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Bible verses for a parent worried about their child

Seven verses chosen by hand for this moment, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

  1. being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

    Philippians 1:6BSB

  2. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

    1 Peter 5:7BSB

  3. “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.

    Isaiah 49:15-16BSB

  4. Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

    Genesis 28:15BSB

  5. Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

    Psalm 55:22BSB

  6. Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

    Galatians 6:9BSB

  7. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

    Psalm 103:13BSB

Something to say with it

A verse means more with a sentence from you. A few places to start:

  • No need to reply. I love you and I'm here.
  • I'm not taking sides. I'm just with you.
  • Praying for you and your family tonight.
  • Thinking of you. Coffee soon, if you'd like?

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