I’m getting a little closer to that Golden Birthday every day. Of course you are, too. But I’m really close. So I’m posting a series of Golden Lists as some sort of mind game to get myself all prepared and all. I’ll let you know how that’s working when we get into February…
Since last week’s list was so extremely self-aggrandizing, I think it’s only appropriate to go to the other extreme this week. And besides that, this list will actually be much easier for me to compile than the last one. I thought I had 50 tips for good living, but after about the first 10 I really started struggling.
On the other hand, scripture has been my lifesaver absolutely all my life. I don’t know what I’d be or do without the Word of God. I am so glad He has spoken to us, not only through the precious gift of His Son, but also through His living, breathing Word. It truly breathes life into my soul every day that I bother to open it. And fortunately, that’s most days.
If you ever take note of one thing I write on this blog, please let it be this one thing: Open your Bible and read it…every day. It is life.
Ok. Enough preaching. Here is my list of 50 Golden Scriptures that have indeed breathed God’s transforming power into my life. You will see in this list words of comfort and conviction, words of instruction and insight, words of mystery and marvel, words of prayer and promise. How did I choose these particular scriptures (because surely there are many others that have resonated powerfully with me over the course of my life)? These are all scriptures I have written into my meditation albums and memorized in recent years, so these are perhaps the freshes on my heart right now. They are securely planted in my heart, and they continue to feed my soul.
50 Golden Scriptures
Satisfied…at Last Scriptures
- Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance. (Isaiah 55:2)
- Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. (Psalm 116:7)
- My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips. (Psalm 63:5)
- A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. (Proverbs 27:7)
- And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
- Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by Your name, Lord God of hosts. (Jeremiah 15:16)
- He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their pits. (Psalm 107:20)
- I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. (Job 23:12)
- So He gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul. (Psalm 106:15)
- Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He has done for my soul. (Psalm 66:16)
Soul Satisfying Scriptures
- “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. And the Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:6,8)
- God is our refuge and strength, abundantly available for help in tight places. (Psalm 46:1)
- “But you, are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them…” declares the Lord… (Jeremiah 45:5a)
- I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. (3 John 1:4)
- Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy; in Thy right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11)
- But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. (Micah 7:7)
- “Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say.” (Exodus 4:12)
- And He shall be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; and the fear of the Lord is his treasure. (Isaiah 33:6)
- Your sandals shall be iron and bronze; as your days, so shall your strength be. (Deuteronomy 33:25)
- Thou dost hide them in the secret place of Thy presence from the conspiracies of men; Thou dost keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues. (Psalm 31:20)
- For when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. (1 Corinthians 2:1-3)
- Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19)
- I will look favorably on this kind of person: one who is humble, submissive in spirit, and who trembles at My Word. (Isaiah 66:2b)
- This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20)
- A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1)
- Then the Lord reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and told me: Look, I have filled your mouth with My words. (Jeremiah 1:9)
- And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; and do confirm for us the work of our hands; yes, confirm the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:17)
- Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will from your heart. Render service with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men. (Ephesians 6:6-7)
- The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. (Isaiah 50:4)
- But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all Thy works. (Psalm 73:28)
- Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. (1 Timothy 4:16)
- And the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. (Luke 8:15)
- Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16)
- Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Thy name give glory because of Thy lovingkindness, because of Thy truth. (Psalm 115:1)
- For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
- Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12)
- Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul. (Proverbs 27:9)
- I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you. (Psalm 32:8-9)
- From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides You who acts for those who wait for Him. (Isaiah 64:4)
- I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine. (Song of Solomon 6:3)
- You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3)
- Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your take courage; yes, wait for the Lord! (Psalm 27:14)
- For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6)
- For the sake of Your name, oh Lord, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble. And in your lovingkindness silence my enemies and destroy those who afflict my soul; for I am Your servant. (Psalm 143:11-12)
- 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. (Romans 15:13)
- You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:7-8)
- Then the Lord said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” (Jonah 4:4)
- Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in Thee; and in the shadow of Thy wings I will take refuge, until destruction passes by. I will cry to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me. (Psalm 57:1-3)
- Cast what He has given you upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (Psalm 55:22)
- The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of Your hands. (Psalm 138:8)
Did one of these verses resonate with you today? I’d love to know. And do you have a verse that you are memorizing and eating these days that you would share with me?
Oh Kay, how wonderful! I've past that golden year… and the next decade is months away. I think I'll have to find another 10! Blessings and thanks!
What a great way to celebrate your 50th! I'll be 50 in May, so I might start think about choosing 50 scriptures myself. Glad to see your blog again. When I started my new blog with WordPress instead of Blogger, I lost track of you!
What a great way to celebrate your 50th! I'll be 50 in May, so I might start looking for 50 scriptures of my own. I'm glad to see your blog again, I'd lost you when I switched to a WordPress blog.