The Absolute Best Scripture For Travel
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One of my goals for this blog is to inspire new adventure. What really motivates me to travel is getting to know this world a little better and in turn, getting to know the one who created it a little better as well. When prepping for a trip, equipping yourself spiritually is just as important as equipping yourself with any knowledge or luggage. Of all the abundant travel resources out there, I’ve found that scripture is severely lacking from the list. To remedy that, here is my absolute favorite scripture for travel.
Psalm 119:19
I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
The psalmist is not only referring to temporarily residing in a foreign country, but also temporarily residing on earth. When traveling, of course I resonate with the reference to sojourning in a foreign land. However, I really love this verse because it parallels traveling and the meaning of life. Just as I feel excitement and wonder from traveling in a foreign land, so should I enjoy life every day as I am just passing through.
Ephesians 1:4
Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.
Here, Paul is encouraging the church of Ephesus: God himself chose us before he even created the world! For me, the biggest draw to travel is seeing. I will never get tired of seeing a new sunset, city, or landscape. I can hardly grasp that before any of these amazing sights were even formed, God was thinking of me.
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John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
God’s creation includes the humans He created in His image. After all, we are all just visitors blessed with the privilege of exploring this planet.
Psalm 139: 7
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
Hint: nowhere. Even though the psalmist King David was forced to travel and hide for his life, he still marveled at the inescapable presence of God. While I actually want to wander and find hidden destinations, it’s comforting to know that there is nowhere I can go that God cannot.
John 1:3
All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
The gospel of John starts from the very beginning: God created. While abroad I easily get lost marveling at the genius of ancient architecture or the complexity of a modern cityscape. And yet human creation was made possible through God. My favorite travel moments are typically in nature, the ones that leave me in complete awe of the brilliance of God.
Romans 8:38-39
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I was three months old the first time I rode a plane, not to mention that both of my parents were aviators- flying shouldn’t be on my list of fears. And it wasn’t, until an incredibly stormy landing on an incredibly small plane sometime in high school. You know it is bad when even the flight attendant looks terrified. Since finding Jesus, when things get turbulent I now look to this verse instead of my onboard stewards.
I hope that you carry these verses with you on your next adventure! If you have any to add, I would love to know your favorite scripture for travel in the comments.
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pbn
Keep on working, great job!
Marissa G
I just love this blog post. I’m want to add Isaiah 43:18-19 “Do not remember the past events, pay no attention to things of old. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert”. To me, this verse fosters a spirit of expectation (on the road and off), plus it’s such a visual representation/reminder of what He can do!
Cassie
I love that Marissa! It really does foster a spirit of expectation and also adventure to trust where the Lord is leading.
Adriana J.C.
“So they [the children of Israel] took their journey from Succoth and camped in Etham at the edge of the wilderness. And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night from before the people.”
Exodus 13:20-22 NKJV
This was during the first exodus when they fled from Egyptian bondage. God will always lead His children!
Cassie
Amen! Great scripture to remember when traveling.
Don Wilhelm
Psalm 91 … “and He shall give his Angels charge over you, to guide you in all your paths.”
Cassie
Amen! Thank you Don, great verse to add.
Jacquelyn Griffin
I like traveling and I have a passion for hiking! Hiking brings me into a closer relationship with Father God, the Lord Jesus, and my husband. It has been fun hiking with people from our church. I don’t have a favorite travel scripture, at this time; but my favorite hiking/travel hymn is “For the Beauty of the Earth”.
Cassie
Thank you for sharing that Jacquelyn! I’ve never heard that hymn but I just looked it up and love it. Hiking is such an incredible way to worship!
Tim
While there are many verses on travel, my go to is Psalm 121 KJV
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Cassie
Thank you for sharing Tim! That is a great verse too.
Unconfined Ministries Global
Omg Iove this thread. I’m so glad that I came here. Such amazing blog post and awesome comments!! Yes Lord! Thank you!!! Even a Minister can use inspiration!
Cassie
I’m so glad to hear that!
Sabrina
I love this so much! I’m about to start my journey in my tiny RV! I hope to grow in my relationship with Christ!!
Cassie
That’s so exciting, Sabrina! Travel is seriously my favorite way to worship and get to know God better. I’m sure a road trip will bring you so much closer to Him. I’ll be praying for you on your new journey.
Toni
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” This scripture saved me recently. I was ready to run out of fear back to the “Safety” of the U.S. due to a very bad allergic reaction I had in my new home in Mexico. Once I remembered this promise, I was relieved to realize God’s protection is here in Mexico too and I didn’t need to fear. This scripture has give much such relief and comfort.
Cassie
Now that you say that, I do sometimes picture “home” as the safest place to be, but God and His divine protection are with us any where we go. What a great reminder!
Emily
Phillipians 4:6! Pray and repeat before take off- I love traveling but hate flying! Thank you for sharing!
Cassie
Yes that’s a great one too! I feel the same, it’s a love-hate relationship with flying. Thank you for reading!
Jeimmie
Thank you Cassey! Your blog helps me! ☺️ Stay good and healthy! 🪁🪁 May God always protect you and your family!
Cassie
Thank you so much Jeimmie! The same to you and your family. <3