Devotions

Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me from all my fears. Fear is a natural part of life. But it does not have to be crippling or impede our progress. It may […]

2 Chronicles 20:15 He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. […]

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23 is one of the more […]

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. When discouraged or full […]

Ecclesiastes 8:13 Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow. In today’s verse we see that fearing God is […]

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your hearts and lean not on your own understanding… Ah. Another one of my life verses that I came to heavily rely on throughout my life. It […]

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you. Being an anxious person, I […]

Psalms 5:12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. The Bible is full of statements speaking of God’s blessings and favor for the righteous. For example, […]

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do you remember your parents taking hold of […]

Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.  It is easy to let the worries of the future weigh us down. […]

Proverbs 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. If you have ever watched a baby sleep, you know there is nothing more peaceful. […]

1 John 4:18-19 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because […]

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, […]

Luke 12:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? I admit that I am often filled with anxiety and worry. Despite knowing I shouldn’t worry, I do. I try […]

2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Paul’s letters to Timothy are some of my favorites because he shares insight almost […]