This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.

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1 There are many inspiring verses in the Bible that bring encouragement, healing and restoration. When you accept Christ and are filled with the Holy Spirit God s promises, strength and fulfillment begin changing your life. Have you ever said, I m not sure how, but I just knew this was the right thing to do? this is the Holy Spirit guiding you. You can be filled with inspiration no matter what situation you are in. God understands the power of fear, threats, mistrust and the lack of forgiveness. He has conquered all things and will restore your soul with hope, peace, trust, forgiveness and life. Here are 50 inspirational Bible verses to brighten your day and restore your soul. #1: Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. Be inspired that God will preserve your life, even when you can t see how your situation will change. God will preserve you. #2: Psalm 120:1 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Find inspiration in even the dreariest of moments, as God will always answer your call. He s ready to build you up.

2 #3: Isaiah 41: 9-10 You whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners,saying to you, You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off ; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. God picked you to fulfill a crucial role and will strengthen you. Find the inspiration through how God is holding you up. #4: Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations. God has chosen you for a specific purpose. You will have challenges, but find inspiration in your current situation because God will use it for a greater purpose. #5: Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. You can have full confidence that God will heal and save you. #6: Deuteronomy 28:1 And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. God is building His foundation in you one day at a time and it requires obeying Him each step. It s so inspiring to see what God is doing when you step back and take a moment to see His handiwork in your life. #7: Deuteronomy 32:4 The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he. God does not make mistakes or create blemishes. He will defend you for what is right, so keep pressing forward.

3 #8: Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be 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. God is with you even when each day feels long and exhausting. Be filled with inspiration as you look back to see how far God has taken you through your trials. #9: Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. When you accept Christ and give Him your life you can find inspiration daily knowing that God is working all the kinks out. #10: Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Who can be against you? Not your spouse. Not your child. Not your parent. No one can be against you when you walk with Christ. #11: Romans 8:38-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 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. Wow, read the last part again! Nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God. God doesn t remember your biggest mistake because it s erased. This shows how much potential that God sees in us. You will become inspired when you start thinking about others in the manner that God does. #12: Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Imagine a field in the middle of a horrific battle. You are safe, but only because solid walls are surrounding you. Nothing else can save you, but you are eternally safe when you allow God to enclose you. He is protecting you from the arrows and bullets flying by.

4 #13: Isaiah 40:31 But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Do you hope the weather will be nice? Do you hope your child will bring home a good report card? Do you hope to receive a promotion at your next review? Hoping in the Lord means trusting Him to fulfill your desires when He knows best. The weather may turn out sunny, but your child may bring home a bad report card. God knows that your son needs help reading and you wouldn t become aware of it otherwise. The Lord knows you will end up quitting your job realizing it s not fulfilling and keeping you away from your family. Put your faith in God and let His timing fulfill and strengthen you. #14: Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. When you start listing out every burden you are holding onto your soul will become lighter and you will notice a physical difference. Think of each stress, each failure, each cry out as a solid brick tied to a balloon floating up to Heaven. #15: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Do you know how mighty God is? He can endure everything you are going through because He does not become consumed with fear and doubt. #16: Ephesians 3:16 That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Let God come into your spirit and live through you; spreading light everywhere you walk. Each step will be strong and no elements will hinder you from arriving at your destination. #17: Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I will not be shaken. I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN. Be filled with inspiration as you give your situation to God knowing that words will not bring you down. Financial ruin will not bring you down. A car accident will not bring you down.

5 #18: Psalm 28:7-8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my hear exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The Lord is the strength of his people; he is saving refuge of his anointed. Everyday battles of life cannot overtake you. God will give you the strength and courage to bravely move forward. #19: Psalm 118:14 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Singing strengthens your voice and people hear you. If you are living in a black hole sing out to God and start finding your strength in Him. He alone can save you! #20: Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid;for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. Okay, in case this message didn t penetrate in the previous verse, give your situation to God and start singing! Let God s strength radiate through your soul and entire being. #21: Isaiah 26:1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city;he sets up salvation as walls and bulwarks. We physically feel what stress and anxiety does to us. Let God s stronghold in your life motivate and inspire you to keep moving forward. God cares about our physical well-being, but cares more that our souls are saved. Nothing can destroy the salvation we have in God. #22: Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Flowers fade away, but God keeps bringing them back year after year. God s promises do not wither when the lack of love is like a draught, people flood your soul with lies and anguish and the storms of life keep coming. Close your eyes and praise God. Nothing on Earth lasts forever, but God s salvation does not come from Earthly creations.

6 #23: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. This verse is quoted often, but don t read this verse quickly! You have to ask for God to strengthen you and He never fails. You can become the parent you need to be. You can walk through cancer. You can make take the leap of faith and move far away from family to fulfill God s will. #24: John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. Have you been filled with God s peace? A coffee can make you feel more awake and a good meal can strengthen you physically, but only the peace from God can help you endure the chaos the envelopes you each day. #25: Joshua 10:25 And Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight. It is awesome to have a God who takes care of you during battle! Each day is an opportunity to choose to give your fear to God and decide not to be discouraged. #26: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. If God is inspiring you to walk a different path than ever before, then why plod along timidly? God isn t calling you to move without a voice and break because of what others think or say. Move powerfully, lovingly and let Him set your work schedule. #27: Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Satan knows which buttons to push and who can break us down the most. The challenges we face are much bigger than we are they are spiritual battles. God has sent out His powers to fight our battles before they even begin. It s inspiring to know that God has been fighting and winning our battles before we are even aware of them.

