In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, moments of tranquility can be hard to come by. Between the school runs, managing household tasks and juggling your career, there can be whispers of doubt, fear and anxious thoughts that start to creep in.
Anxiety can often weigh heavy on our hearts, cloud our judgment, and hinder our ability to find peace.
It’s in these challenging times that you can harness the power of words.
In this post, i’ll share 30 bible verses that speak about anxiety. I’ll also share some affirmations based on these verses. You can speak these affirmations over your life when feelings of worry and anxiety start to creep in.
Dealing With Anxiety
If we’re all being honest, I think we’d admit that we all know what it feels like to be anxious. Anxiety is normal.
While some people are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, it doesn’t have to present that way for you to know when you’re having anxious thoughts.
Imagine you’re on the eve of a big exam or a nerve-wracking job interview. Your chest feels tight, your heart is racing, and that overwhelming sense of unease sets in. It’s like a storm in your mind.
But, here’s the thing- even in the midst of those challenges, God has given us a way out.
The Power Of Yours Words
Your words are more powerful than you may think.
The bible says that “Life and death are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21)
I think about that often because our words really have the power to give life and also the power to tear down. Knowing this, we really should be careful about the words we speak.
For people dealing with fear and anxiety, speaking life giving words over their lives and situation can really help them to experience peace in the midst of the challenges.
Biblical Affirmations: What It Is & What It Isn’t
Christian affirmations are rooted in Gods word and in biblical principles.
These affirmations are not about woo woo practices, empty repetitions or wishful thinking. Rather, biblical affirmations are decelerations rooted in the teachings of the Bible. They reflect God’s promises and offer us as believers a source of strength and reassurance in times of anxiety.
Biblical affirmations involve intentionally aligning one’s thoughts and words with God’s Word. When you do this, you can foster a mindset that transcends fear and doubt.
While some Christians express concerns about affirmations, fearing that they might replace genuine faith with a reliance on self-generated positivity, it is crucial to clarify that biblical affirmations are not a substitute for faith.
In my experience these scripture based affirmations actually serve as a tool to enhance and deepen one’s faith by internalizing the biblical truths that combat anxiety.
In the same way we repeat the words of our favourite worship song and affirm the words, biblical affirmations provide a structured and intentional way to internalize the truths found in Scripture.
When approached with a sincere heart and an authentic desire to connect with God, biblical affirmations can become a valuable part of your journey to overcome anxiety.
How To Use Biblical Affirmations
You may be wondering what to do with these affirmations.
How do you make them to beat anxiety?
The answer is simple.
Start by choosing a few affirmations that resonate with you in your current state. Say it out loud, write it down in a journal, meditate on it when you can. The more you repeat these practices, the more you make it a part of your subconscious.
Pairing this practice with prayer and reflection can really amplify its impact, and help bring about peace, no matter the challenges you face.
30 Biblical Affirmations For Anxiety
- I cast all my anxieties on Him because He cares for me.
1 Peter 5:7 - "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."
2. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1 - "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
3. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
4. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Psalm 56:3 - "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
5. I have the peace of the LORD within me.
John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you."
6. I will not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, I will let my requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
7. I am fearfully and wonderfully made
Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."
8. When I am brokenhearted, the Lord is near.
Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
9. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
10. I will not be anxious, for my hope is in God. I will praise him
Psalm 42:11 - "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."
11. I will be strong and courageous. I will not be frightened, and I will not be dismayed, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go.
Joshua 1:9 - "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."
12. I will not lean on my own understanding. I trust in the Lord with all my heart.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
13. I do not need to be afraid because The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Psalm 27:1 - "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
14. I am rooted and grounded in love, and I know that God’s perfect love casts out fear.
1 John 4:18 - "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."
15. I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
16. I will not fear or be dismayed because the Lord strengthens me, helps me and upholds me with His righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
17. In God, I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalm 56:11 - "In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
18. I will be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, I will let my requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
19. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.
Psalm 18:2 - "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
20. I am more than a conqueror through Him who loved me.
Romans 8:37 - "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
21. I will not be anxious, for the joy of the Lord is my strength.
Nehemiah 8:10 - "Then he said to them, 'Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'"
22. I will be still and know that He is God.
Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
24. I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and I know that all these things that I need will be added to me.
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
25. I will not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.
Matthew 6:34 - "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
26. I will be of good courage, and the Lord will strengthen my heart.
Psalm 27:14 - "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"
27. I will not be shaken, for He is at my right hand.”
Psalm 16:8 - "I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."
28. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for the Lord alone makes me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 4:8 - "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
29. I will be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Psalm 31:24 - "Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!"
30. I will not be dismayed, for God is with me. He will strengthen and help me; He will uphold me with His righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Final Thoughts
I hope that these affirmations and verses provide comfort, strength, and peace in moments of anxiety.
