20 Bible Verses for Anxiety and Worry

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face today. The good news is that God's Word offers comfort, perspective, and peace that surpasses understanding. Here are 20 Bible verses to turn to when worry threatens to overwhelm you.

1. Philippians 4:6-7 — "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

2. 1 Peter 5:7 — "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

3. Matthew 6:34 — "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

4. Psalm 34:4 — "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

5. Isaiah 41:10 — "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

6. John 14:27 — "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

7. Psalm 23:4 — "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

8. Matthew 11:28 — "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

9. 2 Timothy 1:7 — "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

10. Psalm 94:19 — "In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."

The remaining ten verses include Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 27:1, Romans 8:38-39, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 55:22, Matthew 6:27, 1 Corinthians 7:32, Colossians 3:15, Hebrews 13:6, and Psalm 46:1-2. Each reminds us that God is our refuge, our strength, and our ever-present help in trouble.

When anxiety strikes, try writing one of these verses on a card and carrying it with you. Read it aloud when worry creeps in. Let God's Word renew your mind, one verse at a time.