The Bible contains promises of God, the state of humankind, God’s plan of salvation for all, judgment for sinners, and eternal life for those who repent, believe, and are saved through the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Scripture verses are provided to give you comfort, hope, and encouragement from God’s Word in the Bible. The verses should be read frequently and prayerfully. You should eventually commit them to your memory. These Scripture verses contain spiritual food for your soul and spirit as well as hope and comfort to overcome life’s challenges and problems, and where to find help when you are discouraged, abused, addicted, anger, anxious, bitter, bereaved, depressed, desperate, sick, in pain, stressed, troubled, worried, and seeking forgiveness, guidance, and peace.
Where to Find Help in Time of Need
Abused Addicted Anger
Mark 9:42 John 8:34–36 Romans 12:21
1 Corinthians 7:2–3 James 1:13–15 Ephesians 4:26
Proverbs 15:1, 19:11
Anxiety/Depression Bitter Death
Matthew 6:31, 33 Colossians 3:19 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Philippians 4:6–7 Hebrews 12:14–15 Revelation 21:4
Psalm 46:1 Psalm 23:4; Psalm 48:14
Matthew 6:25, 31, 33 Isaiah 25:8
Proverbs 14:29; 21:31
Hebrews 6:12; Psalm 119:93
2 Corinthians 5:3
Drunkenness Forgiveness Friends Fail
Romans 13:13 John 3:16 Luke 17:3–4
1 Corinthians 5:11 1 John 1:9 2 Timothy 4:16–18
Ephesians 5:18 Proverbs 18:24
Future Gambling Gossip
Matthew 6:25, 30–34 Matthew 6:29-30 Matthew 12:36
James 4:13–15 1 Timothy 6:10 Ephesians 4:29
Hebrews 13:5
Guidance Honesty Humility
James 1:5 Matthew 7:2 Matthew 18:4
Psalm 32:8 Psalm 26:1 James 4:6, 10
Psalm 37:5 1 Peter 5:6
Proverbs 3:5–6
Joy Kindness Leaving Home
Psalm 16:11 Galatians 5:22 Psalm 139:1–3
Psalm 35:9 Ephesians 4:32 Proverbs 3:5–6
Colossians 3:12 Proverbs 7:1–3
Lonely Meekness Mercy
Psalm 23 James 1:21 Matthew 9:13
Psalm 27:10 1 Peter 3:15 Titus 3:5
Psalm 143:8 Psalm 37:11
Hebrews 13:5
1 Peter 5:7
Patience Peace Prayer
Romans 5:3–5 John 14:2 Colossians 4:2
James 1:2–4 Romans 5:1–5 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Psalm 4:8 James 5:6
John: 14: 1–4, 27
Philippians 4:6–7
Peer Pressure Reading the Bible Relationships
1 Corinthians 15:33 John 5:39 I Corinthians 15:13
Psalm 1:1–2 Psalm 1:2 Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 1:10–15 Psalm 119:97 Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 18:24
Self-Control Sickness Sin
Galatians 5:23 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 John 8:34, 36
2 Peter 1:6 James 5:14–15 Romans 3:23
Sorrow (Grief) Stress Suicidal Thoughts
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Matthew 11:28 Psalm 143:7–11
Psalm 23 Philippians 4:11–13
Psalm 34:18 Psalm 9:9
Psalm 147:3 Psalm 27:5
Psalm 34:4
Temptation Trust Worried
Matthew 26:41 Philippians 1:6 Matthew 6:19–34
1 Corinthians 10:13 Psalm 37:3–5 1 Peter 5: 6–7
James 4:7 Proverbs 3:5
2 Peter 2:9
Prayer:
Faithful Heavenly Father, I trust in You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I know that You will continue to take care of me as You have until now. You are always present and never absent from me. I have confidence in Your goodness, and I can rest in You knowing that You will never leave or forsake me. When I am faced with challenges and disappointments, let my heart be encouraged in seeing You come through in better ways than I could have ever expected. In the Lord Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
By
Constance A. Burns, NAAV Contributor for Moments of Meditation and Scriptural Readings; email: cburns@naavets.org.