Whether you're in a season of struggle or celebration, we've gathered a collection of scriptures to hold on to during these times.
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” —Proverbs 19:11
“Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” —Colossians 4:6
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” —James 1:19
“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice.” —Exodus 23:2
“You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” —Leviticus 19:18
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27
“Do not be anxious about anything but in everything with prayer and thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.” —Philippians 4:6-7
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:7
“But whoever listens to Me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” —Proverbs 1:33
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” —2 Timothy 1:7
“I know the Lord is with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety.” —Psalm 16:7-9
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” —Proverbs 12:25
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him” —Psalm 37:23
“I will always show you where to go. I’ll give you a full life in the emptiest of places—firm muscles, strong bones.” —Isaiah 58:11
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will." -Romans 12:2
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.” —James 1:5
“Jesus answered, ‘You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” —John 13:7
“Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.” —Psalm 25:4-5
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” —Philippians 4:8
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” —2 Corinthians 4:16
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” —1 Corinthians 2:9
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” —Psalm 119:50
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” —Philippians 4:13
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” —2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with smooth stones; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars.” —Isaiah 9:10
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” —James 1:2-4
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” —2 Corinthians 4:17
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” —Galatians 6:9
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” —Isaiah 40:29
“For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’” —Isaiah 30:15
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” —Exodus 14:14
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.” —Ephesians 4:32
“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” —Ephesians 4:3
“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” —Proverbs 3:3
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” —Colossians 3:13
“Peter came to him and asked, ‘Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?’ ‘No, not seven times,’ Jesus replied, ‘but seventy times seven!’” —Matthew 18:21-22
“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” —Proverbs 4:23
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him.” —Lamentations 3:25
“Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” —James 5:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” —Colossians 3:12
“We urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” —1 Thessalonians 5:14
“This vision is for a future time; It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” —Habakkuk 2:3
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” —Psalm 27:14
"Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised." —Hebrews 10:36
“We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone." —Psalm 33:20-22
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. What do people really get for all their hard work? I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.” —Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
“But they who wait upon the Lord will get new strength. They will rise up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not become weak.” —Isaiah 40:31
“The Lord will always lead you. He will meet the needs of your soul in the dry times and give strength to your body. You will be like a garden that has enough water, like a well of water that never dries up.” —Isaiah 58:11
“Who is a God like You, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” —Micah 7:18
“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all His creation.” —Psalm 145:8-9
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” —Romans 16:20
“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” —2 Corinthians 9:8
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” —John 10:10
“‘For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then My faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,’ says the Lord, who has mercy on you.” —Isaiah 54:10
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” —Romans 15:13
“Therefore preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” —1 Peter 1:13
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” —Jeremiah 17:7
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” —Hebrews 10:23
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” —James 4:10
“The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.” —Proverbs 22:4
“And whatever you do, whether in word of deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” —Colossians 3:17
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bong of peace.” —Ephesians 4:2-3
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” —Isaiah 43:2
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book.” —Psalm 56:8
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” —Psalm 147:3
“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.” —Matthew 7:7
“Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it!” —Psalm 139:14
“For am I seeking the approval of man, or God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” —Galatians 1:10
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20
“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. Use your gift well.” —1 Peter 4:10
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. I know that full well.” —Psalm 139:14
“So that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.” —Romans 15:32
“You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.” —Psalm 16:11
“Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” —Psalm 16:9
“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” —Philemon 1:7
“My children, listen to Me, for all who follow My ways are joyful.” —Proverbs 8:32
“Let me run loose and free, celebrating God’s great work, every bone in my body laughing, singing, ‘God, there’s no one like You.’”—Psalm 35:9
“And may you have the power to understand how wide, how high, how long, and how deep is the love of Christ” —Ephesians 3:18
“My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” —Exodus 33:14
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” —Deuteronomy 31:8
“I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.” —Isaiah 46:4
“No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.” —Joshua 1:5
“‘For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord.” -Isaiah 54:10
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” —2 Thessalonians 3:16
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” —Romans 8:6
“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.” —John 14:27
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you." —Isaiah 26:3
“Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices.” —Hebrews 13:16
“Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” —Ephesians 4:24
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:10
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord you labor is not in vain.” —1 Corinthians 15:58
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” —Acts 20:24
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” —Proverbs 19:21
“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.” —Isaiah 41:10
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” —Isaiah 40:29
“Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” —Ephesians 3:17
“Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all. In Your hand are power and might, and in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.” —1 Chronicles 29:12
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” —Philippians 4:13
“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
“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.” —Isaiah 43:2
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." —Matthew 6:34
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." —Hebrews 12:1
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.” —Philippians 4:6
"I sought the Lord and he answered me, and rescued me from all my fears...The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears and rescues them form all their troubles." —Psalm 34:5;17
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." —2 Corinthians 10:4-5
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” —Ephesians 6:11-13
“The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you. They shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.” —Deuteronomy 28:7
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” —Isaiah 54:17
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” —Psalm 84:11
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” —Proverbs 9:9
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” —Proverbs 9:10
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ.” —Romans 10:17
“Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.” —Daniel 12:3
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” —Ephesians 5:15-16
