Encouraging Bible Verses For Daily Living

Bible verses offers many encouraging and inspirational messages for daily living. In this case the topic is human brokenness.

If you research the term "brokenness" in any dictionary you'll come up with many different phrases to include-"forcibly separated into two or more pieces; break apart or sever by divorce, separation, or desertion; having been violated; being in the state of disarray; disordered; weakened; crushed by grief; financially ruined; bankrupt; not functioning or out of order." Can you personally identify with any of these definitions?

It is so easy to believe that all people need very little or no character improvement. Conduct a survey and you'll quickly hear many people confess that they could probably use a little character "enhancement" in a couple of problem areas. And, most would probably note that they're fundamentally good people. But, don't think for a moment that God is going to accept humanity's meager view of "good enough" existence. God sees every believer as the individual they become when fully devoted to Christ. He then begins a full character restoration, molding each individual into the image of His Son. Think of God as your personal trainer and designer.

A necessary step in character reshaping is the elimination of excess or damaged "baggage." The elements of self-will need to be removed. A person "under construction" is going to feel uncomfortable. God targets habits, attitudes, and even relationships where people act independently of His intent. Then He applies sufficient pressure to get our attention. The Father focuses on interests that are close to our hearts in order to produce the question, "What more do You want me to submit to?"

Adjusting our thinking and living patterns to comply with God's ways will completely change us. Throughout this transformation process, pain or discomfort may temporarily hide the beauty of His plan for us. But know that nothing is more pleasing to God than a committed follower. Submit to becoming a servant of the Almighty One.

Romans 8:29-32 reads, "For God knew His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son, so that His Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, He called them to come to Him. And He gave them right standing with Himself, and He promised them His glory. What can we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Since God did not spare even His own Son but gave Him up for us all, won't God, who gave us Christ, also give us everthing else?"

Powerful messages are contained within two other bible verses.

Job 35:9-10 reads, "The oppressed cry out beneath the wrongs that are done to them. They groan beneath the power of the mighty. Yet they don't ask, 'Where is God my Creator, the one who gives songs in the night?" God comforts us during our darkest times.

Matthew 5:4 reads, "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Know that you can be renewed and transformed through the Great One but it takes humility in order for these experiences to take place. Human pride often blocks our dealing with painful problems. Once we finally admit our wrongdoings and failures, there can be a real solution for us. Humbling ourselves before God is the ultimate key that will allow us to experience the wonderful comfort that only the Almighty One can provide.

As we begin to dedicate our existence to the Wonderful Counselor, He directs the events of our life, even the painful ones, for our good. He transforms our faults into opportunities for us to develop and be blessed.

On a daily basis, set aside a few minutes of quiet time to think about these encouraging bible messages based upon verses taken from the best selling and most popular book of all time-the Bible.

One governing, yet innocent, human characteristic that everyone has irrespective of age, gender, religious belief or ethnic background can catapult you into a life filled with peace, purpose, abundance, and prosperity . Regardless of your personal situation, following a few underlying principles can eventually lead to a lifestyle that few people experience. This important characteristic is the foundation of healthy living. It's prudent to understand how it works.

Can you identify this crucial human characteristic?

The following message contains rich nuggets of wisdom:

-I'm your permanent companion.
-I can be your best assistant or your largest burden.
-I will drive you forward or force you down to failure.
-I'm entirely at your disposal.
-Half the things you do, you might just as well present to me.
-I will do them quickly and effortlessly.
-I'm easily managed.
-You must simply be firm with me.
-Show me how you want something done.
-After a few practice lessons I will do it automatically.
-I'm a servant to all great individuals and to all unsuccessful people as well.
-Those who become successful, I made successful.
-Those who become failures I made failures.
-I'm not a machine although I work with the precision of one.
-I work with the intelligence of a human.
-You can work me for profit or work me for ruin.
-It really makes no difference to me.
-By taking me, developing me and being firm with me.
-I will place the world at your doorstep.
-By taking me, training me and being loose with me.
-I will take you to the depths of destruction!

