. Romans 15:17
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
Reflection and prayer
My boast is in Christ alone.
Insight I find my confidence not in myself but in what Christ does.
Prayer Jesus, let me boast only in You.
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