Bible Verses for Anxiety | Verses for an Anxious Heart
Find calm and reassurance through God’s Word when anxiety feels overwhelming.
When anxiety feels heavy
Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, fear about the future, or a sense of losing control.Scripture offers a steady place to rest when your mind feels overwhelmed.
These verses are organized around how anxiety actually shows up in everyday life.
01
When worry won’t stop
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7
02
When fear takes over
“Do not fear, for I am with you…”— Isaiah 41:10
03
When you can’t sleep
“In peace I will lie down and sleep…”— Psalm 4:8
04
When you feel overwhelmed
“Come to me, all who are weary…”— Matthew 11:28
05
When your mind won’t quiet
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.”— Isaiah 26:3
06
When you feel alone in it
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18
07
When the future feels scary
“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”— Matthew 6:34
08
When panic rises suddenly
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”— Psalm 56:3
09
When you feel physically tense
“Be still, and know that I am God.”— Psalm 46:10
10
When you feel exhausted from worrying
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”— Exodus 14:14
Carry these verses with you
Many people find comfort in having scripture nearby during anxious moments.This card deck pairs Bible verses with gentle reflection prompts to help quiet the mind and refocus the heart.
How to use scripture during anxious moments
Read one verse slowlyBreathe deeply while readingSit with the wordsReturn to the same verse as often as needed
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