Anxiety is an experience commonly affecting many humans, the Bible in its nature offers many verses that provide comfort, encouragement, and reassurance during times of worry and stress. God repeatedly reminds you to trust in Him through the scriptures, cast your burdens upon Him, and find peace in His presence.
Bible verses about anxiety emphasize God’s love, sovereignty, and faithfulness. They encourage you to replace fear with faith, seek His guidance, and rest in His promises. They remind you not to be anxious but to bring your concerns to God in prayer. Study and meditate the verses in prayer.
Below are bible verses about anxiety
1. Philippians 4:6-7
“Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.”
This verse is meant to encourage you to not worry but to bring everything to God in prayer. When you trust Him, He gives you peace beyond human understanding.
2. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Many a times you find yourself thinking of your future, what a you going to eat,drink tomorrow,Jesus from this verse reminds you to focus on today instead of stressing about the future. God is in control, and worrying does not change anything.
3. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
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4. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
God reassures you that He is always with you. When you feel weak or afraid, He gives you strength and support.
5. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
You are encouraged and reminded to give your burdens to God. He will sustain you and keep you strong and firm in faith.
6. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
Instead of relying on your own thoughts and worries, you should trust in God. He will guide and lead you in the right direction.
7. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Jesus promises a special kind of peace that is different from worldly peace. This peace removes fear and brings assurance.
8. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
When you seek God in prayer, He listens and helps you overcome your fears and anxieties.
9. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
God commands you to be courageous because He is always with you. No matter where you are, He provides strength and protection.
10. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Fear does not come from God. Instead, He has given you strength, love, and a clear mind to overcome anxiety.
11. Psalm 23:4
“Yea, 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.”
Even in the darkest moments of life, God is with you, guiding and protecting you. You do not need to be afraid.
12. Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Even when things seem uncertain, God is working everything out for your good if you trust Him.
13. Hebrews 13:6
“So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”
With God as your helper, you have nothing to fear. He is greater than any problem or challenge you face in life.
14. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.”
God’s love and mercies are endless. Each day, He gives you new grace to face your struggles.
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15. Psalm 94:19
“In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”
When you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, God’s comfort brings joy and peace to your heart.
16. Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
When you feel down and troubled, you should remind yourself to place your hope in God, who is our source of help and joy. Prayer for Hope
17. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Focusing on God and trusting Him completely brings lasting peace, even in times of stress.
18. Psalm 56:3-4
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?”
When fear and anxiety strike, choose to trust in God, knowing that He is greater than any situation.
19. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
God promises to never leave you alone. He is always with you, giving you strength and courage.
20. Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.”
God is a safe place for those who trust Him. He sees and cares for those who rely on Him in difficult times.
21. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Jesus invites those who are burdened with worry to come to Him. He gives rest to the weary and carries our burdens.
22. Romans 15:13
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Trusting in God brings joy and peace. Through the Holy Spirit, you can overflow with hope.
23. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
God is close to you, and His love brings peace. He rejoices over you like a loving parent.
24. Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
You should allow God’s peace to take control of your heart, instead of allowing anxiety to rule over you.
25. Psalm 121:1-2
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
In times of trouble, our help does not come from the world but from God, the Creator of all things.
26. Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.”
Those who trust in God are strong and secure, even in difficult times. Their faith keeps them from fear and anxiety. Learn to always trust in God and His promises.
27. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
You can confidently approach God in prayer, knowing that He gives us mercy and help when we need it.
28. James 1:2-4
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
Difficulties in life help to strengthen your faith. Instead of being anxious, you can trust that God is refining you through your struggles.
29. Ecclesiastes 3:11
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.”
Even when life feels uncertain, you can trust that God is working everything out beautifully in His perfect timing.
30. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”
If you trust God and give Him your plans, He will take care of the rest and fulfill His promises in your life.
31. Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”
God is always present in times of trouble. No matter how chaotic life gets,put your trust in His protection and strength.
32. Isaiah 43:1-2
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”
God assures you through this verse that He knows you personally and will be with you through every challenge and hardship you face.
33. Psalm 112:7
“He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
Those who trust in God do not fear bad news because their confidence is in Him, not in circumstances.
34. Psalm 27:1
“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?”
God is our source of light, salvation, and strength. When you focus on Him, fear has no power over you.
35. Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Instead of worrying, you can rest in the fact that God fights for you. You don’t have to battle anxiety alone.
36. Psalm 118:6
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Knowing that God is with you removes the need to fear people or situations beyond your control.
37. Job 11:18-19
“And you would be secure, because there is hope; yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety. You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; yes, many would court your favor.”
Trusting in God brings true security and peace, even in uncertain times.
38. Luke 12:25-26
“And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?”
Worrying does not change anything. Jesus reminds you that if you trust in God, you don’t need to be anxious.
39. Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’”
Trusting in God removes fear. He is not only our strength but also our reason to rejoice.
40. Psalm 9:9-10
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”
God is a refuge for those who feel overwhelmed. He never abandons those who seek Him, Always put your worries to God , for He alone can give you strength and courage .
41. Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.”
Anxiety can sometimes weigh you down, but encouragement from God’s Word or from others can uplift your spirit.
42. Isaiah 35:4
“Say to those who are fearful-hearted, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you.’”
God encourages you to be strong because He is coming to save and deliver us.
43. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Nothing in this world can separate us from God’s love. That assurance should give you peace.
44. Deuteronomy 1:30-31
“The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all He did for you in Egypt before your eyes, and in the wilderness where you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, in all the way that you went until you came to this place.”
God has always taken care of His people, and He continues to do so today.
45. Psalm 3:3-5
“But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.”
God is our protector, and when you trust in Him, you can rest peacefully, free from anxiety.
46. 1 Chronicles 28:20
“And David said to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.’”
God is with you in your tasks and responsibilities. He gives you strength to complete what He has called you to do.
47. Ephesians 3:16-17
“That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love.”
God strengthens us from within through His Spirit. His love should be your firm foundation.
48. Zechariah 2:5
“For I,’ says the Lord, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’”
God is a protective barrier around His people. We are surrounded by His presence.
49. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Even in your weakest moments, God’s grace is enough for you. His power works best when you rely on Him.
50.Psalm 16:8
“I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”
Keeping your focus on God gives you stability and removes fear.
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