It's 3 AM, and you're wide awake again. Your mind races through tomorrow's presentation, your child's health concerns, the bills piling up on the kitchen counter. Your heart pounds. Your chest feels tight. You pray, but the anxiety doesn't lift. You wonder if God hears you, if your faith is strong enough, if other Christians struggle like this too.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Anxiety affects millions of Christians worldwide, and contrary to what some well-meaning believers might suggest, struggling with anxiety doesn't mean you lack faith. The Bible speaks extensively about anxiety, worry, and fear—not to condemn those who experience these emotions, but to offer hope, practical guidance, and the profound peace that comes from knowing God intimately.
This comprehensive guide explores what Scripture teaches about anxiety, combining biblical wisdom with practical strategies for managing worry in a way that honors both your faith and your mental health. Whether you're experiencing occasional worry or chronic anxiety, God's Word offers transformative truth that can anchor your soul in the stormiest seasons.
What Does the Bible Say About Anxiety?
The Bible addresses anxiety with remarkable frequency and depth, revealing that God understands our human tendency toward worry. Scripture doesn't dismiss anxiety as weakness or sin; instead, it acknowledges the reality of our struggles while pointing us toward divine solutions that transcend our circumstances.
The Biblical Definition of Anxiety
In Scripture, anxiety is often translated from Greek words like "merimnao" (to be anxious, to have a divided mind) and "phobos" (fear, terror). These terms describe a state of mental distraction and emotional turmoil that divides our attention between trusting God and focusing on our problems. Biblical anxiety isn't simply feeling nervous—it's a condition where worry dominates our thoughts and steals our peace.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."— Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
This foundational passage reveals several crucial truths. First, God commands us not to be anxious—not because anxiety is unforgivable, but because He offers something better. Second, the antidote to anxiety involves prayer, specific requests, and gratitude. Third, God's peace is supernatural ("surpasses all understanding") and protective ("will guard your hearts and minds").
Jesus on Worry and Anxiety
Perhaps the most comprehensive teaching on anxiety comes from Jesus Himself in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus addresses the root causes of worry and provides both theological reasoning and practical perspective:
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?"— Matthew 6:25-26 (ESV)
Jesus isn't minimizing real needs or suggesting we shouldn't plan responsibly. Instead, He's reorienting our perspective around three profound truths:
- Your life has inherent value beyond your circumstances. You are more than your job, finances, health status, or relationships. Your worth is rooted in being created in God's image and loved unconditionally by Him.
- God cares for His creation with detailed attention. If He feeds birds and clothes flowers with beauty, how much more will He provide for His children? This isn't a prosperity gospel promise that Christians will never face hardship, but rather an assurance that God is intimately involved in our lives.
- Worry is ultimately ineffective. Jesus asks, "Which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" (Matthew 6:27). Anxiety doesn't solve problems; it simply adds mental and emotional suffering to whatever challenges we face.
Old Testament Wisdom on Anxiety
The Old Testament repeatedly addresses anxiety, particularly in Psalms and Proverbs. King David, who faced enemies, betrayal, and personal failure, wrote extensively about bringing anxious thoughts to God:
"When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul."— Psalm 94:19 (ESV)
David didn't deny his anxiety or pretend it didn't exist. Instead, he brought his overwhelming thoughts directly to God and found comfort in divine consolation. This pattern appears throughout the Psalms—honest acknowledgment of distress followed by declarations of trust in God's faithfulness.
"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad."— Proverbs 12:25 (ESV)
This proverb recognizes the physical and emotional weight of anxiety while pointing toward the healing power of encouragement—both from God's Word and from a supportive Christian community.
Apostolic Teaching on Anxiety
The apostles, writing to early Christians facing persecution and hardship, provided practical guidance for managing anxiety. Peter, who himself struggled with fear (denying Jesus three times), later wrote:
"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."— 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)
The Greek word for "casting" (epirrhiptō) suggests a deliberate, forceful action—not a passive wish, but an active decision to transfer our burdens to God. Peter grounds this command in God's character: He cares for you. Your anxiety matters to God not because it's convenient for Him to address, but because you matter to Him intimately and personally.
Paul, writing from prison, offered similar counsel rooted in experiential faith rather than theoretical theology. His instructions in Philippians 4 came from someone who had experienced shipwreck, beatings, rejection, and imprisonment—yet discovered a peace that transcended his circumstances.
