For many people, a “personalized” Bible means that their name or their initials are imprinted on the cover. In this case, “personalized” stays on the outside. However, together, we can take it one step further, and put YOU, or a friend in the Bible! Let’s really make it personal, so that someone will get encouraged, and see how God is writing to them DIRECTLY!
To see someone’s name in scripture, a prayer or even a song makes it much more personal. It’s much easier to touch someone’s heart with scripture when their name is in it. Try it! Below you will find a list of scriptures, songs, or prayers that have been mildly paraphrased to focus on emotional healing and to be more personal. Feel free to encourage yourself, or others by following the instructions below! If you are the one that needs encouragement, use your own name! Here’s an example of the 23rd Psalm:
The LORD is John’s shepherd; John shall lack nothing really needed.
He makes John lie down in beautiful, green pastures;
He leads John beside the calm, still waters.
He restores John’s soul …
Psalms
- Psalm 1 Blessed is …
- Psalm 5 (a morning prayer)
- Psalm 6 (a prayer for mercy)
- Psalm 11 (a prayer in tough times)
- Psalm 13 (for feeling deserted by God)
- Psalm 16 (a personal prophecy)
- Psalm 18, (verses 27-42, “The Soldier’s Psalm”)
- Psalm 20 (reassurance)
- Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd
- Psalm 25 (prayer for guidance and protection)
- Psalm 27 (song of confidence)
- Psalm 31 (trusting God for deliverance)
- Psalm 34 (praising God)
- Psalm 37 (wisdom)
- Psalm 43 (plea for vindication)
- Psalm 46 (Freedom From Fear)
- Psalm 54 (Song for the Distressed)
- Psalm 91 (The ‘Psalm of Protection’)
- Psalm 103 (Be Blessed!)
- Psalm 121 (reminder about being in God’s hands)
- Psalm 151 (David’s victory over Goliath!)
Hebrew Testimony (often called the Old Testament)
- Empowering a Man, Judges 6:11-31
- Seeking Responsibility, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
- Teacher’s Bequest, Proverbs 3:1-8
- Living Day-to-Day, Proverbs 30:4-9
- Calling the Chosen, Isaiah 41; 43; 44 & Zephaniah 3
- God’s Loving Reminder, Jeremiah 29:11-14
- To the Wounded, Hosea 14
Christian Testimony (often called the New Testament)
- Desert Experience, Matthew 4
- The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:1-11
- The King’s Gratefulness, Matthew 25
- The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13
- Encouraging a Woman, Luke 1:26-38
- God Sent Jesus for You, John 3:16-21
- Jesus Prays for You!, John 17:15-26
- How God Really Sees You, Romans 8
- How to Live, Romans 12
- Learning Love, 1 Corinthians 13
- Getting Dressed in Armor, Ephesians 6:10-18
- A Personal Reminder, 3 John
- Gentle Reminders for Leaders, Titus 2 and 3
- Hang in There, 2 Timothy 2
- Reminder from James, James 1
I am open to expanding this project. If you want to recommend any uplifting, emotionally fulfilling scripture to be added to the above list, please email me .
* I do not track or keep email addresses or phone numbers.