God’s Word Is Your Weapon!
Scriptures for Every Season
God's Word, the Bible, is a powerful weapon! It serves as both a shield and a sword, offering protection and a means to fight against spiritual challenges. In Ephesians 6:17, the Apostle Paul refers to the Word of God as the "sword of the Spirit," highlighting its role in spiritual warfare. This weapon is not physical but spiritual. By immersing yourself in scripture, you’ll gain the strength to combat the lies and schemes of the enemy. The Bible provides comfort in times of distress, direction in moments of confusion. The Bible is God's promises in every situation. Go to Him and remind Him of His promises. Below, you’ll find scriptures to remember and put in your spiritual toolbox to use in times of distress.
ANXIETY
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and mind.”
Philippians 4: 6-7
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
“Even 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 23:4
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
HEALING
“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."
Isaiah 53:5
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3
“For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!”
Jeremiah 30:17
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:1
STRIFE /ATTACKS
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:19
“A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.”
Psalm 91:7
“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Psalm 118:6
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19
"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."
Proverbs 3:9-1
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”
Proverbs 13:22
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.”
Ephesians 3:20
MARRIAGE/LOVE
“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.”
Proverbs 18:22
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7
“ Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?”
2 Corinthians 6: 14
“ Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Ephesians 5:25
“ Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4: 8
“ Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4: 2-3
“ And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:14
“ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9