Passage's from Scripture that Have Encouraged Me...something I wrote for an assignment in 2010

This was written for an assignment  called " Inspirational Bible Verses". This was a non-exclusive, performance pay only article.



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Passage's from Scripture that Have Encouraged Me



As someone reads through the Bible they will often find verse's or passage's that are encouraging or even inspiring.



Those who are Believer's or Christians will likely find more things to inspire or encourage than someone who is unsaved.



An unsaved person may find passages about Hell very upsetting for example, but at the same time this could be the very passage that the unsaved or non-believer needs to hear in order to come to a saving knowledge of Christ. So in a way passage's that refer to unbeliever's going to Hell, can inspire or encourage someone to repent from their sins, and turn towards God and be saved.



I really do not feel like looking at a lot of passages for those who are unsaved at the moment. As the Bible was written to Christians, not to those who are lost, in fact it is impossible for a lost person to fully understand much less comprehend the truths contained within the scriptures.



A few inspiring or encouraging Bible verses I have are these...



Philippians 4:6-8
4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.


4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.


This particular passage is encouraging to me because it is telling me to knot worry about anything. To trust God and to meditate on the things that are good, not to dwell on or think so much about the bad things in life. I have found when I've applied this passage to my life I do feel more relaxed, more calm.



Philippians 4:19
4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
This particular verse is encouraging to me, because it tells me that God will meet all of my needs.


Psalms 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
This verse is encouraging to me because it says God's mercy lasts forever. And that his words are true always.