"Father, this prayer is for everyone that feels they're not good enough. This prayer's for everybody that feels like they're too messed up. For everyone that feels they've said "I'm sorry" too many times. You can never go too far when you can't come back home again. That's why I need faith, more, safe, war." - Kirk Franklin in "Ultralight Beam" by Kanye West
People say that one of the best ways to grow closer to God is through His Word, and I could not agree more with that. Through the Bible, we not only see the work of the Lord being done through Jesus Christ, but we get to see His Words and His Plans for us spelled out page by page. I have found comfort, healing, and love through God's Word, and I hope you all will find the same. Here are my top five verses that have had the biggest impact on my life.
1. “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
– Ephesians 3:16-19
Lengthy, but powerful. When I first read this I was in awe. I then proceeded to read it about 20 more times. Everything that I pray for was described in this verse.
2. "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
- Romans 5:8
More commonly seen as "I loved you at your darkest." This is one of my favorites for so many reasons, one of them being that God's love is truly spelled out here. Even at our worst times, God still loves us. You could be in the lowest, darkest, and worst state possible, but God's love for you will not fade.
3. "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."
- Isaiah 41:10
I have two favorite Bible verses of all time, this being one of them. Here, God speaks so clearly about his unconditional love for us. No matter what is going on in our relationship, he is there to strengthen us and help us. It isn't always going to be easy, but here God says that he will be there to strengthen us during the tough times.
4. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."
- Isaiah 43: 1-2
Through every obstacle, God is there. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly God is there to comfort and reassure us that we can make it through anything life throws at us, and in no other verse is that spelled out so clearly but in this one.
5. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
- Deuteronomy 31:6
This is my other favorite bible verse of all time. "He will never leave you nor forsake you" touches my heart every time I read it because I am reassured that God will have my back as long as I live and that I should not live in any fear because He will always be with me. That is true love my friends.
I hope that these verses have an impact on your lives like they did mine. I encourage you all to spend time with God and His Word and really let him speak to you through every verse you read.
“Holy Spirit, you are welcomed here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for; to be overcome by your presence Lord.” – “Holy Spirit” by Francesca Battistelli
