These are recovery-friendly scriptures. Please submit your favorites to cr@dejazzd.com.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 TLB
What a wonderful God we have - he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. And why does he do this? So that when others are troubled, needing our sympathy and encouragement, we can pass on to them this same help and comfort God has given us.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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.
- submitted by Sandy R

James 5:16 (NIV)
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
- submitted by Darren R

Proverbs 12:1-3 (CEV)
To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid. The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but He punishes everyone who makes evil plans. Sin cannot offer security! But if you live right, you will be as secure as a tree with deep roots.
- submitted by Wayne L

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares 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 seek me with all your heart.
- submitted by Raeann S

Philippians 1:6 (TLB)
And I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns.
- submitted by Teri M