GBEMISOLA (MISOLAOFJESUS) TAIWO Light to Your Path A Collection of Verses for Life’s Journey Copyright © 2023 by Gbemisola (MisolaofJesus) Taiwo Permission is granted to freely share and distribute this book for non-commercial purposes, including copying, printing, and electronic distribution. However, no part of this book may be used for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, selling, renting, or leasing. This book is intended for the sole purpose of spreading the gospel and sharing the message of God’s love. Any misuse of this book is strictly prohibited. First edition This book was professionally typeset on Reedsy. Find out more at reedsy.com Contents 1 Introduction 2 Anger 3 Faith 4 Favor 5 Fear & Anxiety 6 Forgiveness 7 Grace 8 Grief 9 Healing 10 Love 11 Mercy 12 Prayer 13 Protection 14 Repentance 15 Restoration 16 Salvation 17 Thanksgiving 18 Wisdom and Understanding. 19 Conclusion 1 2 5 7 12 16 19 21 23 28 32 36 39 43 46 50 54 56 60 1 Introduction Welcome to “Light to Your Path,” a collection of carefully chosen verses from the Bible to guide, comfort, and inspire you on life’s journey. The Bible says, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”(Psalms 119:105). Each verse is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering solace, strength, and hope in facing life’s challenges and triumphs. As Apostle Paul reminds us, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”(II Timothy 3:16). The Bible, in its entirety, is a divine gift from God, a source of profound wisdom and guidance for every aspect of our lives. As you embark on this journey, may you find solace, strength, and hope in every verse. May the verses illuminate your path, guide your decisions, and enrich your understanding of faith. I hope that this collection of verses will become a treasured companion on your lifelong spiritual journey. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) Please note that all scriptures in this book are collated from the New King James Version (NKJV) translation. 1 2 Anger May these verses provide guidance and wisdom in dealing with anger and promote the practice of patience, forgiveness, and reconciliation. • James 1:19-20 (NKJV): “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” • Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV): “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.” • Proverbs 14:29 (NKJV): “He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.” • Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV): 2 ANGER “A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” • Colossians 3:8 (NKJV): “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.” • Proverbs 19:11 (NKJV): “The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.” • James 4:1-2 (NKJV): “Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.” • Proverbs 22:24-25 (NKJV): “Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go, Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.” • Psalm 37:8 (NKJV): “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.” • Matthew 5:22 (NKJV): “But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ 3 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH shall be in danger of hell fire.” • Proverbs 30:33 (NKJV): “For as the churning of milk produces butter, And wringing the nose produces blood, So the forcing of wrath produces strife.” • Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NKJV): “Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools.” 4 3 Faith Here are some Bible verses concerning faith: • Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV): “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” • Romans 10:17 (NKJV): “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” • Mark 11:22-24 (NKJV): “So Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea,” and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.’” • Matthew 17:20 (NKJV): 5 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “So Jesus said to them, ‘Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.’”. • Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV): “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” • Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV): “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” • Romans 4:20-21 (NKJV): “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” • 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV): “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” • James 1:6 (NKJV): “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.” 6 4 Favor Here are Bible verses on favor: • Psalm 44:3 (NKJV): “For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, Nor did their own arm save them; But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, Because You favored them.” • Proverbs 12:2 (NKJV): “A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.” • Genesis 6:8 (NKJV): “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” • Exodus 3:21 (NKJV): “And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be, when you go, that you shall not go empty-handed.” 7 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • Psalm 145:17-19 (NKJV): “The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them.” • Proverbs 14:9 (NKJV): “Fools mock at sin, But among the upright there is favor.” • Acts 2:47 (NKJV): “praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” • Psalm 30:7 (NKJV): “Lord, by Your favor You have made my mountain stand strong; You hid Your face, and I was troubled.” • Proverbs 16:7 (NKJV): “When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” • Esther 5:2 (NKJV): “So it was, when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, that she found favor in his sight, and the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther went near and touched the top of the scepter.” 8 FAVOR • Psalm 30:5 (NKJV): “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” • Daniel 1:9 (NKJV): “Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.” • Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV): “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” • Genesis 39:21 (NKJV): “But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” • Psalm 44:26 (NKJV): “Arise for our help, And redeem us for Your mercies’ sake.” • Nehemiah 1:11 (NKJV): “O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who desire to fear Your name; and let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king’s cupbearer.” • Proverbs 8:35 (NKJV): 9 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the Lord.” • Acts 7:46-47 (NKJV): “who found favor before God and asked to find a dwelling for the God of Jacob. But Solomon built Him a house.” • Psalm 41:11 (NKJV): “By this I know that You are well pleased with me, Because my enemy does not triumph over me.” • Isaiah 60:10 (NKJV): “The sons of foreigners shall build up your walls, And their kings shall minister to you; For in My wrath I struck you, But in My favor I have had mercy on you.” • Proverbs 11:27 (NKJV): “He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.” • 2 Samuel 15:25-26 (NKJV): “Then the king said to Zadok, ‘Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will bring me back and show me both it and His dwelling place. But if He says thus: ‘I have no delight in you,’ here I am, let Him do to me as seems good to Him.’” • Proverbs 13:15 (NKJV): “Good understanding gains favor, But the way of the unfaithful is hard.” 10 FAVOR • Psalm 147:11 (NKJV): “The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.” • Esther 2:17 (NKJV): “The king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins; so he set the royal crown upon her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.” • Exodus 33:17 (NKJV): “So the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.’” • Proverbs 19:12 (NKJV): “The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.” 