10 Key Bible Verses About Worry
Although anxiety and fear are part of life, the Bible gives us peace and assurance. God wants us to trust in Him and cast our worries on Him. Here are 10 key Bible verses about anxiety that can give you spiritual peace.
1. 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast your cares on God
“Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.”
✦ God takes care of you. You don’t have to carry the worry yourself.
2. Philippians 4:6-7 – Find peace through prayer
“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 through Christ Jesus.”
✦ The answer to worry is prayer . When you pray, God’s peace dwells in your heart.
3. Matthew 6:34 – Do not worry about tomorrow.
“Do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
✦ Live for today, because tomorrow is in God’s hands.
4. Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, God is with you.
“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 gives you strength and never leaves you.
5. Psalm 55:22 – God carries your burdens
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
✦ Give your worries and sorrows to God. He will hold you.
6. Acts 18:9-10 – Do not be afraid, God is with you.
“The Lord said to Paul in a vision at night, ‘Do not be afraid, do not stop speaking, for I am with you.'”
✦ God gives you strength even in the midst of fear.
7. Psalm 94:19 – The peace of God brings joy
“When my worries were many, your comfort brought me joy.”
✦ When your heart is filled with worry, God’s love gives you peace.
8. 2 Timothy 1:7 – Not a spirit of fear, but of power
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
✦ God has not given you fear, but strength, love, and self-control.
9. Isaiah 26:3 – Trusting in God brings peace
“You keep in perfect peace the one who trusts in you and whose mind is fixed on you.”
✦ Keep your mind fixed on God, and you will find complete peace.
10. Matthew 11:28 – Jesus’ invitation
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
✦ Jesus comes to lighten your burden. Find peace with Him.
conclusion
Even though anxiety is a part of life, God’s Word gives us peace. Keep these verses in your heart, pray, and experience God’s peace.