Faithbooking Scripture Concordance



Faithbooking Scripture Concordance

Note: 1) Please feel free to look up these verses in other Bible versions. Versions included in this concordance: NIV – New International Version CEV – Contemporary English Version LB or NLV– New Living Bible NKJV – New King James Version and the Message Bible

2) A Bible Concordance is another great tool when looking for verses – this handout is just a sampling.

3) As you discover other scriptures, they can be added to this handout.

Adoption

Psalm 113:9 NIV “He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord.”

Esther 2:7b LB “…Mordecai adopted her into his family and raised her as his own daughter.”

Psalm 10:18 LB “You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so people can no longer terrify them.”

Psalm 10:14b LB “the helpless put their trust in you. You are the defender of orphans.”

Proverbs 25:25 NIV “Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.” (This was the verse I read the day we received the news our adopted daughter was coming home to us).

James 1:27 NLV “Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles, and refuse to let the world corrupt us.”

Animals/Zoo

Psalm 34:10 LB “Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will never lack any good thing.”

Psalm 36:5-6 LB “Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.”

Psalm 148:5 LB “Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being.”

Psalm 150:6 NIV “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”

Beach/Ocean pictures/Water

Psalm 146:6 CEV “God made heaven and earth; He created the sea and everything else. God always keeps His word.”

Psalm 42:1 LB “As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.”

Psalm 93:4 NIV “Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea – the Lord on high is mighty.”

Psalm 36:5-6 LB “Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.”

Birthday/Celebration (see worship for more verses)…

I Corinthians 10:31 LB “Whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, you must do all for the glory of God.”

Ps. 126:3 CEV “And so we celebrated because the Lord had indeed worked miracles for us.”

Phil. 4:4 Message Bible “Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in Him!”

Proverbs 31:30 NKJV “Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”

Psalm 126:2-3 NKJV “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing…The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad.”

Proverbs 9:11 LB “Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.”

Children

Ephesians 6:1 LB “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.”

Ephesians 6:2-3 LB “Honor your father and mother. This is the first of the Ten Commandments that ends with a promise. And this is the promise: If you honor your father and mother, you will live a long life, full of blessing.”

Isaiah 44:3b-4 NIV “I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.”

Proverbs 15:20 CEV “Children with good sense make their parents happy.”

Isaiah 54:11-17 NIV “All your sons will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children’s peace.”

Isaiah 59:21 NIV “As for me this is my covenant with them says the Lord. My Spirit, who is on you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth, or from the mouths of your children, or from the mouths of their descendants from this time on and forever, says the Lord.”

Isaiah 61:3b NIV “They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”

Psalm 127:3-4 CEV “Children are a blessing from the Lord. Having a lot of children to take care of you in your old age is like a warrior with a lot of arrows.”

Psalm 127: 3 NIV “Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.”

II Corinthians 7:4 CEV “I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged…”

Ecc 12:1 LB “Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow old and no longer enjoy living.”

Proverbs 20:7 LB “The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them.”

Psalm 8:2 LB “You have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise…”

Psalm 144:12 LB “May our sons flourish in their youth like well-nurtured plants. May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace.”

Psalm 139:13-17 LB “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous – and how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable!”

Proverbs 17:6 LB “Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.”

Proverbs 23:24 LB “The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise children.”

Proverbs 10:5 LB “A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame.”

I John 5:21 NLV “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.”

Christmas

Luke 2:11 NIV “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:14 NIV “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.”

Isaiah 9:6 NIV “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Psalm 89:7 NLV “The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than those who surround his throne.”

Clothes/dress-up

Romans 13:12b LB “Clothe yourselves with the armor of right living, as those who live in the light.”

Proverbs 31:25 NIV “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

Courage

Zechariah 4:6 NLV “It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty.”

Quote from Sir Winston Churchill “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.”

Creation/scenery/mountains/weather

I Chronicles 16:31-33 LB “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations that the Lord is king. Let the sea and everything in it shout His praise! Let the fields and their crops burst forth with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise before the Lord! For He is coming to judge the earth.”

Psalm 42:1 LB “As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.”

Psalm 19:1-2 LB “The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display His marvelous craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known.”

Psalm 148:5 LB “Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being.”

Psalm 23:1-2 LB “The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything that I need. He lets me rest in the green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.”

Psalm 118:24 NKJV “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

II Samuel 22:2b-3 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold, my high tower, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.”

Psalm 36:5-6 LB “Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.”

Isaiah 52:7 LB “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns.”

