It is written
What God says about your negative thoughts
Twenty-two thoughts you have probably had, and the verse that answers each one. Scroll, and take them one at a time.
22 thoughts · 34 verses
I am not worthy.
But it is written
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
1 Peter 2:9
I am overwhelmed.
But it is written
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2
I am alone.
But it is written
I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:5
I am a failure.
But it is written
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 37:24
I am anxious.
But it is written
Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
I am not loved.
But it is written
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 creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
I am hopeless.
But it is written
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 42:11
I am weak.
But it is written
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness...
2 Corinthians 12:9
I am worthless.
But it is written
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalm 139:14
I am unforgivable.
But it is written
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
I am not smart enough.
But it is written
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 1:5
I am unloved (or nobody loves me, nobody cares)
But it is written
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
Psalm 27:10
I am too old/young
But it is written
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
I am a burden
But it is written
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
I am defeated.
But it is written
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
I am not good enough.
But it is written
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10
I am stuck in my circumstances.
I can't do it.
But it is written
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
I am stuck in my past mistakes.
But it is written
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
I am scared (paralyzing fear).
But it is written
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
I don't have clarity.
I don't know what direction to go in. · I don't know. · I feel stuck in indecision. · I'm confused.
But it is written
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8
I'm not going to be able to pay the car note.
I can't pay the rent/mortgage. · We are going to lose the house. · We are going to lose the car. · We will be left with nothing.
But it is written
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
Matthew 6:25-27
I'm going to be homeless.
But it is written
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Psalm 37:25
All 22 thoughts
Every thought on this page, and every verse. Jump to the one you came for.
- I am not worthy.
- I am overwhelmed.
- I am alone.
- I am a failure.
- I am anxious.
- I am not loved.
- I am hopeless.
- I am weak.
- I am worthless.
- I am unforgivable.
- I am not smart enough.
- I am unloved (or nobody loves me, nobody cares)
- I am too old/young
- I am a burden
- I am defeated.
- I am not good enough.
- I am stuck in my circumstances.
- I am stuck in my past mistakes.
- I am scared (paralyzing fear).
- I don't have clarity.
- I'm not going to be able to pay the car note.
- I'm going to be homeless.
The verses
- I am not worthy.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
1 Peter 2:9- I am overwhelmed.
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2- I am alone.
I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:5- I am a failure.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 37:24- I am anxious.
Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7- I am not loved.
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 creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39- I am hopeless.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Psalm 42:11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11- I am weak.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness...
2 Corinthians 12:9- I am worthless.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalm 139:14- I am unforgivable.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9- I am not smart enough.
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 1:5- I am unloved (or nobody loves me, nobody cares)
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
Psalm 27:10In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:9-10But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)"
Ephesians 2:4-5- I am too old/young
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1- I am a burden
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2- I am defeated.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57- I am not good enough.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:10- I am stuck in my circumstances.I can't do it.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13- I am stuck in my past mistakes.
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14- I am scared (paralyzing fear).
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7- I don't have clarity.I don't know what direction to go in. · I don't know. · I feel stuck in indecision. · I'm confused.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6- I'm not going to be able to pay the car note.I can't pay the rent/mortgage. · We are going to lose the house. · We are going to lose the car. · We will be left with nothing.
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
Matthew 6:25-27Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Psalm 56:3Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 12:25In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
Psalm 94:19Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27- I'm going to be homeless.
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Psalm 37:25
None of this is advice. It is what is written, and it was written for you.
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