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| 20 Bible Verses to Combat Anxiety |
We have been living through a pandemic for a whole year. For almost 13 months, we've seen news updates about the pandemic which always spark debates because this thing has everyone in a tizzy. The politics surrounding the pandemic is unbelievable and opinions stretch as far right and as far left as you can possibly get. There aren't a whole lot of people like me in the middle just trying to do the right thing. There are a lot of other things in the news these days that also might add to our anxious thoughts. If the COVID-19 pandemic or anything else going on in your life has you feeling anxious, let me encourage you to turn off the TV, get off of social media, set some time aside, and turn to the only One who can ease your anxiety. I know you're busy. Everybody is busy doing something but resolve to set aside some time, whether it be 15 minutes or 2 hours. Just unplug, take a deep breath, and open up your Bible. Take a few minutes to consider the following Bible verses to combat anxiety. Read them. Study them. Meditate on them. Underline them in your Bible or highlight them with your favorite color highlighter. Come back to them again and again and again. God is the only real source of relief and peace during turbulent times. Turn your eyes, your heart, and your mind to Him and to Him alone so that you can leave your anxious thoughts at the feet of Jesus and find true peace over your situations.
Bible Verses to Combat Anxiety
1. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. - Psalm 94:19
2. Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. - Proverbs 12:25
3. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. - Psalm 34:17
4. 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.” - Jeremiah 17:7-8
5. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. - 2 Timothy 1:7
6. 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. - Isaiah 40:31
7. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1
8. 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. - John 14:27
9. 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. - Philippians 4:6-7
10. Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. - Psalm 55:22
11. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6
12. 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. - Luke 12:22
13. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. - Psalm 34:4
14. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7
15. 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. - Romans 8:38-39
16. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my 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. - Matthew 11:28-30
17. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
18. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
19. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9
20. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11
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