I have a number
of verses I would consider 'go to' verses.
These are Bible verses I've memorized and 'go to' almost automatically when certain circumstances come up.
For example, one of my 'go to' verses is:
"The Lord has established His throne in the heavens,
And His sovereignty rules over all" (Ps.103:19).
My mind turns to this verse whenever things go differently from what I've been hoping or expecting.
And the words remind me that even though I'm trying to rule my own little domain, God is the one who controls all the variables...
... so I can be at peace, no matter what happens.
I think it's a good idea
for everyone to have his own collection of 'go to' verses.
That way they're always there to meditate on.
It's not a substitute for getting the big story of the Bible in your bones.
But it is a great way to stay in the flow of what God is doing instead of getting all flustered when things don't go your
way.