Jesus Wins

George Papakonstantinou

© 2014 George Papakonstantinou

Dedication – To God, my rock.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Bible Verses For Anxiety

Chapter 2: Bible Verses For Fear

Chapter 3: Bible Verses For Loneliness

Chapter 4: Bible Verses For Stress

Chapter 5: Bible Verses For Finances

Chapter 6: Bible Verses For Discouragement

Chapter 7: Bible Verses For Depression

Chapter 8: Bible Verses For Temptation

Chapter 9: Bible Verses For Trust

Chapter 10: Bible Verses For Jealousy

Chapter 1: Bible Verses For Anxiety

We all sin by being anxious for the future, but we don't always know how to deal with it. Oftentimes we avoid God when scared, and forget that He already knows the outcome.  By reading God's Word, we can easily begin to live an anxiety-free life. God grants us freedom in Him when we stop worrying. He is our refuge; we should take comfort in Him, not doubt Him. The power of Jesus is more than we could ever imagine. See what God has to say about anxiety, and read these when you feel anxious aboutanything.

Psalm 56:3

"When I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee."

Matthew 6:27

"And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span?"

Proverbs 12:25

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

Philippians 4:6-8

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication..."

Chapter 2: Bible Verses For Fear

When we are put in new situations, it is not hard to be scared. What often slips our thinking is fear is a sin, and sin separates us from God, who hates seeing us sin when we try to predict the future He has already set out for us. In God's eyes, when we are fearful we are not trusting Him. Yes, it is very difficult to not fear when things look uncertain, and us as humans tend to fear the worst for future situations in which we have no control over. But the great thing is God already knows the outcome, so why be afraid? God uses everything for our good—He promised.

Psalm 23:4

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Exodus 14:13

"Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today..."

Psalm 112:1

"Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in His commands."

Psalm 56:3-4

"When I am afraid, I will trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

Chapter 3: Bible Verses For Loneliness

Sometimes we wonder if God is really listening to us, and start to feel like we are on our own. Even if it is hard sometimes, we have to remember The Lord hears our prayers and always comes through for us, even if it takes some time. Everything He does is for a reason—nothing is a surprise to Him because He created everything! Maybe you haven’t found the right person yet—that’s okay. God will put you in that path when the time is right. You just aren’t ready yet. God is still working on putting the other puzzle pieces in your life together. The good thing is He always finishes the puzzles. Always. See how God promised we are never alone:

Matthew 28:20

"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Jesus Tells Us In Psalm 25:16

"Turn to me and be gracious to Me, for I am lonely and afflicted."

Chapter 4: Bible Verses For Stress

Being stressed in a sin. It means we don't trust God's plans. We may unintentionally follow stressful situations and problems first before God, trying to fix them before we save time for Jesus. God does not want us to live stressed and worried all the time. He wants us to trust Him. Stress is a hit from the enemy, and if you stay stressed, you will further separate from The Creator, who never designed you to be stressed, but live a happy, prosperous life full of joy. When you feel stressed, try to convince yourself that you are capable of overcoming these obstacles: “Lord, I know things are hard right now. I’m so stressed, and don’t see a way out. But I know You see the bigger picture, and You are working miracles in my life faster and larger than life. I know I will get through this, not only surviving but also THRIVING. I am Yours, O Savior. Bless my soul.”

Psalms 55:22

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. "

John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”

Romans 8:6

"For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace."

John 14:1

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God, trust also in me.”

Proverbs 16: 9

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”

Chapter 5: Bible Verses For Finances

None of us have the perfect financial situation. God blesses those who give to His people, even when it is hard and money is scarce. The great thing about The Lord Almighty is He can turn those few dollars into thousands for you. Realize the power of giving to others. When we serve and help others, we are helping God’s people. When we do that, God sees our kindness and sacrifices to help others, and reaches His loving arms out to us and not only magnifies but multiplies what you already have. God gives you the fruit of The Holy Spirit. Also, finances seem to take over our lives. We look at success through not the eyes of faith but eyes only seeing money. You will see divine blessings when you become motivated by God, not by money. Just when you think it’s hopeless, God intervenes and grants you riches that are better than anything we could ever buy with money.

Proverbs 21:5 Tells Us

"The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty."

Proverbs 24:3-4

"Through wisdom a house is built, and by understandings established; and knowledge the rooms shall be filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

Proverbs10:4

“Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich."

Chapter 6: Bible Verses Discouragement

When things do not go according to plan, we can become discouraged; it can feel like nothing good can happen. That is what the enemy makes you think. You cannot listen to any of that. You have to wait; God will come through for you, just like He always does. In a blink of an eye, He throws a blessed curveball our way and shifts everything.

Jeremiah 29:11

"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."

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, l you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

"For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal."

Chapter 7: Bible Verses For Depression

When things aren't going our way, it  is easy to become angry with God or depressed. It is not hard to find yourself trapped into a down whirl spiral once depression hits. The good news is God is our rock at rock bottom. He uses that low moment in our life to restore our faith in Him and show us He’s aware of every obstacle that we hit. God restores all of His children. No matter your past, mistakes, sadness, or complaining, God stands by you with open arms, and will shift your situation around to see you smile again.

Psalms 3:3: "But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head."

Psalms 42:11: "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God."

Psalms 40:1-3: I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth..."

