EMERGENCY NUMBERS

IN THE HOLY BIBLE

 Just as we may have a list of telephone numbers to call in an emergency it is useful to have a list of Bible passages which are particularly appropriate for challenging situations.

 

When people let you down: call Psalm chapter 27.

 

When longing to be spiritually fruitful: call John chapter 15.

 

When you have sinned: call Psalm chapter 51.

 

When you worry: call Matthew chapter 6:19–34.

 

When you are in danger: call Psalm chapter 91.

 

When God seems far away: call Psalm chapter 139.

 

When your faith needs stirring: call Hebrews chapter 11.

 

When you are lonely and fearful: call Psalm chapter 23.

 

When you grow bitter and critical: call 1 Corinthians chapter 13.

 

For Paul’s secret to happiness: call Colossians chapter 3:12–17.

 

For understanding of Christianity: call 2 Corinthians chapter 5:15–19.

 

When you feel down and out: call Romans chapter 8:31.

 

When you want rest: call Matthew chapter 11:25–30.

 

When seeking God’s assurance: call Romans chapter 8:1–30.

 

When away from home: call Psalm chapter 121.

 

When you need courage: call Joshua chapter 1.

 

When you are depressed: call Psalm chapter 27.

 

When men fail you, call Psalm chapter 27

 

When you have sinned, call Psalm chapter 51

 

When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm chapter 67

 

For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah chapter 55

 

How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans chapter 12

 

When you think of investments/returns, call Mark chapter 10

 

If you are depressed, call Psalm chapter 37

 

If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm chapter 37

 

If you are losing confidence in people, call 1 Corinthians chapter 13

 

If people seem unkind, call John chapter 15

 

If discouraged about your work, call Psalm chapter 126

 

If you find the world growing small, and yourself great, call Psalm chapter 19

 

When in sorrow: call John chapter 14.