- Psalm 23:1 (NIV):
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
- Psalm 46:10 (NIV):
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV):
“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.”
- Proverbs 31:25 (NIV):
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
- Isaiah 41:10 (NIV):
“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.”
- Isaiah 40:31 (NIV):
“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.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV):
“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.”
- Matthew 6:33 (NIV):
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
- Matthew 11:28 (NIV):
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- Matthew 28:20 (NIV):
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
- Romans 8:28 (NIV):
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
- Romans 15:13 (NIV):
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV):
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
- Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV):
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV):
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Ephesians 3:20 (NIV):
“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”
- Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV):
“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.”
- Philippians 4:13 (NIV):
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
- Colossians 3:23 (NIV):
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV):
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Timothy 6:12 (NIV):
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
- Hebrews 11:1 (NIV):
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
- Hebrews 13:8 (NIV):
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
- James 1:2-4 (NIV):
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
- James 4:7 (NIV):
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
- 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV):
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
- 1 John 1:9 (NIV):
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
- 1 John 4:19 (NIV):
“We love because he first loved us.”
- Revelation 21:4 (NIV):
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
- Revelation 22:13 (NIV):
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
These verses offer comfort, strength, and encouragement, making them ideal for cross-stitching projects that aim to inspire and uplift.