I’ve been in a war with worry most of my life. But, learning and praying Bible verses has helped me fight back with power and strength greater than my own. God’s Word is alive and active. If we keep it in our heart, soul, and mind, it can help us gradually overcome the crippling emotions of worry and anxiety to live with God’s peace. Hebrews 4:12 NIV
Apply these hope-filled verses to your own life. Gain further understanding of their context and meaning through additional resources. Study Bibles like the NLT Life Application Study Bible or Bible websites and apps like YouVersion offer in-depth teaching.
Today, start seeking God in his Word and believe what he has to say. He loves you so much! Trust him and live carefree.
Press on in faith my friends! ~Jamie
Bible Verses to Calm Worry and Anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:6-7 NLT
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Matthew 6:25-34 NLT
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
John 14:27 NLT
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
Colossians 3:15 NLT
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Psalm 55:22 NLT
Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Jeremiah 29:11-12 NLT
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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
Isaiah 46:4 NIV
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Psalm 138:8 NLT
The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalm 23:4 NIV
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.
Romans 8:31 NIV
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Luke 12:25 NLT
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.
Psalm 94:19 NIV
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Psalm 118:6 NIV
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
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.
Proverbs 12:25 NIV
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Joshua 1:9 NLT
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Colossians 1:17 NIV
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Psalm 56:3 NIV
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
Psalm 34:4 NLT
I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
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Important Note:
If your worry and anxiety is negatively affecting your life and health, please consider talking to a doctor or therapist. God cares about your well-being! National Institute for Mental Health USA
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