Colossians 3:15“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” TL;DR: Peace is a powerful guide. When you’re walking in step with God’s will, you’ll feel His peace. When you’re not, anxiety grows....

Colossians 2:6–7“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” TL;DR: When your mind won’t stop racing, turn your thoughts into...

Philippians 4:4–7“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the...

Ephesians 2:22“And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 6:19–20“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your...

Matthew 11:28–30“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” TL;DR: You...

Ephesians 1:11“In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works everything in conformity with the purpose of His will.” TL;DR: When life doesn’t go as planned, trust that God’s got this. He is working everything out for His...

Lamentations 3:25–26“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” TL;DR: Even when life feels uncertain or painful, God has us exactly where He wants us. Waiting quietly means...

1 John 4:19“We love because He first loved us.” John 14:15“If you love me, you will obey what I command.” John 13:34“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Matthew 22:37“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God...

Psalm 51:10–12“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Isaiah 62:5“As a young man...

2 Peter 2:1–3“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will...

Genesis 18:13–14“Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh and say, “Will I really have a child, now that I am old?” Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son.’” TL;DR: What seems...

Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 17:5, 7“This is what the Lord says: ‘Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his...

2 Corinthians 10:5"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Proverbs 23:7"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." TL;DR: Your thoughts shape your...

Ephesians 1:11"In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will." Ephesians 1:18"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, in order that you may know...

Galatians 6:7-10"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing...

2 Peter 2:19"They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him." 2 Peter 1:5-7"For this reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge,...

1 Peter 2:24-25"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls."...

Psalm 127:1-3"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stands guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for He grants sleep to those He loves." TL;DR: True...

Seek first to understand

Proverbs 18:2"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinion." TL;DR: It’s easier to air opinions than to listen, but wisdom comes from first seeking to understand others. Understanding reduces conflict, softens our hearts, and keeps...

Proverbs 13:10"Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice." TL;DR: Pride resists correction, but wisdom grows when we humbly receive advice. Sometimes the very words we don’t want to hear are the ones that save us. I am a redeemed child...

Luke 18:42"Jesus said to him, 'Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.’" James 1:6-8"But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive...

Ephesians 4:31-32"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." TL;DR: Bitterness and rage weigh us down, but...

Ephesians 4:29"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." TL;DR: Negative self-talk and unwholesome words steal our joy. When we choose to...