Bible Verses for Confirmation Cards

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."

Why this works: God started this work in them and will complete it — confirmation is part of the process.

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Why this works: The Spirit's gifts: power, love, and a sound mind — equipment for the faith journey.

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

Why this works: Courage for the confirmed — God goes with them everywhere their faith takes them.

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him."

Why this works: Guidance for the confirmed — trust God's direction as they grow in faith.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Why this works: Confirmation as transformation — choosing God's pattern over the world's.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance."

Why this works: The Spirit's fruit that will grow in their confirmed life — a roadmap for character.

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."

Why this works: Strength for the journey ahead — confirmed and empowered by God.

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

Why this works: Young age is no barrier — the confirmed can be examples of faith right now.

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."

Why this works: God's Word as guide for their confirmed walk — Scripture lighting every step.

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil."

Why this works: God's plans for the confirmed — good, peaceful, and hope-filled.

"Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith."

Why this works: Confirmation as the starting gun for a patient, Jesus-focused faith race.