freedom
use these verses to declare god’s truth over your life
How to Fight for Freedom
‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.
- Zechariah 4:6
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.
- Romans 6:14
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
- Galatians 2:20
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
- Galatians 5:1
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
- Ephesians 6:13
When you feel rejected
Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
- Psalm 27:10
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
- Psalm 139:14
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
- Isaiah 41:9
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
- John 8:36
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.
- Ephesians 1:4
when you have been wronged
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
- Proverbs 17:9
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 12:17-18
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 4:32
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
- 1 Peter 3:9
When you face temptation
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
- Psalm 51:10
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- Matthew 5:8
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- 2 Timothy 2:22
Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- James 4:7
Moving Past the Past
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
- Isaiah 43:18-19
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 3:13-14
When you need peace
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
- John 14:27
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:7
when you face trials
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.
- Psalm 30:5
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
- Psalm 51:12
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
- Psalm 126:5
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment.
- Romans 5:3-5
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
- Romans 8:18
when you feel afraid
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
- Deuteronomy 31:8
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Joshua 1:9
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
- Psalm 23:4
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
- Psalm 27:5
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
- 2 Timothy 1:7