Are you struggling with anxiety? Even though the Bible says to be anxious for nothing, we all struggle not to worry when we face uncertainty and stressful circumstances. The good news is that God’s Word is filled with promises to help us combat anxiety when it rears its ugly head.
Whatever you are facing right now, take some time to read what God’s Word says about anxiety. We have compiled many verses below that address this subject. We pray that they are an encouragement to you! (All verses are taken from the New American Standard Version of the Bible.)
What Does the Bible Says About Worry and Anxiety?
God’s Word describes worry as sin. Anxiety is a failure to trust God. Anxious thoughts weigh us down and can have negative effects on our spiritual and physical health and our relationships.
Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad. – Proverbs 12:25
And the one sown with seed among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. – Matthew 13:22
How To Respond To Anxiety
What should we do when anxiety attacks us? God’s Word provides specific instructions to help us defend ourselves from anxious fears.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7
having cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7
How To Get Victory Over Anxiety
God’s Promise To Be With Us When We Are Anxious
When anxiety feels crippling and we are struggling to overcome it, God promises to be with us. His presence is one of the most powerful antidotes against worry.
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the Lord your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will also help you,
I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ – Isaiah 41:10
Every Mention of the Word “Anxiety” in the Bible
We’ve included all mentions of the word “anxiety” in the NASB below. We hope reflecting on these verses will deepen your knowledge of God’s Word!
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Bible Verses About Anxiety in 1 Chronicles
And I will appoint a place for My people Israel, and will plant them there, so that they may live in their own place and not tremble with anxiety again; and the wicked will not make them waste away anymore as they did previously, – 1 Chronicles 17:9
Bible Verses About Anxiety in Psalm
For I admit my guilt; I am full of anxiety because of my sin. – Psalm 38:18
Bible Verses About Anxiety in Proverbs
anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. – Proverbs 12:25
Bible Verses About Anxiety in Jeremiah
And do not fear, Jacob My servant,’ declares the Lord, ‘And do not be dismayed, Israel; For behold, I am going to save you from far away, And your descendants from the land of their captivity. And Jacob will return and be at peace, without anxiety, And no one will make him afraid. – Jeremiah 30:10
Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, For they have heard bad news; They despair. There is anxiety at the sea, It cannot be calmed. – Jeremiah 49:23
Bible Verses About Anxiety in Ezekiel
Moreover, He said to me, “Son of man, behold, I am going to break the staff of bread in Jerusalem, and they will eat bread by weight and with anxiety, and drink water by measure and in horror, – Ezekiel 4:16
“Son of man, eat your bread with trembling, and drink your water with quivering and anxiety. – Ezekiel 12:18
Then say to the people of the land, ‘This is what the Lord God says concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem in the land of Israel: “They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water with horror, because their land will be stripped of its fullness on account of the violence of all who live in it. – Ezekiel 12:19
Bible Verses About Anxiety in Matthew
And the one sown with seed among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. – Matthew 13:22
Bible Verses About Anxiety in 1 Peter
having cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares about you. – 1 Peter 5:7
