Comfort and Peace in God's Word

I have begun compiling verses that have become special to me in recent weeks. I have copied them onto index cards for handy reference.

• Isaiah 30:15b -- In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.
• Isaiah 26:3 -- You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
• Philippians 4:6-8 -- Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
• Philippians 4:11, 13, 19 -- Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content...I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me....And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 

• Matthew 6:34 -- Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

• Isaiah 41:10 -- fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

• 1 Peter 5:7 -- Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
• Joshua 1:9 -- Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
• Jeremiah 29:11 -- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
• James 1:2-5 -- Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.   If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who steadfastness. gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
• Romans 5:3-4 -- Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
• Hebrews 13:5b–6a -- I will never leave you nor forsake you.  So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper."
• Jeremiah 33:3 -- Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
• Psalm 33:20 -- Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
• Isaiah 43:2-3a -- When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.  For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
• Psalm 119:71 -- It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18 -- Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
• 2 Timothy 1:7 -- For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
• Romans 8:28 -- And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
• Isaiah 55:8-9 -- For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.  For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 -- But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me
• Philippians 4:13 -- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

What reminders of strength and help God offers me!