Consider Jesus.... When you are overwhelmed with disappointments and sorrow...
Who says...."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." Matt 11:28-30

Consider Jesus....when people and relationships disillusion you ...
Who proclaims.... “You are my friends if you do what I command.  I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15:14-15

Consider Jesus....When responsibilities and challenges trouble you 
Who declares.."I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."  John 16:33 (NIV)

Consider Jesus when your prayers are unanswered....
Who says....”You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:14

Consider Jesus... When the one you loved  leaves or dies... 
Who promises...."Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." and "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.""and "I give you eternal life, and you shall never perish; no one can snatch you out of my hand."  Heb 13:5,  Matt 28:20, John 10:28

Consider Jesus ... When you face changes in your life and you don’t know which way to go.. 
Who assures you that  “I am the good shepherd.”  and  “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” 
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever--" John 10:11, 27; 14:16

Consider Jesus when....you don’t know who you can trust anymore.. 
Who says.... "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1

Consider Jesus when...you are anxious about your life...
Who declares “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Consider Jesus when guilt overwhelms you...
Who proclaims.. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” and "Friend, your sins are forgiven."  Matt 26:28,  Luke 5:20

Consider Jesus when you sense an emptiness inside ....
Who says.... "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

Consider Jesus when you feel rejected and unworthy.....
Who promises.. "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:9 

Consider Jesus when you are confused about which religion to believe... Who declares..."I am the way the Truth and the life.  No man comes to the Father but by me."  John 14:6

Consider Jesus when you wonder what eternity holds for you after you die....
Who pronounces... "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” and "Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live." John 11:25, John 14:19  (NIV) 

Consider more about who Jesus is by reading the following: 
What a Christian Believes; An Easy to Read Guide to Understanding  by Pastor Ray Pritchard.  or the articles on Faith 101 and  Response to a Skeptic .
Other books I recommend are: (you can order them now or check out our resources page for more selections about topics on faith):
Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics Ask about the Christian Faith by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart or Reasons by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart or How You Can be Sure You will Spend Eternity with God by Erwin Lutzer. 
Read this Book Review of Mere Christianity

Write to me with your questions at http://www.counselcareconnection.org/services.asp. 
Praying for you.   Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC