Bible Verses for Help and Guidance

Feeling Afraid

Mark 4:35-41

35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

Hebrews 13:5-8

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

1 John 4:15-19

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Psalm 4

Anxious

Matthew 6:25-34

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? ... 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Psalm 46

Backsliding

Matthew 26:33-35

33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Matthew 26:69-75

69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. ... 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Psalm 6

Psalm 51

Bitter or Critical

1 Corinthians 13

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. ... 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

In Danger

Psalm 91

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ... 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Depressed

Revelation 21:1-6

1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. ... 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Psalm 34

Discouraged

1 Peter 4:12-13

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Romans 8:28-29

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

1 Corinthians 15:57-58

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Psalm 118:5-13

5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. ... 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

Doubts Come

John 7:17

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Failure Comes

Luke 11:9-10

9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Faith Is Weak

Hebrews 11

1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ... 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Fearful

Hebrews 13:5-8

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. ... 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Feeling Down and Out

Romans 8:31-39

31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? ... 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Friends Fail

Matthew 10:24-31

24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. ... 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

2 Timothy 4:16-18

16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. ... 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 27

Far from God

Psalm 139

1 O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. ... 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Ill or in Pain

Romans 5:3-8

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; ... 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. ... 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Psalm 32

Psalm 91

Leaving Home

Matthew 10:16-20

16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. ... 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Luke 15:11-32

11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: ... 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Psalm 27

Psalm 121

Lonely

John 14

John 16:22-33

22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. ... 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

2 Timothy 4:16-18

16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: ... 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 23

Needing Guidance

Psalm 37:3-11

3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. ... 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Needing Peace

John 14

Romans 5:1-5

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: ... 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Psalm 37

How to Pray

Luke 11:1-13

1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. ... 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Prayers Grow Selfish

Psalm 67

1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. ... 7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Needing a Tonic

Psalm 27

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... 14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Conscious of Sin

Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Luke 15

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Psalm 51

In Sorrow

Romans 8:34-39

34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. ... 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hebrews 12:6-13

6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. ... 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

Psalm 40

Psalm 55

In Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:12-14

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Psalm 1

Psalm 73

Thankful

Psalm 92

Psalm 100

Psalm 103

Psalm 107:1-15

1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. ... 15 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Traveling

Psalm 121

1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. ... 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

In Trouble

Hebrews 7:25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

John 14:1-4

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. ... 4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Psalm 16

Wanting Courage

Ephesians 6:10-17

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. ... 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Wanting Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. ... 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Weary

Matthew 11:28-30

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Psalm 27

Psalm 55

Psalm 6

Worried

Matthew 6:19-34

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: ... 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.