Countless adults in the States grapple with anxiety, a common problem in the realm of mental health. It spans from fleeting worries to paralyzing fear, affecting both mind and body with symptoms like tension headaches and sleepless nights. Yet, amidst the turmoil, the wisdom of the Bible offers solace and direction, guiding those navigating anxiety’s turbulent waters.
In this blog post, I’ve compiled 53 Bible verses about anxiety that you can count on to ease those worries and calm those nerves.
The scriptures used in this blog post are from the New International Version Bible
Overcoming fear with faith
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
John 14:1
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
Mark 5:36
Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid, just believe”
John 15:7
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.
Finding peace and comfort in the scripture
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Psalm 119:165
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Psalm 9:9
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Finding strength in weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Psalm 18:32
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Isaiah 35:4
“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution, he will come to save you.”
Trusting in God’s plan
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Isaiah 55:8-9
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Psalm 37:5-6
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Biblical examples of overcoming fear and anxiety
Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Isaiah 41:13
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Exodus 14:13-14
Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Prayer and meditation practices for peace of mind
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Joshua 1:8
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
Seeking support and community
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Hope and encouragement for the future
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Jeremiah 17:7-8
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
52 Week Prayer Journal for Women
A prayer to calm a worried and anxious heart
Heavenly Father,
I come before you today with a heart burdened by worry and anxiety. You know the depths of my soul, and you see the turmoil that grips my heart. In this moment of distress, I seek your presence and your peace to calm my troubled spirit.
Grant me the serenity to trust in your providence, knowing that you hold all things in your hands. Help me to release my fears and anxieties into your care, knowing that you are my refuge and my strength.
Fill me with your peace, guarding my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. May your presence surround me like a shield, dispelling every fear and doubt that seeks to overwhelm me.
Lord, grant me the courage to surrender control and to place my trust wholly in you. Help me to fix my eyes on you, knowing that you alone are the source of true peace and security.
In Jesus’ name, I pray,
Amen
