As February rolls around and March gets closer and closer, our New Year's resolutions or our goals for 2017 might begin to change as our motivation decreases. What shouldn't change, however, is your faith and your trust in Jesus. For that reason, here are seventeen bible verses for 2017 that will hopefully inspire you to keep being the true Christian you are and remind you of exactly what you need to hear.
1. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Colossians 3:23
God has given each of us talents that we can use to give back to Him in return. We can use our work and our talents to worship Him daily.
2. "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
We have to remember that Jesus' sacrifice that he made for us is greater than anything. Even though we were sinners, his death washed them all away. That's something to praise God for.
3. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deed and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 4:16
It is our job as Christians to spread the word and continue God's ministry on earth. Be the light that He wants you to be with your actions and your words.
4. "Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:2
Nothing on this earth is as great as eternity in heaven. This is our temporary home, and we must use it to show God that we are worthy of what God has planned for us after life.
5. "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21
You can make all the plans you want in life, but God's plan comes first. His way is always greater anyways, so you have nothing to worry about. God gives his toughest battles to his strongest people.
6. "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14
Waiting isn't always easy, but it is worth it. God has everything under control, but it will happen on His time. In the meantime, be patient and strong, and it will only benefit you in the long run.
7. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
8. "Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.'" John 13:7
9. "I will go before you and will level the mountains." Isaiah 45:2
10. "He must become greater; I must become less." John 3:30
11. "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
12. "'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'" Mark 5:34
13. "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him." Lamentations 3:25
Always stay hopeful in His word. Seek God out, and He will show you just how good He is.
14. "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" Luke 1:45
15. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
16. "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Remember this verse when you are living our your daily lives. Nothing should come before your time with the Lord.
17. "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
The Bible is filled with so many more verses of wisdom and love, but these 17 are just a few reminders of what our lives with God should look like. I know I need a reminder of these verses on my hardest days but also on my best days. There is no one like our God who will carry us through life if we let Him. As I've heard so often, "Let go, and let God."
