Anxiety

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Why it matters: This passage encourages believers to replace anxiety with prayer, promising peace that surpasses understanding.

“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.”

Why it matters: Jesus teaches that worrying about material needs is unnecessary, as God provides for His creation.

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

Why it matters: This verse reassures believers that they can entrust their worries to God, who cares deeply for them.

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Why it matters: This verse highlights God's promise to support those who hand over their burdens to Him.

“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.”

Why it matters: God's promise of presence and strength is a powerful antidote to anxiety.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Why it matters: Jesus offers His peace to believers, which can calm anxious hearts.

“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.”

Why it matters: Understanding that God works all things for good can alleviate anxiety about the future.

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

Why it matters: This verse acknowledges the weight of anxiety but also points to the uplifting power of encouragement.