During the darkest days I found refuge in God's Word.  When I felt down, desperate, and destitute I often opened the Bible.  I did not search for a specific verse, I just opened to a random page.  Usually, the first verse I read was the right verse.  A specific answer to a specific problem in my life.

These occurrences were deliberate and not coincidental.  I started reading God's Word everyday, not only when I was down.  The following are a few of the verses that helped me through my storm.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.  

He makes me lie down in green pastures,
       he leads me beside quiet waters, 

he restores my soul.
       He guides me in paths of righteousness
       for his name's sake. 

Even though I walk
       through the valley of the shadow of death, 
       I will fear no evil,
       for you are with me;
       your rod and your staff,
       they comfort me. 

You prepare a table before me
       in the presence of my enemies.
       You anoint my head with oil;
       my cup overflows. 

Surely goodness and love will follow me
       all the days of my life,
       and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
       forever.

Psalms 23

"I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God."

1 Corinthians 4:3-5 

"If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."

John 8:7 

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

James 1:2-5

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

James 1:12 

"Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.  So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him." But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved."

Hebrews 10: 33-39

The Bible is full of Guidance, Hope, Strength, Love, Grace, and Salvation...  Take a look for yourself.