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52 Scriptures encouraging every believer to live their everyday life in a Godly manner

Published On: August 20th, 2023Categories: DevotionalBy

We all just need some encouragement sometimes. It is good to know that the eternal God of the universe gave us His inspired word to guide us in this lost and messy world. Here are 52 Scriptures to uplift and encourage every believer on their journey to maturity in Christ.

  1. Trust in God:
    Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”
  2. Love and Compassion:
    1 Corinthians 16:14: “Let all that you do be done in love.”
    Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
  3. Joy and Gratitude:
    Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”
    1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
  4. Peace:
    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.”
  5. Contentment:
    Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”
  6. Forgiveness:
    Colossians 3:13: “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
  7. Humility:
    Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
  8. Obedience:
    John 14:15: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
  9. Patience:
    James 1:3-4: “For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
  10. Prayer:
    Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
  11. Strength and Endurance:
    Isaiah 40:31: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
  12. Overcoming Fear:
    2 Timothy 1:7: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
  13. Purpose:
    Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
  14. Self-Control:
    Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
  15. Seeking God:
    Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
  16. Salvation:
    Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
  17. Honesty:
    Proverbs 12:22: “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.”
  18. Unity:
    Ephesians 4:3: “Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
  19. Compassionate Service:
    Matthew 25:40: “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”
  20. Wisdom:
    Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
  21. Fearing God:
    Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
  22. Honoring Parents:
    Ephesians 6:2-3: “Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”
  23. Serving Others:
    Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
  24. Compassion for the Needy:
    Proverbs 19:17: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
  25. Marriage and Love:
    Ephesians 5:25: “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
  26. Avoiding Gossip:
    Ephesians 4:29: “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
  27. Fruits of the Spirit:
    Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
  28. Generosity:
    Luke 6:38: “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
  29. Righteousness and Justice:
    Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
  30. Overcoming Temptation:
    1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
  31. Childlike Faith:
    Matthew 18:3: “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
  32. Walking in the Light:
    1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
  33. The Great Commission:
    Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
  34. Spiritual Armor:
    Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
  35. Walking by Faith:
    2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
  36. Encouragement:
    Hebrews 10:24-25: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
  37. Fruitful Living:
    John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
  38. Respecting Authorities:
    Romans 13:1: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”
  39. Renewing the Mind:
    Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
  40. Hope in Difficult Times:
    Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
  41. Sharing the Gospel:
    Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
  42. Endurance in Trials:
    James 1:12: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
  43. Submission and Humility:
    1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
  44. Friendship and Community:
    Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
  45. Repentance and Forgiveness:
    Acts 3:19: “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.”
  46. Good Works:
    Ephesians 2:10: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
  47. Abiding in God’s Love:
    1 John 4:16: “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.”
  48. God’s Provision:
    Philippians 4:19: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
  49. Seeking Wisdom:
    James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
  50. Eternal Life:
    John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
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