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15 Bible Verses For The Anxious Heart

Be still, and know that I am God.

Laurel Copes
Jun 27, 2016
Monroe, Louisiana
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15 Bible Verses For The Anxious Heart
Joshua Bailey

Finding peace in the midst of the wonderful and horrible things that life brings to each of us is a challenge that everyone faces. For me, this process is usually accompanied by long periods of anxiety, worry and doubt. This has been something that I have struggled with for most of my life, and I have sought out many tactics to help ease my fear. I have learned that turning to the Bible for comfort is a great way to remind myself that the things I find troubling are going to work out okay in the end. This is a list of verses that have helped me feel steady when I am drowning in confusion and doubt. I hope that you can find solace in them as well.

1. 1 John 4:18

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

2. Mark 5:36

"Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe."

3. Psalm 139:14

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

4. 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."

5. 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."

6. Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

7. 1 Peter 5:7

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

8. Psalm 119:114

"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word."

9. Matthew 6:34

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

10. 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."

11. 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."

12. Isaiah 32:17

"The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever."

13. Psalm 94:19

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."

14. Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through him who gives me strength."

15. Romans 8:37

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

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