11 5 Fear & Anxiety Here are some Bible verses that speak to overcoming anxiety and fear: • Philippians 4:6-7: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” • Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Psalm 34:4: “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.” • Joshua 1:9: 12 FEAR & ANXIETY “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” • 1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” • Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” • John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” • Psalm 56:3-4: “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” • 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” • Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you 13 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH nor forsake you.” • Psalm 23:1-4: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” • Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” • Isaiah 43:1b-2: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” • Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?” • Psalm 94:19: “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” • Psalm 118:6: 14 FEAR & ANXIETY “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” • Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” • Matthew 10:29-31: “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” • Psalm 46:1-2: ““God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” • Luke 12:22-26: “Then He said to His disciples, ‘Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on.” 15 6 Forgiveness The Bible is full of verses about forgiveness, encouraging us to let go of anger, resentment, and hurt and to extend grace and compassion to others. • Ephesians 4:32: “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” • Colossians 3:13: “Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” • Matthew 6:14-15: “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” • Luke 6:37: 16 FORGIVENESS “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” • Mark 11:25: “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” • Psalm 86:5: “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” • 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” • Matthew 18:21-22: “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’” • Psalm 103:10-12: “He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” • 2 Corinthians 5:17: 17 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” • Matthew 5:23-24: “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” • Luke 17:3-4: “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.” • Romans 12:19-21: “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord. Therefore ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 18 7 Grace Here are some Bible verses on Grace: • Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV): “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” • Romans 3:23-24 (NKJV): “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” • 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV): “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” • Titus 2:11 (NKJV): “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” 19 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV): “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” • James 4:6 (NKJV): “But He gives more grace. Therefore, He says: ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’” • 1 Peter 5:10 (NKJV): “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” • John 1:16 (NKJV): “And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.” • Acts 15:11 (NKJV): “But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” • 2 Timothy 1:9 (NKJV): “who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” 20 8 Grief Here are some Bible verses that offer comfort and guidance to those grieving the loss of a loved one: • Psalm 34:18 : “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.” • Psalm 147:3 : “He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.” • Matthew 5:4 : “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” • John 14:1-3 : “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place 21 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” • Psalm 30:5 : “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” • Psalm 46:1-2 : “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” • Revelation 21:4 : “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” • 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 : “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.” 22 9 Healing May these verses provide comfort and encouragement as you seek healing. • Psalm 103:2-3 (NKJV): “Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” • Jeremiah 17:14 (NKJV): “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise.” • James 5:14-15 (NKJV): “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” • Exodus 15:26 (NKJV): 23 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.” • Psalm 147:3 (NKJV): “He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds.” • Matthew 4:23-24 (NKJV): “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.” • Isaiah 53:4-5 (NKJV): “Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” • 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV): “who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.” • Matthew 9:35 (NKJV): 24 HEALING “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” • Mark 5:34 (NKJV): “And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.’” • Matthew 8:16-17 (NKJV): “When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demonpossessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: ‘He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.’” • Psalm 30:2 (NKJV): “O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.” • Jeremiah 30:17 (NKJV): “For I will restore health to you And heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord, ‘Because they called you an outcast saying: ‘This is Zion; No one seeks her.’” • Mark 10:52 (NKJV): “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” • Matthew 14:14 (NKJV): 25 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.” • Psalm 107:20 (NKJV): “He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions.” • Acts 3:6 (NKJV): “Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’” • Exodus 23:25 (NKJV): “So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.” • James 5:16 (NKJV): “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” • Luke 4:40 (NKJV): “When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them.” • Isaiah 57:18-19 (NKJV): “I have seen his ways, and will heal him; I will also lead him, And restore 26 HEALING comforts to him And to his mourners. ‘I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him who is far off and to him who is near,’ Says the Lord, ‘And I will heal him.’” 27 10 Love The Bible is full of verses about love, emphasizing its importance in our relationships with God and others. • 1 Corinthians 13:4–7: “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” • John 15:12: “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” • Romans 13:10: “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” 28 LOVE • 1 John 4:16: “And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” • Ephesians 4:2: “With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.” • 1 Peter 4:8: “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’” • Colossians 3:14: “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.” • 