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20 Bible Verses to Lean On When You've Reached Your Breaking Point

To blessed to be stressed. These can help!

Brittanie Keener

Nov 01, 2016

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We are all stressed at some point in time. Some of us so maxed out that we would rather give up. When in doubt, don't give up. Turn to God. Let Go and Let God.

1. Jeremiah 29:11

"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." (NIV)

2. James 1:2-4

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (NIV)

3. Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (NIV)

4. 2 Chronicles 15:7

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." (NIV)

5. Philippians 4:6

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (ESV)

6. Isaiah 41:10

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (NIV)

7. Proverbs 16:3

"Commit the the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." (NIV)

8. John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (NIV)

9. Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (NIV)

10. Deuteronomy 31:8

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (NIV)

11. 2 Samuel 22:7

"In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears." (NIV)

12. Exodus 14:14

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." (NIV)

13. Psalm 46:1-3

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the Earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, through its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at swelling." (ESV)

14. Psalm 55:22

"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." (NIV)

15. Proverbs 12:25

" Anxiety weights down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." (NIV)

16. John 13:7

"Jesus replied, 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." (NIV)

17. Psalm 61:2

"From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." (NIV)

18. Matthew 19:26

"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (NIV)

19. Galatians 6:9

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not giveup." (NIV)

20. Psalm 46:10

"Be still and know that I am God." (ESV)

Hopefully these will help bring you some peace like they did me :)

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20 Bible Verses to Lean On When You've Reached Your Breaking Point

To blessed to be stressed. These can help!

We are all stressed at some point in time. Some of us so maxed out that we would rather give up. When in doubt, don't give up. Turn to God. Let Go and Let God.

1. Jeremiah 29:11

2. James 1:2-4

3. Proverbs 3:5-6

4. 2 Chronicles 15:7

5. Philippians 4:6

6. Isaiah 41:10

7. Proverbs 16:3

8. John 14:27

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13. Psalm 46:1-3

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15. Proverbs 12:25

16. John 13:7

17. Psalm 61:2

18. Matthew 19:26

19. Galatians 6:9

20. Psalm 46:10

Hopefully these will help bring you some peace like they did me :)

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