My daughter will leave for college next week. This will be a lot of firsts for our family. It came to mind today in church to send her a Bible verse each day. I could do this on the Bible app, I do the verse of the day and daily scripture and prayer, I could just send it along to her as well. Was just going to see if anyone here knew of any kind of verse generator or something specifically for college students. She is not saved, yet. We pray one day she will. We did not come to salvation until later in life, so we’ve done a great disservice to our children thru that, but they know we are saved, they know we love the Lord, and that our lives have changed. Our son goes to church with us little more than half of the time, our daughter has only come with us on our baptism day. Both are in their late teens. I bought her a nice ESV Bible for high school graduation, I am making sure that makes it to her apartment with her next week. If you know of anything I can send her daily, please share. Thanks!
Parents of teenage daughters going away for college, a Bible verse a day to send
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Hello @MRBHFJ, I don't know of a program or a site that would generate verses, passages or Christian quotes that would work well because they are made specifically for someone in your daughter's situation (especially since she is not a Christian yet). I'm sure that there are many here who could recommend a few to you however and, perhaps together, come up with something personal enough to meet the need that you have.
I was required to memorize a number of verses (that had to do with all aspects of the Christian faith, including evangelism (of course), and other aspects of Christian living too. These are verses that Navigators have been using for nearly 100 years now to train all of their overseas missionaries with, so you might want to see if some of them might work for your daughter (if you'd like to check them out, go here: Navigator's Topical Memory System).
Some of the wisdom-oriented Proverbs and Psalms seem like they might be a good choice for her right now. For instance,
Or in the NT....
There are MANY more such verses/passages, of course, in both the OT and the New, and if they come to mind, I'll return here and post them.
There are also a number of Christian quotes that seem like they may work too. For instance,
Also, there is this passage (concerning purity/guarding one's heart) in the NT, which corresponds to Mark's quote above (it may be a tough one for your daughter to read, especially as an unbeliever, but it is a vital, Biblical truth for someone who is about to leave for college to know/understand ... and it is a passage that starts out with the phrase, "This is the will of God", so it is definitely one that should be considered as important by all, I think (because how many times have we wished that God would be that clear concerning what His will for us is
). Here it is.
Lastly, I think that it is vital to send her regular verses/passages about who Jesus is, what He did for all of us and why He did it, and why, then, she needs Him to be her Savior & Lord too, perhaps starting with John 3:16.
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy
p.s. - the "Golden Rule" would be a good, foundational teaching for her to learn now too (you know, do unto others as you would have them do unto you", or even better, I think):
*(The second half of this verse is always intriguing to me, because "The Law & the Prophets" is just another way of talking about the whole of the OT, which means that the Lord summarized how to keep ~all~ of the commands and admonishments of the OT (at least the horizontal ones anyway) in the first half of that verse
I was required to memorize a number of verses (that had to do with all aspects of the Christian faith, including evangelism (of course), and other aspects of Christian living too. These are verses that Navigators have been using for nearly 100 years now to train all of their overseas missionaries with, so you might want to see if some of them might work for your daughter (if you'd like to check them out, go here: Navigator's Topical Memory System).
Some of the wisdom-oriented Proverbs and Psalms seem like they might be a good choice for her right now. For instance,
Proverbs 4 (NIV)
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 13 (NASB 95)
20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 15 (NASB 95)
22 Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed.
Or in the NT....
1 Corinthians 15 (NASB 95)
33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
There are MANY more such verses/passages, of course, in both the OT and the New, and if they come to mind, I'll return here and post them.
There are also a number of Christian quotes that seem like they may work too. For instance,
Also, there is this passage (concerning purity/guarding one's heart) in the NT, which corresponds to Mark's quote above (it may be a tough one for your daughter to read, especially as an unbeliever, but it is a vital, Biblical truth for someone who is about to leave for college to know/understand ... and it is a passage that starts out with the phrase, "This is the will of God", so it is definitely one that should be considered as important by all, I think (because how many times have we wished that God would be that clear concerning what His will for us is
). Here it is.1 Thessalonians 5 (NASB 95)
3 This is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality;
4 that each of you know how to possess his/her own vessel in sanctification and honor,
5 not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God.