7 #28: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Being on your guard does not mean you try to control everything that is happening. Standing firm in your faith means knowing that you are God s and you are meant to be courageous and strong. Defeat in the eyes of man is not defeat in God s eyes. #29: Psalm 147:11 But the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Life on Earth requires working hard in order to get what we deserve, but God s love isn t like that. You can work hard running away from God or you can work hard giving your life to God. Fear how God will restore your and set every thing right. This will inspire you to keep waking up each day. #30: Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Looking for a safe place? Are your thoughts and feelings consuming you? Do you feel hopeless for tomorrow? God is all things good and will provide the refuge and break you desperately need. #31: Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear thought he earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Natural disasters happen and God is present. It s easy to think you are in control and building your life when you work hard, but a tornado, flood, hurricane can completely devastate your entire life. Look for God in the calmness after the storm in your life. God is waiting to fill you up in a manner far different from how earthly belongings fill you. #32: Psalm 119: You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God! When you are facing a battle, it s okay to shout Away from me! confidently because you are walking with God. Imagine a shield raising up and pushing away the lies, the anger, the resentment each time you scream, Away from me!

8 #33: 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 will make your paths straight. Acknowledge God when you wake up to a new day. Acknowledge God when your small child wakes you up at night. Acknowledge God when your car won t start. God is there every moment and will help if you will ask. He made the son rise and can help your scared child fall back to sleep. He is the one who guided your husband back home to help you unexpectedly. #34: Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Have you hoped and longed for something for what seems like an eternity? Maybe you have been waiting 15 years for a child you know God promised you. The funds you have been saving for a new home for ten years now have to be used to help a family member battle an illness. Don t lose hope while you wait. Joseph held onto God s promise but he first had to be sold off and imprisoned so God could redeem Him and fulfill all his hopes and dreams. #35: Isaiah 6:7 And he touched my mouth and said: Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for. Close your eyes and touch your fingers to your lips. Whisper, Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for. You are enough in Christ and there is no competition or comparison to other Christians. You are a son or daughter in Christ and have no reason to hold onto your past. #36: Isaiah 25:1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name,for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. The more you look at the wonder of what God has done, the more you will want to praise Him. Only God can plan and create something that lasts eternally. Only God can send His son to die on the cross to ensure our salvation forever. Only you can choose to allow God in so He is your God.

9 #37: Isaiah 28:29 This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom. God knows exactly how to repair your relationships and redeem areas of your life. He alone is full of wisdom, but He wants to share this with you! God is working to get you to turn to Him and He will start rebuilding you as soon as you allow Him in. #38: Isaiah 32:17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. Watching the waves crash on the shore can infuse your soul, but walking with God will give you true peace. This will quiet your mind and allow you to trust God in each season of your life. #39: Isaiah 38:16 O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these is the life of my spirit. Oh restore me to health and make me live! Have you made a mess of things in your past? God can make it all straight! You can rebuild the relationship with your daughter. Your career can become more fulfilling. God can mend your broken heart and help you live again. #40: Isaiah 44:8 Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me? There is no Rock; I know not any. There is only one God and nothing can take you down because nothing is stronger than God. God guides your heart, but fear can creep in. He knows fear can disable us, but God is solid and strong just like a rock. #41: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Sometimes we think if one thing goes wrong in our perfect plans then we are destined for failure. This is not true because God already has His perfect plan all worked out for us and it often includes bumps in the road to draw us closer to Him. Feel inspired to keep going when you seem to have hit a wall.

10 #42: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. Breath in the promises that God is giving to you here! Our physical bodies eventually break down, but each day God is renewing who we are inside. It s comforting to know that God is restoring us and we won t have to face our Earthly challenges in Heaven. #43: James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Do you consider trials joyful moments? The joy comes in knowing that God is right there with you and the challenges you face are transforming you to become more like Christ. #44: Ezekiel 36:26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. God can soften even the hardest of hearts. It s challenging when someone is mistreating us, but become filled with hope knowing that God can transform them. When Saul transformed into Paul he became Jesus biggest fan. #45: Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith. When you seek a relationship with Christ you become righteous and you begin living by faith. This means you give your burdens to God and trust Him each day. #46: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Things in the world can be comforting, but they do not give us true peace that lasts. When Jesus went to Heaven he left us His peace.

11 #47: John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. Has someone sacrificed for your well-being? Parents often do this for their children. This sacrificial love means you go out of your way to support and build up the people you love. Christ loved us so much that He sacrificed His life for us. Look for ways to sacrifice your time to show love to others. The gift you will receive is wholeness and the ability to spread God s love to others. #48: 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Christ cares for you! Have you called a friend to talk about what s stressing you out and they don t have the time to listen? Jesus will not only listen, but will relieve your anxiety. He will build you up! #49: Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. God s ultimate gift was to save us! You can wake up each day knowing every mistake you have made has been forgiven. Your faith can inspire others to keep moving forward. #50: Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Can you imagine the spiritual blessings God has stored up for us? It s hard to imagine exactly what they are, but we will be surrounded by love, acceptance and like-mindedness. You won t be misunderstood or falsely accused. Becoming Filled with Inspiration I pray these verses inspire you to keep growing in your faith and walk with Christ. God always fulfills His promises and is waiting to fill you. Dwell on these verses and let God handle your burdens. Only He can turn your day from terrible to amazing. He gave His only son because He loves you so much and shows this everyday in the beauty that surrounds us. He knows how the mountains are carved, where the deer sleep and the number of stars in the sky. He knows exactly how to inspire you and build you up so you can overcome all challenges.