This is a collection of some promises from God you can count on.  They come from both the Old and New Testament of the bible. This is certainly not an exhaustive list but a great starting point!

Scripture Engagement Helps

Exodus 14:14

The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

John 16:33

 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Romans 8:11

And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

Psalm 84:11

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

Romans 8:37

 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

2 Timothy 1:17

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

Matthew 11:28-29

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Philippians 4:6-7

 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.

1 John 1:9

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

Colossians 1:13-14

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Psalm 32:7

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Psalm 86:5

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 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.

Lamentations 3:21-23

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Philippians 1:6

…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus

Matthew 28:20

I will be with you always, to the end of the age.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Isaiah 43:19

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Romans 10:9-10

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Matthew 4:19

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Philippians 4:19

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

John 8:12

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Psalm 27:1

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?

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

I Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change

Luke 1:37

For no word from God will ever fail.

Psalm 68:19

Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
who daily bears our burdens.

Colossians 1:16-17

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Galatians 5:16

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Jeremiah 29:13

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Matthew 29:11

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Philippians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.

Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life;
    in your presence there is fullness of joy;
    at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Joshua 1:9

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Romans 8:1

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 john 4:10

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Ephesians 3:20

 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…

Ephesians 4:2-5

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16

Helps to Engage Scripture

Here are some ideas to help you memorize, mediate on and engage these promises from God and all of God’s Word:

Personalize the Promises

“Because He lives, I can. (Believe)
Because He lives, I will. (Do/Apply)
Because He lives, I pray.” (Talk to God)

Doug taught us this one in his Easter message.

  • Pick out a promise from Scripture.
  • Make the connection that because Jesus lives the promise is true.
  • Write: Because He lives, I can…  Because He lives, I will…  Because He lives, I pray…
  • Then actually pray over what you’ve written, asking God to grow your faith and move in your life.

EXAMPLES:

  • Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
    Because He lives I can…find and know God, so I will seek Him with all of my heart.
  • James 1:5  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given him.
    Because He lives I can… ask God for wisdom and know He will give it. So I will…seek it out and live it out.
  • Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
    Because He lives…Know that I am not condemned, I am redeemed, forgiven, free, and a child of God.
  • Matthew 28:20  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
    Because He lives I can…know that I am never alone, God is with me, and I can depend on Him.
  • 2 Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
    Because He lives I can…I have everything I need for a godly life. I have Him and He has me.
  • Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus
    Because He lives I can…trust Him to provide everything I need for life.
  • 1 Timothy 6:19 …but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
    Because He lives, I can…Trust Him to provide everything I need to enjoy life.
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
    Because He lives I can…Acknowledge and thrive in my weaknesses because of God’s grace and power at work in me.
Memorize Through Acrostic

Commit a promise to memory! One helpful way is to put the first letter of each word of the scripture on a small post-it note. Place the note where you will see it often. This technique jogs your brain by giving you the first letter of the words that compose the promise.  Soon enough, you will have it memorized!

Breath Prayer

Breath prayer is a simple practice that involves combining a short prayer phrase with the rhythm of your breath, typically inhaling and exhaling with different parts of the prayer. You can use a passage of scripture as a breath prayer. This helps focus your mind to connect with God and can be done throughout the day.

Example using Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,who daily bears our burdens.

  • Quiet your mind. Close your eyes and breathe in and out steadily until you sense calm and focus.
  • Then Breath in: Praise be to God, my Savior
  • Exhale: Who daily bears my burdens
  • Sit still and repeat this, meditating and focusing your heart and mind, for a minute or two or as long as you like.
  • Come back to this prayer during pockets of your day when you have a few minutes
Use MOtions

Don’t forget that your children, your nieces and nephews, your mini-BFF’s, can engage scripture too. Sometimes coming up with motions that go with the words of scripture can help lock it in.  It works for young and old alike. Here is an example of how Tree House Club is going to memorize their verse this month:

“In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.”
John 16:33b NIRV

o “In this world (Make a large circle with your index finger.)
o you will have trouble. (Stomp your feet like you’re facing a challenge.)
o But be encouraged! (High-five someone in your group.)
o I have won the battle (“Fist pump” or “victory pose.”)
o over the world.” (Jump with arms outstretched wide.)
o John 16:33b (Open and close hands like a book.)

Listening Prayer
  • Find a place of quiet and calm.
  • Read your scripture passage.
  • Close your eyes and focus on the God who loves you and wants to commune with you.
  • Ask Him what He wants you to know about the passage. Ask Him to help you understand it and internalize it.
  • Sit quietly and just listen.
  • This is not an easy practice in our chaotic, digital, instant world. Be patient. Give it time and don’t give up.
  • Sometimes listening to instrumental music can help quiet and focus us. FIND A PLAYLIST HERE