WHERE TO LOOK:
TEACHINGS ABOUT LIFE’S PROBLEMS
For victory – 1John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcome the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1Cor.15:57 but thanks be to God. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Phil.4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Exodus 15:3 the Lord is a warrior; the Lord is His name.
Psalm 27
Psalm 91
Needing God’s Protection – Psalm 27:1-3 the Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
Psalm 91
Phil.4:19 and my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 34:7 the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.
Psalm 125
Needing guidance – Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Exodus 20:20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.”
Isaiah 41:31
Psalm 34:10
Psalm 23:1 the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Sick – in pain – 2Cor.12:9-10 but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Needing courage – Psalm 27:14 wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
1 Cor.15:58
Galatians 6:9-10 let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Romans 10:11-13
Numbers 23:19
1Chro.29:12
Isaiah 65:24
Needing peace – John16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Phil.4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:1-5
John16:33
Psalm 105:15”do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”
When feeling lonely – Hebrews13:5-6 keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “the Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalm 23
Matthew 11:28-30 come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
When tempted – 2Peter 2:9 if this is so then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the Day of Judgment, while continuing their punishment.
1 Cor.10:12-13 so, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall. No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Psalm 1
Romans 8:15-39