Calming Verses

Today I am simply meditating on verses which emphasize trust in God and His faithful, loving, control. Please feel free to add some of your own to this brief list.

Job 2:10 "He replied, 'You are speaking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?'"

Philippians 4: 6-9 "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, 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. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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."

Psalm 16:1 "Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge."

Psalm 16:5 "Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure."

Psalm 16:8 "I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."

Isaiah 40:26 "Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host once by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."

Isaiah 40:30-31 "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Proverbs 16:4 "The LORD works out everything for his own ends - even the wicked for a day of disaster."

Proverbs 16:9 "In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps."

Proverbs 16:20 "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD."

Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Psalm 118: 6-7 "The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies."

Psalm 118:13-14 "I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

Psalm 112:7 "He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD."

Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."

Psalm 62:8 "Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

Psalm 37:1-9 "Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your rightesousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret - it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land."

Psalm 18:6 "He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters."

Psalm 18:28-36 "You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn."

Psalm 120:1 "I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me."

Psalm 121:1-3 "I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. he will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber; ..."

Psalm 121:8 "the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk thrugh the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."