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Questions from Bible Readers: Personal Concerns
The Bible makes it clear that God cares not only about people in general, but about you personally—what makes you laugh and cry, what you fear, and what you dream about. And he provides answers to those secret inner questions you'd never voice to anybody else. So treat the Bible as your personal counselor—it's wisdom will assure you of God's love for you, and help you become a better person.

How can I learn to set priorities?
• Always put God first. Genesis 22:1-19
• Practice zero-based prioritizing. 1 Samuel 15: 10-35
• Share the Lord's priority: his glory. Haggai 2:6-9
• Make time to spend with God, no matter how busy you are. Luke 10:38-42
• Don't put work ahead of love. Revelation 2:1-7

When a poor decision on my part has damaged my reputation as a Christian, what can I do?
• Return to God with all your heart. Joel 2:12-17
• Remember, God is a God of second chances. Jonah 2; 3
• Realize you can't change the past, but you can change the present. Micah 7:18, 19
• Let God's forgiveness help you start afresh. Zechariah 10:6-12
• Serve others. Luke 7:36-50
• Realize God can use even your failures for his good purposes. Galatians 1:11-24

How can I handle even difficult times positively?
• Know God is with you! Leviticus 26:1-13
• Remember God is always at work—even when you can't see him. Job 23
• Realize your story's not over yet. Micah 4:1-5
• Don't dwell on revenge. Nahum 1:2-7, 15
• Be confident about the future—even if you can't always smile. Romans 8:18-30
• Trust that God knows what he's doing in your life. Ephesians 1:7-23

What can I do when I've hurt someone?
• Make a sincere apology. Psalm 51
• Be willing to go the extra mile to make amends. Luke 19:1-10
• Let the other person see your genuine sorrow. Luke 22:54-62

How can I forgive someone who's broken my trust?
• Forgive, but be careful where you place your trust the next time. Numbers 14:11-25
• Trust God to look out for you. 1 Samuel 24
• Use compassionate standards. Matthew 7:1-5
• Pass on God's love. Matthew 18:21-35
• Model yourself on your heavenly Father. Luke 6:27-36

I was sexually abused. How can I overcome that past?
• Trust God for protection when fears from your past arise. Psalm 27
• Be assured that the one who abused you will be judged by God. Ecclesiastes 12:14
• Realize that having sex with close relatives is wrong, and that you were the one wronged. Leviticus 18:6-18, 29, 30

I'm more attracted to people of the same sex than to those of the opposite sex. How should I handle those feelings?
• Remember there are consequences for going your own way. Romans 1:24-27
• Be assured that God is always waiting for you to say no to sin and turn toward him. 1 Timothy 1:8-16
• Know that same-sex physical contact is outside God's law. Leviticus 18:22, 29, 30

I'm pregnant, and I don't know what to do. Should I get an abortion, have and keep the baby, or give it up for adoption? How can I decide?
• Remember, every creature is in God's hands—including this unplanned-for baby. Job 12:7-10
• Realize that it is God who gives life. Job 31:15
• Consider this child as a blessing, not a curse. Psalm 127:3
• Live from this point forward so you'll have a clear conscience. 1 Timothy 1:14-19

How can I learn to be more content with my life?
• Blend the real with the ideal. Psalm 107
• Enjoy what you have. Ecclesiastes 6:1-9
• Realize God is in control of it. Daniel 2:20, 21
• Fill up on more of the right things. 2 Peter 1:3-15

I'm struggling with depression, and I feel so alone. Does God really care?
• You're not the only one who's struggled with depression. Job 30:16-31
• God is with you even in the darkest night. Psalm 16:7-9
• He can help and counsel you in your time of trouble. Psalm 46
• God can be trusted. Lamentations 3:17-26

Sometimes life is so painful I wish I were dead. What does God say about his love for me and the value of my life?
• God never deserts you, even when you feel he has. Psalm 38:21, 22
• Even your time to die is controlled by God. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2, 11
• God values your life incredibly and stands up for you! Romans 8:31-39
• Remember that earthly troubles don't last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:17, 18

How can I overcome my tendency to worry and instead gain confidence about the future?
• Learn to rely on God's promises. Joshua 23:14-16
• See God as your Savior, not as a saboteur. Psalm 91
• Know what's been and watch for what's coming. Micah 5:2-5
• Trust God to give you strength. Habakkuk 3:16-19
• Do what you can in a single day. Matthew 6:25-34
• Turn your worries into conversation with God. Philippians 4:4-9

Sometimes I'm jealous of others. How can I get out of this jealousy/envy trap?
• Nurture your friend's success. 1 Samuel 20
• Believe God knows you best. Psalm 73:1-20
• Practice contentment instead of anger. Jonah 4
• Watch your mind—and your tongue. James 3:1-12

I struggle with an eating disorder. How can I accept my body the way God made it?
• Don't judge yourself by magazine covers. Psalm 104
• Look in your mirror—and praise God. Psalm 139:13-16
• Remember, beauty is more than skin deep. Mark 14:3-9
• Don't be controlled by circumstances. Eat when you should. Acts 27:33-36

Sometimes my love life is so drab. Is it okay to look at pornography?
• If you're marriage, your desire should be solely toward your spouse. Song of Solomon 2:8-17
• No, because God asks you not to give in to evil. Galatians 5:19-23
• No. Ask God, instead, to help keep you from temptation. 2 Timothy 2:22

When it comes to material things, how can I know what's enough and what's too much?
• Remember all your possessions belong to God. Leviticus 25:8-28
• Realize God gives you plenty so you can share with others. Deuteronomy 24:19-22
• Prayerfully consider what to buy and how to help others. Amos 6:1-7
• Keep things in their proper perspective. Philippians 3:7-16
• Focus your attention on God, instead of stuff. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Should I maintain friendships with non-Christians? If so, how can I keep from compromising my faith?
• Be supportive, not condemning, when your non-Christian friends face hard times. Obadiah 10-14
• Love your neighbor—but love God first. Matthew 22:34-40
• Keep a balance of Christian and non-Christian friends. Romans 3:9-20

How should I handle it when I feel rejected or excluded because of my faith?
• Face the lions—with God on your side. Daniel 6
• Be comforted by the fact that Jesus was also hated. John 15:18-27
• Stand firm. Hebrews 10:32-39
• Feel included—among the ranks of Christians. 1 Peter 4:12-19
• Learn to endure. Revelation 14:12, 13

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