Ira Ray

Encouragement for tough times

Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Dealing with anxiety

Philippians 4:4-7 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Luke 12:26-34

Luke 12:26-34 (NIV84)
Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

1 Corinthians 13:4-11

1 Corinthians 13:4-11 (NIV84)
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Acts 27:42

Acts 27:42 (NIV)
The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping.

John 14:27

John 14:27 (NIV)
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.

A life changing prayer

Colossians 1:9-14 (NASB)
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

2 Peter 1:20

2 Peter 1:20 (NIV)
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things.

Psalm 18:30

Psalm 18:30 (NIV)
As for God, his way is perfect: The lord's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

2 Timothy 3:16

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,