12 Bible Verses About Fear and Anxiety
One of the best ways to grow spiritually and fight anxiety is meditating on (and maybe even memorizing!) scripture. Here are 12 favorite verses about fear and anxiety to encourage you in your walk with Jesus:
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Psalm 139:23
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.
Isaiah 41:10
In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.
Psalm 18:6
Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart.
Isaiah 7:4
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Psalm 94:19
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:25-27
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
Luke 12:32
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.
John 14:27
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
Psalm 118:6
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
Looking for more sources of encouragement for yourself and to share with others? Check out these resources on what the Bible says about fear, anxiety, and trusting God.