To add a little change around here I decided to come up with a post called Five For Friday, where I'll pick a category and add five things pertaining to that topic. I thought a great subject to start things off is five of my favorite Bible verses. Although the Bible has many amazing verses and stories these five have had special meaning to me at some point in my life.
In no particular order:
FIVE FAVORITE BIBLE VERSES
"The Lord is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid?" -- Psalm 27:1
This verse in this context is found in the New International Version, the version I received at a church at twenty years old after giving my life to Christ. I have since switched to the King James version but I remember the first time reading this verse. I was still living at my parents' house, sitting on my bed reading through the Bible and praying for God to forgive me for my past mistakes. I don't speak about my past much but I was once suicidal and depressed, having no hope I'd ever have a future. In my teenage years I tried several things I thought would bring me relief through the pain but when I saw these words it was the first time I realized that the only way I could get relief from the pain and strength to go on was only through the Lord. Psalm 27:1 has since been my life verse and it reminds me who carries my strength.
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" -- John 16:33
Whenever I read this verse it brings me chills. Life is difficult but the thing that helps me get through is knowing Who is in control and Who has already won the battle.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. It always protects, always hopes, always perseveres, LOVE NEVER FAILS" -- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
These verses were spoken at our wedding and is written on the wall above our bed. Before marriage, Rob and I decided to use 1 Corinthians 13 as a reminder of the most important gift God has ever given us: Love!
"Cast your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" -- 1 Peter 5:7
Much like how Psalm 27:1 has helped me through my depression 1 Peter 5:7 definitely helps me in those moments when my anxiety wreaks havoc.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" -- John 3:16
Oh my! This verse not only tells us the only way into heaven but it is a reminder of what God did to save us through His son, Jesus. I'm so, so thankful.
I hope you enjoyed this post today. Please let me know what is your go to verse when life feels tough.
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