What am I? I am called...YOUR HABIT...!

The heart of the message is very clear. Poor habits will drag a person down and keep them in the doldrums indefinitely. Good habits have an opposite effect. They allow people to gradually build living patterns that lead to a more peaceful, purposeful, abundant, and prosperous life.

Tragically, many believers and non-believers alike are being held captive to a materialistic lifestyle. It could be the pursuit of money, power, relationships or anything that can develop into a pattern of bad living. John 8:34 reads, "Jesus replied, 'I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin." 1 John 3:9 states, "Those who have been born into God's family do not sin because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning because they have been born of God." Frequently, ungodly habits begin in a way that appears iinnocent and fulfills a temporary desire or need. But over time, the desire increases, leading to a habit that becomes uncontrollable. People become powerless to stop. Ironically, in any addictive state people often believe that they can stop the behavior. Unfortunately bad habits are tough to break.Neither human will power nor effort can overcome this bondage. However, what man cannot accomplish, God can achieve. Luke 18:27 reads: "Jesus replied, "What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God." Is there some habit, emotion, or dream that possesses you? The Wonderful Counselor, can steer you in the right direction and set you free.

Make it a good habit to begin or end each day with daily devotions or a short prayer. Reading encouraging inspirational messages and scripture verses found in the Holy Bible can dramatically change your life forever.

 This thought may have crossed your mind at some period in life, "If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen?" Since the beginning of the human race, daily living has always involved adversity. Although life trials can be painful, knowing the Lord's purpose for them can bring comfort and hope. God's messages found in biblical verses make it known that suffering has meaning. The Wonderful Counselor is modeling His children to be like Him.

Romans 8:28-29 reads, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. For God knew His people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son, so that His Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters."

Here are three principal points to study, regarding personal trials of life:

First, when people become saved, they continue to hold many "rough characteristics." The journey on the road to sanctification (growing in God's grace as a result of being reborn), requires the process of becoming holy and few things in life will build character like grief. Unfortunately, people seldom acquire christian maturity during good times. Rather, pain causes ungodly characteristics to surface and forces individuals to reflect on their true nature.

Secondly, the reason why the Father allows tribulations is to test His childrens' religious belief. Believers soon discover that tested faith is stronger and more reliable than untested faith.

Lastly, God allows difficulties so that His character, love, and power can be revealed. Throughout life's hardships, people who remain with the heavenly Father will find Him dependable and authentic.

As life's storms surface, remember His faithfulness from previous trials and rest assured that He is with you always. We aren't left alone to battle and solve our problems. As we turn our lives over to the Great One, He directs the events in our lives for our benefit, even the painful ones.

No individual wishes to suffer needlessly, however, experience and sorrow will mature the christian believer. We can learn from books and from the experiences of others, but most growth occurs as a result of personal trials. As troubling events occur, sorrow and heartache may seem intense. But know that He has a plan for all trials of life.

Encouraging quotes and inspirational bible messages can be found in verses from the best selling and most popular book of all time-the Holy Bible.

Can you name the greatest selling book of all time?
The results can be discovered in "The Top Ten of Everything" by Russell Ash.

The Bible retains the top spot. No one really knows how many copies of the Bible have been printed, sold, or distributed. The Bible Society's attempt to account for the number printed between 1816 and 1975 produced the figure around 2.4 billion. A more recent study, for the years up to 1992, puts it closer to 6 billion in more than 2,000 languages and dialects. Whatever the precise figure, the Bible is by far the best selling book in history. Few people understand it's also
the best selling book of the year-year after year. Does this book have something fundamental to tell us? The Bible has worthwhile things to say about numerous life issues but I'd like to focus on issues of money and living.

If you were to survey a dozen prominent and successful people and ask them to identify the keys to their achievements, many would agree that a divine ingredient helped shape a life of harmony, balance, peace, and prosperity.

