Powerful Quotes to Grow Closer to God

The entirety of the the Bible is the written, inspired, word of God. In it contains the power to defeat the devil, break the chains of sin and shame, and grant everlasting life through the power of God. Because of this, it is paramount that we not only read scripture everyday but also commit it to memory, understand it, and apply its power in our daily lives. That is what it means to be a follower of Christ, and a person who seeks virtue.

Here listed 15 amazingly powerful quotes from all over the Bible that cover a wide array of themes and situations:

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength." — Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." — Psalm 23:1 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..." — Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." — Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." — Micah 6:8 (NIV)

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…” — Hebrews 12:2

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." — Romans 3:23 (NIV)

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." — Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." — 1 John 4:18 (NIV)

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." — Nahum 1:7 (NIV)

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up..." — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." — Psalm 37:4 (NIV)

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…” — Hebrews 12:2

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

Pick your favorites and commit them to memory-but above all else, live by them.