Healing, Health, and wholeness Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 91 The shelter of the Most High Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills Isaiah 41:9b-10 Fear not, I am with you Lamentations 3:22-26 The steadfast love of the Lord Matthew 8:14-17 Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law Matthew 11:28-30 I will give you rest John 10:11-18 I am the good shepherd Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 1 Peter 5:6-9 Cast your anxieties on God
Facing surgery or long-term treatment Psalm 31:1-3, 5 Into your hands I commend my spirit Lamentations 3:55-58 I call on your name from the depths John 14:27 Peace I leave with you 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9 We walk by faith, not by sight
After a medical procedure or surgery Psalm 116:5-9 I was brought low, the Lord saved me Isaiah 40:27-31 Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength 1 Peter 1:3-9 Born anew to a living hope Beginning an extended course of treatment Isaiah 43:1-3a I have called you by name Mark 4:35-41 Jesus stills the storm Matthew 11:28-30 I will give you rest
Diagnosis of terminal illness Psalm 90 Our dwelling place in all generations Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Job 19:23-27a I know that my Redeemer lives John 10:27-29 I give them eternal life Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 14:7-9 Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s
Chronic Pain Psalm 6 O Lord, deliver my life Psalm 22 Why have you forsaken me? Psalm 88 My soul is full of troubles Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always John 14:23 God makes a home with us 1 Peter 1:3-9 Born anew to a living hope 1 John 3:1-2 We are God’s children now
Thanksgiving for recovery Psalm 116:5-9 I was brought low, the Lord saved me Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord Isaiah 40:27-31 Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength Isaiah 63:7-9 God has favored us with mercy Luke 8:43-48 Jesus heals a woman with a hemorrhage Luke 17:11-16 Ten lepers are healed Romans 5:1-5 Justification by faith gives peace with God Ephesians 1:2-10 Chosen before the foundation of the world
Suffering abuse or violence Psalm 55:1-8, 12-14, 16-22 Betrayed by a friend Psalm 62 For God alone my soul waits Psalm 140 Deliver me from the hands of the wicked Matthew 10:29-31 More valuable than the sparrows Luke 10:25-37 The good Samaritan 1 John 4:16-19 Whoever loves abides with God 2 Timothy 4:16-18 The Lord stood by me
Addiction, recovery Psalm 25 Teach me your paths Romans 5:1-11 While we were sinners, Christ died for us Romans 7:15-20 I do not understand my actions Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus sympathizes with our weakness
Caregivers and others who support the sick Psalm 28:6-9 The Lord is my strength and shield Psalm 42:1-3 My soul thirsts for the living God Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious 1 Corinthians 12:24b-27 You are the body of Christ James 5:13-16 The prayer of faith
Grief and Loss Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd Psalm 34:1-8, 17-18 God is near to the broken-hearted Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Isaiah 41:9b-10 Fear not, I am with you John 6:35-40 I should lose nothing that God has given John 10:27-29 My sheep hear my voice Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 God comforts us in all our sorrows
Anxiety, apprehension, fear Psalm 4 Answer me when I call Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength Psalm 91 The shelter of the Most High Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills Isaiah 43:1-3a I have called you by name Lamentations 3:55-58 I call on your name from the depths Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious John 10:11-18 I am the good shepherd John 14:1-3 Where I am, there you may be also Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always
Bitterness, anger Psalm 30 Weeping spends the night, joy comes in the morning Psalm 39 The measure of our days Psalm 73 Envy at the prosperity of others Isaiah 53:4-7, 11-12 Surely he has borne our griefs 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 God comforts us in all our sorrows 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:9 We walk by faith, not by sight Ephesians 4:26 Do not let the sun go down on your anger Ephesians 6:10-17 Strength in the Lord Philippians 2:5-11 The mind of Jesus Christ 1 Peter 5:6-9 Cast your anxieties on God
Discouragement, despair Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Psalm 88 My soul is full of troubles Isaiah 43:1-3a I have called you by name Jeremiah 20:7-13 The Lord is with me Mark 4:35-41 Jesus stills the storm Colossians 1:19-23 All things reconciled to God Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus sympathizes with our weakness 1 John 5:14-15 God hears in whatever we ask
Gratitude Psalm 8 How majestic is your name Psalm 30 Weeping spends the night, joy comes in the morning Psalm 34 Blessed are those who take refuge in God Psalm 100 We are God’s people Psalm 103:1-13 Bless the Lord, O my soul Psalm 145 The Lord is gracious and merciful Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Blessed is God forever and ever Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always 1 Peter 1:3-9 Born anew to a living hope
