What are some encouraging Bible verses for you?
Here is a selection of verses that I find encouraging, often for a greater purpose than just having a temporal view of life. 1. Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:" This is encouraging because it declares a settled legal standing rather than a fluctuating feeling. This verse reveals that peace isn’t maintained by our behaviour but was secured at the cross. We are not striving for favour; we possess a finished, eternal tranquillity as a present reality. 2. Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." The encouragement lies in the fact that God has already "made" us acceptable. We often struggle to earn approval, but understanding our Mystery doctrine reveals that our position in Christ is a gift of grace. Regardless of our flaws, we are perfectly accepted because God sees us through His Son. 3. Colossians 2:10 "And...