SpiriseBibleBible verses for when you feel anxious
Anxiety can make the heart race and the night feel long. These verses do not ask you to pretend you are fine. They invite you to hand your worries, one by one, to the One who cares for you.
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.Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
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.Matthew 6:34 (KJV)
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.Psalm 94:19 (KJV)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
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.John 14:27 (KJV)
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
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.Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Lord, my mind is busy and my heart is heavy. I give You what I cannot carry. Guard my heart with Your peace, and help me rest in You today. Amen.
Questions
What does the Bible say about anxiety?
Anxiety can make the heart race and the night feel long. These verses do not ask you to pretend you are fine. They invite you to hand your worries, one by one, to the One who cares for you. Key passages include Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:34, Psalm 94:19.
What is a good verse to memorize?
Philippians 4:6-7: “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.”
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