Anxiety has a way of creeping in quietly.
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It starts with overthinking. Then worry settles in. Soon, peace feels distant, and your mind refuses to rest. Many believers experience this and feel guilty about it, wondering if anxiety means their faith is weak.
It does not.
Anxiety is a human response. Peace is a divine gift.
The Bible does not ignore anxiety. God speaks directly to it. His Word carries peace, not as a theory, but as a reality that settles the heart.
Here are 10 Bible verses for anxiety that have brought me peace in moments when my thoughts felt heavy and restless.
1. Philippians 4:6–7 BIBLE VERSES FOR ANXIETY
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
This verse reminds us that peace follows prayer. God never asked us to carry anxiety alone. He invites us to bring it to Him.
2. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”
Anxiety loses its grip when you remember you are not alone. God’s presence is constant, even when your emotions feel unstable.
3. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”
God cares about what weighs on your heart. Nothing is too small or insignificant to place in His hands.
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4. BIBLE VERSES FOR ANXIETY Psalm 94:19
“When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul.”
This verse speaks honestly. Anxiety can be many. God’s comfort is greater.
5. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”
Jesus did not promise a life without trouble. He promised peace in the middle of it.
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6. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.”
Anxiety often comes from carrying what God never intended you to carry. Sustenance comes through surrender.
7. Matthew 6:34
“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
God calls us to live present, trusting Him one day at a time. Anxiety pulls us into the future. Faith anchors us in today.
8. BIBLE VERSES FOE ANXIETY Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”
God’s Word is that good word. It lifts what anxiety presses down.
9. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Deliverance begins when you seek God, not when fear disappears on its own.
10. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.”
Peace flows from trust. As trust grows, anxiety weakens.
A Prayer for Peace When You’re Anxious
Father God,
I come before You with a heart that feels heavy and restless. You see every anxious thought, every worry, every fear. I release them to You now. Fill my heart with Your peace that passes understanding. Quiet my mind. Strengthen my faith. Help me trust You even when I feel overwhelmed. I choose to rest in You.
Amen.
Final Encouragement
Anxiety does not mean God is absent. It means your heart is calling out for rest.
Let these Bible verses for anxiety remind you that peace is available, present, and promised. Return to them often. Speak them aloud. Pray them slowly.
God’s peace is not fragile. It is steady.
