Bible Verses About Anxiety

15 Bible verses about anxiety

1. "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."

   This verse tells us we can trade our worries for God's peace just by talking to Him.

2. "casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

   We can throw our worries onto God because He loves us like a dad loves His children.

3. "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?"

   Jesus reminds us that since God made our bodies, He will surely take care of us.

4. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

   God wants us to live one day at a time, trusting Him for what we need today.

5. "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."

   God promises to hold us tight with His strong hand so we never have to feel afraid.

6. "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."

   We can be brave because God goes with us to school, to bed, and everywhere we go.

7. "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."

   Feeling scared is normal, but we can use those moments to trust in God's great love.

8. "When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul."

   Even when we have lots of big worries, God's sweet promises can make our hearts happy.

9. "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."

   Jesus gives us a special, lasting peace that is much better than anything the world offers.

10. "Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad."

    Worry makes our hearts feel super heavy, but kind words from God's book can cheer us up.

11. "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."

    Even when things seem very dark and scary, Jesus is right beside us to protect us.

12. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

    God is full of hope, and He wants to fill our hearts with His joy and peace.

13. "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."

    When we keep thinking about how big God is, He keeps our hearts perfectly calm.

14. "I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears."

    When we cry out to God, He hears us and takes away the scary feelings.

15. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

    Jesus invites us to bring our tired minds to Him so He can give us rest.

A prayer about anxiety

Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes my heart feels very heavy and scared. Thank You for loving me and always listening to my prayers. Right now, I give You all my worries. Please take them and replace them with Your perfect peace. Help me to remember that You are my Good Shepherd, and You are always with me. Please guard my heart and mind today. Help me to rest in Your strong, loving arms. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Is it a sin to feel anxious?

Feeling anxious is not a sin. It is a normal human feeling when we are scared or tired. Even some of the great heroes in the Bible felt very afraid! Jesus doesn't get mad at us when we worry. Instead, He feels sad for us and wants us to bring our fear to Him. He wants to comfort us, not punish us.

How do I give my worries to God?

Giving your worries to God is like handing a heavy backpack to a strong adult. You can do this through prayer. Tell God exactly what you are worried about. Then, imagine yourself putting that worry into Jesus' hands. Tell Him, 'Jesus, I trust You to handle this.' Whenever you start worrying again, just remind yourself that Jesus has it!

Why does God allow scary things to happen?

We live in a world that is broken by sin, which means sad or scary things do happen. But God promises that He is bigger than any scary thing. He promises to stay right beside us when we go through hard times. He will always use those hard times to show us His love and help us grow stronger in our faith.

What is the peace of God?

The peace of God is a special quietness in your heart that comes from knowing God is in control. It is different from the peace the world offers, which only lasts when things are easy. God's peace can stay with you even when things are loud, hard, or scary, because you know God is still good and still loves you.

What should I do when I cannot sleep because of worry?

When you lie awake, try whispering a favorite Bible verse, like Psalm 56:3: 'When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.' You can also thank God for good things, like your family, your bed, or His love. Thinking about God's goodness fills your mind with light, which helps chase away the dark, scary thoughts so you can rest.