BIBLE VERSES FOR STARTING OVER
When we start something new our questions and concerns are the same: What do I do? How do I do this? Will I mess up? What will others think/say? Starting over is unpredictable. But in the Bible, we see story after story of people starting over. The same words God spoke to them back then can give us strength today.
• When you’re rethinking how you think, read Romans 12:1-2
• When you find yourself going back to familiar patterns, read Ephesians 4:23-24
• When you’re not sure what God is up to, remember Jeremiah 29:11
• When you find yourself wishing for the way things used to be, flip to Isaiah 43:18-19
Starting over is never easy. But give your concerns to God. He will guide you every step of the way. Let starting over be a new start to a good thing.
BIBLE VERSES TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU'RE STRESSED
• When you want God to do things your way, in your timing, read Proverbs 3:5
You might have heard this one before, but it’s still hard to put our troubles in God’s hands. We want Him to solve our problems with our own methods and in our own time. However, we never see the big picture — but God does. And He’ll come through in ways we’ll never be able to imagine.
• When your circumstances try to steal your happiness, read James 1:2
Joy during hard times is difficult, but with God all things are possible. When we’re close to Him, it’s possible to have peace and joy when it seems like the ship is about to go down. For more on this, check out what Jesus does in Matthew 8:23-27.
• When you don’t have any energy left, read Philippians 4:13
If you’re out of strength, Jesus has good news for you: He can become your strength! When we’re at our weakest, He’s at His strongest (2 Corinthians 11:30).
• When you don’t know how to handle your anxiety, read Philippians 4:6-7
The first sentence commands us to present our needs to God. But the second verse comes with an amazing promise: we’ll receive the peace of God, “which transcends all understanding.”
