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Bible verses about anxiety and stress

Worry often arrives at night or in the middle of a busy day, when there is no Bible open in front of you. That is exactly when a verse you know by heart helps. These passages speak to fear, stress and the pressure of too much to do, and invite you to hand over what you cannot carry.

16 verses · Text: New King James Version (NKJV)

  1. Joshua 1:9

    Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

    Be bold, be strong, for the LORD your God is with you.

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  2. 2 Chronicles 15:4

    but when in their trouble they turned to the LORD God of Israel, and sought Him, He was found by them.

    In your distress turn to God.

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  3. Psalms 55:22

    Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

    Lay down all your worries before God.

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  4. Psalms 91:4

    He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

    Make God your refuge.

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  5. Psalms 145:14

    The LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.

    The Lord will uphold you.

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  6. Proverbs 3:24-26

    When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

    You can sleep peacefully.

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  7. Ecclesiastes 3:1

    To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:

    There is a time for everything.

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  8. Isaiah 43:1

    "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.

    God knows you by name.

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  9. Matthew 6:34

    Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

    Live in the present and take one day at a time.

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  10. Matthew 11:28-30

    Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

    In Jesus' presence you will find peace for your soul and you will be relieved of your burdens.

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  11. Luke 10:41-42

    And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

    Have right priorities in your life.

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  12. Luke 12:32

    "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

    The Kingdom of God belongs to us, let that knowledge overshadow your anxiety.

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  13. 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 heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    The kind of peace Jesus gives you cannot find anywhere else.

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  14. Philippians 4:6-7

    Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.

    You will find peace when you present everything to God.

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  15. Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

    God strengthens you so that you can face any situation.

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  16. 1 Peter 5:7

    casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

    Cast your anxiety on Jesus.

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How to learn these verses

  1. Pick one verse and play its song a few times.
  2. Cover the text and sing or say it from memory, then check.
  3. Come back to it the next day, then after a few days, then after a week.

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