Through high school, losing close family, friends leaving, and going to college, I have relied on many Bible verses and my God to give me strength in the hardest of these times.
1. 2 Corinthians 12:5
"I will boast about this person, but not about myself, except of my weaknesses."
2. Matthew 5:6
"Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled."
3. 2 Timothy 1:12
"… that is why I suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, because I know the One I have believed in and am persuaded that He is able to guard what has been entrusted to me until that day."
4. 2 Timothy 1:14
"Guard, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, that good thing entrusted to you."
5. Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
6. Romans 12:21
"Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good."
7. Ecclesiastes 9:7
"Go, eat your bread with pleasure, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already accepted your works."
8. Psalms 118:8
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man."
9. Psalms 37:23-24
"A man’s steps are established by the Lord , and He takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord holds his hand."
10. Exodus 14:14
"The Lord will fight for you; you must be quiet.”
11. Matthew 23:12
"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted"
12. Philippians 2:8
"He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death — even to death on a cross."
13. Joshua 1:9
"Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
14. Ephesians 4:32
"And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ."
15. Psalms 119:105
"Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path."
