Favorate Verses

Posted on December 15, 2024December 17, 2024 by jakirkgasser10439

Favorate Verses To Leverage

This is a compilation of popular verses to leverage when facing common challenges.

Click on a topic in the table below to jump to the verses for that topic, Or scroll down to go topic by topic.

Fear	Loneliness	Temptation	Anger	Health Issues
Anxiety	Depression	Addiction	Forgiveness	Financial Issues
Worry	Self-Worth	Guilt / Shame	Relationships	Grief
Stress	Doubt

Challenge

Reference

Verse

Fear

Isaiah 41:10	“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 23:4	“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
2 Timothy 1:7	“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Joshua 1:9	“Have I not 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.”
1 John 4:18	“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”

Anxiety

Philippians 4:6-7	“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 6:34	“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
1 Peter 5:7	“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalm 94:19	“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Worry

Jeremiah 29:11	“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.”
Proverbs 3:5-6	“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.”
Matthew 6:25-26	“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
Isaiah 41:13	“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

Stress	Matthew 11:28-30	“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.”
	Psalm 55:22	“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
	Isaiah 26:3	“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
	John 14:27	“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Financial	Philippians 4:19	“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
	Matthew 6:31-33	“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
	Proverbs 3:9-10	“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
	2 Corinthians 9:8	“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

Anger	James 1:19-20	My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
	Ephesians 4:26	“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
	Proverbs 15:1	“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
	Proverbs 29:11	“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

Forgiveness	Ephesians 4:32	“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
	Matthew 6:14-15	“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
	Colossians 3:13	“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
	Luke 6:37	“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

Relationships	Colossians 3:13	“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
	1 Corinthians 13:4-7	“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
	Ephesians 4:2-3	“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
	Romans 12:18	“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Loneliness	Deuteronomy 31:6	“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
	Psalm 25:16	“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.”
	Isaiah 41:13	“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
	John 14:18	“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”

Depression	Psalm 42:11	“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
	Matthew 11:28-30	“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
	Isaiah 40:31	“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
	2 Corinthians 12:9	“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Self-Worth	Psalm 139:13-14	“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
	Ephesians 2:10	“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
	Jeremiah 1:5	“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
	1 Peter 2:9	“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

Addiction	1 Corinthians 10:13	“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 a way out so that you can endure it.”
	Galatians 5:1	“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
	Romans 6:12	“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.”
	John 8:36	“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Temptation	1 Corinthians 10:13	“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 a way out so that you can endure it.”
	Matthew 26:41	“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
	Hebrews 2:18	“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
	James 4:7	“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Guilt/Shame	1 John 1:9	“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
	Romans 8:1	“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
	Hebrews 10:22	“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience.”
	Psalm 32:5	“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

Health Issues	James 5:14-15	“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”
	Isaiah 53:5	“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
	Psalm 103:2-3	“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
	3 John 1:2	“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”

Doubt

Mark 9:24	“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!'”
Proverbs 3:5-6	“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.”
James 1:6	“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.”
Mark 11:24	“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”

Grief

Psalm 34:18	“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 5:4	“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Job 12:10	“In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”
Revelation 21:4	“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4	“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.”
Psalm 147:3	“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 119:28	“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!”

Other References:

What The Bible Says About Grief and Trauma – From Foreknown Ministries < Link>

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