BIBLICAL REFERENCES FOR COUNSELING PROBLEMS
Worry and anxiety: Matt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:6-7; 1Pet. 5:6-7
Contentment: 1Tim. 6:6; 1Tim. 6:7-10; Heb. 13:5; Phil. 4:11-13; Luke 12:15; Matt. 6:19-20
The Gospel: 1Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 5:8; 1Pet. 2:24; Rom. 10:9; John 1:12
Hope: 1Cor. 10:13; 2Cor. 9:8; Eph. 3:20
Fear: Rom. 8:38-39; Heb. 13:5b-6; Rom. 8:15; 2Cor. 1:3-11
Forgiveness: Matt. 18:3-35; Eph. 4:31-32; Mark 11:25
Thanksgiving: 1Thes. 5:16-18; Eph. 5:20
Divorce: 1Cor. 7:10-11; Malachi 2:16; Luke 16:18
Jesus, the only way: John 14:6; Acts 4:12
Suffering (Blessings): James 1:2-4; Rom. 5:3-5; Rom. 8:16-18
New creation: 1Cor. 6:9-11; 2Cor. 5:17-21
Speech: Eph. 4:29-32; James 1:19; James 3:3-12; Rom. 15:2; Prov. 8:6-8; Prov. 31:26; Rom. 14:19
Critical spirit: Rom. 12:18; Gal 5:15; 1Pet. 2:17; Psalm 26:2; Eph. 4:29-30; Eph. 5:1; Phil. 2:14; Prov. 10:12
Anger: Prov. 14:16-17; Prov. 14:29; Prov. 15:1; James 1:19-20; Gal. 5:19-20
Prayer: Matt. 6:9-13; Matt. 11:28-29; Heb. 4:14-16; 1Thes. 5:17-18; Pro. 3:5-6
Importance of God’s word: 2Tim. 316-17; Heb. 4:12; 2Pet. 1:3; 1Cor. 10:13; Matt. 22:37
DR. RAND'S FAVORITE VERSES (ESV OF THE BIBLE)
Turning to the Word of God provides the strongest way for living a godly life.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (a verse showing that God’s promises are true)
Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God.” (a verse about letting go and trusting God)
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (a verse for hope in times of trouble)
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (a verse that clarifies we will not have the absence of calamity, but God promises his presence in trying times)
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong-doing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” (a verse that shows us love is the true sign of those who follow Christ)
Phillipians 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.”
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Psalm 62:8
“Trust in God at all times and pour out our hearts to Him.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
“Pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances.”
Ephesians 6:10-18
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Do you have favorite Scripture readings that help you to stay connected to the Trinity?