The Bible can be healing, comfortable and safe for people searching for direction. When I am anxious, scared, discouraged or feel defeated, I tend to turn to the word of the Lord for guidance and comfort. The following 10 bible verses are my favorite for when I need a reminder of God’s love and His plan.

1. John 13:7

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.’”

2. Psalm 94:19

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

3. Matthew 6:25-26

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

4. 2 Timothy 1:7

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

5. John 12:46

“‘I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”

6.Romans 8:38

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow — not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”

7. Isaiah 40:8

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.”

8. Philippians 4: 6-7

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

9. Psalm 56:3

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

10. Matthew 6:34

I know it is difficult to see the point or reason behind your actions or behind the actions of others at times. But I promise you will find it, and you are not alone in your search. Lean on His word, and trust His plan. May He grant you courage to accomplish whatever it is you are struggling with.