ou may compare this little book to a seed buried in the ground. The seed grows and, one day it breaks through the surface with a strength that can move rocks much bigger than itself. The seed is the promises of God. The ground is your heart. The rocks are your circumstances and challenges in life. Be confident. In time, the seed will sprout. Take courage; the seed will break through. www.scanpublishing.dk
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A Lifetime of Promises Series EARLY LIFE ŠScandinavia Publishing House Drejervej 15,3 DK-Copenhagen NV Denmark www.scanpublishing.dk info@scanpublishing.dk Selection of Scripture by Carol A. Kauffman Design and photography by Ben Alex All rights reserved ISBN 978-87-7132-011-4
A Lifetime of Promises
Early Life Quotes from the Holy Bible
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“Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you.� Jeremiah 1:5 MSG
You made all the delicate, Inner parts of my body And knit me together In my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13 NLT
You watched me As I was being formed In utter seclusion, As I was woven together In the dark of the womb. Psalm 139:15 NLT
I praise you because of the Wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt. Psalm 139:14 CEV
“Do not be afraid; I will provide for you And your little ones.” Genesis 50:21a NASB
“Could a mother forget a child Who nurses at her breast? Could she fail to love an infant Who came from her own body? Even if a mother could forget, I will not forget you.” Isaiah 49:15 CEV
He will feed his flock Like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs In his arms, Holding them close To his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep With their young. Isaiah 40:11 NLT
The love of the Lord Remains forever With those who fear him. His salvation extends To the children’s children. Psalm 103:17 NLT
When you welcome One of these children Because of me, You welcome me.� Matthew 18:5 CEV
“That’s how it is with Your Father in heaven. He doesn’t want any Of these little ones To be lost.” Matthew 18:14 CEV
“Don’t be cruel to Any of these little ones! I promise you that Their angels are Always with My Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:10 CEV
“Let the children come to me, And don’t try to stop them! People who are like these children Belong to God’s kingdom.”
“ I have written To you, children, Because you know The Father.”
Matthew 19:14 CEV
1 John 2:13b NASB
Think how much The Father loves us. He loves us so much That he lets us Be called his children, As we truly are. 1 John 3:1a CEV
Children, you belong to God, And you have defeated These enemies. God’s Spirit is in you And is more powerful Than the one that Is in the world. 1 John 4:4 CEV
I could have No greater joy Than to hear That my children Are following The truth. 3 John 1:4 NLT
Children are a gift From the Lord; They are a reward From Him.
From the day I was born, I have been in your care, And from the time of my birth, You have been my God.
Psalm 127:3 NLT
Psalm 22:10 CEV
I have learned to Feel safe and satisfied, Just like a young child On its mother’s lap. Psalm 131:2 CEV
You saw me Before I was born. Everyday of my life Was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out Before a single day had passed. Psalm 139:16 NLT
“If you are as humble As this child, You are the greatest In the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:4 CEV
“Yes, you have been With me since birth; From my mother’s womb You have cared for me. No wonder I am Always praising you. Psalm 71:6 NLT
You have taught Children and infants To tell of your strength, Silencing your enemies And all who oppose you. Psalm 8:2 NLT
I was very glad to learn That some of your children Are obeying the truth, As the Father told us to do. 2 John 1:4 CEV
“If you obey all The decrees and commands I am giving you today, All will be well With you and your children.� Deuteronomy 4:40a NLT
“If you don’t change And become like a child, You will never get into The kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 CEV
This is what The Sovereign Lord says: “See, I will give a signal To the godless nations. They will carry your little sons Back to you in their arms; They will bring your daughters On their shoulders.” Isaiah 49:22 NLT
“I will fight those Who fight you, And I will save Your children.”
“I will teach All your children, And they will enjoy Great peace.”
Isaiah 49:25b NLT
Isaiah 54:13 NLT
“And this is My covenant with them,” Says the Lord. My Spirit will not leave them And neither will these words I have given you. They will be on your lips And on the lips of your children And on your children’s children Forever.” Isaiah 59:21 NLT
“I am your Creator. You were in my care Even before You were born.“
“I will comfort you there Like a mother Comforting her child.”
Isaiah 44:2a CEV
Isaiah 66:13 CEV
“For just as the New heavens and new earth Which I make will endure Before Me,” declares the LORD, “So your offspring and your name Will endure.” Isaiah 66:22 NASB
The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, And God blessed him. Luke 2:40 CEV
“When the last days come, I will give my Spirit To everyone. Your sons and daughters Will prophecy.” Acts 2:17a CEV
He will lead children and parents To love each other more, So that when I come, I won’t bring doom to the land. Malachi 4:6 CEV
Direct your children Onto the right path, And when they are older, They will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6 NLT
The streets of the city Will be filled with Boys and girls Playing in the streets. Zechariah 8:5 NASB
Even before I was born, The Lord God chose me To serve him and to lead back The people of Israel. So the LORD has honored me And made me strong. Isaiah 49:5 CEV
The Lord is like a father To his children, Tender and compassionate To those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 NLT
Don’t be afraid of your enemies! The Lord is great and fearsome. So think of him and fight for your Relatives and children, Your wives and homes! Nehemiah 4:14b CEV
“Do not be afraid, little flock, For your Father has chosen gladly To give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 NASB
This promise is for you And your children. It is for everyone Our Lord will choose, No matter where they live. Acts 2:39 CEV
A child has been born for us. We have been given a son Who will be our ruler. Isaiah 9:6a CEV
They will not work in vain, And their children Will not be doomed to misfortune. For they are people blessed by the Lord, And their children, too, Will be blessed. Isaiah 65:23 NLT
“Listen to me, Descendants of Jacob, All you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you Since you were born. Yes, I carried you Before you were born.� Isaiah 46:3 NLT
Here am I And the children Whom the Lord Has given me! Isaiah 8:18a NKJV
You, LORD, brought me Safely through birth, And you protected me When I was a baby At my mother’s breast. Psalm 22:9 CEV
Then their offspring will Be known among the nations, And their descendants In the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them Because they are the offspring Whom the Lord has blessed. Isaiah 61:9 NASB
Your wife will be Like a fruitful vine Within your house; Your sons will be Like olive shoots Around your table.
You are all sons Of the light And son of the day. We do not belong to The night or to The darkness.
Psalm 128:3 NIV
1 Thessalonians 5:5 NIV
Also in this series: Early Life Youth Career Guidance Marriage Family Protection Health Faith Comfort The Older Years Life Beyond
ou may compare this little book to a seed buried in the ground. The seed grows and, one day it breaks through the surface with a strength that can move rocks much bigger than itself. The seed is the promises of God. The ground is your heart. The rocks are your circumstances and challenges in life. Be confident. In time, the seed will sprout. Take courage; the seed will break through. www.scanpublishing.dk