Verses of encouragement
Trials and Temptations Satan uses temptation to bring the worst out of youGod uses trials to bring the best out of youMatthew 6:13And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.Matthew 26:41Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!"Luke 22:40There he told them,"Pray that you will not give in to temptation."1 Corinthians 10:13The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.James 1:12God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong,[a] and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.2 Timothy 1:12 "for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him[a] until the day of his return." Hebrews 2:18 "18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.."Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.Psalm 18:29 & 2 Samuel 22:3029 In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall.Mark 9:22-23223 "What do you mean, 'If I can'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes."Matthew 19:26Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."Romans 8:5Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.Romans 13:14Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.Colossians 3:2Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.2Peter 3:9The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent2 Corinthians 12:10That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong..Nehemiah 8:10.. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!"1 John 5:1818 We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.1 Peter 5:77 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.Romans 8:2828 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for themPhilippians 4:4-84 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. (Greek the Lord is near.).6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.. 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise2 Timothy 1:7For God did not give us a spirit of fear and timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline1 John 4:44 But you belong to God, my dear children., because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the worldEphesians 4:22-2422 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.23 Instead,let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy.Matthew 6:3333 Seek first the Kingdom of God[a] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.Hebrews 12:1-2..let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faithRomans 8:3737 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.Isaiah 40: 30-3130 Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. 31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.They will soar high on wings like eagles.They will run and not grow weary.They will walk and not faint.