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10 Bible verses to uplift yourself when financially broke and depressed
The fact that we are Christians does not mean everything would be all rosy for us. We are not designed to be excluded from hardship and depression but we are prepared not to be overwhelmed by them. That is why Jesus said; “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 KJV
Whether you are going through a financial crisis, lost your job, experiencing heartbreak, or just frustrated with the economic and political state of Nigeria, here are some Bible Verses to console yourself:
1. Matthew 6:31-34 (King James Version)
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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2. Philippians 4:19 (King James Version)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
3. Deuteronomy 31:8 (King James Version)
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
4. Jeremiah 29:11 (King James Version)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
5. Matthew 6:26 (King James Version)
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
6. Proverb 3:5-6 (King James Version)
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7. Psalm 9:9 (International Standard Version, ISV)
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of distress.
8. Psalm 40:1-2 (New King James Version, NKJV)
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.
2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.
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9. Romans 8:38-39 (New Revised Standard Version, NRSV)
38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
39 nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
10. Philippians 4:12-13 (New Life Version, NLV)
12 I know how to get along with little and how to live when I have much. I have learned the secret of being happy at all times. If I am full of food and have all I need, I am happy. If I am hungry and need more, I am happy.13 I can do all things because Christ gives me the strength.
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