Anxiety
When worry overwhelms you, Scripture points to the God who carries every burden.
Scripture on Anxiety
“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.”
Philippians 4:6-7— KJV
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7— KJV
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 6:34— KJV
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”
Psalm 94:19— KJV
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10— KJV
“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. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”
Matthew 6:25— KJV
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalm 55:22— KJV
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1— KJV
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 56:3— KJV
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7— KJV
“But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.”
Isaiah 43:1— KJV
“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4— KJV
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:5-6— KJV
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28— KJV
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.”
Luke 12:22— KJV
Devotional Reflection
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles of our age. The mind races, the chest tightens, and the worst possible outcomes play on repeat. If you are living with anxiety, you are not alone—and you are not failing. Even the great Psalmists cried out in fear and uncertainty. The honest laments of Scripture give us permission to bring our real selves before God.
What does God say to the anxious heart? He does not say 'just stop worrying.' He says something far more powerful: 'Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you.' The word 'cast' means to throw with force—to hurl your burdens onto God. This is not passive acceptance. It is an active, deliberate act of trust.
Philippians 4:6-7 gives us a pathway through anxiety: bring everything to God in prayer, with thanksgiving, and the peace that surpasses understanding will guard your heart. The thanksgiving is key—it shifts our eyes from what could go wrong to what God has already done.
You do not have to figure out tomorrow today. God holds tomorrow. Your only task is to trust Him in this moment.
A Prayer for Anxiety
Father, I confess that anxiety has gripped my heart and I need You. I throw my worries at Your feet right now—all of them. You are bigger than every fear, every worst-case scenario, every unknown. Fill me with Your peace that I cannot manufacture on my own. Help me to trust You with tomorrow. Thank You that You care for me. Amen.
Go Deeper
Read Matthew 6:25-34 and Psalm 46 slowly, pausing to receive each promise. Also consider journaling your specific fears and writing a Scripture beside each one.