Scripture verses
Pope Francis: "The Bible is therefore a highly dangerous book—so dangerous that you are treated in some countries as if you were hiding hand grenades in your closet. It was a non-Christian, Mahatma Gandhi, who once said: 'You Christians look after a document containing enough dynamite to ... turn the world upside down, and bring peace to a battle-torn planet.'" More...
(Prologue to Youcat Bible, German ed., 2015) |
These beautiful verses can be used in personal prayer, placed in parish bulletins, social media channels, spoken from the pulpit. . .
"In the day of my trouble I seek the LORD; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying... I will call to mind the deeds of the LORD; I will remember your wonders of old." (Psalm 77:2,11) "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit." (Ps 34:18) "Our eyes look to the LORD our God, until he has mercy upon us" (Psalm 123:2). "Blessed are you, O LORD, God of our ancestors... Do no abandon us forever, for the sake of your name" (Daniel 3:26,34). "Hear my supplication, have mercy on your heritage, and turn our grief into rejoicing, that we may live to hymn your name, LORD" (Esther 4:17). "Steadfast love and faithfulnbess will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other" (Psalm 85:10). "Happy are all who take refuge in [the Lord]" (Psalm 2:13). "Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). "If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you." (1 Peter 4:14) "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right, for they will be filled." (Matthew 5:4,6) These Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Find many more scriptures verses at the website of Open Doors. https://www.opendoors.org.au/praynow/whattopray/ |