Are you feeling nervous, jittery, worried about something?
Life can sure get worrisome at times, but do you know it’s a sin to be anxious? Why? Because the Lord commands us not to do it (Philippians 4:6-8).
Being anxious shows a lack of faith in God, your Redeemer. It’s like saying, “I trust you to save me from Hell, but I don’t think you can handle THIS problem.”
It can easily turn into blaspheme when we begin to question God’s sovereignty, power, love, and care for us, as we are calling Him a liar.
It can lead to a downward spiral of all sorts of sins and at the worst part: bitterness.
“Why aren’t you saving me, Lord? I’m worried, and you’re not doing anything about it.” Then you get mad and walk away from Him.
Therefore, since this one feeling you’re experiencing right now can have such catastrophic effects in your life, it’s far better to take care of it now, before it becomes a BIG problem!
Let’s look together at what Scripture (the authority) says about being anxious in these 30 Bible verses about anxiety. Then we can line our thoughts, heart, mind, and soul up to His so that we stay on His perfect path for our life.
30 Bible Verses About Anxiety
1) Philippians 4:6-7
“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.”
2) Matthew 6:25
“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?”
3) Psalm 4:8
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
4) Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
5) Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”
6) Isaiah 35:4
“Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”
7) 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
8) Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
9) Isaiah 41:10
“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.”
10) Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
11) Matthew 6:27
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?”
12) John 14:1
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”
13) Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
14) Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
15) John 14:27
“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.”
16) Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
17) 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.”
18) Psalm 94:19
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
19) Hebrews 13:6
“The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
20) 1 Peter 5:6-7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
21) Philippians 4:13-14
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.”
22) Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
23) Luke 12:25-26
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest?”
24) Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
25) Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!“
26) Jeremiah 29:11
“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.”
27) Psalm 23:4
“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.”
28) Matthew 11:29
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
29) Mark 13:11
“And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.”
30) Psalm 42:11
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
