Bible Verses Before a Big Day
The night before something big, these verses calm your heart and hand the day to God.
The Bible speaks to a big day. Verses such as John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, and Psalms 56:3 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Isaiah 32:17“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;”
Isaiah 32:18
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Common questions
What does the Bible say about a big day?
The Bible speaks to a big day. Verses such as John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, and Psalms 56:3 speak to it with honesty and hope, and point the heart back to God.
What is the best Bible verse before a big day?
John 14:27 is one of the most turned-to verses before a big day, and many also return to Isaiah 26:3 and Psalms 56:3. The best verse is the one that meets you where you are today; read a few slowly and keep the one that steadies you.
What are short Bible verses before a big day?
Short, easy-to-hold verses before a big day include Psalms 56:3, Psalms 118:6, and John 14:1. A single line, read slowly and carried through the day, can quiet a hard moment.
Which Psalm helps with a big day?
Psalms 56:3 is a comforting psalm before a big day. The Psalms give honest words for what the heart feels, from sorrow to trust, which is why so many return to them.
How can I use these Bible verses before a big day?
Read one verse slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words. Keep it somewhere you will see it, and let it be a companion through the day rather than a task to finish.