The Bible for help
But we first need to open it and begin to read. Then we must reflect and pray that the written word will become heart felt and applied to our daily lives through the help of God’s spirit.
The Bible contains many passages which can help us at specific times in our lives.
References below are to the appropriate verses of the Bible
classified under various headings.
Feelings
Afraid (Isaiah 41:10: Mark 4:35-41)
Broken hearted (1Corinthians 15: 51-57:Revelation 21:3-5)
Bitterness (Matthew 7:1-5)
Contemplating revenge (Romans 12: 17-19; 1 Peter 2:23)
Desperation (Psalm 61:1-3; Psalm 55: 16,17,22)
Distressed (Romans 8 :38-39)
Troubled (2 Corinthians 4: 8-10)
Doubt (Mark 9:23-24)
Far from God (Acts 17:22-30)
Inadequacy (1 Corinthians 1:20-31)
Lost (Psalm 107)
Threatened (Mark 4:37-41)
Insulted (Proverbs 12:16)
Intimidated (Proverbs 29:25)
Weary (Matthew 11:28-30)
Worried (Matthew 6:25-34)
Lonely (Revelation 3:20)
Sleepless (Psalm 4:1,6-8)
Suicidal (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
Envy (Philippians 4:11-12)
Criticised (Matthew 5:38-46)
Victimised (Hebrews 13:6
Needing support
Bereavement (Romans 14:7-9)
Conscious of sin (1 John 1:5-10)
Facing death (John 3:16))
Friends fail (2 Timothy 4:16-18)
Illness /pain (James 5:13-16)
In danger (Mark 4:37-41)
When attacked (Psalm 35:1-2)
Failure comes (Psalm 73:26)
Faith is weak (Luke 12:22-31)
Leaving home (Proverbs 3:1-7)
Old age (Titus 2:1-6)
Patience (James 5:7-11)
Needing guidance
Drink (1 Thessalonians 5:6-8)
Drugs (John 8:34-36)
Divorce (Mark 10:1-12)
Lies (John 8:44)
Steeling (Romans 13:9-10)
Needing peace
Psalm 145:18 Isaiah 26:3
Colossians 3:15 Philippians 4:7
Prayer (John 14:12-14)
Wanting to become a Christian
John 3:14-19,36 John 1:12
Acts 16:30-31