Memorize Scripture

Bible Verses About Anxiety and Worry

Scripture does not tell anxious people to try harder. It tells them where to take what they are carrying, and who is waiting to receive it. These passages are short enough to learn in a week and strong enough to say for a lifetime.

When to say them. Say them when your mind starts to race, and before it does: first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

5 passages to memorize

  1. Philippians 4:6–7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
    An example of praying it: Father, I am anxious about this, and I am bringing it to you. Thank you for what you have already done for me. Here is what I am asking you for. Guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus with your peace, the peace that is beyond my understanding.
  2. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
    An example of praying it: Lord, you care for me. So I am not going to carry this by myself any longer. I cast all of my anxiety on you: this worry, and this one, and the one I have not said out loud to anyone. Thank you for caring for me.
  3. Matthew 6:33–34 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.’’
  4. Psalm 94:19 When anxiety overwhelms me,Your consolation delights my soul.
  5. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORDand He will sustain you;He will never let the righteous be shaken.

You can pray any of these passages, memorized or not. How to pray scripture.

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible or World English Bible, as you choose under “Bible text”. The coach’s voice is computer-generated.