Anxiety Resources

Scriptures To Draw Upon When Facing Anxiety

1 Peter 5:5-7 NIV
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:5-7 NIV
The Lord is near. 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 4:8-9 NIV
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Psalm 37:8 NIV
Do not fret – it only causes harm.

Luke 21:34 NIV
“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with … the anxieties of life … .”

Isaiah 26:3 – NLT
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Colossians 1:17 NIV
He (Jesus) is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
I will lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV
… God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.”

Psalm 27:1 NIV
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?