Finding Peace in Times of Anxiety

Anxiety is a common experience in our fast-paced, uncertain world. The Bible, however, offers words of comfort and reassurance for those who are anxious or afraid. God’s Word reminds us that we are never alone, and that His peace, which surpasses all understanding, can guard our hearts and minds. These verses provide hope and guidance for overcoming anxiety by trusting in God’s promises and His unchanging love.

Whether you are struggling with worry, fear, or stress, these passages can help you find solace in the Lord. As you meditate on these scriptures, may you find the strength and peace that come from placing your trust in God.

Key Verses on Anxiety

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."
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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."
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1 Peter 5:7 – "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
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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."
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Psalm 94:19 – "In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."
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Proverbs 12:25 – "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."
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Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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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."
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Psalm 55:22 – "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
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Romans 8:38-39 – "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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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."
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Isaiah 26:3 – "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
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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."
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Joshua 1:9 – "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
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Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
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Psalm 56:3 – "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."
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Hebrews 13:5-6 – "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."
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Psalm 34:4 – "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."
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Isaiah 43:1-2 – "But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."
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Psalm 27:1 – "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
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Deuteronomy 31:6 – "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
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Psalm 46:1 – "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
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1 John 4:18 – "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."
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Matthew 10:29-31 – "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
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Psalm 139:23-24 – "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
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Isaiah 35:4 – "Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you."
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Psalm 121:1-2 – "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth."
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Isaiah 54:17 – "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."
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Psalm 62:8 – "Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."
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Isaiah 12:2 – "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation."
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Proverbs 29:25 – "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."
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Psalm 118:6 – "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?"
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Isaiah 41:13 – "For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."
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Psalm 16:8 – "I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved."
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Isaiah 43:1 – "But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine."
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Psalm 32:7 – "Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah."
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2 Corinthians 12:9 – "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
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Psalm 139:23-24 – "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
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Psalm 103:13 – "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him."
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Isaiah 51:12 – "I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass."
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