Many believers struggle to understand the extent of God’s love. It is common for many to believe His love is dependent on our performance which is wrong. Ephesians 2:9 describes how our salvation is not a result of our acts but by His love for us.
Here 20 uplifting Bible verses to remind you of God’s love, mercy and grace for humanity. Let these scriptures
1. “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet he did not sin.” – Hebrews 4:15
2. “All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” – John 6:37
3. “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever. “ – Psalm 136:26
4. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
5. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –Romans 8:37-39
6. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:6-7
7. “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” – Psalm 145:8
8. “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, evenwhen we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ— by grace you have been saved …” – Ephesians 2:4-5
9. “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9
10. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
11. “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8
12. “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” – Psalm 103:8
13. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
14. “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” – Matthew 18:22
15. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17
16. “The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” – Zephaniah 3:17
17. “that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” – Matthew 5:45
18. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13: -47
19. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
20. “For the LORD your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which he confirmed to them by oath.” – Deuteronomy 4:31
21. “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8