Needing Help?
God speaks to us through the pages of the Holy Bible, expressing His unchanging love for us and His constant presence through all the experiences of life.
If you want to know more about Christianity or your own life's journey, please come and talk to us at:
- Albert Street Church at one of our worship services or during the week, Monday to Friday, when we are open between 10am and 2pm
or contact
- Congregational Minister, Rev Anne Hulbert by e-mail A.Hulbert@wmb.org.au or talk to one of our elders by phone 3031 3030.
Alternatively you may seek help by referring to the Bible when you are feeling:
Anxious about travel or separation?
Happy with recent success or achievement?
Insecure as you face a major decision?
Overwhelmed by world crisis or disaster?
Angry or resentful?
If you become angry do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry…. Be kind and compassionate to one another, and forgive each other, just as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:26 & 32
Make sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always aim to do good to each other and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Rise up, O Judge of the earth; punish the proud as they deserve. How long will the wicked be glad, O Lord, how much longer? … The Lord will not reject his people; nor will he ever forsake those who belong to him. Psalm 94:2-3 & 14
Anxious about travel or separation?
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not overflow you…. For I am the Lord, your God, your Saviour. Isaiah 43:2-3
I will lift up my eyes to the hills — where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved — he who watches over you will not slumber… The Lord will watch over you as you come and go, both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:1-3 & 8
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn and settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. Psalm 139:7-10
Afraid
This is what the Lord who created you says: "Fear not, for I have saved you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you." Isaiah 43:1-2
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your shepherd's rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Psalm 4:8
Guilty or worthlessness?
For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17
The Lord is near the broken-hearted, and saves those who have lost all hope. Psalm 34:18
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
Happy with recent success or achievement?
Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
Jesus said "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for without me you can do nothing." John 15:5
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Insecure as you face a major decision?
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, and my hope is in you always. Psalm 25:4-5
The Lord is my shepherd, I have all I need. … He guides me in the right paths for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1 & 3
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should pray to God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:5-6
Joy and thankfulness?
Sing for joy to the Lord, all the world. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs…. For the Lord is good, his love is everlasting; his faithfulness endures through all generations. Psalm 100:1-2 & 5
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against such things as these. Galatians 5:22-23
Be joyful always; pray at all times; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Lonely?
God has said, "I will never leave you, nor abandon you." So we may say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6
And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
For I am certain that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
Overwhelmed by world crisis or disaster?
Overwhelmed by world crisis or disaster?
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, even though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the depths of the sea; even though the seas roar and foam and the mountains shake with their surging…. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us; God is our refuge. Psalm 46:1-3 & 6-7
Jesus said "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33
"Where is your faith?" Jesus asked his disciples. But they were amazed and afraid, and asked one another, "Who is this? For he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him." Luke 8:25
Pain or illness?
Paul tells us "There was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. I pleaded with the Lord three times that it may be taken away from me. But his answer was "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect. James 5:16
Praise the Lord, my soul, and do not forget all his benefits. He forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases, redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with love and compassion. Psalm 103:2-4
Tempted or in conflict?
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
Whoever thinks he is standing firm should be careful that he does not fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear. When you are put to the test, God will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is honourable. If anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about these things. Philippians 4:8
Powerlessness or failure?
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones waste away…. But my trust is in you, O Lord; I say, "You are my God." My times are in your hand; deliver me from my enemies and from those who persecute me. May your face shine upon your servant; save me in your unfailing love. Psalm 31:9-10 & 14-16
Jesus said "I have come that they may have life, life in all its fullness. John 10:10
Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, since he lives for ever to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25
Weary?
Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He never grows tired or weary, and his understanding is unsearchable. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths shall grow tired and weary, and young men shall stumble and fall; but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:28-31
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why are you so disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God. Psalm 43:5
Worried or anxious?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Humble yourselves then, under God's mighty hand, so that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your care on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Sorrow or loss?
Jesus said "Do not let your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you will also be where I am…. I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:1-3 & 6
God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more sorrow, or crying, or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4
Our sufferings at this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.… The Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit himself pleads with God for us with groans that words cannot express. And God, who searches our hearts, knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because the Spirit pleads for the saints in accordance with God's will. And we know that in all things God works for good to those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:18 & 26-28