New Testament - Saint Mary's Press

When you need a good friend or wantto be a good friend: 1 Samuel, chapter 20 Sirach 6:5–17 John 15:12–17 Colossians 3:12–17When you are feeling hopeless: Psalm 42 Matthew 11:28–30 Romans 8:18–39 1 Peter 1:3–9When you are feeling happy: Psalm 40 Psalm 150 Sirach 25:1–11 Philippians 4:4–9When you are acting as a leader: 1 Kings 3:4–14 Mark 10:35–45 1 Timothy 4:4–12When preparing for a big game orcompetition: 1 Corinthians 9:23–27 2 Timothy 2:5When someone you love has died: Psalm 90 John 3:16–17 1 Corinthians 15:50–57 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18When you are facing temptation: Genesis 3:1–21 Matthew 4:1–11 1 Timothy 6:6–10 James 1:12–18At the beginning of the school year: Proverbs, chapter 1 Proverbs 10:1,4,13–14,23 1 Corinthians 2:6–8When you want to be a better followerof Jesus: Mark 8:34–38 Luke 6:20–49God speaks to us though the words of theBible. Here are some suggestions for passagesto read and reflect on at important moments inyour life. Approach these passages in confidencethat God wants you to feel his love andpresence.1847When you want to be a better followerof Jesus: (continued) Ephesians 5:1–20 James 1:19–27When you are feeling angry or wantrevenge: Proverbs 25:21–22 Matthew 5:21–24,38–42 Romans 12:17–21 Ephesians 4:25–32When you want to know that Godloves you: Exodus 34:5–6 Psalm 36:5–12 Psalm 59:16–17 Psalm 139 John 15:1–17 Romans 5:6–8When you or someone you know issick: Psalm 23 Luke 7:21–23 James 5:14–15 1 Peter 3:3–17When you are having problems controllingyour tongue: Proverbs 10:18–21 Sirach 28:12–26 Matthew 12:33–37 James 3:1–12During times of violence or war: Proverbs 3:31–33 Micah 4:1–4 Luke 12:4–7 John 14:27–31When you are overcome by sexual feelings: Genesis 1:26–31 Matthew 19:3–9 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 Ephesians 5:1–5