Scripture for the heart
How are you feeling?
Choose what you are carrying today, and find verses, a thought, and a prayer that speak to it — in any version you read.
When it feels heavy
Grieving
For the ache of loss — nearness now, and a promise of no more tears.
Sad
When the heaviness lingers — weeping may stay the night, but morning is coming.
Lonely
When no one seems near — the One who will never leave is nearer still.
Anxiety
For the racing mind — a peace that guards the heart when worry crowds in.
Fear
When you are afraid — you were not given a spirit of fear, but of power and love.
Stress
When the load is too much — an invitation to lay it down and rest.
Depression
From the deep pit — mercies that are new, and a firm place to stand.
Anger
When you burn — be slow to anger, and let the sun not set on it.
Doubt
For honest questions — faith and doubt can share the same prayer.
Temptation
In the moment of testing — no trial without a way of escape.
Addiction
Toward freedom — the Son sets free, and the old can truly pass away.
Lift and light
Peace
A peace the world cannot give — steady when everything shakes.
Hope
For a future and a hope — plans to give you an expected end.
Joy
The joy of the Lord — a strength that outlasts circumstances.
Gratitude
Give thanks in everything — a heart that counts God's gifts.
Thankfulness
Enter His gates with thanksgiving — for He is good, and His mercy endures.
Love
Patient, kind, never failing — the love God pours out and asks us to give.
Comfort
The God of all comfort — a shepherd's presence through the valley.
Encouragement
Be strong and courageous — He goes with you and will not fail you.
Praise
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Worship
In spirit and in truth — a life laid down before a worthy God.
Strength to stand
Healing
The Lord who heals — for body, mind, and the wounded heart.
Strength
When you are weak — His strength is made perfect in you.
Faith
The substance of things hoped for — trust that moves toward God.
Patience
For the long wait — do not grow weary; the harvest comes.
Trust
Lean not on your own understanding — He will direct your path.
Wisdom
If any lack wisdom, let them ask — God gives it freely.
Guidance
A lamp to your feet — direction for the next step.
Protection
A refuge and shelter — under the shadow of the Almighty.
Forgiveness
Received and released — as far as the east is from the west.
Purpose
You are His workmanship — made for good works prepared beforehand.
New Beginnings
Behold, He makes all things new — mercies fresh every morning.
Life and home
Family
As for me and my house — grace for the ones closest to us.
Marriage
Two become one — a covenant of patience, kindness, and love.
Parenting
Train up a child — wisdom, patience, and grace for raising them.
Finances
Seek first His kingdom — provision and freedom from the love of money.
Success
Commit your works to the Lord — and your plans will be established.
Sleep & Rest
He gives His beloved sleep — lie down in peace tonight.
The promise
No feeling by that name yet — try another word.