6.15.2012

Suffering, Anxiety and Hope

My little sister suffers from anxiety.  I recently gave her my dove necklace.  Seeing how much she treasures it and knowing that she is a quote person like I am, I have gathered many encouraging quotes for her from the bible (and one other source).  I hope that these are helpful to you or you can share them with someone who needs to hear them.  (Don't we all need to be reminded of God's lvoe for us at one time or another?) And if you have any favorites that apply and aren't on here, I'd love for you to leave them in a comment! I used American Standard version. Thanks!
p.s. I wanted it to be one page, double sided, but I should have known God had more to say, lol.  You will see the big space, keep scrolling there is more! I had issues with formatting. Its amazing how, since I took this on a week or so ago, quotes are pouring out on facebook, the radio, literally everywhere. God knows what she needs to hear more than I do, I am trying hard to listen and remember them all!

Psalm 139: Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; 24 And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.

Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

1 PETER 5: 6-11 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 3: 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation and do not be troubled.

Luke 24:26 “"Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things to enter into His glory?"”



21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,




21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,




21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,




21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,


13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with e

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13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory y1 Peter 4:13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation

1 Peter 2:21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,

 Exodus 3:7 The LORD said, "I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have given heed to their cry because of their taskmasters, for I am aware of their sufferings. 8 "So I have come down to deliver them…
1 Peter 5:10
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establ1 Peter 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you

Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.  He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying. ,Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Revelation 2:10 (NASB)
10 “'Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”Revelation 2: 10 “'Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

PSALM 94: If the LORD had not been my help, My soul would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. If I should say, "My foot has slipped," Your loving kindness, O LORD, will hold me up. When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul. Can a throne of destruction be allied with You, One which devises mischief by decree? They band themselves together against the life of the righteous And condemn the innocent to death. But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.  He has brought back their wickedness upon them And will destroy them in their evil; The LORD our God will destroy them.

Isaiah 35: They will see the glory of the LORD, The majesty of our God.  Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come…

Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Jude 1:2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!

Psalm 55: 16-18 As for me, I shall call upon God, And the LORD will save me. Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice. He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me.

 Luke 12:11 “"When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say;” 12 “for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."
11 “"When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit
Mark 13:11 “"When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but it is the Holy Spirit

Acts 2: 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterances.
52 And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Hol
Acts 13: 52 And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit


Acts 8: Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.

15 "And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just aAAActs 11: 15 "And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning.

 Romans 5: 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

John 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said toJoJohn 20: 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “"Receive the Holy Spirit.”

22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleasedLLuke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased

13 “"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to

Luke 11:13 “"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"”

Isaiah 57:15 (
15 For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contIIIIsaiah 57:15 For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.

Acts 10:38
38 "You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.ASAActs 10: 38 "You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
Titus 3:5 (NA
5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit

Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit
Acts 9:3
31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continuedActs 9:31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase
John 14:26 (N
26 “"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all thatJohn 14:26 “"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.”

John 1:32
32 John testified saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upJohn 1:32 John testified saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him.
Matthew 3:16 (
16 After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,Matthew 3:16 After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,

Matthew 6:25-34 For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will [a]care for itself. [b]Each day has enough trouble of its own.

2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “ Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two [f]cents? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows.

He loves each of us as if their were only one of us.  –St. Augustine

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

Romans 12: 1-3 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, [a]acceptable to God, which is your [b]spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this [c]world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may [d] prove what the will of God is, that which is good and [e]acceptable and perfect.

Psalm 147: 1-6 Praise [b]the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For [c]it is pleasant and praise is becoming. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their [d]wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He [e] gives names to all of them. 5 Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is [f]infinite. 6 The Lord [g] supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground.

Jeremiah 29: 11 For I know the plans that I [a]have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.

 Psalm 31:25 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

2 comments:

Hebrews 11:1 said...

Those are wonderful! Here's a favorite of mine from St. Francis de Sales:

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same loving Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.

All in His Perfect Timing said...

Amazing Quotes! I'm keeping this post highlighted for myself! :-)