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It is so easy to forget God’s presence and power when we face uncertain and difficult times. Our faith falters and we doubt that God is with us, sometimes even doubting that He is real and who He says He is. God knew that we would struggle with unbelief and has spoken reassuring words to us through the Bible. When you begin to doubt, read these Bible verses about believing and pray that God will renew your heart and mind toward who He says He is and who He says YOU are! Be encouraged as you see God move through all circumstances in life to grow your faith.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
God is the ultimate example of love. Through the Word of God, we are shown through the life and death of Jesus Christ what it means to love others first. Because of the love that God has shown us, we are called to show one another love. In fact, God tells us this is the greatest command!
This compilation of Bible verses will help you understand what it means to love God and others. These are also great verses to use for encouraging others, Valentines Day, a wedding ceremony, or memorize with your children! May God bless you with a love that is patient, kind, forgiving, and joyfilled!
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
Why do people lift their hands in worship?
Psalms 63:4 NLT
4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
1 Timothy 2:8 NLT
8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.
Why Do We Study The Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16 NLT
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
Why Do We Cheer of GOD?
Psalms 47:1 NLT
1 Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise!
Psalms 100:2 NLT
2 Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.
Why do we pray for the sick?
James 5:14 NLT
1 4Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.
James 5:15 NLT
15 Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.
Why do we give offerings?
Proverbs 3:9-10 NLT
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.
Proverbs 3:10 NLT
10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.
1 Corinthians 9:7 NLT
7 What soldier has to pay his own expenses? What farmer plants a vineyard and doesn’t have the right to eat some of its fruit? What shepherd cares for a flock of sheep and isn’t allowed to drink some of the milk?
1 Corinthians 9:8 NLT
8 Am I expressing merely a human opinion, or does the law say the same thing?
Why do we Prophesy?
1 Corinthians 14:3 NLT
3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.