Chapter 8: Bible Verses For Temptation

Temptations are often the real test for Christians. The enemy is a tempter; he will try everything to tempt you and eventually cause you to sin and separate you from God. But the great thing is he never wins...GOD DOES. God is so forgiving that it doesn’t even matter how many times you’ve given into temptations, how many sins you’ve committed, how much darkness is in your past, God only cares about our future, and He will do everything in His endless power to make your future bright, victorious, and blessed. Oftentimes temptations get the best of us. The enemy attacks your weaknesses, in hopes you will take focus off of God and fall. But when we resist temptation, and realize God has already overcome it for us, He rewards us in the most unimaginable ways and grants us riches superior to anything the enemy could have given us.  The enemy is not strong enough to overcome God’s power, but His power overcomes everything! So, with The Lord on your side, there is no such thing as failure! And God promised He doesn’t give you anything more than you can bear, so I ask you remember that anytime you feel tempted or pulled into something that could potentially deviate you from God’s path. Know that God has already overcome that temptation for you and is waiting for you on the other side—the side of victory!

Matthew 26:41

"Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter to temptation. The spirit is willing but flesh is weak."

James 4:7

"Submit yourselves, then to God. resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Psalms 26:2- "Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind."

Peter 5:8- "Be of sober Spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."

Chapter 9: Bible Verses For Trust

How can we be Christians—or follow God at all—if we don’t trust Him? Trust is at the core of Christianity—without trust, we have nothing. Lacking in trust results in the most common personal difficulties we face in life—it is the cause for anxiety, fear, worry, and depression, among others. How can you feel blessed when you spend time questioning if God will come through for you, or make the right decision? We are sinning and grieving God when we don’t trust Him! This is the real test for people—yes it’s easy to say you’re a Christian and you believe in God, but what good is that if you go ahead and have five back up plans in case God doesn’t come through for you? As Christians, our spiritual growth depends on trusting Jesus, and His power. If we don’t, there is no room for Him to bless us. Some of the biggest blessings come as a result from bold leaps of faith—times when there is nothing left for us to do and we completely leave it in God’s hands, trusting in His power. Do you want to act like you’ve got it covered if God doesn’t get to your request soon enough, or live a life of faith and favor by trusting Him, leaning on Him, and saying, “God, this is out of my hands. I’m letting go and letting You lead. I trust You, Jesus.?”

Psalm 37:3-

"Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture."

Psalm 13:5

"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation."

Psalm 20:7

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

Isaiah 26:3

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Psalm 46:1

“To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Chapter 10: Jealousy

Have you ever been jealous of someone? Maybe it was their nice car, new promotion, good looks, or great grades that made you feel as if those gifts should have been yours, or like they didn’t deserve all of that. Of course, we have all felt like that at some point in our lives. Many times we lose focus on the blessings that we been given—and the things wehave—and choose to think about what wedon’t have.Have you ever thought about the differences between each person? You have what someone else may not be able to handle. Likewise, others may have other talents or abilities that suit God’s plan forthem...not you. We are all made differently, and given different gifts and talents. So, why should we care about if someone else seems to have more than us? In God’s eyes, we are all equal, so no amount of fancy clothes, jobs, money, or sport cars can change that. What makes us jealous? Well, we are selfish and our minds trick us into thinking every prize or award belongs to us, making us forget all the things that we actually do have.The greatest gift is God’s gifts to us—life, love, kindness, redemption, salvation, restoration, healing, blessings, talents, abilities...the list goes on.Nobody is a better you than you. That means there is no point in engaging in jealous feelings towards someone else—because guess what...no matter how many materialistic prizes they receive, they will never be you! Your life is a gift from Jesus Christ—embrace it, don’t wish you were someone else! It may seem like they have it all, but we don’t see the inside. Everyone is broken; everyone has problems;everyone needs God.Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and thank God for the hidden treasures He buried within you, and for making you wonderfully and fearfully.

Exodus 20:17

“You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.”

James 4:1-2

“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. “

Romans 12:2

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Romans 13:13

“Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.”

James 3:16

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

James 3:16

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”

Proverbs 14:30

“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.”

Final Words

I hope in these verses and prayer you have grown spiritually and become closer to God. I thank The Lord for giving me strength to be where I am today, and pray that He will take you to higher places than you ever thought possible, and for you to grow in your relationship with God each and every day, feeling His Spirit stronger every time you wake up. I thank you so much for reading my commentary and humble advise based from these uplifting Bible verses, and want you know these specific verses have each helped me, and hopefully granted you something in return. The Bible should never be underestimated—it is God’s story to us! We should read His Book each day, asking God for complete understanding and acceptance of every letter in it. No matter how tough life gets, know that God is with you and holding you in the palm of His hand. This is all just a test of faith. If you push through the tough spots you will see favor like never before. God will move mountains for you—I’m proof of it. You will soar, flourish, and excel under God’s leadership. He will supernaturally make you get that job, pay those bills, and open those doors that you so desperately need. Keep being patient with Him—He knows what He’s doing! When prayers seem to be ignored by God, remind yourself that He IS perfect and nothing is a surprise to Him. Right now He is aligning all the right things and people together for you to be ready for the amazing blessings about to be rained upon you and your loves ones. Besides, those blessings will feel so good knowing you trusted God and made it through with patience. Make sure to remind yourself each and every day that God knows exactly the right path for you, and that is a different path from your friend, brother, mother, and every other one of His children. You are a masterpiece to God, made wonderfully and fearfully. When it comes to being you, nobody else can even pale in comparison. You are the best you out there—act like it. You need to embrace what God’s implanted in your heart—all the talents, abilities, riches, blessings, and fruit of The Holy Spirit. All of that is what makes you special and makes The Lord look down from His kingdom and smile at you, knowing He did good when He made you. Once again, God bless you and may He grant you and His desires for your heart. Thank You Jesus, for the rain of favor and blessings coming at full speed towards Your children. Amen. Finally, everyday, no matter how hard it gets, remind yourself:

Jesus Wins.