In times of stress and sleep deprivation, it's so easy for thoughts of insecurity to sneak in and take over. Here are some reminders of who you are in Christ for when you need a little extra armor.
1. Philippians 4:6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
2. Matthew 6:31-34
"Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
3. Colossians 2:10
"And in Christ, you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority."
4. 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."
5. Romans 5:1-2
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God."
6. Romans 8:1
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
7. Psalm 23:2-3
"He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake."
8. 1 John 4:18
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."
9. John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
10. Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. "
11. Isaiah 40:8
"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."
12. Ecclesiastes 3:11
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to."
13. Proverbs 8:10
"The name of the Lord is a strongtower; the righteous run into it and are safe."
14. Phillippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
15. Isaiah 40:29
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."
