Here are some common problems
or issues in life with some
helpful bible references

The future seems hopeless Isaiah 54:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; 1 Peter 1:1-9 and 5:10-11

Seeking God's direction 1 Kings 3:1-14; Proverbs 2:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-17; James 1:5-8

You need comforting Isaiah 12; Jeremiah 31:10-13; 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 and 7:6-13

You are feeling bitter Psalms 38:7-9; Proverbs 16:32; Hebrews 12:14-15

You need faith Genesis 15:1-6; Proverbs 3:5-9; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Hebrews 10:19-25

How to control your tongue Psalms 39; Proverbs 10:18-20; James 3:1-12

You have been cheated Genesis 33:1-4; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 6:1-8; James 5:1-8

Starting a new job 1 Kings 3:1-14; Proverbs 10:4-5; Matthew 5:13-16; Romans 12:1-2

You have a weight of responsibility 1 Kings 11:5-7; Proverbs 3:21-27; Galatians 6:9-10

You have been quarreling Genesis 13:5-11; Psalms 133; Ephesians 4:1-6; James 4:1-12

You are been challenged by dark forces Joshua 1:6-9; Psalms 56:1-4;
Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-7

You are jealous of Something Galatians 5:13-15; James 3:13-18

You struggle with lust Deuteronomy 22:22-24; 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14; Matthew 5:27-30;
Romans 13:8-14; James 1:13-18

You are angry Genesis 4:1-12; Psalms 4:4; Matthew 5:21-22; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; James 1:19-21

You seek revenge Deuteronomy 32:34-35; Psalms 94:1; Proverbs 25:21-22;
Matthew 5:38-42; 2 Thessalonians 5:12-15

You struggle with addiction Psalms 18:28-36; Proverbs 23:29-35;
1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Philippians 3:17-4:1

Adapted from Perspectives, Zondervan's Publishing House Pocket Bible