We often look at present-day influential figures, relatives and mentors to motivate and shape us while overlooking some of our greatest teachers in the Bible. If you desire true knowledge, wisdom, and insight, you can find it in Scripture.

Prepare for exceeding, abundantly, above blessings. Oh, yes. They’re on the way. You can go ahead and proclaim that every need is met. Every way is made. Every dry place is watered. And every circumstance where there is lack, God is sending abundance.

During such tense and turbulent times, it’s necessary to turn to the Bible for guidance, assurance and peace. So here are 5 much-needed Scriptures to calm, comfort, and relax you despite what is going on around you.

Any self-defeating belief or idea that Satan tries to present must be rejected immediately. If it does not line up with the word of God, don’t accept it, internalize it, or be controlled by it. Subdue that lie. Say no to that mental and emotional assault. Say, not today Satan!

Perhaps you are going through a rebuilding season, and you need God to restore you, renew you, and refresh you. In order to move forward in the things of God, you need to forget what’s behind you. Stop looking in your rear-view mirror at the way things were!

Life has a way of beating you up and at times making you feel like you can’t fulfill daily tasks, let alone your divine assignment. But you can do it because God has called and anointed you to handle this task load. You’ve already come so far, and although the weight feels heavy, don’t give up.