Understanding Anxiety from a Christian Perspective
To overcome anxiety biblically, we must first understand it properly—balancing theological truth with compassionate awareness of human psychology. God created us as integrated beings with bodies, minds, emotions, and spirits, all interconnected and all affected by living in a fallen world.
The Difference Between Anxiety and Sinful Worry
One crucial distinction often missed in Christian discussions of anxiety is the difference between the emotional experience of anxiety and the sinful choice to reject God's provision through persistent, faithless worry.
Anxiety as an emotion is a God-given warning system. Just as physical pain alerts us to bodily harm, anxiety can alert us to legitimate concerns requiring attention. Jesus Himself experienced emotional distress in Gethsemane, where He was "greatly distressed and troubled" (Mark 14:33). This wasn't sin—it was the human experience of facing something genuinely difficult.
Sinful worry, by contrast, is the choice to dwell on anxious thoughts rather than bringing them to God, to trust in our own control rather than God's sovereignty, or to allow worry to paralyze us from obedience. The sin isn't in feeling anxious; it's in what we do with those feelings.
This distinction is vital because it prevents the harmful teaching that experiencing anxiety automatically indicates weak faith. Some of Scripture's greatest heroes—Elijah, David, Jonah, Paul—experienced profound emotional distress, yet their faith remained genuine even in their struggles.
The Root Causes of Anxiety
From a biblical perspective, anxiety stems from several interconnected sources:
1. Living in a Fallen World
Since the Fall in Genesis 3, creation has been subject to frustration, decay, and uncertainty (Romans 8:20-22). We face genuine threats—illness, financial instability, relational conflict, natural disasters. Anxiety is often a reasonable response to living in an unreliable world.
2. Forgetting God's Character and Promises
When we lose sight of God's sovereignty, goodness, and faithful promises, anxiety rushes in to fill the void. The Israelites repeatedly fell into anxiety when they forgot God's past faithfulness and focused only on present circumstances (Exodus 14:10-12, Numbers 14:1-4).
3. Attempting to Control What Only God Can Control
Much anxiety stems from trying to manage outcomes beyond our authority. We want to control our health, others' opinions, economic conditions, and our children's choices—but these ultimately rest in God's hands. Anxiety is often the emotional cost of playing God in our own lives.
4. Biological and Psychological Factors
God created us with intricate nervous systems, brain chemistry, and genetic predispositions. Some people are neurologically more prone to anxiety due to how God designed their particular bodies and brains. This isn't a spiritual deficiency any more than needing glasses indicates a lack of faith. Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), but they're also broken by the Fall and sometimes require medical or therapeutic intervention.
Why God Allows Anxiety
If God is all-powerful and loving, why does He allow His children to experience anxiety? Scripture suggests several redemptive purposes:
Anxiety drives us to dependence on God. Paul wrote about his "thorn in the flesh" (which many scholars believe involved some form of chronic suffering): "Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'" (2 Corinthians 12:8-9). Sometimes God allows struggles to remain because they accomplish something in us that comfort never could—they teach us to rely on His strength rather than our own.
Anxiety can deepen our relationship with God. Like David in the Psalms, our anxious moments can become opportunities for honest, intimate conversation with God. Wrestling with anxiety often leads to the most profound spiritual growth and deepest knowledge of God's character.
Anxiety equips us to comfort others. Paul writes, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Your experience with anxiety isn't wasted—it becomes a ministry to others facing similar struggles.
Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety
Understanding anxiety theologically is crucial, but transformation requires action. Scripture provides specific, practical strategies for managing anxiety—not as quick fixes, but as spiritual disciplines that gradually reshape our minds and hearts.
1. Practice Prayer and Supplication
Paul's instruction in Philippians 4:6 begins with prayer: "in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." This isn't generic prayer—it's specific, honest communication with God about exactly what troubles you.
Practical Application:
- Write out your specific anxieties in a prayer journal
- Pray immediately when anxiety arises, not just during scheduled prayer times
- Include thanksgiving in your prayers—gratitude rewires anxious thinking patterns
- Pray Scripture back to God, using His promises as the foundation for your requests
- Join with other believers in prayer—James 5:16 reminds us that "the prayer of a righteous person has great power"
Jesus modeled this in Gethsemane. Facing crucifixion, He prayed honestly: "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39). He expressed His genuine distress while ultimately submitting to the Father's will. This pattern— honest expression followed by trust—is the blueprint for praying through anxiety.
