10 Scriptures To Read When You Are Feeling Sad

The year 2020 has been overwhelming for almost everyone. The world seems to be in a lot of turmoil from Covid-19 to Femicide to Wildfires. In times like this, it is very important that we turn to God’s word as a succor. There is no better time than now to draw strength from God’s word.

The world/news media is filled with so much bad news but the bible is filled with good news. This is the time to remember the promises of God. It is so important for you to fight for your joy because:

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Psalms 17:22

Here a a few scriptures to read when you feel sad:

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Five Faith Practices To Begin The New Year With

1. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Proverbs 28:7 KJV
2. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 KJV
3. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:11 KJV
4. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Proverbs 10:28 KJV
5. For ye are our glory and joy. 1 Thessalonians 2:20 KJV
6. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalms 34:18 KJV
7. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. Acts 2: 28 KJV
8. He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, And your lips with rejoicing. Job 8:21 KJV
9. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
10. For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform. Psalms 21:11 KJV

I pray you find joy knowing that what the enemy intends for evil, God turns it around for good. God is so mindful of you and won’t leave you or forsake you. Rest knowing that you are safe in him and loved even in the midst of any life storm that you may be facing – he will turn it around for your good.