God's Protection
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and
are safe.
Job 5:22
You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts
of the earth.
Job 11:18,19
You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you
and take your rest in safety.
You will lie down, with no one to make you afraid, and many will court
your favor.
Psalm 121: 7,8
The LORD will keep you from all harm-- he will watch over your life;
the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Proverbs 3:24
when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your
sleep will be sweet.
1 Peter 3:13
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
Deuteronomy 33:12
About Benjamin he said: "Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in
him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests
between his shoulders."
Psalm 112:7
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting
in the LORD.
Psalm 91:9,10
If you make the Most High your dwelling-- even the LORD, who is my
refuge--
then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
Isaiah 43:1,2
But now, this is what the LORD says-- he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have
summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you
pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through
the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Ezekiel 34:28
They will no longer be plundered by the nations, nor will wild animals
devour them. They will live in safety, and no one will make them afraid.
Proverbs 1:33
but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without
fear of harm.
Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me
dwell in safety.
Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The
LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?
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Psalm 46:1-3
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.
A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains
fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their
surging. Selah
Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch
out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save
me.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock,
in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my
stronghold.
Psalm 22:24
For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted
one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for
help.
Psalm 37:24
though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with
his hand.
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those
who trust in him,
Psalm 37:39
The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold
in time of trouble.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never
let the righteous fall.
John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest.
2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also
through Christ our comfort overflows.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Lamentations 3:31-33
For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing
love.
For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children
of men.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
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Acts 16:31
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved--you
and your household."
Acts 2:39
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for
all whom the Lord our God will call."
Isaiah 54:13
All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's
peace.
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
Mark 10:14-16
When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little
children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs
to such as these.
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God
like a little child will never enter it."
And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
Psalm 127:3-5
Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put
to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
Psalm 128:3
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons
will be like olive shoots around your table.
Psalm 107:41
But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their
families like flocks.
Job 21:11
They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance
about.
Proverbs 17:6
Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride
of their children.
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Courage
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones.
They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be
cut off;
Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says-- he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have
summoned you by name; you are mine.
2 Kings 6:16
"Don't be afraid," the prophet answered. "Those who are with us are
more than those who are with them."
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
Philippians 4:12,13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;
do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever
you go."
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the
bones.
Hebrews 13:5
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice
of praise--the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Proverbs 15:15
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart
has a continual feast.
Proverbs 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
1 Timothey 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 23:17,18
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear
of the LORD.
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut
off.
God's Faithfulness
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God,
keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love
him and keep his commands.
Deuteronomy 4:31
For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy
you or forget the covenant with your forefathers, which he confirmed to
them by oath.
Psalm 105:8
He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand
generations,
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should
change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not
fulfill?
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised
is faithful.
2 Timothy 2:13
if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown
himself.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.
He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come
to repentance.
1 Kings 8:56
"Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just
as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave
through his servant Moses.
Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for
in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned
long ago.
Psalm 9:10
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never
forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 119:89,90
Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established
the earth, and it endures.
Psalm 119:160
All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.
1 Sam 15:29
He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for
he is not a man, that he should change his mind."
2 Corinthians 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ.
And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God.
Psalm 89:34
I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered.
Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing
love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says
the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 46:11
From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to
fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have
planned, that will I do.
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Psalm 37:39
The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold
in time of trouble.
Psalm 146:8
the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are
bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those
who trust in him,
Psalm 37:24
though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with
his hand.
Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround
me with songs of deliverance. Selah
Psalm 71:20
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore
my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
Psalm 42:11
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your
hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 91:10,11
then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your
ways;
Psalm 126:5,6
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs
of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
Psalm 31:23
Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but
the proud he pays back in full.
Psalm 68:13
Even while you sleep among the campfires, the wings of my dove are
sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold."
Job 8:20,21
"Surely God does not reject a blameless man or strengthen the hands
of evildoers.
He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts
of joy.
Job 5:19
From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will befall
you.
Psalm 22:24
For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted
one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for
help.
Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch
out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save
me.
Psalm 18:28
You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
Lamentations 3:31-33
For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing
love.
For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children
of men.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock,
in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my
stronghold.
Micah 7:8,9
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise.
Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
Because I have sinned against him, I will bear the Lord's wrath, until
he pleads my case and establishes my right. He will bring me out into the
light; I will see his righteousness.
John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
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