2. Renew Your Mind with Scripture
Paul writes, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2). Anxious thought patterns are often deeply ingrained, but Scripture has the power to rewire our thinking.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."— Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
This verse immediately follows Paul's teaching on anxiety in Philippians 4:6-7, suggesting that controlling our thought life is integral to experiencing God's peace. Anxiety thrives on worst-case scenarios, catastrophic thinking, and dwelling on threats. Biblical meditation replaces these patterns with truth-based thinking.
Practical Application:
- Memorize Scripture verses about God's faithfulness, sovereignty, and care
- When anxious thoughts arise, replace them with a relevant Bible verse
- Create a "truth card" with Scripture to carry and review when anxiety strikes
- Read through Psalms regularly—they model bringing anxiety to God and finding hope in His character
- Listen to Scripture audio during commutes or while doing tasks that trigger worry
3. Cast Your Cares on God Daily
Peter's instruction to "cast all your anxieties on him" (1 Peter 5:7) uses a present-tense verb, suggesting ongoing, repeated action. Casting our cares isn't a one-time event but a daily—sometimes hourly—discipline.
Think of it like this: anxiety is like carrying heavy luggage. God invites you to set it down at His feet. But often, we pick the luggage back up within minutes or hours, returning to our worrying. Casting cares means repeatedly, intentionally choosing to leave our burdens with God rather than carrying them ourselves.
Practical Application:
- Physically write down your worries and place the paper in a box labeled "God's Business"
- Practice "surrender prayers" throughout the day: "Lord, I give you control of this situation"
- When you catch yourself re-worrying about something you've prayed about, recognize it as taking back what you've given to God
- Develop a bedtime routine of mentally reviewing the day's anxieties and verbally giving each one to God
- Ask a trusted friend to pray with you about specific anxieties, then hold each other accountable to trusting God with them
4. Practice Gratitude and Contentment
Paul includes "thanksgiving" in his anxiety antidote (Philippians 4:6) and later writes, "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content" (Philippians 4:11). Gratitude and contentment are learned skills, not natural responses—especially when facing real difficulties.
Gratitude doesn't mean denying problems or pretending everything is fine. Rather, it means acknowledging what is true and good even while facing what is difficult and painful. This dual awareness—holding both suffering and blessing simultaneously—is distinctly Christian and profoundly powerful against anxiety.
Practical Application:
- Keep a daily gratitude journal, listing three specific things you're thankful for
- Before praying about anxieties, spend time thanking God for His past faithfulness
- Practice saying "thank you" to God throughout the day for small provisions and blessings
- When anxiety about the future arises, intentionally recall times God has provided in the past
- Share testimonies of God's faithfulness with other believers—declaring His goodness strengthens your own faith
5. Focus on Today, Not Tomorrow
Jesus concludes His teaching on anxiety with this instruction: "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble" (Matthew 6:34).
Most anxiety concerns the future—scenarios that haven't happened and may never happen. While responsible planning is wise (Proverbs 21:5), anxious rumination about potential future problems is spiritually destructive and practically useless.
Jesus isn't suggesting we ignore the future entirely but rather that we trust God with tomorrow while focusing our energy on today's responsibilities and today's grace. God gives us grace for today's challenges, not imaginary future ones.
Practical Application:
- When you catch yourself worrying about the future, gently redirect: "That's tomorrow's concern. What does God want me to do today?"
- Make a distinction between planning (wise stewardship) and worrying (faithless fretting)
- Practice mindfulness—being fully present in the current moment rather than mentally living in the future
- Create a "future concerns" list to review during designated planning times, freeing you from constant worry
- Remind yourself that God's faithfulness is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)— He will provide grace for future challenges when they arrive
6. Engage in Christian Community
God never intended us to battle anxiety alone. The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes bearing one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2), confessing struggles to one another (James 5:16), and encouraging one another daily (Hebrews 3:13).
"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!"— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (ESV)
Isolation intensifies anxiety. When we're alone with our thoughts, worst-case scenarios seem more plausible, God's promises seem more distant, and hopelessness gains ground. Christian community provides perspective, prayer support, practical help, and the reminder that we're not alone in our struggles.
