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Bible Verses About Anxiety

Scripture tailored for moments of anxiety and overwhelm.

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When racing thoughts threaten to overtake you, remember that the Almighty God is intimately acquainted with your worries. His shoulders are broad enough to carry the very things that cause you to tremble, including your deepest fears. By casting your cares upon Him, you can find a peace that surpasses all understanding, even in the middle of a storm. He promised never to leave you or forsake you as you navigate these difficult moments.

Key Passages

"¶ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

"Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?"

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."

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"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."

"¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

"And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?"

"Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."

"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."

"Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?"

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"

"So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

"Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you."

"¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

"For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows."

"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."

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