Bible Verses for confusion

When nothing makes sense.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. Proverbs 25:19

   Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

   Reflection and prayer

   Misplaced trust leaves me helpless.

   Insight I feel helpless when I trust in the wrong things.

   Prayer Lord, guard my trust from unfaithful places.

2. 2. Ecclesiastes 7:4

   The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.

   Reflection and prayer

   I gain wisdom in sorrow

   Insight When I face life's sobering moments, I find true wisdom.

   Prayer Lord, teach me wisdom through life's realities.

3. 3. Proverbs 28:26

   He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

   Reflection and prayer

   My heart is not a safe guide

   Insight I often think I know what's best, but my own understanding can lead me astray.

   Prayer Lord, help me to trust Your wisdom over my own.

4. 4. Ecclesiastes 3:16

   And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.

   Reflection and prayer

   I trust God's grace more than human systems

   Insight Human systems fail, so trust God's justice alone.

   Prayer Lord, anchor my hope in Your perfect justice.

5. 5. Ecclesiastes 3:8

   A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

   Reflection and prayer

   I hate evil in its season

   Insight Wisdom discerns when to oppose evil in its appointed season.

   Prayer Give me courage to confront evil in its season.

6. 6. Luke 14:32

   Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

   Reflection and prayer

   I come to God with open hands

   Insight Instead of negotiating with God, I surrender my terms and accept His peace.

   Prayer Lord, I surrender my bargaining for Your peace.

7. 7. 1 Kings 22:25

   And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.

   Reflection and prayer

   I cannot hide from the truth.

   Insight God's truth will find those who try to hide from it.

   Prayer Lord, give me courage to face Your truth.

8. 8. Proverbs 14:15

   The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

   Reflection and prayer

   I examine my path before proceeding

   Insight Before I move forward, I carefully examine the way.

   Prayer Lord, give me prudence to watch my steps and follow You.

9. 9. Isaiah 9:15

   The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am fragile under false leaders

   Insight False leaders bring God's judgment on the people.

   Prayer Lord, protect me from leaders who deceive.

10. 10. Matthew 23:17

    Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?

    Reflection and prayer

    I mistake the container for the treasure.

    Insight I often get caught up in the outward symbol and forget the holy reality behind it.

    Prayer Lord, let me not mistake the container for the treasure.