Isaiah 55:12 LB “You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!”

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Jeremiah 51:16 NLV “When He speaks, there is thunder in the heavens. He causes the clouds to rise over the earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from His storehouses.”

Psalm 104:25-25 NLV “Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures. Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both great and small.”

Psalm 108:5 NLV “Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.”

Habakkuk 3:19 NLV “The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains.”

Death

Psalm 147:3 Message Bible “God heals the heartbroken and bandages their wounds.”

Psalm 23:6 NKJV “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

II Timothy 4:7-8 NKJV “I have fought the fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

Isaiah 57:1-2 LB “The righteous pass away; the godly often die before their time. And no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For the godly who die will rest in peace.”

Direction

Isaiah 48:17 CEV “I am the holy Lord God, the one who rescues you. For your own good, I teach you, and I lead you along the right path.”

II Chronicles 16:9 LB “the eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.”

Isaiah 30:21 NIV “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Psalm 37:34 LB “Don’t be impatient for the Lord to act! Travel steadily along His path. He will honor you, giving you the land…”

Psalm 139:16 LB “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.”

Psalm 139:3 LB “You chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest. Every moment you know where I am.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV “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.”

Easter

Romans 8:11 LB “the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as He raised Christ from the dead, He will give life to your mortal body by the same Spirit living within you.”

Matthew 28:5-6 LB Then the angel spoke to the women, “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He has been raised from the dead, just as He said would happen…”

Ephesians 5:2 LB “Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave Himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins.”

Faith and Faithfulness

Romans 4:5 LB “But people are declared righteous because of their faith, not because of their work.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Galatians 6:9 LB “So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.”

Psalm 108:3-4 NLV “I will thank you, Lord, in front of all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.”

Faithbooking/Heritage pictures

Ps 145:4-7 CEV “Each generation will announce to the next your wonderful and powerful deeds. I will keep thinking about your marvelous glory and your mighty miracles. Everyone will talk about your fearsome deeds, and I will tell all nations how great you are. They will celebrate and sing about your matchless mercy and your power to save.”

Ps 145:4 NIV “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts.”

Deuteronomy 4:9 CEV “You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and tell your children and grandchildren as well.”

Psalm 40:5 LB “Oh Lord my God, you have done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.”

I Cor. 1:31 LB “The person who wishes to boast should boast only of what the Lord has done.”

Psalm 22:30-31 LB “Future generations will also serve Him. Our children will hear about the wonders of the Lord. His righteous acts will be told to those yet unborn. They will hear about everything He has done.”

I Chronicles 28:9 LB “…get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.”

I Chronicles 16:11-12 LB “Search for the Lord and for His strength, and keep on searching. Think of the wonderful works He has done, the miracles and the judgments He handed down,”

I Chronicles 16:23-24 LB “Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that He saves. Publish His glorious deed among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He has does.”

Psalm 78:4 NIV “..we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.”

Isaiah 38:19b LB “Each generation can make known your faithfulness to the next.”

Joel 1:3 NIV “Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation.”

Psalm 102:18 NLV “Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a nation yet to be created will praise the Lord.”

Psalm 103:3 NLV “Praise the Lord, I tell myself, and never forget the good things He does for me.”

Psalm 107:43 NLV “Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.” Note: I opened my 2003 album with this verse.

Family/siblings/Grandparents

Proverbs 20:29 CEV “Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful.”

Ecc. 9:17 LB “..the quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish king.”

Job 8:10 LB “But those who came before us will teach you. They will teach you from the wisdom of former generations.”

Psalm 133:1 LB “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!”

Psalm 133:1 Message Bible “How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!”

Proverbs 17:6 LB “Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.”

Proverbs 13:22 Message Bible “A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren.”

Proverbs 16:31 NIV Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.”

Psalm 128:6 NIV “And may you live to see your children’s children.”

Is 46:4 I will be your god throughout your lifetime – until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you…”

Ps 133:14 CEV “It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace.”

Quote from John Browning: “A happy family is but an earlier heaven.”

Quote from Gilbert Beers: “We have been gently reminded many times in our family that the little things make big memories.”

Favor “Unearned blessing”

Ephesians 2:8 LB “God saved you by His special favor, when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.”

I Chronicles 4:9b LB “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain.” And God granted him his request.”

Psalm 90:17 NIV “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.”

I Corinthians 2:9 LB “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

I Peter 1:2b NLV “May you have more and more of God’s special favor and wonderful peace.”

