Gems of Comfort
It might seem like the Bible is a dusty, old, irrelevant book but at Saffires we believe it’s so much more than that. We believe it’s God’s love letter to us. Here are some of the amazing things it says to us, that also might bring you comfort when things aren’t going so well.
Don’t panic. I’m with you.
There’s no need to fear for I’m your God.
I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you.
I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.
Isaiah 41v10
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
I Peter 5v7
God doesn’t come and go. God lasts.
He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don’t get tired,
they walk and don’t lag behind.
Isaiah 40 v 28-31
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
Psalm 34v18
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yolk upon you and learn from me, for I an gentle in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11 v 28-30
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3v5-6
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Revelation 21v4
He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147v3
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23
In the Bible we can read a story where a woman had a profound encounter with Jesus. This modern spoken word piece helps us understand her experience.
One of the first people to see Jesus when He rose from the dead was Mary Magdalene.
This song is inspired by this powerful moment.