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30 Bible Verses About Focusing On God

  1. Matthew 6:33 (NIV):

    “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’ “

  2. Psalm 16:8 (NIV):

    “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’ “

  3. Psalm 119:15 (NIV):

    “I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.’ “

  4. Proverbs 4:25-27 (NIV):

    “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.’ “

  5. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV):

    “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.’ “

  6. Colossians 3:2 (NIV):

    “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.’ “

  7. Philippians 4:8 (NIV):

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.’ “

  8. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV):

    “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.’ “

  9. Psalm 119:18 (NIV):

    “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.’ “

  10. Romans 12:2 (NIV):

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.’ “

  11. Philippians 3:14 (NIV):

    “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.’ “

  12. Psalm 25:15 (NIV):

    “My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.’ “

  13. Hebrews 3:1 (NIV):

    “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.’ “

  14. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV):

    “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.’ “

  15. Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV):

    “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’ “

  16. Psalm 141:8 (NIV):

    “But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.’ “

  17. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV):

    “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.’ “

  18. Psalm 123:1-2 (NIV):

    “I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.’ “

  19. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV):

    “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ “

  20. Psalm 141:8 (NIV):

    “But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.’ “

  21. 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV):

    “Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.’ “

  22. 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.’ “

  23. Psalm 143:8 (NIV):

    “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.’ “

  24. Psalm 119:105 (NIV):

    “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.’ “

  25. Philippians 4:13 (NIV):

    “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.’ “

  26. Colossians 3:1 (NIV):

    “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.’ “

  27. 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NIV):

    “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.’ “

  28. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV):

    “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’ “

  29. Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV):

    “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.’ “

  30. Hebrews 6:19 (NIV):

    “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.’ “