Practical Application:
- Join a small group or Bible study where vulnerable sharing is encouraged
- Identify 2-3 trusted believers you can text or call when anxiety overwhelms you
- Be honest about your struggles rather than pretending everything is fine
- Ask specific people for specific help—don't assume others know you're struggling
- Serve others even in your anxiety—shifting focus from self to service often alleviates worry
7. Take Care of Your Body
While anxiety is often discussed in spiritual or emotional terms, we cannot ignore the physical dimension. Scripture teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and honoring God includes caring for our physical health.
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and chronic stress all contribute to anxiety. Even the prophet Elijah experienced crippling despair that God addressed partly through physical rest and nourishment (1 Kings 19:5-8).
Practical Application:
- Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep nightly—sleep deprivation dramatically increases anxiety
- Engage in regular physical activity—exercise reduces cortisol and releases endorphins
- Limit caffeine and alcohol, both of which can exacerbate anxiety symptoms
- Practice deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation—physical calm influences mental peace
- Spend time in nature—studies show natural environments reduce anxiety and stress hormones
8. Worship and Remember God's Character
At its core, anxiety often reflects a distorted view of God—seeing Him as distant, unreliable, or insufficient for our needs. Worship reorients our perspective, reminding us who God truly is and renewing our confidence in His character.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."— Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV)
Notice the progression: the psalmist declares God's character (refuge, strength, present help), then applies that truth to even the most catastrophic scenarios. When we truly grasp who God is, our circumstances—however dire—lose their power to crush us with anxiety.
Practical Application:
- Sing worship songs that focus on God's attributes—sovereignty, faithfulness, love, power
- Study the names of God in Scripture and meditate on what each reveals about His character
- Create a list of God's attributes to review when anxiety tempts you to doubt His goodness
- Read biblical accounts of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history
- Practice reciting God's promises aloud—hearing your own voice declare truth reinforces faith
Powerful Bible Verses for Anxiety and Worry
God's Word is described as "living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword" (Hebrews 4:12). When anxiety threatens to overwhelm you, these verses can anchor your soul in truth and redirect your thoughts toward God's character and promises.
Verses About God's Peace
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
— John 14:27 (ESV)
Jesus offers a peace fundamentally different from worldly comfort—a peace that exists even in chaos because it's rooted in His presence, not circumstances.
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."
— Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
Peace comes from focusing on God rather than problems. Where your mind dwells determines whether you experience anxiety or peace.
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."
— 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
Fear and anxiety don't come from God. He offers instead power (to face challenges), love (perfect love casts out fear), and self-control (the ability to govern our thoughts).
Verses About God's Provision and Care
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
— Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
God promises to meet our needs—not necessarily our wants or according to our timeline, but according to His infinite resources and perfect wisdom.
"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul."
— Psalm 23:1-3 (ESV)
God tends to His children with the attentive care of a shepherd—providing, guiding, protecting, and restoring us when we're depleted.
"Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?"
— Matthew 6:26 (ESV)
If God cares for birds with such detailed attention, how much more will He care for you—His image-bearer, His beloved child?
Verses About God's Sovereignty and Control
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
— Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
God has plans for your life—good plans rooted in His love. Your future isn't random or chaotic; it's guided by a sovereign, loving Father.
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
— Romans 8:28 (ESV)
God doesn't promise that all things are good, but that He works all things—even painful, difficult things—toward ultimate good for His children.
"The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him."
— Nahum 1:7 (ESV)
Even in trouble, God remains good and provides refuge. He knows you intimately and offers Himself as your secure fortress.
Verses About God's Presence
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
— Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
God doesn't just command us not to fear—He gives the reason: His presence. He promises to strengthen, help, and uphold us personally and actively.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
— Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
David doesn't claim to avoid dark valleys but to walk through them without fear because God is present. His presence transforms how we experience difficulty.
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
— Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
God doesn't distance Himself from those who are struggling—He draws near. Your anxiety and brokenheartedness don't repel Him; they invite His tender, saving presence.
Verses About Trusting God
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
— Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Anxiety often stems from trying to figure everything out ourselves. This verse calls us to wholehearted trust in God's wisdom rather than our limited understanding.
