In the past few days, months, and even years we have all seen a change in our world. Political unrest, mass casualties, corruption, the list could go on and on. We are living in a scary time. Some of us are scared to walk out of our homes, and if you are like me I am scared to even think about bringing a child ever into this world, or even what this world will be like this time next year.

I have compiled a list of verses from the bible that I believe everyone should read in these stressful, trying times.

1. Luke 6:31 “Do to others as you would have them do to you”

2. Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked”

3. Romans 12:9 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

4. Romans 13:10 “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is a fulfillment of the law.”

5. 1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

6. Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with another in love.”

7. Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”

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

9. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect t in weakness.””

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

11. 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 hand”

12. 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.”