Lastly, I think that it is vital to send her regular verses/passages about who Jesus is, what He did for all of us and why He did it, and why, then, she needs Him to be her Savior & Lord too, perhaps starting with John 3:16.
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy
p.s. - the "Golden Rule" would be a good, foundational teaching for her to learn now too (you know, do unto others as you would have them do unto you", or even better, I think):
Matthew 7 (NASB 77')
12 However you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets*.
*(The second half of this verse is always intriguing to me, because "The Law & the Prophets" is just another way of talking about the whole of the OT, which means that the Lord summarized how to keep ~all~ of the commands and admonishments of the OT (at least the horizontal ones anyway) in the first half of that verse
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful response! I will definitely use these.
You might also point her towards some contemporary music that will (hopefully) help to lead her to the Lord (perhaps at moments when her life becomes more difficult to deal with than it normally is and she is looking for hope ). Here's one that she may already know, in fact.
Also, here is one that was contemporary years ago, but since it continues with the guarding your heart theme from above, I'll go ahead and post it (I even have the lyrics to this one, so I'll include those below too):
~Deuteronomy
). Here's one that she may already know, in fact.Also, here is one that was contemporary years ago, but since it continues with the guarding your heart theme from above, I'll go ahead and post it (I even have the lyrics to this one, so I'll include those below too):
Guard Your Heart
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh, be careful little eyes what you see
What appears to be harmless glance?
Can turn to romance and homes are divided
Feelings that should never have been awakened within
Tearing the heart in two, listen, I beg of you
Guard your heart, guard your heart
Don't trade it for treasure, don't give it away
Guard your heart, guard your heart
As a payment for pleasure, it's high price to pay
For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your heart
The human heart is easily swayed
And often betrayed at the hand of emotion
You dare not leave the outcome to chance
You must choose in advance
Or live with the agony
Such needless tragedy
Guard your heart, guard your heart
Don't trade it for treasure, don't give it away
Guard your heart, guard your heart
As a payment for pleasure, it's high price to pay
Guard your heart, guard your heart
Don't trade it for treasure, don't give it away
Guard your heart, guard your heart
As a payment for pleasure, it's high price to pay
For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your heart
For a soul that remains sincere with conscience clear
Guard your heart
~Deuteronomy
Hello @MRBHFJ, here are some additional verses & quotes to consider for your daughters.
That's enough for now
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy
p.s. - have you considered watching The Chosen tv series with your daughters? If not, it is not only an EXTREMELY popular series, it's especially so with GenZ kids for some reason. It's free to watch in a number of places, including Netflix and Amazon Prime (or, at least it was). There is also a Chosen app, or you can simply go here to see all five seasons and much more:
If you've not seen it, check it out first (before showing it to your daughters) by watching Season 1/Episodes 1-2 to get a feel for what it's like. And just FYI, it jumps around a bit, starting with 4 yr old Mary Magdelene and then quickly jumping ahead to her as an adult.
The Chosen follows the Bible, but not consistently. However, whenever the "backstory" is "created", it is ~never~ anti-Biblical (IOW, the backstories that are created are always situations that "could have" or even "may have" been true). It also has shown itself to be a very effective evangelistic tool, as MANY have come to saving faith in Christ after watching it
Ephesians 4 (NASB 77')
29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.
1 Corinthians 13 (NASB 95')
4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,
5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered,
6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails.
Lamentations 3 (NASB 77')
22 The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
Great is Thy faithfulness.
Isaiah 40 (NIVUK)
31 Those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Do you often feel like parched ground, unable to produce anything worthwhile? I do. When I am in need of refreshment, it isn't easy to think of the needs of others. But I have found that if, instead of praying for my own comfort and satisfaction, I ask the Lord to enable me to give to others, an amazing thing often happens - I find my own needs wonderfully met. Refreshment comes in ways I would never have thought of, both for others, and then, incidentally, for myself. ~Missionary Elisabeth Elliot
That's enough for now
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy
p.s. - have you considered watching The Chosen tv series with your daughters? If not, it is not only an EXTREMELY popular series, it's especially so with GenZ kids for some reason. It's free to watch in a number of places, including Netflix and Amazon Prime (or, at least it was). There is also a Chosen app, or you can simply go here to see all five seasons and much more:
If you've not seen it, check it out first (before showing it to your daughters) by watching Season 1/Episodes 1-2 to get a feel for what it's like. And just FYI, it jumps around a bit, starting with 4 yr old Mary Magdelene and then quickly jumping ahead to her as an adult.
