The Undertaker's Wife

I adore being the undertaker's wife. It touches my heart that my husband and I can be a blessing to people during the most difficult times of their lives. Death is not an easy subject for most people, but comfort and encouragement can heal even the most shattered of hearts.

God's Word is the only comfort and encouragement that can do that type of healing. Whether you're going through a death in your family, struggles in your personal or professional life or any other difficulties, Scripture is an everlasting comfort when you need it most.

Here are a few of my favorite verses of comfort and peace.

* Genesis 9:11-17 (The covenant with Noah)
* Exodus 3:13-14 (I AM THAT I AM)
* Numbers 13:25-30 (We are well able to overcome it)
* Deuteronomy 4:30-31 (He will not forsake thee)
* Joshua 1:6-9 (Be strong and of a good courage)
* Ruth 3:11 (Now, my daughter, fear not)
* 1 Samuel 1:19 (And the Lord remembered her)
* 2 Samuel 22 (David's song of praise)
* Job 19:25 (I know my redeemer liveth)
* Psalms (Yes, the entire book!)
* Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (To every thing there is a season)
* Isaiah 30:18-19 (He will answer thee)
* Jeremiah 29:11-13 (thoughts of peace)
* Lamentations 3:20-26 (the Lord's mercies)
* Ezekiel 34:11-16 (The Good Shepherd)
* Daniel 6:26-27 (the power of God)
* Joel 2:26-27 (He hath dealt wonderously with you)
* Jonah 2:7 (I remembered the Lord)
* Habakkuk 2:14 (the glory of the Lord)
* Zechariah 10:1 (Ask ye of the Lord)

* Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes)
* Mark 4:35-41 (Why are ye so fearful?)
* Luke 12:22-34 (Fear not, little flock)
* John 3:16-18 ( For God so loved)
* Acts 1:11 (why stand ye gazing up into heaven?)
* Romans 5:1-5 (we have peace with God)
* 1 Corinthians 9:24 (run the race)
* 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (the God of all comfort)
* Galatians 2:20 (I am crucified with Christ)
* Ephesians 6:10-20 (the whole armour of God)
* Philippians 1:20-26 (To live is Christ, to die is gain)
* 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17 (comfort your hearts)
* 1 Timothy 1:14-17 (I obtained mercy)
* 2 Timothy 1:7-12 (I am persuaded)
* Titus 2:11-15 (the grace of God)
* Hebrews 4:14-16 (our great high priest)
* James 1:17-18 (every good and perfect gift)
* 1 Peter 2:21-25 (Christ, our great example)
* 1 John 4:18-19 (no fear in love)
* Revelation 22 (Yes, the entire chapter!)

What are you favorite Scriptures of peace, comfort and encouragement?

Comments

  1. RobinJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Hi, Laura - two of my favorites are from Romans.

    The first is Romans 8:26 - Likewise, the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

    The second is Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

    These are from the King James, but I also like the NIV versions. What a wonderful job you have! - Robin

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  2. LauraJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Robin!

    How fabulous that both of these verses are about finding comfort in prayer! One of the greatest sources of peace.

    Praying for you today!
    Laura

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