Biblical Encouragement
Below are verses that I have found helpful in specific situations. God’s word always has an answer to our need. He will speak to us through His word. For an online Bible: www.BibleGateway.com
My favorite Study Bible is called the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible. I use the New International Version. I love the index of Scriptures, the Concordance, and the Process of using Scripture to interpret Scripture by using the Chain-Reference method of study. More about this in my blog posts on Bible Study. Also, for journaling, I like this Kindred Spirits Journal.
Spiritual Growth:
Try this downloadable PDF resource for self-assessment from LifeWay: Spiritual Growth Assessment Process.
| Salvation | John 14:6 Acts 16:31 Romans 10:9 |
| Comfort | Psalm 23 Isaiah 41:10 Hebrews 13:5-6 |
| Sorrow | 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Romans 8:26-27 |
| Suffering | 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Hebrews 12:3-13 |
| Guidance | James 1:5-6 Proverbs 3:5-6 |
| Protection | Psalm 91 Psalm 121 |
| Courage | Hebrews 13:5-6 Ephesians 6:10-18 |
| Peace | Isaiah 26:3-4 Philippians 4:6-7 |
| Rest | Matthew 11:28-29 Psalm 23 |
| Warning Against Indifference | Galatians 5:19-21 Hebrews 10:26-31 |
| Forgiveness | Isaiah 1:18 1 John 1:7-9 |
| Strength in times of Temptation | James 1:12-161 Corinthians 10:6-13 |
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Does God Have Your Heart?
But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. Luke 8:15
Will you make a covenant with me to seek the Lord, the God of our fathers, with all of your heart and soul?
They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord game them rest on every side. 2 Chronicles 15:15
Letʼs commit wholeheartedly and seek God eagerly. He wants us to set our hearts on seeking Him.
God sees our hearts. Will He find our hearts faithful to Him?