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Bible verses about anxiety and fear

When worry takes over

The lie

It all depends on me, and God won't come through.

The truth

Fear tells you that you're on your own and that it all depends on you. Both are lies. God is with you, and the outcome is in His hands.

More truth

Pause

Breathe in slowly. Breathe out longer. Name the fear in one sentence. Then say it: God, You are here.

My verses

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10 (BSB)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

2 Timothy 1:7

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests 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

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 14:27

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

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas.

Psalm 46:1-2

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

Psalm 27:1

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:15

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 43:1-2

Pray

God, I'm afraid. You see this more clearly than I do. I can't control how it turns out, but I can trust You with it. Show me the one thing I need to do today, and give me peace about the rest. Amen.

Your way out

If fear turns into panic or despair

If you can't calm down, you don't feel safe, or you're thinking about not wanting to be here, please talk to a real person now.

Not safe, or thinking about hurting yourself?Get help now
All countries

New Zealand

Emergency 111

Police, ambulance, fire. If you or someone else is in danger right now.

Need to talk? 1737

Free call or text with a trained counsellor. Any time.

Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865

If you're thinking about suicide, or worried about someone. 7am to midnight.

Youthline 0800 376 633

For young people and their families. Call, or text 234. Any time.

Australia

Emergency 000

Police, ambulance, fire.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Crisis support. Call, or text 0477 13 11 14. Any time.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

For young people aged 5 to 25. Any time.

United Kingdom

Emergency 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Shout 85258

Free text support. Text SHOUT to 85258. Any time.

Childline 0800 1111

For children and young people, free. Any time.

Ireland

Emergency 112 or 999

Police, ambulance, fire.

Samaritans 116 123

Free, someone to talk to. Any time.

Text About It 50808

Free text support. Text HELLO to 50808. Any time.

Childline 1800 66 66 66

For anyone under 18, free. Any time.

United States

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988. Any time.

Canada

Emergency 911

Police, ambulance, fire.

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text 988, in English or French. Any time.

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

For young people. Call, or text CONNECT to 686868. Any time.

Germany

Notruf 112

Ambulance and fire. Police: 110.

Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111

Free and anonymous. Also 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123. Any time.

krisenchat krisenchat.de

For everyone under 25. Chat by WhatsApp or SMS, free. Any time.

Nummer gegen Kummer 116 111

For children and young people, free. Mon to Sat, 2pm to 8pm.

Austria

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 133.

Telefonseelsorge 142

Free and anonymous. Any time.

Rat auf Draht 147

For children and young people, free and anonymous. Also if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Männerinfo 0800 400 777

Free, for men in crisis and with violence. Any time.

Switzerland

Notruf 112

Ambulance: 144. Police: 117.

Die Dargebotene Hand 143

Someone to talk to. Also chat at 143.ch. Any time.

Pro Juventute 147

For children and young people. Also WhatsApp and chat at 147.ch, and if someone threatens to share your pictures. Any time.

Somewhere else? Call your local emergency number, or find a free helpline for your country at findahelpline.com.

Wisdom, not weakness

If fear or anxiety is constant, affects your sleep or won't lift, talk to your GP or a Christian counsellor as well. Getting help is wisdom, not weak faith.

Go deeper: He is with you

Five days in the Bible on this, one passage a day.

  1. Today's trouble Matthew 6:25-34
  2. Be still Psalm 46:1-11
  3. Through the waters Isaiah 43:1-3
  4. Jesus in the storm Mark 4:35-41
  5. Peace that guards Philippians 4:4-9

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