The Bible is a book which tells of the experiences of real people and of how God dealt with them. The deepest needs of the human heart and the most profound longings of the human soul are brought to us in the Treasure House of the Bible. This leaflet tells you where you can turn to find messages to meet your needs as you face the challenges, problems and joys of life.

For a sample copy of the leaflet contact:

The NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY OF IRELAND, 41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 677 3272 Fax: +353 1 671 0040
E-mail: nbsi@natbibsoc.iol.ie

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Whenever you find yourself in a situation difficult to cope with, get some extra help!

The following are common examples of life experiences and what Jesus had to say about them. We suggest that you:

• First, select a passage that may be relevant to your situation;
• Second, pray ­ ask Jesus to help you to understand the message that each reading contains;
• Read the passage that you have chosen;
• Pray about your problem ­ can you see yourself in the passage you have read?
• Re-read the passage, drawing strength from its teaching;
• Finally, if you feel able to discuss your feelings and the passage you have read ­ talk to a Christian friend.

Our prayer is that your reading will help you in both your prayer life and in regular reading of the Scriptures. There are lots of reading plans available to help you read God's Word in an organised way.

Contact your national Bible Society for details.

We trust that God will bless you and that you will find the help you seek!

Help with my worries

Concern about how I look - Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus shares our storms - Mark 4: 35-41
About the future - John 14:1-14

Help with my doubts

The power of faith - Mark 9:14-29
The faith of a father - John 4: 46-54
Learning from Thomas - John 20: 24-29

Help with my anger

Acknowledging my faults - Matthew 5:21-26

Help with my fear

Focusing our eyes on Jesus - Matthew 14:22-23

Help with my prayer life

The proper approach to God - Matthew 6: 5-16

Being persistent in prayer - Luke 11: 5-13

Help with resisting temptation

Even Jesus was tempted - Matthew 4: 1-11

When we need forgiveness

Jesus sees through us - Luke 7: 36-50

Help with persisting in my faith

After initial failure - Luke 18: 1-8

Successful result - Luke 8: 4-15

Help in seemingly hopeless situations

Feeding a multitude - John 6 :1-14

Sickness and death - Luke 8: 40-56

Help with my possessions

When they get in the way - Luke 18: 18-30

The right way to share them - Matthew 6: 1-4

Help with understanding marriage

Relationships under stress - Matthew 19: 1-12

Help when feeling unimportant

God values you Luke - 15: 1-7; Matthew 10: 29-31

Help when feeling alone

Jesus offers peace - John 14: 15-27

Help when feeling over-important

How God sees us - Luke 18: 9-14

Inappropriate ambition - Matthew 20: 20-28

Help when judging others

Looking at ourselves first - Matthew 7: 1-5

Help with my parents

Parents worry about us - Luke 2: 41-52

Help with discontent at home

Selfishness and forgiveness - Luke 15: 11-32

Help with how we treat each other

Love - Matthew 5: 43-48

Forgiveness - Matthew 18: 21-35

The Gospels have lots of inspiration!

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Millions of people around the world want to know more.

You've got your Bible - now help them get theirs!

You can make a difference!

Contact your Bible Society.

NATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY OF IRELAND

41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Tel: + 353 1 677 3272 Fax: + 353 1 671 0040
E-mail: nbsi@natbibsoc.iol.ie

Copies of this leaflet are available on request.