| YOU SAY |
GOD SAYS |
BIBLE VERSES |
| You say: ‘It’s impossible’ |
God says: All things are possible |
(Luke 18:27 NIV)27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 |
| You say: ‘I’m too tired’ |
God says: I will give you rest |
(Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” |
| You say: ‘Nobody really loves me’ |
God says: I love you |
(John 3:16 NIV)16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. |
| You say: ‘I can’t go on’ |
God says: My grace is sufficient |
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15 NIV)II Corinthians 12:9
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
Psalm 91:15
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him. |
| You say: ‘I can’t figure things out’ |
God says: I will direct your steps |
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight. |
| You say: ‘I can’t do it’ |
God says: You can do all things |
(Philippians 4:13 NIV)I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| You say: ‘I’m not able’ |
God says: I am able |
(2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV)8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. |
| You say: ‘It’s not worth it’ |
God says: It will be worth it |
(Roman 8:28 NIV)28 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. |
| You say: ‘I can’t forgive myself’ |
God says: I Forgive you |
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1 NIV)1 John 1:9
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness
Romans 8:1
8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, |
| You say: ‘I can’t manage’ |
God says: I will supply all your needs |
(Philippians 4:19)New International Version (NIV)
19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. |
| You say: ‘I’m afraid’ |
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear |
(2 Timothy 1:7)New International Version (NIV)
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. |
| You say: ‘I’m always worried and frustrated’ |
God says: Cast all your cares on ME |
(I Peter 5:7 NIV)7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. |
| You say: ‘I’m not smart enough’ |
God says: I give you wisdom |
(James 1:5 NIV)If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. |
| You say: ‘I feel all alone’ |
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you |
(Hebrews 13:5b NIV)God has said,
“Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.” |
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