30 Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety (with Free PDF Printable)

Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or panic? Use these 30 Bible Verses to Calm Anxiety when you experience hardships in your life. We’ve provided a free printable so you can read through these verses daily as you grow closer to God and study His Word.

Life is hard, but the Bible offers us so much encouragement as we face life’s challenges. These verses can be used for a month of readings or read several per day as you focus on the hope and peace that only God provide.

Whether you deal with ongoing anxiety or panic, work troubles, or are just going through a rough time, these verses will calm your stress and provide comfort.

Do You Struggle with Anxiety? {Helpful Scripture}

All of us struggle with anxiety and stress. For every person living on earth there are life situations outside of our control that lead to worry and fear.

If you are in the middle of an especially stressful situation such as financial burdens, troubled relationships, or health issues, you know that it can become easy to let worry take over. This can lead to physical symptoms, insomnia, and more.

For many people, anxiety manifests as an ongoing physical condition that requires medical treatment. If this is your current situation, don’t hesitant to reach out for medical help. There’s no shame in this, and no reason not to seek the help that is available.

For a number of years I lived with depression and anxiety. Therapy, medication, and spiritual growth helped me greatly during these tough times. I had times of high anxiety and experienced panic attacks. I even created this helpful resource called The Hope Toolbox for people who struggle with depression and anxiety.

I’ve gone through much healing since then and I’m happy to say that while of course life is still stressful, I no longer live with daily depression and panic. It wasn’t easy, but let me offer you encouragement that there is much hope.

If you are dealing with depression or anxiety today, that doesn’t mean life with always be this way.

• Check out the series My Hope Toolbox where I got into more detail about overcoming depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.
• Depression Does Not Define You – You may have depression, but you do not have to live as a depressed person. Learn more about what God says about worry and fear.
• A Cure for Panic Attacks – Here’s how I overcame panic attacks, and how you can, too.
• Do You Have Angry Depression? – Not always, but often anger is involved in depression.
• Can’t Sleep? Read This at 3:00 AM. – If you struggle with insonmia and trouble sleeping, especially because of worry and fear, read this post.
• 10 Bible Verses about Depression and Anxiety – What’s a good Scripture for comfort? Read this list to get verses for what God says about worrying.
• 7 Bible Verses for When You are Stressed and Overwhelmed – Learn what the Bible says about peace during stressful times.
• 5 Ways to Calm Anxious Kids – If your kids struggle with anxiety, here is practical help.

Note – If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or panic, seek the help of a health care professional. This post is not intended to substitute for medical advice.

What Does God Say About Stress and Anxiety?

The Bible is clear that we are not to worry because God is in charge of the universe. It’s fair to even go so far as to say that worry is a sin.

We know this in our minds, but getting our hearts and bodies to cooperate can be a totally different situation.

This is an area where most of us struggle, yet the more you can learn to rely on God’s promises of hope, the more you will be able to calm nagging fears, worries, and regret.

Did you know that Satan, the enemy, wants to keep you wrapped up in anxiety and worry? When you are constantly worried, you are less able to live in the freedom God has for you. It’s harder to pursue God’s purpose for your life.

Combat the enemy’s lies by speaking God’s truth. God’s word is the most powerful tool you have to fight back against anxiety.

I encourage you to memorize a few of these Bible verses to speak to yourself, speak out loud, or write out when anxiety hits.

Top 5 Calming Bible Verses to Overcome Worry, Stress, and Anxiety

While I encourage you to spend this month reading through all 30 Bible lessons to calm anxiety, these top 5 Bible verses are a great place to start and ones I highly encourage you to memorize.

1. Matthew 6:27 – Worrying cannot add a single hour.

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Matthew 6:27

2. Matthew 6:34 – Tomorrow will worry about itself.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

3. 1 Peter 5:10 – God will restore you.

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

1 Peter 5:10

4. Isaiah 12:2 – I will trust and not be afraid.

Surely God is my salvation;
    I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense;
    he has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2

5. Psalm 4:8 – I will lie down and sleep in peace.

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
    for you alone, Lord,
    make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8

Best 3 Bible Verses to Calm Stress at Work

God’s Word provides us with reassurance that God is with us and will provide for us. Here are a few verses to reflect on when you are in the middle of a stressful day at your job, feeling stress or strain, or you need a prayer for financial blessing.

1. Romans 15:13 – The God of hope fills you with joy and peace.

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

Romans 15:13

2. Isaiah 40:31 – Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

3. Isaiah 26:3 – God keeps you in perfect peace.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3

Top 3 Bible Verses to Calm Panic Attacks

I encourage you to think on these Bible verses individually, to pray through their words several times, and to sit with them long enough to truly let the words seep into your soul.

Don’t rush through these Bible verses for worry. Instead, savor their truth. Also consider using positive Christian affirmations to combat worry, anxiety, and depression.

As someone who has experienced panic attacks, I know they can come on suddenly and seemingly without warning. Having a few verses to rely on during this times can help calm your mind and body. While these aren’t a magical cure or prevention, God’s Word is living and active and I trust that God will use these verses to give you His supernatural peace during your challenging moments.

1. Psalm 27:4 – Wait for the Lord.

Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

Psalm 27:14

2. Matthew 6:31-33 – Do not be anxious for anything.

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:31-33

3. Psalm 34:17 – The Lord rescues you from all your troubles.

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.

Psalm 34:17

What Does the Bible Say About Peace?

Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. Peace can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, or security.” Depending on the situation, it could mean “prosperity” or “well-being.”

Various forms of the word peace are found 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. There are different types of peace, including false peace, inner peace, peace with God, and peace with man. – Got Questions

What Does the Bible Say About Worry?

The first and most obvious thing that the Bible says about worry is that God does NOT desire for His children to suffer.

However, the subject has deeper layers that are worth exploring. Although God does not want us to worry, that does not mean He wants us to be irresponsible or uncaring.

The Biblical idea of worry implies an annoying, distracting, or disturbing state of being that keeps us from doing what God calls us to do. As Christians, the gospel captivates our hearts and requires the full capacities of mind.

There are specific things that the Bible commands us not to worry about like food, clothing, and shelter (see Matthew 6:25–34). The more week seek God, we build trust in Him and our worry becomes less. – Compelling Truth

Free PDF Printable – 30 Day Bible Reading Plan to Calm Anxiety

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