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Let all that you do be done with love.” • John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” • 1 John 4:7-8: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know 29 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH God, for God is love.” • Matthew 22:37-39: “Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” • Romans 13:8: “Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” • 1 John 4:18: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” • Proverbs 10:12: “Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.” • 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Let all that you do be done with love.” • Romans 13:8: “Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” • Galatians 5:22-23: 30 LOVE “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” • Ephesians 5:2: “And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” • 1 Peter 3:8: “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.” • 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” • John 13:34: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” • 1 Thessalonians 3:12: “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you.” • Hebrews 13:1: “Let brotherly love continue.” 31 11 Mercy The Bible is filled with verses that emphasize the importance of mercy, reminding us to extend compassion, forgiveness, and kindness to others. • Psalm 103:8: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.” • Micah 7:18: “Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy.” • Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” • Luke 6:36: 32 MERCY “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” • James 2:13: “For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” • Lamentations 3:22-23: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” • Psalm 86:15 : “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” • Titus 3:5 : “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” • Psalm 145:8-9: “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.” • Matthew 9:13 : “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” 33 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • 1 Peter 1:3 : “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” • Psalm 86:5 : “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” • Psalm 119:156 (NKJV): “Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord; Revive me according to Your judgments.” • Luke 1:50 (NKJV): “And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.” • Romans 9:16 (NKJV): “So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.” • Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV): “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” • Psalm 119:77 (NKJV): “Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my 34 MERCY delight.” • Luke 18:13 (NKJV): “And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’” • James 5:11 (NKJV): “Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.” • Romans 15:9 (NKJV): “and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written: ‘For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, And sing to Your name.’” • Psalm 86:15 (NKJV): “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” • Romans 11:30-31 (NKJV): “For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, even so these also have now been disobedient, that through the mercy shown you they also may obtain mercy.” 35 12 Prayer May these verses inspire and guide you in your journey of prayer. • Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV): “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” • James 5:16 (NKJV): “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” 36 PRAYER • Matthew 6:6 (NKJV): “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” • 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NKJV): “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” • Jeremiah 29:12 (NKJV): “Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.” • Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV): “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” • Luke 11:1-4 (NKJV): “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.’” • Mark 11:24 (NKJV): “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe 37 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH that you receive them, and you will have them.” • Colossians 4:2 (NKJV): “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” 38 13 Protection May these verses provide you with a sense of God’s protective presence and inspire confidence in His care for you. • Psalm 91:1-2 (NKJV): “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’” • Psalm 121:7-8 (NKJV): “The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.” • Proverbs 2:8 (NKJV): “He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.” • Psalm 34:7 (NKJV): 39 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.” • Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV): “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Psalm 46:1 (NKJV): “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” • Psalm 18:30 (NKJV): “As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NKJV): “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” • Psalm 121:3 (NKJV): “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” • Psalm 34:19 (NKJV): “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” 40 PROTECTION • Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV): “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” • Psalm 23:4 (NKJV): “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” • Psalm 4:8 (NKJV): “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” • Psalm 121:5-6 (NKJV): “The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.” • Psalm 138:7 (NKJV): “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand Against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.” • Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV): “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.” 41 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • Psalm 3:3 (NKJV): “But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.” • Psalm 145:20 (NKJV): “The Lord preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy.” • Psalm 18:2 (NKJV): “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” • 2 Samuel 22:31 (NKJV): “As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” • Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV): “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” • Psalm 34:22 (NKJV): “The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.” 