Psalm 119:105 tells us, "Your word is a lamp
to my feet and a light for my path." We can confidently turn
to the Word of God for direction, encouragement, and strength for
daily living.
The following portions of Scripture speak to special
needs in our lives:
When you are lonely or fearful: Psalms 23, 27, 91;
Luke 8; I Peter 4
When you have sinned: Psalm 51; Isaiah 53; John 3
When you think God seems far away: Psalms 25, 125,
138, 139
When you have low self-esteem: Romans 7:24-25; Psalm
8:4-8
When you need courage for an important task: Joshua
1
When you feel that your faith is weak: Psalms 126,
146; Hebrews 11
When you fear death: Romans 8; I John 3; John 11
When worry is getting the best of you: Matthew 6:19-34
When you want peace and rest: Matthew 11:25-30
If you are looking for a well-known portion of the
Bible, but you don't know exactly where to find it, this list might
help you:
The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20; Deuteronomy 5
The Good Shepherd Psalm: Psalm 23
The Birth of Jesus: Luke 2; Matthew 1 & 2
The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7
The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12
The Lord's Prayer: Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
The Golden Rule: Matthew 7:12
The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20
The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Luke 15
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke 10
The Parable of the Sower: Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke
8
The Crucifixion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus:
Matthew 26-28; Mark 14-16; Luke 22-24; John 13-21
