Some Great Verses

Out of the 31,173 verses in the bible (depending on the version), there are many that have caught my eye and really speak to me.  Out of all of these verses, here are a couple that I can remember at this moment…

2 Timothy 1:7 → For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline.

→ I love this verse because it always encourages me to be bold in my faith.  God did not intend for us to fall into the shadow, but just as we are to be the light for the world, we also were intended for power, love and self discipline.  I also think it is really cool to note that not only are we to have power, but we need to remember not to use that to just crush everyone down because we are also made for love and self discipline.

Philippians 4:13 → I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

→ Considering this is the title of my blog, I obviously love this verse.  This verse has gotten me through every “scary” situation life has thrown my way.  It is the verse I repeat (often out loud) anything I do not think I am strong enough to get through something.  Whether it be a somewhat trivial situation like heights to horrible events like the death of someone close, this verse has always gotten me through it.

→ Side-note on this verse: I recently read something that explained the more “true” way of looking at this verse.  This source explained how this verse in context is actually explaining how to be content in every situation [With Christ’s strength you can be content in every situation]. So now I have a more full understanding of this verse and like it even more :) (You can check out the article here: http://4simpsons.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/a-commonly-misinterpreted-verse-philippians-413/ )

Isaiah 40:31 → ...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.

→ I look to this verse whenever I am exhausted physically, mentally, or spiritually.  It always reminds me that those who look to the Lord for strength will find it.  He will renew our strength and we will soar.  While reading this I am continually reminded that the Lord will provide us with the strength and energy to continue on as long as we look to him for it.

There are so many more verses that I love and that really speak to me, but I need some for later, right?  If you have any more verses that speak to you, feel free to leave them in a comment below.  

Until next time.

Laura