Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety?
In today’s world, anxious thoughts often influence our decisions, actions, and daily lives. This is a very serious struggle and one that many people face. There are professional resources to help those experiencing uncontrollable waves of anxiousness. Alongside that, the Bible offers powerful truth and comfort to counter those feelings.
We understand that sometimes words don’t help some like they do others. We encourage you to find something that works for you. Seek out a christian counselor, pray for guidance, and remember that you are not alone.
As you read these 15 verses, may you find peace and reassurance in God’s word- He’s holding you through it all!
Bible Verses About Anxiety:
- Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- John 14:27 says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
- Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
- Joshua 1:9 says. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Matthew 6:34 says. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
- Hebrews 13:6 says, “So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear;”
- Psalm 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 says, “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;”
- Psalm 23: 1-6 says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads 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 mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
- Revelation 21: 4 says, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
- Psalm 23:4 says, “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.”
- Isaiah 41:10 says,“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Challenge For You:
Carry these Bible verses about anxiety with you- let them shape your thoughts and bring you peace. Replace your anxious feelings with truth, whether through prayer, memorization, setting them as your wallpaper, writing them on your hand, or hanging them above your desk. Let God’s word speak life over you. We don’t have to dwell in anxiety– we can fully surrender it to the Lord!
Know that you are chosen and made for a purpose. God has designed you uniquely and is working in your life! Even through feelings of anxiousness, He is making a way. Trust that He sees you and understands what you are feeling. He hears your prayers and is there to wipe your tears. Lean into Him and discover His peace, time after time.
Below is a poster of these verses that you can download for a constant reminder of His faithfulness!