Fourth of July

II Chronicles 7:14 LB “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.”

Psalm 147:14 LB “He sends peace across your nation and satisfies you with plenty of the finest wheat.”

Proverbs 29:2 NLV “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice…”

Friends

Proverbs 13:20 CEV “Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.”

Proverbs 4:18 CEV “The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.”

Romans 12:16 LB “Live in harmony with each other. Don’t try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people….”

Romans 13:8 LB “Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for others. You can never finish paying that! If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all the requirements of God’s law.”

Romans 12:10 LB “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

Proverbs 18:24 LB “There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

Psalm 16:3 LB “The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them.”

Proverbs 17:17 LB “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”

Future/Hope/Plans

Proverbs 23:17-18 CEV “Don’t be jealous of sinners, but always honor the Lord. Then you will truly have hope for the future.”

Psalm 37:37 LB “Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before those who love peace.”

I Corinthians 16:13-14 LB “Be on guard. Be courageous. Be strong. And everything you do must be done with love.”

Psalm 20:4 LB “May He grant your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.”

Romans 12:12 LB “Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.”

Psalm 16:7 LB “I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.”

Proverbs 19: 21 LB “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”

I Chronicles 28:9 LB “…get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve Him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek Him, you will find Him. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.”

Psalm 147: 11 LB “.the Lord’s delight is in those who honor Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.”

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

II Chronicles 16:9 NIV “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.”

Jeremiah 33:3 NLV “As me and I will tell you some remarkable secrets about what is going to happen here.”

Hebrews 13:20-21 NLV “And now, may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, all that is pleasing to Him…” (God equips those He calls).

Hebrews 13:14 NLV “For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in heaven, which is yet to come.”

Gardening

James 3:18 NLV “And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness.”

Giving/hospitality

Ecc. 11:1 LB “Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later.”

Proverbs 19:17 LB “If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord – and He will repay you.”

I Peter 4:9 NLV “Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.”

Health/Healing

Psalm 30:2 LB “O Lord my God, I cried out to you for help, and you restored my health.”

Psalm 147:3 CEV “He renews our hopes and heals our bodies.”

Proverbs 18:14 LB “The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?”

Psalm 103:3 NLV “He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.”

I Peter 5:7 NLV “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cars about what happens to you.”

Psalm 119:93 NLV “I will never forget your commandments, for you have used them to restore my joy and health.”

House/Land

Ps 127:1 CEV “Without the help of the Lord it is useless to build a home or to guard a city.”

Psalm 16:6 LB “The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!

Proverbs 24:3 Message Bible “It takes wisdom to build a house, and understanding to set it on a firm foundation.”

I Chronicles 4:9b LB “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain.” And God granted him his request.”

Love - Valentine’s Day

I Cor 13:4-7 LB “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love doe not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

I Cor 13:13 LB “There are three things that will endure – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love.”

Romans 12:10 LB “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

I John 4:7-8 NIV “..let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

Quote from Frank Laubach: “Love is caught, not taught.”

Quote from Josh McDowell: “Love is spelled T-I-M-E.

Job/Work/Purpose

Romans 12:11 LB “Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.”

I Chronicles 28:20 LB “…be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged by the size of the task, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you….”

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

II Timothy 1:14 LB “Guard well the splendid, God-given ability you received as a gift from the Holy Spirit who lives within you.”

II Timothy 3:16 NIV “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Matthew 5:15-16 LB “Don’t hide your light under a basket. Instead put it on a stand and let it shine for all. In the same, way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”

Proverbs 31:31 NKJV “A woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.”

Proverbs 31:26 NIV “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10a NIV “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…”

Proverbs 10:16a LB “The earnings of the godly enhance their lives…”

Proverbs 10:5 LB “A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame.”

Psalm 37:23 LB “The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every detail of their lives.”

Proverbs 10:4 LB “Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.”

Ephesians 6:7 LB “Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”

Psalm 90:17 NIV “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.”

Hebrews 13:20-21 NLV “And now, may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, all that is pleasing to Him…” (God equips those He calls).

Quote from Tony Campolo: “The right job should be a calling. The best vocation should be the living out of a dream or a vision of doing something great for others.”

Quote from Henery Blackaby: “You cannot stay where you are and go with God.”

Joy

Psalm 20:5 LB “May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers.”

Isaiah 55:12 LB “You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!”

Marriage/Anniversary

I Cor 13:4-7 LB “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love doe not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.”

I Cor 13:13 LB “There are three things that will endure – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love.”

