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April 30, 2020 By Jackie Leave a Comment

31 Encouraging Bible Verses (May Bible Reading Plan)

Good afternoon! It has been several years since I have posted a Bible reading plan. Thanks to a couple of emails from some of you, I got my act in gear and made a printable Bible reading plan for May.

This reading plan contains 31 encouraging Bible verses to help you understand more about God’s strength, grace, and love. I did throw in a Bible verse for mom’s for Mother’s day, but I stuck with the theme for the rest of the verses. 🙂

While you can look up each of the passages listed on the printable I created, I thought it might be helpful to list the verses here as well. Most of the verses below are from the NIV version, but there are a few from the NKJV, KJV, and the NLT as well. However, you can use whatever version you choose.

I pray these verses will encourage you in your walk.

I have created a free printable Bible reading plan which you can download by clicking the link below. Also, be sure to head to my Facebook page where I share a graphic each morning with the verse of the day.

Printable May Bible Reading Plan

31 Encouraging Bible Verses

Philippians 4:19 (NIV) And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:17b-18 (NIV) And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV) Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

Psalm 121:1-2 (NKJV) I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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

Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.

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

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) 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.

Joshua 1:9 (NIV) 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.”

Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Proverbs 31:28; 30 (NKJV) Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Psalm 16:8 (NIV) I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

John 15:4 (NIV) Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) 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.

John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Psalm 31:24 (NIV) Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Psalm 55:22 (NIV) Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 118:14 (NIV) The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Psalm 119:105 (KJV) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Zephaniah 3:17a (NIV) The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.

Matthew 7:7 (NIV) 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Isaiah 58:11 (NIV) The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Matthew 6:25 (NIV) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Psalm 62:6 (NIV) Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV) The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Psalm 145:18-19 (NIV) The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®  All rights reserved worldwide.

New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.

New Living Translation (NLT) Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Here are links to my previous Bible reading plans.

  • January Bible Reading Plan
  • February Bible Reading Plan
  • March Bible Reading Plan
  • April Bible Reading Plan
  • October Bible Reading Plan
  • December Bible Reading Plan

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I have mixed emotions when I reflect on all that h I have mixed emotions when I reflect on all that has happened in 2020. There have been so many negatives for so many people. I can’t say it has all been positive for me either. However, there are some things that have happened in 2020 for which I am so grateful. 
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The main thing I am grateful for is the extra time I was able to spend with my kids. We had so much fun during quarantine and this summer. I know this wasn’t the case for everyone, but I do not regret the days when we had nothing planned and could just have fun together. Whether it was walking in the woods, playing games, watching a movie together, or even doing chores, I never once heard an “I’m bored.” 🙂 
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In addition to the gift of more time together, I am also grateful for all of the milestones we have celebrated this year. In June, my parents celebrated their 50th anniversary, and then we had four milestone birthdays. Julia turned 21, James turned 18, Joshua turned 16, and Joseph turned 13. (Janna felt left out, so we told her that her birthday was special because it was her last birthday in single digits.) Also, today marks 25 years that JT and I have been married. 
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P.S. We had our masks on at all times other than when we took pictures.
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I have been so blessed to be James’s mom, and I thank God every day for entrusting him into my care. I don’t know what the future will hold for him, but I know he will do great things. 

For anyone reading this who is struggling with a tantrum throwing toddler, a strong-willed child, and/or a child who questions everything, I would like to encourage you. Look for the positive qualities your child possesses such as perseverance, dedication, and curiosity and build upon that. I will never regret the hard days of parenting because my prayers and hard work have paid off. Helping James reach his full potential and keep those qualities without breaking his spirit has been worth the effort.

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