Twelve Steps with Scripture

Step 3

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul:he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.- Psalm 23 (KJV) Psalm 23 (NAB)

Matthew 6:31-34
So do not worry and say, 'What are we to eat?' or 'What are we to drink?' or 'What are we to wear?' 32 All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, 19 and all these things will be given you besides. 34 Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.

Hebrews 4:1-2
Therefore, let us be on our guard while the promise of entering into his rest remains, that none of you seem to have failed. 2 For in fact we have received the good news just as they did. But the word that they heard did not profit them, for they were not united in faith with those who listened.

1 Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you 5 who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.

Matthew 10:37-39
"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38 and whoever does not take up his cross 15 and follow after me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."

Matthew 16:21-26
From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he 17 must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. 22 Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, "God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you." 23 He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life?

Luke 9:57-62
As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head." 59 And to another he said, "Follow me." But he replied, "(Lord,) let me go first and bury my father." 60 But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." 61 And another said, "I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home." 62 (To him) Jesus said, "No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God."

Luke 11:2-4
He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread 4 and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test."

Luke 24:46-47
And he said to them, "Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day 47 and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

John 1:12-13
But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, 13 who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man's decision but of God.

John 5:24
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but has passed from death to life.

John 6:35-40
Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. 36 But I told you that although you have seen (me), you do not believe. 37 Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, 38 because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. 39 And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it (on) the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him (on) the last day."

John 8:2-11
But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. 4 They said to him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. 5 Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?" 6 They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. 7 But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." 8 Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 And in response, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders. So he was left alone with the woman before him. 10 Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" 11 She replied, "No one, sir." Then Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go, (and) from now on do not sin any more."

John 12:26
Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:21
The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and splendid day of the Lord, 21 and it shall be that everyone shall be saved who calls on the name of the Lord.'

Romans 3:21-27
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; 23 all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. 24 They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as an expiation, through faith, by his blood, to prove his righteousness because of the forgiveness of sins previously committed, 26 through the forbearance of God--to prove his righteousness in the present time, that he might be righteous and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. 27 What occasion is there then for boasting? It is ruled out. On what principle, that of works? No, rather on the principle of faith.

Romans 4:20-25
He did not doubt God's promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God 21 and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do. 22 That is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." 23 But it was not for him alone that it was written that "it was credited to him"; 24 it was also for us, to whom it will be credited, who believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was handed over for our transgressions and was raised for our justification.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace 2 with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 5:8-11
But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. 9 How much more then, since we are now justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. 10 Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life. 11 Not only that, but we also boast of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

Romans 8:1
Hence, now there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 10:9-13
For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 For the scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon him. 13 For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, 4 who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God. 5 For as Christ's sufferings overflow to us, so through Christ does our encouragement also overflow.

Ephesians 1:3-14
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, 4 as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love 5 he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, 6 for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. 7 In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight, 9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him 10 as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth. 11 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, 12 so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. 13 In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, 14 which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God's possession, to the praise of his glory

Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; 9 it is not from works, so no one may boast.

Hebrews 4:1-2
Therefore, let us be on our guard while the promise of entering into his rest remains, that none of you seem to have failed. 2 For in fact we have received the good news just as they did. But the word that they heard did not profit them, for they were not united in faith with those who listened.

1 Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you 5 who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.

1 Peter 2:24-25
He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

Psalm 3:5-6
Whenever I cried out to the LORD, I was answered from the holy mountain. Selah 6 Whenever I lay down and slept, the LORD preserved me to rise again.

Psalm 4:8
But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound.

Psalm 9:9-10
It is God who governs the world with justice, who judges the peoples with fairness. 10 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 17:6-8
I call upon you; answer me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my prayer. 7 Show your wonderful love, you who deliver with your right arm those who seek refuge from their foes. 8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 28:6-9
Blessed be the LORD, who has heard the sound of my pleading. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusted and found help. So my heart rejoices; with my song I praise my God. 8 LORD, you are the strength of your people, the saving refuge of your anointed king. 9 Save your people, bless your inheritance; feed and sustain them forever!

Psalm 31:19-20
Strike dumb their lying lips, proud lips that attack the just in contempt and scorn. 20 How great is your goodness, Lord, stored up for those who fear you. You display it for those who trust you, in the sight of all the people.

Psalm 56:3-4
My foes treat me harshly all the day; yes, many are my attackers. O Most High, 4 when I am afraid, in you I place my trust.

Psalm 61:1-4
For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David. 2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer! 3 From the brink of Sheol I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock, 4 for you are my refuge, a tower of strength against the foe.

Psalm 62:5-7
Even from my place on high they plot to dislodge me. They delight in lies; they bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah 6 My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. 7 God alone is my rock and my salvation, my secure height; I shall not fall.

Psalm 68:19-20
You went up to its lofty height; you took captives, received slaves as tribute. No rebels can live in the presence of God. 20 Blessed be the Lord day by day, God, our salvation, who carries us. Selah

Psalm 86:11-13
Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth, single-hearted and revering your name. 12 I will praise you with all my heart, glorify your name forever, Lord my God. 13 Your love for me is great; you have rescued me from the depths of Sheol.

Psalm 91:1-4
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 Say to the LORD, "My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust." 3 God will rescue you from the fowler's snare, from the destroying plague, 4 Will shelter you with pinions, spread wings that you may take refuge; God's faithfulness is a protecting shield.

Psalm 94:17-19
If the LORD were not my help, I would long have been silent in the grave. 18 When I say, "My foot is slipping," your love, LORD, holds me up. 19 When cares increase within me, your comfort gives me joy.

Psalm 116
I love the LORD, who listened to my voice in supplication, 2 Who turned an ear to me on the day I called. 2 I was caught by the cords of death; the snares of Sheol had seized me; I felt agony and dread. 4 Then I called on the name of the LORD, "O LORD, save my life!" 5 Gracious is the LORD and just; yes, our God is merciful. 6 The LORD protects the simple; I was helpless, but God saved me. 7 Return, my soul, to your rest; the LORD has been good to you. 8 For my soul has been freed from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. 9 I shall walk before the LORD in the land of the living. 10 I kept faith, even when I said, "I am greatly afflicted!" 11 I said in my alarm, "No one can be trusted!" 12 How can I repay the LORD for all the good done for me? 13 I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. 14 I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. 156 Too costly in the eyes of the LORD is the death of his faithful. 16 LORD, I am your servant, your servant, the child of your maidservant; you have loosed my bonds. 17 I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. 18 I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the house of the LORD, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah!

Psalm 143:8
At dawn let me hear of your kindness, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for to you I entrust my life.

Psalm 147:11
Rather the LORD takes pleasure in the devout, those who await his faithful care.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not; 6 In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 14:26-27
In the fear of the LORD is a strong defense; even for one's children he will be a refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that a man may avoid the snares of death.