Romans 13:8 LB “Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for others. You can never finish paying that! If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill all the requirements of God’s law.”

Romans 12:10 LB “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

Proverbs 18:22 LB “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the Lord.”

Proverbs 19:14 LB “Parents can provide their sons with an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.”

Ephesians 5:28 LB “In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife.”

Ephesians 5:31 LB As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are untied into one.”

Psalm 128:3a NIV “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house..”

Military

II Samuel 22:35 LB “He prepares me for battle; He strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze.”

II Samuel 22:31 LB “As for God; His way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection.”

Psalm 35:2 LB “Put on your armor, and take up your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.”

Psalm 110:3 NLV “In that day of battle, your people will serve you willingly. Arrayed in holy garments, your vigor will be renewed each day like the morning dew.”

Psalm 110:5 NLV “The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you. He will strike down many kings in the day of His anger.”

Psalm 119:45 NLV “I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.”

Zechariah 4:6 NLV “It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty.”

Mission trip/Service to others

Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Lord God has taken control of me! The Lord has chosen and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.”

Psalm 41:1 LB “Oh the joys of those who are kind to the poor. The Lord rescues them in times of trouble.”

Psalm 67:3 LB “May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you.”

Matthew 28:19-20 CEV “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.”

Proverbs 22:9 LB “Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.”

Psalm 146:7 CEV “He gives justice to the poor and food to the hungry.”

Romans 12:13 LB “When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.”

Romans 12:14 LB “If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.”

Matthew 4:19b LB “come, by my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!”

Proverbs 31:20 NIV “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”

Isaiah 52:7 LB “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns.”

Daniel 12:3 NLV “Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like stars forever.”

Quote from commentary on II Cor. 4:17 “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”

Mother’s Day

Proverbs 23:25 CEV “Make your parents proud, especially your mother.”

Proverbs 31:28-29 CEV “Her children praise her, and with great pride her husband says, There are many good women, but you are the best.”

Proverbs 31:10 CEV “A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find.”

Proverbs 31:31 CEV “Show her respect – praise her in public for what she has done.”

Music

Psalm 98:5-6 NLV “Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn. Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King!”

Psalm 108:1 NLV “My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises! Wake up, my soul!

Psalm 108:2 “Wake up, O harp and lyre! I will waken the dawn with my song.”

New Year

Psalm 65:11 LB “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.”

II Corinthians 5:17 NIV “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

Prayer

Psalm 37:4-5 LB “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and He will help you.

Ezra 8:23 LB “So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.”

Psalm 20:5 LB “May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers.”

II Chronicles 7:14 LB “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.”

I Chronicles 29:18 LB “O Lord, the God of our ancestors…make your people always want to obey you. See to it that their love for you never changes.”

Jeremiah 33:3 NIV “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Romans 8:26 NIV “And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”

James 5:16 NIV “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

Psalm 138:3 LB “When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.”

I Chronicles 4:9b LB “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain.” And God granted him his request.”

Ephesians 6:18 LB “Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.”

I Peter 5:7 NLV “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cars about what happens to you.”

Zechariah 4:6 NLV “It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty.”

Quote from Armin Gesswein: “Secret prayer is the secret of prayer.”

Protection - “Amazing Rescue”

Is 64:4 CEV “You are the only God ever seen or heard of who works miracles for His followers.”

Psalm 34:7 CEV “If you honor the Lord His angel will protect you. Discover that the Lord is kind. Come to Him for protection, and you will be glad.”

Psalm 37:3 LB “Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.”

Psalm 34:15 LB “the eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; His ears are open to their cries for help.”

Psalm 16:8 LB “I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.”

Psalm 16:1 LB “Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge.”

Psalm 20:7 NIV “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”

Isaiah 43:1-2 LB “…do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, 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.”

II Samuel 22:2b-3 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold, my high tower, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.”

II Samuel 22:31 LB “As for God; His way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection.”

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Psalm 91 - the entire chapter

Nahum 1:7 NLV “The Lord is good. When trouble comes, He is a strong refuge. And He knows everyone who trusts in Him.”

Provisions – God will provide (pictures of new job, a raise, unexpected food, clothes, etcetera)

Psalm 34:9-10 CEV “Honor the Lord! You are His special people. No one who honors the Lord will ever be in need.:

Psalm 127: 2 CEV “It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of His own, even while they sleep.”

I Corinthians 2:9 LB “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Habakkuk 3:19 NLV “The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He will make me as surefooted as a deer and bring me safely over the mountains.”

