One of the best memories I have now, is of some of the Bible verses I memorized as a child. At the time it sometimes seemed a chore, but once committed to memory it was something good to have tucked away in the recesses of your mind and I am forever grateful for this blessing. They were a comfort then, and even moreso now.

Over the uncertainty of the past years, and what seems to be the coming dark unknown of 2022, I thought I would pick some verses to carry with me into this year. Some are ones I still remember from childhood, while others will be added to the collection in my head. My path at times appeared overgrown, and the light around me dim, but Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” -Psalm 23:4

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” -Isaiah 40:31

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”                     -Philippians 4:8

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” -Isaiah 5:20

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” -Ephesians 6:12-13

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” -Matthew 6:33

“He hath shown thee, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” -Micah 6:8

“And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’” -Acts 13:22

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” -Psalm 1:1-2

^“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.” -Ephesians 2:8-9

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” -Matthew 10:28

“Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle: My goodness and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield and the one in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.” -Psalm 144:1-2

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” -1 Corinthians 16:13

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” -Proverbs 3:5-6

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” -Deuteronomy 31:6

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” -Psalm 27:1

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” -Ephesians 5:15-16