The Chosen follows the Bible, but not consistently. However, whenever the "backstory" is "created", it is ~never~ anti-Biblical (IOW, the backstories that are created are always situations that "could have" or even "may have" been true). It also has shown itself to be a very effective evangelistic tool, as MANY have come to saving faith in Christ after watching it
Yes, I have the perfect daily Bible verse channel. The preacher who started this channel has 2 young daughters. They hold services at 4 nursing homes per week and pray for those of us who request it. He's prayed for me since I subscribed to his channel, probably about 2 years ago.
You can scroll through the "shorts" list and see that a large percentage of his verses are about salvation through Christ alone. I would subscribe even if you choose a different option.
Double click the corner to be taken to his channel. Then you can start at the top and scroll through each one. Of course you can pick and choose from the list, copy and paste, then send whichever ones you want.
If you subscribe click on the bell until it turns white. Then you will receive one per day.
This is probably a scary time for your children, so this might be a good one to start with. I pray for their safety, salvation and God's guidance for them.
If you subscribe click on the bell until it turns white. Then you will receive one per day.
This is probably a scary time for your children, so this might be a good one to start with. I pray for their safety, salvation and God's guidance for them.
Hello again @MRBHFJ, whoops, I forgot to add a link that I intended to add for you (at the bottom of my last post above). It's the unfiltered video of a group of GenZ's who The Chosen producers brought in to watch and react to Season 1 (they were trying to get to the bottom of why The Chosen has been so well-received by the Z's (because they did not make it for Z's, specifically).
If you'd like to see it, go here: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/184683594449
~Deuteronomy
If you'd like to see it, go here: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/184683594449
~Deuteronomy
Thanks again! These are awesome. The Chosen is a great series! She has not watched with us; she’s not a big tv watcher.Hello @MRBHFJ, here are some additional verses & quotes to consider for your daughters.
Ephesians 4 (NASB 77')29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.
1 Corinthians 13 (NASB 95')4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails.
Lamentations 3 (NASB 77')22 The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,For His compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning;Great is Thy faithfulness.
Isaiah 40 (NIVUK)31 Those who hope in the LORDwill renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint.
Do you often feel like parched ground, unable to produce anything worthwhile? I do. When I am in need of refreshment, it isn't easy to think of the needs of others. But I have found that if, instead of praying for my own comfort and satisfaction, I ask the Lord to enable me to give to others, an amazing thing often happens - I find my own needs wonderfully met. Refreshment comes in ways I would never have thought of, both for others, and then, incidentally, for myself. ~Missionary Elisabeth Elliot
That's enough for now
God bless you!!
~Deuteronomy
p.s. - have you considered watching The Chosen tv series with your daughters? If not, it is not only an EXTREMELY popular series, it's especially so with GenZ kids for some reason. It's free to watch in a number of places, including Netflix and Amazon Prime (or, at least it was). There is also a Chosen app, or you can simply go here to see all five seasons and much more:
If you've not seen it, check it out first (before showing it to your daughters) by watching Season 1/Episodes 1-2 to get a feel for what it's like. And just FYI, it jumps around a bit, starting with 4 yr old Mary Magdelene and then quickly jumping ahead to her as an adult.
The Chosen follows the Bible, but not consistently. However, whenever the "backstory" is "created", it is ~never~ anti-Biblical (IOW, the backstories that are created are always situations that "could have" or even "may have" been true). It also has shown itself to be a very effective evangelistic tool, as MANY have come to saving faith in Christ after watching it
Thanks so much! I hadn’t even thought about YouTube shorts! These are great!
There are beautiful desk calendars that feature a daily Bible verse. Wall calendars too.