The Power of God's Word

When I have concerns about situations, I confess :

Philippians 4:6

Be careful, [be anxious] for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

When situations look hopeless, I confess:

Luke 1:37

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

When problems and concerns are too big for me to handle, I confess:

Jeremiah 32:17

Ah Lord God! behold thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee.

When I am not experiencing good health, I confess:

1 Peter 2.24

Who his own self bear our sins in his own body on the tree, that we being dead to sins should live unto righteousness, by whose stripes ye were healed.

3 John 2

Beloved, (your name here) I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in (good) health.

When I'm overwhelmed, I confess:

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me.

Ten Things I Tell Myself Everyday

1. My strength comes from God.

Psalms 27 - the whole chapter

Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will

strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand

of my righteousness.

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

2. I am a son/daughter of God.

1 John 3:2a

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

Philippians 2:15

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

3. God wants the best for me.

3 John 2

Beloved, I wish above all things that God may prosper and be in (good) health.

Ephesians 3:20

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we could ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. (ask big. think big.)

4. I don't worry or fret or get anxious about anything.

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.

5. I have no condemnation.

Romans 8:1 

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

6. I take everything in stride.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understandings. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path.

7. I am awesome and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully (awesome) and wonderfully made: marvellous

are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

8. I am God's masterpiece.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God

hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

9. I am more than a conqueror.

Romans 8:37

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

10. I have power, love, and a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

More verses that say we are a son/daughter of God:

• 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 

• Romans 8:14

• Romans 8:16

• Galatians 3:26

• Galatians 4:7

• 1 John 3:1

• 1 John 3:2

• John 1:12

Verses for When Overwhelmed/Anxious:

Psalm 46:10 

Be still, and know that I am God

Philippians 4:6 and 7 

Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 4:13 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Isaiah 26:3: 

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Psalm 61:2 

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

2 Timothy 1:7 

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and a sound mind.

Proverbs 3:5–6 

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded thee? Be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee wherever thou goest.

Isaiah 50:7

For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded (confused): therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed (disappointed in my expectations).

“ashamed" In the original Hebrew, the word used there is bosh-the biblical meaning of bosh is much broader. It specifically carries the idea of being disappointed, delayed, or let down by something you were counting on.

You know this because when God is the one helping, disappointment isn’t even an option. You can count on God.

Jeremiah 32:27

Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?

1 Peter 5:7 

Cast all your cares upon him for he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition)

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.

Hebrews 13:5b 

For he hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.

Hebrews 13:5b (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition) WOW!

...for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]

2 Samuel 22:33 and 34

God is my strength and power, and he maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hind's feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

Mark 11:23 and 24 

For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Romans 8:37 

In all things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Romans 8:1 

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.

Philippians 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 2:14 

Now thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in Christ.

Psalm 27:1 

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Ephesians 3.20

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we could ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

Ask big, think big.

Deuteronomy 31:6 

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them. For the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee, he will not fail thee nor forsake thee.

John 14:12 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

Verses When You Need Peace

Isaiah 26:3: 

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:7: 

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 

2 Timothy 1:7 

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and a sound mind.

Romans 8:31

If God be for us who can be against us.

Psalm 4:8 

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

John 14:27 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Psalm 34:17 

The righteous cry and the Lord heareth and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 27:1 

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

John 16:33 

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Proverbs 3:24 

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Psalm 37:5 

Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass.

Psalm 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Psalm 18:30 

As for God his way is perfect. The word of the Lord is tried. He is a buckler to all those that trust him.

Deuteronomy 28:8

The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Malachi 3:10b

…Prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

The books of Psalms and Proverbs both give lots of peace

Psalm 23 and Psalm 62

Verses for Relationships

Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to thy bones.

Philippians 3:13b

Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before.

Psalm 71:1 

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. Let me never be put to confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33a

God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.

James 3:17 

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

Colossians 3:13 

Forbearing one another and forgiving one another. If any man have a quarrel against any, even as Christ also forgave you, so do ye also.

Psalm 27:1 

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

2 Corinthians 6:14 

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers, for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, and what communion hath light with darkness?

Ephesians 5:11 

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.

Psalm 60:12 

Through God we shall do valiantly, for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

Psalm 18:29

For by thee I have run through a troop, and by my God I have leaped over a wall.

1 John 4:4 

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is he that is in you (God in Christ in you) than he (the devil) that is in the world.

Proverbs 15:1 

A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

Comparing yourself with others

2 Corinthians 10:12 

For we dare not make ourselves of the number or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves, but they measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves among themselves are not wise.

Corinthians 10:12 (Amplified Bible)

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who [self-complacently] commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they lack understanding and behaves unwisely.

Ephesians 2:10 

For we are his workmanship, [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 4:31 

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice.

1 Corinthians 13:5 and 6

The love of and for God doth not behave itself unseemly. Seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.

Ephesians 4.29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.