Best Bible Verses for Anxiety

Millions of people experience anxiety. It’s real, and it can be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, it can also be dealt with. One way to calm your anxieties is to remember that God has bigger plans for you. He is always with you, even during the hardest times.

Seeking professional help from therapists and doctors is important. But praying and reading Bible verses also give you peace during turbulent times. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of Bible verses to calm your anxiety. We also give you some sample prayers for when you’re dealing with anxiety.

Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety

God is always with you, even in the hardest of times. When you’re feeling anxious, you can remember these verses to strengthen yourself. Think of them as a gentle reminder that God is with you, and He will give you the strength to get to the other side.

Here are our favorite Bible verses to calm anxiety:

• Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
• Matthew 6:25-27: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”
• Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
• Romans 8:38-39: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
• Isaiah 35:4: “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, He will come with vengeance; with divine retribution He will come to save you.’”
• Philippians 4:6-7: “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.”
• Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
• Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
• Isaiah 54:17: “‘No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from Me,’ declares the Lord.”
• Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
• Luke 12:22: “Then Jesus said to His disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.’”
• Jeremiah 17:7-8: “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
• Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take y yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
• Psalms 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
• John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
• Colossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16: “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
• 1 Peter 5:6-8: “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. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
• Hebrews 13:5-6: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because 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. What can mere mortals do to me?’”
• Luke 12:25-26: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?”
• Philippians 4:13-14: “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles.”

Prayers for Anxiety

Incorporating prayers for anxiety helps you remember that God is always there with you, even during anxiety attacks. Prayers are personal, and everybody prays differently, but sometimes you just don’t know where to start. 

Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Here are sample prayers that may help calm your panic attacks. You can also use them as starting points to make your own prayers.

Prayer for Calming Panic Attacks

“Dear God, I come to You to lay my worries and anxieties at Your feet. When fears and worries surround me, remind me of Your power and grace. Fill me with peace. I know I can't beat this on my own, but I know that I have You. Thank you, Lord. Amen.”

Prayer for Strength

“Dear God, You are the one who gives me strength. You are my rock and my protector. When You are with me, I have nothing to fear. I ask You for strength because You are the one who can give it to me. I thank You for being my strength, God. Amen.”

Prayer When Confronting Fear

“Dear Heavenly Father. When I feel crushed by fear and worries, please clear my mind and help me see the truth. Free me from bad thoughts and help me face my problems one thing at a time. I trust You in every single moment of my life because I know that I have been restored and forgiven by Your sacrifice. Amen.”

Prayer for Inner Peace

“Dear God, please help me seek You and You alone whenever I feel alone in my thoughts. Help me to stand against my problems in daily life. Lift from me all my worries and allow me to surrender myself to You. God, please show me how to free myself from the things that put me on edge and give me peace. Amen.”

Closing Thoughts

Anxiety is normal — millions of people deal with it every day. When you face anxiety, remember that God is here for you. Read Bible verses and say prayers to calm yourself during those times. In addition to praying and reading Scripture, consider seeing a mental health professional.