Successful & Fruitful
Life
Preparing for a Successful
and Fruitful Life
Proverbs 3:5-6: "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."
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."
Philippians 4:13: "I can do
all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to
the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Psalm 37:4: "Take
delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."
God's View of a
Fruitful Life
John 15:5: "I am the
vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
Galatians 5:22-23: "But the
fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
Matthew 7:17: "Likewise,
every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit."
Colossians 1:10: "So that
you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing
fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God."
Psalm 1:3: "That
person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in
season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."
Avoiding Life Pitfalls
and Dangers
Proverbs 4:23: "Above all
else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
1 Corinthians 10:13: "No
temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is
faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you
are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Ephesians 6:11: "Put on the
full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s
schemes."
James 4:7: "Submit
yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Proverbs 1:10: "My son, if
sinful men entice you, do not give in to them."
General Wisdom for
Youth
Ecclesiastes 12:1: "Remember
your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the
years approach when you will say, 'I find no pleasure in them.'"
1 Timothy 4:12: "Don’t let
anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the
believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
Proverbs 22:6: "Start
children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will
not turn from it."
Psalm 119:9: "How can a
young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your
word."
Proverbs 3:1-2: "My son, do
not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will
prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity."
Encouragement and Hope
Isaiah 40:31: "But those
who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint."
Romans 8:28: "And we
know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have
been called according to his purpose."
Joshua 1:9: "Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Psalm 23:4: "Even
though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for
you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be
anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus."
Seeking Wisdom and
Guidance
James 1:5: "If any of
you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be given to you."
Proverbs 2:6: "For the
Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Psalm 32:8: "I will
instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my
loving eye on you."
Proverbs 3:7: "Do not be
wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil."
Isaiah 30:21: "Whether
you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you,
saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'"