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?"
— Psalm 56:3-4 (ESV)
David models honest acknowledgment of fear followed by intentional trust. We can feel afraid and still choose to trust God with our circumstances.
When to Seek Professional Help as a Christian
One of the most harmful misconceptions in some Christian circles is that seeking professional help for mental health struggles indicates a lack of faith. This simply isn't biblical or compassionate. God has given humanity medical knowledge, psychological insights, and therapeutic tools as common grace—gifts to be used gratefully for healing and wholeness.
Luke, the author of both the Gospel bearing his name and the book of Acts, was a physician (Colossians 4:14). Paul didn't tell him his medical practice was unspiritual or that believers should only pray for healing. God works through both miraculous intervention and medical means.
Signs You Should Consider Professional Help
Consider seeking help from a licensed Christian counselor or mental health professional if:
- Anxiety interferes with daily functioning. You struggle to work, maintain relationships, care for yourself, or fulfill basic responsibilities.
- Physical symptoms are severe or persistent. Panic attacks, chronic insomnia, digestive issues, or other physical manifestations of anxiety significantly impact your health.
- Spiritual disciplines aren't bringing relief. You've consistently practiced prayer, Scripture reading, worship, and Christian community, but anxiety remains overwhelming.
- You're experiencing depression alongside anxiety. Hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, or thoughts of self-harm require professional intervention.
- Anxiety has persisted for months without improvement. Temporary anxiety during crisis is normal; chronic, unrelenting anxiety may indicate an underlying condition requiring treatment.
- You're using unhealthy coping mechanisms. Turning to alcohol, drugs, overeating, or other destructive behaviors to manage anxiety indicates a need for professional support.
Types of Professional Help
Christian Counseling
Licensed professional counselors who integrate biblical principles with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. They can address both spiritual and psychological dimensions of anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A therapeutic approach that helps identify and change anxiety-producing thought patterns. CBT aligns well with biblical teaching about renewing the mind (Romans 12:2).
Medical Treatment
For some people, anxiety has biochemical roots requiring medication. Anti-anxiety medications can be a legitimate tool, just as insulin is for diabetics or antibiotics are for infections. Consult with a physician about whether medication might be appropriate for your situation.
Remember: seeking professional help doesn't replace your relationship with God—it complements it. Pray for wisdom in finding the right counselor or therapist. Ask God to work through their expertise just as you'd ask Him to work through a surgeon's hands or a medication's effects.
Living in God's Peace Daily
Overcoming anxiety isn't about achieving a perfect life free from stress or difficulty. It's about learning to experience God's supernatural peace even in the midst of life's storms. The Apostle Paul wrote from prison—facing uncertain future, physical suffering, and separation from loved ones—yet declared he had learned the secret of contentment (Philippians 4:11-13).
That secret isn't a formula or quick fix. It's a Person. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, offers Himself as your refuge, strength, and constant companion. He promises never to leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). He invites you to cast your cares on Him because He cares for you personally and intimately (1 Peter 5:7).
As you apply the biblical strategies outlined in this guide, remember that transformation takes time. Be patient with yourself. Extend grace when you struggle. Celebrate small victories. Most importantly, keep returning to the truth that your worth, security, and future rest not in favorable circumstances but in the unchanging character of God.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all."— 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV)
This is my prayer for you: that the Lord of peace Himself—not circumstances, not your own efforts, but Christ Himself—would give you peace at all times and in every way. That you would experience His presence so tangibly that anxiety loses its grip on your heart. That you would know, deep in your soul, that you are held, loved, and secure in Him.
A Prayer for Those Struggling with Anxiety
Heavenly Father, I come to You with my anxious heart. You know the thoughts that keep me awake at night, the fears that shadow my days, the worries I can't seem to release. I confess I've tried to carry burdens You never asked me to bear. Forgive me for trusting in my own understanding rather than leaning on Your wisdom. Help me cast my cares on You, truly believing that You care for me. Renew my mind with Your truth. Replace my anxious thoughts with remembrance of Your faithfulness. Fill me with Your peace—the peace that surpasses understanding, that guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. When anxiety threatens to overwhelm me, remind me that You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I choose today to trust You with my future, my relationships, my health, my finances—everything. Thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me, that Your power is perfected in my weakness. In Jesus' name, Amen.