Bible verses for anxiety (KJV) to read and pray through
Short answer: 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 94:19, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3 and John 14:27 are seven verses for anxious moments. Read one slowly, tell God what you are worried about, and ask for his peace. All quotations below are from the King James Version.
1. Cast your care on him
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
2. Hand over the burden
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
— Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
3. When your thoughts multiply
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
— Psalm 94:19 (KJV)
4. One day at a time
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)
5. Pray about everything
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)
6. A mind stayed on God
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
7. The peace Jesus gives
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.
— John 14:27 (KJV)
How to pray through a verse
Choose one verse. Read it twice, slowly. Name your worry to God in one sentence. Ask for his peace, then say Amen. If the worry returns, come back to the same verse. If anxiety is heavy or lasting, please also reach out to a doctor or counselor.
Doing this with Gracetide
In Gracetide, tap Anxious under How are you feeling? on the Today screen for a short set of verses for that moment. For a week of steady focus, start the 7-day plan From Anxiety to Peace: one verse, a short reflection and one question each day. You can share any verse as a card, and there are no ads on prayer, devotion or plan pages.
FAQ
What is the best Bible verse for anxiety?
Many people start with 1 Peter 5:7, Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you, or Philippians 4:6-7. Pick the one that speaks to you today and stay with it.
How do I pray with these verses?
Read one verse slowly, name your worry to God in a sentence, and ask for his peace. Repeat the verse when the worry comes back.
Can a verse replace professional help?
No. Scripture and prayer can bring real comfort, but if anxiety is heavy or does not lift, please talk to a doctor or counselor as well.
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