Scriptures
Some of those who have walked this journey of healing want to share scriptures with you. Some of these individuals are survivors and some are supporters of survivors. We hope and pray these will give you hope, peace, and inspiration.
The Beatitudes:
God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them.
God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice, for they will receive it in full.
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matt 5:3 - 8
--Pat
"...and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8b
--Pat
In the eye of the raging storm, try to rest in a quiet place and ask God to help you see something that is:
Honorable
Right
Pure
Lovely
Admirable
Excellent
Worthy of Praise
Philippians 4:8
--Jan
“He will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels compassion for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. He will save them from oppression and from violence, for their lives are precious to him.” Psalm 72:12-14
--Jan
“All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4
--Jan
"In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12
--Karen
"I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." John 17:23
--Karen