Here are ten principal bible verses related to money and living, all taken from the
respective chapters in the Book of Proverbs:

-10:4 "Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich."
-11:4 "Riches won't help on the day of judgment, but right living is a safeguard against
death."
-13:7 "Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor."
-13:11 "Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows."
-14:23 "Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty."
-16:9 "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."
-19:17 "If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-and He repays you!"
-21:5 "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."
-22:6 "Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will
remain upon it."
-23:4 "Don't weary yourself trying to get rich. Why waste your time? For riches can
disappear as though they had the wings of a bird."

Possibly the most common but most detrimental sin in our society is greed, or materialism. Many people drain themselves seeking to produce more and more money so they can buy more and do more. There is nothing wrong with money; it's the endless quest of our own pleasure that God condemns. Real joy comes from serving God and others with the things God has given us.

If life seems to be one continuous battle after another or healthy ideals have eluded you, time spent reading and pondering daily on messages derived from bible verses can be encouraging, inspirational, and rewarding.

Aside from age, sex, spiritual beliefs or cultural background, life can present many struggles. If you're looking for encouraging and inspirational ways to cope with the trials, tribulations and stress of everyday life, the words of the Great One found in bible verses are your best resource.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." God can instill the promise of this encouraging bible verse into your heart.

This year has seen great economic and other challenges for businesses and individuals alike. As you ponder the possibilities and doubts in the coming year, what is it that seems nearly impossible in your life? Is there something that God has called you to do that seems well beyond your capability to achieve? You might have trouble understanding how a problem, concern or situation can work out, but the Lord certainly does. He takes complete responsibility for your needs when you obey Him. Answers to life's struggles are all found in bible verses.

Psalm 16:11 reads, "You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever." The Lord will show you what to do and instruct you how to live daily life at its very best. Your responsibility is to stay focused on His will. But how do we remain obedient to God so we can fully experience His faithfulness?

There are six ways to accomplish these objectives:

1) Seek God's direction. Living a godly life does not come easily or naturally to any of us. Neither does trusting and submitting to the Father's will. Yet he will teach us how to follow Him and live a life that is pleasing to Him. God will also show us that we can always have faith in His faultless character. You can find the answers to any life questions in encouraging bible verses. You pick the topic. It could be desiring a life filled with abundance and prosperity, for example.

2) Listen to God. Paying attention to how the Lord is directing you is essential to walking with Him and remaining in the center of His will. If you never discover how to hear His voice, you will never be able to trust Him fully or grow as a result of what He is doing in your life. Daily, get in the habit of reading encouraging bible verses and daily devotions.

3) Observe God's help and provision. Many times the Lord will be specific about what He wants for you to do or what He will achieve in your life. This is because the more challenging the path before you, the more He will have to help you. God wants you to have faith and depend upon Him. So look for the small ways He answers your prayers, the doors He opens and the ways He meets your needs step by step. Praise His intimate involvement in every detail of your daily living.

4) Hold your focus on God's character, not on your circumstances.This is essential to the trials you face. Don't dwell on the problems. Focus on His promises. Knowing that God will never abandon you will help you face every obstacle with hope and perseverance.

5) Recall God's victories. Psalm 63:7-8 reads, "Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me". It's important to remember all the ways the Lord has helped you so you can remain assured and courageous in the face of every obstacle.

6) Cultivate a godlike life by meditating on encouraging bible verses. God wants you to be successful, which is why He constantly cautions you to cling to His word. In the Bible, you'll find the unchanging principles to help you live in a way that is pleasing and honoring to Him. So read encouraging and inspirational bible verses with joy, knowing that all He has done for His people in the past, He will do for you too when you trust Him and obey His commands.

Without doubt God is absolutely faithful in keeping His promises. So as you are confronted by difficult situations in the coming year, commit yourself to seeking Him, observing His commands, watching for His help, maintaining your focus on Him, recalling His faithfulness, and embracing His word found in bible verses. Your divine Father wants the very best for you, and He will never guide you astray. So focus on His will, and you will experience living at its very fullest.