Biblical wisdom, verses, and practical guidance for overcoming worry and finding God's peace
The Bible addresses anxiety directly in Philippians 4:6-7, commanding believers not to be anxious but to present requests to God through prayer with thanksgiving. Scripture promises that God's peace, which surpasses understanding, will guard hearts and minds. Jesus also teaches in Matthew 6:25-34 not to worry about life's necessities, as God cares for His children.
The most important Scriptures addressing worry, fear, and finding peace in God.
"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)
"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 6:25-27 (ESV)
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
"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)
Understanding why we experience anxiety and what Scripture teaches about finding lasting peace.
"Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad."
— Proverbs 12:25 (ESV)
"When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul."
— Psalm 94:19 (ESV)
"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)
Scripture-based strategies you can apply today to experience God's peace.
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved."
— Psalm 55:22 (ESV)
"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)
"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)
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