In this life we are often weighed down with the challenges and disappointments on the earth. God has given us His uplifting promises to provide encouragement to all those who read and believe in His Word in the Holy Bible. Whatever you need, you can find a Scripture to address the problems we face in life on earth.
This small collection of uplifting Bible verses, hopefully, will give you encouragement and hope as you read. All Scripture verses are taken from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from our mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will have good success.” (Joshua 1:8)
Promises of God … Scripture Verses for Meditation
“You shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess.” (Deuteronomy 5:33)
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16)
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds; says the LORD.” (Jeremiah 30:17)
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” (Jeremiah 29:11-12)
“The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The LORD is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.” (Psalm 145:8)
“And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him.” (Psalm 37:40)
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall, I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; ow whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
“For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death.” (Psalm 48:14)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life, he who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’” (John 6:35)
“Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:7-8)
“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.” (Proverbs 28:26)
“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For out light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians 4:16-17)
“And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” (Psalm 9:10)
“So, they said, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
“For He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper. He will spare the poor and needy and will save the souls of the needy.” (Psalm 72:12-13)
“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.’” (Mark 10:21)
“Peace, I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)
“So, then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
“For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’” (Isaiah 41:13)
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Matthew 6:14)
“For if you return to the LORD, your brethren and your children will be treated with compassion by those who lead them captive, so that they may come back to this land; for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn His face from you if you return to Him.” (2 Chronicles 30:9)
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord; shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” (Matthew 7:21-23)
“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” (Romans 8:15-17)
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” (Galatian 6:9)
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.” (Jeremiah 17:14)
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find, knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him wo knocks it will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7-8)
“He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage.” (Proverbs 11:28)
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all man, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:11-12, 13)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (1 John 4:11)
“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” (John 15:15)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you make be sons of your Father in heaven, for He make His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” (Matthew: 5:44-45)
“So, He said to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life.’” (Luke 18:29-30)
“The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever!” (Psalm 22:26)
“But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for He shall receive me.” (Psalm 49:15)
“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.” (Psalm 147:5)
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me, says the LORD.” (Isaiah54:17)
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (John 14:2-3)
“In My Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive (rapture) you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:2-3)
“Behold, I tell you a mystery, we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed – in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. So, when this corruptible has put on incorruption; and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 54)
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up (rapture) together with them in the clouds to mee the Lord in the air. And thus, we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
“Jesus said, ‘Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me.’” (Revelation 3:20)
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed, and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32)
‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ “Amen. Even so, come Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.’” (Revelation 22:20-21)
Prayer:
God be merciful to me a sinner! I believe Christ died for me and that His precious blood will cleanse me from all my sin. By faith I now receive the Lord Jesus Christ into my heart as my Lord and Savior; and I trust Him for the salvation of my soul. Help me Lord to do Your will each day. I will trust in You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and love my neighbor as myself. In the Lord Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Scripture verses are taken from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible.
By Constance A. Burns, NAAV Volunteer for Scripture Readings and Moments of Meditation; email: cburns@naavets.org.