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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.”
This passage invites you to bring worry into prayer instead of carrying it alone.
Bible Verses
Scripture for Anxiety
Find scripture for anxiety and anxious thoughts, including verses for worry, fear, prayer, and peace of mind.
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What do you need from scripture today?
Begin with the first verse, then read it slowly before moving on.
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You do not need to read everything at once.
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Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”
Jesus gently calls us back from tomorrow’s fears into today’s grace.
Stay with what is needed now
Choose the verse that speaks most directly to this moment.
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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.”
Fear is not the final voice over your life.
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”
Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.
Carry one truth forward
Let one phrase shape your next prayer or action.
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1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
God does not ask you to hide your burden. He asks you to give it to Him.
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Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.”
God answers fear first with His presence.
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.
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Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
This passage helps when the mind demands certainty before it will rest.
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Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
This short verse is easy to pray when fear rises quickly.
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Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.
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Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.”
Courage is rooted in the Lord being with His people.
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Psalm 4:8
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.
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Quick Answer
When anxiety makes it difficult to focus, begin with one short passage rather than a long reading list. Philippians 4:6-7 gives a simple movement: name the concern, bring it to God, and ask for peace.
A simple way to read when your mind is busy
Read the same verse three times. Notice one phrase, write it down, and turn it into a sentence of prayer. Repetition can make a familiar passage easier to hold when concentration is limited.
Choose the passage that fits the worry
Use Matthew 6:34 for tomorrow's concerns, 1 Peter 5:7 when you feel burdened, Psalm 4:8 before sleep, and Proverbs 3:5-6 when uncertainty makes you search for complete control.
When this page may help
- a busy or distracted mind
- worry about tomorrow
- anxiety before sleep
- uncertainty before a decision
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Common Questions
How should I read scripture when anxiety makes it hard to focus?
Choose one short passage, read it slowly several times, and pray from one phrase. You do not need to finish a long list for the reading to be meaningful.