Zechariah 4:6 NLV “It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit says the Lord Almighty.”

Right decisions – “Doing the right thing even when it was hard”

Proverbs 21:3 LB “The Lord is more pleased when we do what is just and right than when we give Him sacrifices.”

Proverbs 22:1 LB “Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.”

Psalm 119:165 NIV “Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”

Salvation

Romans 10:9 LB “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raise Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 8:1 LB “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin and leads to death.”

Romans 3:22 LB “We are made right in God’s sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, no matter who we are or what we have done.”

Hebrews 1:14 NLV “But angels are only servants. They are spirits sent from God to care for those who will receive salvation.”

Hebrews 10:17 NLV “I will never again remember their sins and lawless deeds.”

School/accepting advice/wisdom

Proverbs 9:10 CEV “Respect and obey the Lord. This is the beginning of wisdom.”

Proverbs 23:12 “Listen to instruction and do your best to learn.”

Proverbs 3:17 CEV “Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.”

Proverbs 6:20-23 CEV “Obey the teaching of your parents – always keep it in mind and never forget it. Their teaching will guide you when you walk, protect you when you sleep, and talk to you when you are awake. The law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.”

Proverbs 9:9 CEV “If you have good sense instruction will help you to have even better sense.”

Psalm 16:7 LB “I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.”

Proverbs 18:15 LB “Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.”

Proverbs 19:20 LB “Get all the advice and instruction you can, and be wise the rest of your life.”

I Timothy 4:12 NLV “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”

Sleeping

Ps 127:2b CEV “God takes care of His own even while they sleep.”

Proverbs 6:20-22 CEV “Obey the teaching of your parents – always keep it in mind and never forget it.. Their teaching will guide you when you walk, protect you when you sleep, and talk to you when you are awake.”

Snow and rain

Psalm 147:16 LB “He sends the snow like white wool; He scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.”

Proverbs 31:21 NIV “When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.”

Psalm 147:8 LB “He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the green grass grow in mountain pastures.”

Isaiah 55:10b LB “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth…”

Sorrow “Valuable Adversity”

II Corinthians 7:10 LB “For God can use sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek salvation. We will never regret that kind of sorrow. But sorrow without repentance is the kind that results in death.”

II Corinthians 1:7 LB “We are confident that as you share in suffering, you will also share God’s comfort.”

Romans 12:12 LB “Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful.”

I Peter 5:7 NLV “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cars about what happens to you.”

Quote from C.S. Lewis, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”

Sports

I Timothy 4:8 NLV “Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.”

Spring

Ps. 147:18 CEV “At His command the ice melts, the wind blows, and streams begin to flow.”

Stars/sky/night

Psalm 147:4 CEV “He decided how many stars there would be in the sky and gave each one a name. Our Lord is great and powerful. He understands everything.”

Psalm 8:3-9 LB “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers- the moon and the starts you have set in place – what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? For you made us only a little lower than God, and you crowned us with glory and honor. You put us in charge of everything you made, giving us authority over all things – the sheep and the cattle and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims the ocean currents. O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth.”

Psalm 148:3-5 LB “Praise Him sun and moon! Praise Him, all you twinkling stars! Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds!”

Thanksgiving

Psalm 59:17 “I will sing your praises. You are my mighty fortress and you love me.”

I Chronicles 16:34 LB “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

Psalm 136:1 LB “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.”

Psalm 65:11 LB “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.”

Psalm 37:8 LB “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in Him!”

Ephesians 5:20 LB “And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Psalm 108:3 NLV “I will thank you, Lord, in front of all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.”

Worship/Praise

Psalm 66:1-2 CEV “Tell everyone on this earth to shout praises to God! Sing about His glorious name. Honor Him with praises.”

Psalm 40:3 LB “He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what He has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the Lord.

Psalm 26:12 LB “I have taken a stand, and I will publicly praise the Lord.”

Psalm 18:46 LB “The Lord lives! Blessed by my rock! May the God of my salvation be exalted!”

Psalm 13:6 LB “I will sing to the Lord because He has been so good to me.”

Psalm 149:3 LB “Praise His name with dancing, accompanied by tambourine and harp.”

Psalm 150:6 NIV “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:19 LB “Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts.”

Ephesians 5:20 LB “And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Psalm 150:3-6 LB “Praise Him with a blast of the trumpet; praise Him with the lyre and harp! Praise Him with the tambourine and dancing; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with a clash of cymbals; praise Him with loud clanging cymbals. Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord. Praise the Lord!”

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