As people everywhere are getting used to social distancing, quarantine, and lock-down for several weeks, as measures drawn up by the government to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic. Christians can find peace and comfort by declaring the word of God over their lives and their families.
Here are some effective Bible verses for you to memorize and declare over your household and community.
1. Isaiah 35:4- When you are full of fear
“Say to those with fearful hearts, Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”
2. John 14:27- When you have no peace and are fearful
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
3. Joshua 1:9- When you are discouraged
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
4. Matthew 6:34- When you fear about the future
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
5. Isaiah 43:1- The promise of God for your life
“But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
6. Psalm 23:4- A comforting promise from God
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
7. Psalm 34:4- A promise of deliverance
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
8. Psalm 94:19- He is our joy
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
9. Romans 8:38-39- We can never be separated from the love of God
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
10. Psalm 27:1- A promise by God to banish fear
“The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?”
11. 1 Peter 5:6-7- A call to surrender to Him
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
12. 1 John 4:18- A call to stop fearing
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
13. Isaiah 41:10- God will strengthen us
“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.”
14. Philippians 4:6-7- Pray about everything that makes you fear
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
15. Deuteronomy 31:8- God is with us in all situations
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
