50 Bible Verses for Anxious Hearts

1–10

1. Philippians 4:6–7 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
   Reflection: Bring worry to God with gratitude — His peace guards your heart.
2. Matthew 6:25 — Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on.
   Reflection: Jesus invites you off the hamster wheel of worry about “what if.”
3. Matthew 6:34 — Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.
   Reflection: Focus on today’s portion of grace; leave tomorrow to God.
4. 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
   Prayer prompt: Pray, handing each worry—big or small—into God’s hands.
5. Isaiah 41:10 — Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.
   Reflection: God’s presence is your primary antidote to fear.
6. Psalm 94:19 — In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
   Reflection: In the swirl of anxiety, let God’s comfort be the loudest voice.
7. Psalm 55:22 — Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee.
   Action step: Write one worry on paper and symbolically cast it before the Lord.
8. Psalm 34:4 — I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
   Reflection: Seeking God is the pathway from fear to deliverance.
9. John 14:27 — Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
   Reflection: Jesus’ peace differs from temporary comforts — it remains.
10. Psalm 23:4 — Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.
    Reflection: Even in the darkest valleys, God walks beside you.

11–20

11. Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.
    Reflection: Trust God’s sovereign weaving even when you can’t see the pattern.
12. Psalm 46:1 — God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
    Prayer prompt: Ask God to be your refuge in this season.
13. Isaiah 26:3 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.
    Action step: Reorient wandering thoughts to God’s truth for inner peace.
14. Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil.
    Reflection: God’s plans include hope and a future — cling to that promise.
15. Deuteronomy 31:6 — Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them.
    Reflection: Courage grows when you remember God goes ahead of you.
16. Hebrews 13:6 — The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
    Reflection: With God as helper, fear of people loses power.
17. Psalm 121:1–2 — I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD.
    Action: When anxious, literally lift your eyes and declare God’s help.
18. Lamentations 3:22–23 — It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed; they are new every morning.
    Reflection: Mercy and new mercies meet you each day.
19. Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
    Practice: When anxious, replace "I must figure this out" with "I will trust God."
20. Nahum 1:7 — The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
    Reflection: God’s goodness is a fortress when trouble comes.

21–30

21. John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
    Reflection: Jesus promised peace even through trials.
22. Psalm 37:7 — Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself.
    Action: Practice a short breathing prayer as a way to “rest in the Lord.”
23. Psalm 4:8 — I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
    Prayer prompt: Commit your night and worries to God before sleep.
24. Isaiah 43:2 — When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.
    Reflection: Hard seasons are not proof of abandonment.
25. Matthew 11:28–30 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
    Action: Pause and take Jesus' offered rest—name one burden and give it to Him.
26. 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
    Declaration: Speak this truth over yourself when fear rises.
27. Romans 15:13 — Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.
    Reflection: Hope and belief invite God’s peace into anxious spaces.
28. Psalm 27:1 — The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
    Reflection: Keep God’s presence center stage—fear diminishes.
29. Psalm 56:3 — What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
    Practice: Make this your short prayer when fear appears.
30. Exodus 14:14 — The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
    Reflection: God is active on your behalf — rest in that truth.

31–40

31. Zephaniah 3:17 — The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save.
    Reflection: God’s mighty presence is your constant rescue.
32. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
    Prayer prompt: Tell God your weakness and receive His strength.
33. Psalm 62:5–6 — My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
    Practice: Quiet your soul and renew expectation in God.
34. Habakkuk 3:19 — The LORD God is my strength; he will make my feet like hinds' feet.
    Reflection: God equips you to move through tough terrain.
35. Psalm 118:6 — The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
    Declaration: Remind yourself who stands with you.
36. Isaiah 12:2 — Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid.
    Action: Vocalize trust as an act of faith against fear.
37. Matthew 10:31 — Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
    Reflection: Your worth to God silences anxious comparisons.
38. John 14:1 — Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
    Practice: Replace troubling thoughts with trust in Christ.
39. Colossians 3:15 — Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.
    Action: Invite God’s peace to govern decisions and emotions.
40. Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
    Reflection: Strength for today comes through Christ’s power.

41–50

41. Psalm 139:23–24 — Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.
    Prayer prompt: Invite God to reveal anxious patterns and renew your heart.
42. 1 John 4:18 — There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
    Reflection: Rest in God’s love—love pushes out fear.
43. Psalm 16:8 — I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
    Action: Keep God visible in your mind through Scripture or a short prayer.
44. Hebrews 4:16 — Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
    Practice: Run to prayer when anxiety presses, not away from it.
45. Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God.
    Exercise: Take two minutes of silence to “be still” and breathe in God’s presence.
46. Psalm 9:9–10 — The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
    Reflection: God is a safe place for the overwhelmed.
47. Romans 8:38–39 — Neither death, nor life, nor angels... shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
    Reflection: Nothing can sever you from God’s sustaining love.
48. Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, honest, just... think on these things.
    Action: Re-direct anxious thoughts to truth, gratitude, and what is pure.
49. Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.
    Prayer prompt: Ask bold prayers; God can do far beyond what your fear imagines.
50. Psalm 30:5 — Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
    Hope: Sorrow is not final — joy will follow.