Guidance, protection Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 Glorious things of you are spoken Isaiah 41:9b-10 Fear not, I am with you Lamentations 3:22-26 The steadfast love of the Lord Matthew 11:28-30 I will give you rest Luke 4:1-12 The temptation of Jesus John 10:27-29 My sheep hear my voice Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The Lord is faithful and will guard you Hebrews 13:5-6 God will never forsake you
Guilt, Shame Psalm 32 Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven Psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart Psalm 103:1-13 Bless the Lord, O my soul Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Isaiah 53:4-7, 11-12 Surely he has borne our griefs Luke 5:17-26 Jesus forgives and heals Luke 18:9-14 God be merciful to me, a sinner John 3:16-21 God so loved the world Romans 5:1-5 Justification by faith gives peace with God Ephesians 3:14-21 The greatness of God’s love 1 John 1:5—2:2 If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just 1 John 4:9-21 Perfect love casts out fear
Isolation, loneliness Psalm 6 O Lord, deliver my life Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 31:1-3, 5 Into your hands I commend my spirit Psalm 42:1-3 My soul thirsts for the living God Isaiah 49:13b-16a God will not forget you Jeremiah 20:7-13 The Lord is with me John 14:1-3 Where I am, there you may be also John 15:7-11 Abide in my love Romans 8:18-27 Creation will be set free Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 God comforts us in all our sorrows Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always Hebrews 12:1-2 Surrounded by a cloud of witnesses 1 Peter 1:3-9 Born anew to a living hope 1 Peter 4:12-13 Enduring fiery trials 1 John 5:14-15 God hears in whatever we ask
During pregnancy Psalm 91 The shelter of the Most High Psalm 139:1-17 O Lord, you have searched me and known me Isaiah 66:7-14 Rejoice with Jerusalem Jeremiah 1:4-5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you Mark 10:13-16 Let the children come 1 John 3:1-2 We are God’s children now
Infertility Psalm 37:3-7a Trust in the Lord Psalm 57:1, 7-10 Be merciful to me, O God Psalm 61:1-5 Hear my cry, O God Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Romans 8:22-28 The Spirit intercedes for us 1 Peter 5:6-9a Cast your anxieties on God 1 John 3:1-2 We are God’s children now
Before childbirth Psalm 67 May God be merciful to us and bless us Psalm 103:13-18 Lord, you are full of compassion Psalm 139:1-17 O Lord, you have searched me and known me Ecclesiastes 11:5 The work of God, who makes everything Jeremiah 1:4-5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you Luke 1:39-47 Mary visits Elizabeth
Birth of a child Psalm 8 How majestic is your name Psalm 100 We are God’s people Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house Genesis 21:1-3, 6-8 The birth of Isaac 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Hannah conceived and bore a son 1 Samuel 2:1-2, 7-8 Hannah’s song of praise Isaiah 66:7-14 Rejoice with Jerusalem John 16:21 The pain of childbirth gives way to joy
Adoption of a child Psalm 113 The barren rejoice over children 1 Samuel 1:19-20 Hannah conceived and bore a son 1 Samuel 2:1-2, 7-8 Hannah’s song of praise Mark 10:13-16 Let the children come John 10:27-29 My sheep hear my voice
Choosing adoption for a child Psalm 113 The barren rejoice over children Isaiah 54:10 The Lord has compassion on you Hosea 11:1, 3-4 God leads the people with love John 14:27 Peace I leave with you
Foster care Psalm 111 The work of the Lord’s hand is faithful Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills Psalm 145 The Lord is gracious and merciful Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Teach children the Lord’s commands Proverbs 22:6 Training a child Isaiah 31:5 Like a bird, the Lord protects Jerusalem Mark 10:13-16 Let the children come
The care of children Psalm 78:1-7 Telling the glorious deeds of the Lord Psalm 103:13-18 As a father has compassion for his children Exodus 33:14-17 God’s presence goes with us Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Teach children the Lord’s commands Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Teach my word to your children Proverbs 22:6 Training a child Matthew 28:20b Christ with us always Mark 10:13-16 Let the children come John 14:1-3 Where I am, there you may be also Romans 12:1-2 Present your bodies as a living sacrifice
Families Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house Psalm 133 When kindred dwell in unity Psalm 145 The Lord is gracious and merciful Joshua 24:15 We will serve the Lord Matthew 7:24-27 Build on the rock 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:7 The gift of love Ephesians 4:1-7 The unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, honor your parents Colossians 3:12-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart
Physical and developmental disabilities Psalm 28:6-9 The Lord is my strength and shield Psalm 100 We are God’s people Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the Lord, O my soul Isaiah 41:9b-10 Fear not, I am with you Mark 10:46-52 Son of David, have mercy on me Luke 14:12-14 All people invited to the banquet 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Inner nature renewed 2 Corinthians 12:7b-10 God’s power made perfect in weakness 1 Peter 1:3-9 Born anew to a living hope 1 Peter 5:6-9 Cast your anxieties on God
Vocation in daily life Psalm 104 God’s greatness in creation Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house Genesis 1:26-28 Humanity created in God’s image Isaiah 41:9b-10 Fear not, I am with you Matthew 13:3-9 Parable of the sower Acts 1:7-8 You will be my witnesses 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 To work with our hands
