Emotions & Scripture Resource

Abandonment
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5

Abuse
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:9

Addiction
“Sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
Romans 6:14

Anger
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.”
 Ephesians 4:26

Anxiety
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7

Betrayal
“Even my close friend, someone I trusted... has turned against me.”
Psalm 41:9

Bitterness
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger... be put away from you.”
Ephesians 4:31

Brokenness
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18

Burnout
“Come to me, all who are weary... and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

Choices
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5–6

Condemnation
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:1

Confusion
“God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.”
1 Corinthians 14:33

Depression
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Put your hope in God.”
Psalm 42:11

Disappointment
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 13:12

Doubt
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24

Envy
“Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”
Galatians 5:26

Exhaustion
“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Isaiah 40:31

Fear
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7

Forgiveness
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13

Guilt
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful... to cleanse us.”
1 John 1:9

Grief
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4

Hopelessness
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace...”
Romans 15:13

Insecurity
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:14

Jealousy
“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder...”
James 3:16

Loneliness
“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20

Loss
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Psalm 147:3

Lust
“Flee from sexual immorality... your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 6:18–19

Overwhelm
“When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalm 61:2

Pain
“He was pierced for our transgressions... by His wounds we are healed.”
 Isaiah 53:5

Patience
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”
Psalm 37:7

Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18

Regret
“Forget the former things... I am doing a new thing!”
Isaiah 43:18–19

Rejection
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”
Psalm 27:10

Resentment
“Do not repay evil with evil... live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:17–18

Restlessness
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14

Sadness
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
Psalm 30:5

Shame / Self-Worth
“There is now no condemnation... you are a new creation.”
Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Temptation
“God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”
1 Corinthians 10:13

Trust Issues
“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.”
Jeremiah 17:7

Unforgiveness
“If you do not forgive others... your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Matthew 6:15

Weariness
“Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest...”
Galatians 6:9

Worry
“Do not worry about tomorrow... seek first the Kingdom.”
Matthew 6:34