42 14 Repentance May these verses guide you in the path of sincere confession, repentance, and finding God’s forgiveness and mercy. • 1 John 1:9 (NKJV): “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” • Acts 3:19 (NKJV): “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” • Psalm 51:10 (NKJV): “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” • Luke 15:7 (NKJV): “I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner 43 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.” • Proverbs 28:13 (NKJV): “He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.” • James 4:8-10 (NKJV): “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” • Ezekiel 18:30 (NKJV): “Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways,’ says the Lord God. ‘Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin.’” • 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV): “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” • Psalm 32:5 (NKJV): “I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ And You forgave the iniquity of my sin.” 44 REPENTANCE • Acts 2:38 (NKJV): “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” 45 15 Restoration These Bible verses speak to the theme of restoration, whether it’s the restoration of health, joy, relationships, or spiritual renewal. Feel free to use them in your study or share them with others who may find comfort in the promise of restoration. • Joel 2:25-26: “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame.” • Psalm 51:10-12: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.” • Jeremiah 30:17: 46 RESTORATION “For I will restore health to you And heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord, ‘Because they called you an outcast saying: ‘This is Zion; No one seeks her.’” • Job 42:10: “And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed, the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.” • Psalm 23:3: “He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” • Isaiah 61:7: “Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion, they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land, they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs.” • Psalm 80:19: “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved!” • Acts 3:19-20: “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before.” • Galatians 6:1: 47 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” • Psalm 126:4: “Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.” • Jeremiah 33:6: “Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.” • Amos 9:14: “I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them.” • Psalm 80:3: “Restore us, O God; Cause Your face to shine, And we shall be saved!” • Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” • Lamentations 5:21: “Turn us back to You, O Lord, and we will be restored; Renew our days as of old.” 48 RESTORATION • Isaiah 58:12: “Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.” • Psalm 80:14: “Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts; Look down from heaven and see, And visit this vine.” • Isaiah 57:18: “I have seen his ways, and will heal him; I will also lead him, And restore comforts to him And to his mourners.” • Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” 49 16 Salvation Use these verses to deepen your understanding of salvation or to share the message of God’s saving grace with others • Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” • Acts 4:12: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” • Romans 10:9: “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” • John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that 50 SALVATION whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” • Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • Titus 3:5: “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” • John 10:9: “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” • Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” • 1 Timothy 2:3–4: “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” • Acts 16:31: “So they said, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.’” 51 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • 1 Thessalonians 5:9: “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” • Hebrews 7:25: “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” • John 14:6: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” • Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” • 2 Timothy 1:9: “who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” • Romans 10:13: “For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” • Luke 19:10: 52 SALVATION “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” • Acts 2:21: “And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” • 1 Corinthians 1:18: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.” • Philippians 2:12-13: “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” • Titus 2:11: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” • Acts 4:29-30: “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” 53 17 Thanksgiving May these verses inspire gratitude and thanksgiving in your heart, reminding you of God’s goodness and mercy. • 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV): “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” • Psalm 100:4 (NKJV): “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” • Colossians 3:17 (NKJV): “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” • Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV): “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, 54 THANKSGIVING with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” • Psalm 136:1 (NKJV): “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” • 2 Corinthians 9:11 (NKJV): “while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.” • Psalm 95:2 (NKJV): “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.” • Ephesians 5:20 (NKJV): “giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” • Psalm 106:1 (NKJV): “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” • 2 Corinthians 4:15 (NKJV): “For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.” 55 18 Wisdom and Understanding. Here are some Bible verses that emphasize the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding: • Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” • Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” • Proverbs 4:7: 56 WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING. “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” • Colossians 2:2-3 : “that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” • Ephesians 1:17-18: “that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” • Job 28:28: “And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’” • Psalm 119:125: “I am Your servant; Give me understanding, That I may know Your testimonies.” • Daniel 2:21: “And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.” 57 LIGHT TO YOUR PATH • Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” • Proverbs 16:16: “How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” • 1 Kings 3:9: “Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” • Psalm 111:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.” • Proverbs 2:2-5: “So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.” • Proverbs 19:8: “He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.” 58 WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING. • Proverbs 8:11: “For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.” • Proverbs 24:3-4: “Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” • James 3:17: “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.” • Proverbs 13:10: “By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.” • Job 12:13: “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding.” 59 19 Conclusion As you conclude your journey through this collection of Bible verses, may you find yourself transformed by the timeless wisdom and profound guidance found within its pages. May these verses have illuminated your path, strengthened your faith, and enriched your understanding of God’s love and mercy. As you carry these precious verses within your heart, allow them to continue shaping your life’s journey. May they guide your decisions, inspire your actions, and deepen your connection with God. Never forget the transformative power of Scripture. It is a living and breathing word, capable of speaking to your heart and transforming your life. Continue to seek its wisdom, guidance, and comfort, and allow it to illuminate your path as you navigate life’s ever-changing landscape. With gratitude and hope, we conclude this collection of Bible verses, leaving you with a final blessing: “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14) 60