Difficulty in vocational life, unemployment Psalm 37:3-7a Commit your way to the Lord Psalm 90 Prosper the work of our hands Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious Matthew 11:28-30 Promise to those carrying heavy burdens 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, 18-20 Every one of God’s promises is a “Yes” Philippians 4:4-7 The peace of God will guard your hearts
Entering retirement Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 71 The Lord will revive me Psalm 92:12-15 Bearing fruit in old age Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season Isaiah 46:3-4 Carried by God in old age Philippians 3:12-16 Pressing on to the goal
A birthday Psalm 100 The steadfast love of the Lord endures forever Psalm 139:1-17 O Lord, you have searched me and known me Psalm 145 The Lord is gracious and merciful Colossians 3:17 Give thanks to God through Jesus
Friendship Psalm 133 When kindred dwell in unity Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times John 15:12-17 Jesus lays down life for his friends Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always Colossians 3:12-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart
Broken relationship Psalm 22 Why have you forsaken me? Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 55:1-8, 12-14, 16-22 Betrayed by a friend Psalm 62 For God alone my soul waits John 14:27 Peace I leave with you Ephesians 2:13-22 Christ is our peace
Separation or divorce Psalm 6 O Lord, deliver my life Psalm 25 Teach me your paths Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and salvation Psalm 42:1-3 My soul thirsts for the living God John 8:3-11 I do not condemn you John 15:7-11 Abide in my love Philippians 4:4-7 The peace of God will guard your hearts Colossians 3:12-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart
Those who abuse Psalm 38:1-11, 15-22 My sins have gone over my head Psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart Psalm 102 Do not hide your face from me Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Joel 2:12-13 Return to the Lord, your God Luke 23:39-43 Jesus forgives the criminal 1 John 1:5—2:2 If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just
Military or other national service Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength Psalm 91 The shelter of the Most High Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills Jeremiah 20:7-13 The Lord is with me Lamentations 3:22-26 The steadfast love of the Lord Luke 4:1-12 The temptation of Jesus John 10:27-29 My sheep hear my voice Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Ephesians 6:10-17 Strength in the Lord Colossians 1:10-14 Strengthened with God’s power 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The Lord is faithful and will guard you
Imprisonment Psalm 25 Teach me your paths Psalm 88 My soul is full of troubles Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Psalm 146 Our hope is in the Lord our God Luke 23:39-43 Jesus forgives the criminal John 3:14-18 God so loved the world 1 Peter 5:6-9 Cast your anxieties on God 1 John 1:5—2:2 If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just
Time of conflict, crisis, disaster Psalm 42:1-3 My soul thirsts for the living God Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength Psalm 77 Seek the Lord in the day of trouble Psalm 91 The shelter of the Most High Psalm 140 Deliver me from the hands of the wicked Lamentations 1:1-3 The city weeps bitterly Ephesians 2:13-22 Christ is our peace 1 Peter 4:12-13 Enduring fiery trials
Creation Psalm 8 How majestic is your name Psalm 104 God’s greatness in creation Psalm 147 God’s work in creation Psalm 148 All creation praises God Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord Genesis 1:1-5 The goodness of creation Genesis 9:8-16 Covenant with Noah and the animals Job 38:1-11, 16-18 The wonder of creation Romans 8:18-27 Creation will be set free 1 Timothy 4:4 The goodness of creation Revelation 22:1-4 Leaves of the tree heal the nations
Seedtime, harvest Psalm 65:9-13 God provides for the earth Genesis 1:11-13 Creation of plants Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Offering the first fruits Matthew 13:3-9 Parable of the sower Matthew 13:31-32 Parable of the mustard seed 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 God provides seed and bread
Animals, pets Psalm 104 God’s greatness in creation Genesis 1:20-25 Creation of animals Genesis 9:8-16 Covenant with Noah and the animals Deuteronomy 22:1-4 Care for animals Job 12:7-10 The beasts will teach you
Scripture at meals Psalm 63:4-5 My soul will be satisfied Psalm 123:1-2 Our eyes look to God Psalm 145:15 The eyes of all look to you Genesis 1:29-30 Plants given for food Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious John 6:27 The food that endures for eternal life
In the morning Psalm 30 Weeping spends the night, joy comes in the morning Psalm 86:1-13 Great is your steadfast love Psalm 90 God’s love in the morning Psalm 123 Our eyes look to God Lamentations 3:22-25 God’s mercies new every morning Matthew 10:29-31 More valuable than the sparrows Romans 12:1-2 Present your bodies as a living sacrifice
In the evening Psalm 42:1-3 My soul thirsts for the living God Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Luke 4:38-40 Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law Romans 8:26-27 The Spirit intercedes for us 1 John 3:1-2 We are God’s children now Revelation 21:1-7 I am making all things new