Bible Verses - December

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December 1

Psalm 69:30 – I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

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Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. — Proverbs 25:14

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Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Psalms 32:1

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December 2

Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

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Isaiah 58:11a – The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.

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Galatians 6:9 – Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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Daniel 12:3 – Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

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Lamentations 3:22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

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John 1:1-2, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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December 3

Isaiah 41:10a – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you.

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Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

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Psalm 46:1-2a – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.

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Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

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Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, comfort my people," says your God.

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Psalms 73:26 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

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December 4

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

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1 Corinthians 10:13 13 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.

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For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. — 2 Peter 1:5-7

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Romans 15:13 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.

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John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

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December 5

Proverbs 17:9 9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

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Proverbs 17:22 22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6

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Proverbs 18:2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.

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Isaiah 40:31 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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December 6

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24

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Joshua 1:9 9 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.

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

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Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3

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John 14:12-14 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

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James 4:7 – So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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December 7

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2

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John 8:12 – When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

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Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.

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John 10:14-15 ““I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

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December 8

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1

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John 3:16 – 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.

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John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;”

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LORD, You will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from You. Isaiah 26:12

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December 9

Ephesians 4:2 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. —1 Peter 2:9

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1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

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Philippians 1:6 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

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Ephesians 4:22-27 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

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December 10

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18

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Isaiah 9:6 – For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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John 3:20-21 – Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.

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2 Chronicles 16:9a – For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to him.

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

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Romans 12:12 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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John 15:5,8 ““I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”

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December 11

For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14

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Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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Hebrews 10:36 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

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For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 8:38-39

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Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.

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From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. —Psalm 3:8

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December 12

Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

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You thrill me, LORD, with all You have done for me! I sing for joy because of what You have done. Psalm 92:4

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In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26

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Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. —James 1:2

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Isaiah 41:13 – For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."

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2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

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for with God nothing shall be impossible. — Luke 1:37

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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. —John 3:17

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December 13

Isaiah 55:8 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.

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The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

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So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6

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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." (Galations 5:22-23)

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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. — Matthew 5:7

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Decembet 14

Psalm 37:23-24 23 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

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Psalm 55:22a – Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.

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When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. —Deuteronomy 24:19

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Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1

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December 15

I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. The poor will see and be glad — you who seek God, may your hearts live! —Psalm 69:30-32

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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17

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When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3

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He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29

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December 16

Luke 1:37 – For nothing will be impossible with God.

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Habakkuk 3:17-19 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19 The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.

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Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. — James 5:16

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1 John 4:15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.

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Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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December 17

John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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Psalm 46:1 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all... — Psalm 34:19

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John 15:12 "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."

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December 18

John 14:27 says, “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.”

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“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God. He who does not love does not know God for God is love.” (1 John 4:7, 8)

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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9

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Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Philippians 4:4

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December 19

1 Peter 5:8-9 says “Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary, the devil, prowls around looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith.”

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I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10

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"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15)

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Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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Psalm 4:8 – I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.

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James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

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Isaiah 25:9 9 In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

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December 20

Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:1-2

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Romans 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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December 21

Hebrews 13:2 – Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

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Psalm 18:2a – The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.

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John 1:1,14 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us."

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Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— the Lord, who remains faithful forever. — Psalm 146:5-6

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December 22

Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11

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“I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” Psalm 16:8-9

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If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:10

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John 1:12 – But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

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"I am the Lord, and I do not change." Malachi 3:6

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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. — Matthew 5:8

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December 23

Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to have to eat? or, What are we going to have to drink? or, What are we going to have to wear? — Matthew 6:31

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8

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1 Timothy 6:18 – Command them [the rich] to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

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Psalm 27:1a – The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

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December 24

LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1

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1 John 4:9 – God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

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Yes, I am sure that nothing can separate us from the love God has for us. Not death, not life, not angels, not ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above us, nothing below us, or anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is Christ Jesus our Lord. —Romans 8:38-39

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But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4–5

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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

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December 25

LUKE 6:45 WE 45 A good man has stored up good things in his heart, so he says good things. A bad man has stored up wrong things in his heart, so he will say wrong things. The mouth will say what is in the heart.'

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"Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

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Matthew 1:23 – The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means "God with us" ).

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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. — Proverbs 27:1

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Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

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She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21

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1 John 4:9 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

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December 26

Philippians 4:6-7 – Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

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Jesus promised, "If two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." Matthew 18:19

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My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:2-4

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Galatians 5:16-17 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

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December 27

Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28

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John 3:17 – For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

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But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. — Jeremiah 17:7

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December 28

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to 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

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“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone”—Colossians 4:6

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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

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Nahum 1:7 – The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

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Micah 7:7 7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

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As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

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Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

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God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1

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December 29

Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10

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Psalms 55:22 22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

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Matthew 11:28 ““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

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December 30

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8

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But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

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Romans 8:35 – Who can separate us from the love of Christ? Can affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

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James 3:16 – For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

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Isaiah 41:10 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Proverbs 19:21-22 21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. 22 What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.

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Ezekiel 34:11-12 11 “‘For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep.

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December 31

1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

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Isaiah 26:3-4 3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. 4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.

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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19

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Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. — Matthew 5:9