Bible Passages for Overthinking

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.

Psalm 33:21

“In him our hearts rejoice; we trust in his holy name.”

Psalm 31:15

“But I trust in you, Lord; I say, 'You are my God.'”

John 3:33

“Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy.”

Psalm 51:12

“A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.”

Psalm 115:11

“Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.”

Psalm 57:8

“My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise.”

Psalm 9:10

“Those who know your name trust in you; you never forsake those who seek you, LORD.”

Mark 5:34

“He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.'”

Psalm 37:7

“Be still before the LORD; wait for him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.”

Mark 4:39

“He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, 'Quiet! Be still!' The wind ceased and there was great calm.”

Matthew 11:29

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.”

Romans 15:13

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit.”

Romans 8:27

“And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God's will.”

Mark 11:23

“Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him.”

Romans 5:4-5

“Endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

2 Chronicles 20:15

“He said: Pay attention, all Judah, inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the LORD to you: Do not fear or lose heart at the sight of this vast multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's.”

Psalm 90:12

“Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.”

Psalm 91:2

“Say to the Lord, My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

Psalm 36:11

“Continue your kindness toward your friends, your just defense of the honest heart.”

Psalm 61:3

“From the ends of the earth I call; my heart grows faint. Raise me up, set me on a rock.”

Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

1 Kings 8:58

“May he turn our hearts toward him, to walk in obedience to him and keep the commands, decrees and laws he gave our ancestors.”

1 Kings 8:39

“Listen from your heavenly dwelling place, and forgive and render to all whose hearts you know, according to all their conduct.”

1 Chronicles 29:18

“LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you.”

1 Chronicles 21:26-27

“Then David built an altar there to the Lord and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called to the Lord, who answered him by sending down fire from heaven upon the altar for burnt offerings.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

“Give me, therefore, wisdom and knowledge to govern this people, for otherwise who could rule this vast people of yours?”

Psalm 147:3

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Isaiah 65:24

“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.”

1 Corinthians 2:5

“So that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.”