Today, I wanted to encourage you and give you 20 Scriptures on Fear and Anxiety. You see, everywhere on the news we see mass shootings and wars. We are seemingly on the brink of WW3, divisiveness is everywhere and more. This is not to mention the stress of our daily lives, trying to pay bills, illnesses, etc.
It’s so easy to let fear take hold in light of all that is going on in the world.
However, you don’t have to give in to fear. God is still in control no matter how bleak they may seem. He is still on the throne.
God is in Control
Jesus said in Matthew 24:
“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.”
Matthew 24:6 ESV
God knows everything that is happening and is going to happen. He has you right in the palm of His hand. You only have to turn to Him and He is right there.
It also says in Romans 8:28 (one of my favorite verses and the first one I ever memorized) that:
“We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 MEV
You see, no matter how bad things may look, God will turn it around for good “for those who love Him.”
We are in the very last days before Jesus comes for His bride. And, as hard as it is at times, what a privilege!
For Such a Time as This
Who knows that God may have placed you right where you are in this specific time “for such a time as this?” just like He did with Esther.
In Esther 4:14, Mordecai tells Esther that she may have become queen “for such a time as this”.
“he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:13-14 NIV
Because Esther listened to Mordecai and didn’t give in to fear, she saved the Jewish people at the time.
Lessons we can learn from Esther
Here are just a few lessons that we can learn from Esther:
- God has placed you on earth for a reason and you can make a difference right where you are
- We must be willing to do difficult things if God calls us to them
- We can trust God to guide us as we obey
- God has given each of us a circle of influence and we shouldn’t stand by while injustice happens or someone needs help
- We should all pay attention to what’s happening around us and seek God’s guidance on how he wants to use us
God knows our every step. There is nowhere we can go where He cannot find us so there is no need to be afraid.
To help us all deal with our fears and anxieties in these difficult times, Here are 10 scriptures on fear and anxiety.
But first, there is a song by Zach Williams called, “I’m no longer a slave to fear”. It’s been around for awhile, but it is such a strong reminder that we are all “God’s Children”.
We are his children and He loves us. He will protect us. He will guide us and loves us more than we can ever imagine.
20 Scriptures on Fear and Anxiety
- Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you; I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.”
- Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
- Philippians 4:6 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
- 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
- Psalm 56:3 “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.”
- Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
- John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
- Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Psalm 94:19 “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”
- Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
- Isaiah 43:1 “But now, thus says the Lord who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.’”
- Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Romans 8:15 “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’”
- Hebrews 13:6 “So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”
- Proverbs 12:25 “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.”
- Lamentations 3:57 “You drew near on the day I called on You, and said, ‘Do not fear!’”
- Psalm 91:5 “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day.”
- Matthew 10:31 “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
- Matthew 8: 23-27 “Then He entered the boat, and His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. His disciples went to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He replied, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm. 27 The men were amazed, saying, “What kind of Man is this that even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
3 Bestselling Christian books on Fear and Anxiety
Here are 3 books by some of my favorite authors to help you deal with fear and anxiety. Please note I may get a small commission if you buy something from one of the link you click but I only recommend books and products that believe in and trust.
Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure by Christine Caine
Encouragement and practical steps from bestselling author Christine Caine to help you move from anxiety about the unexpected to embracing confident faith in a good God.
Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but embrace it? Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don’t have to be.
In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us – unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help you:
Anticipate the unexpected – personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, etc.
Move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God
Learn new ways to manage disappointment, strengthen our hearts, and build our faith
Step into the unknown to embrace your God-given destiny
Live in the joyful freedom of complete trust in God
Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. So even in the midst of personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, we can expect God to be good and do good. What other expectation do we need to have? Listen to God’s dare to trust him in every unknown of your life today.
Anxious For Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado
Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.
We all experience anxiety, but we don’t have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado’s signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, Anxious for Nothing invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7—the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
You will experience CALM as Max encourages you to:
- Celebrate God’s goodness
- Ask God for help
- Leave your concerns with God
- Meditate on good things
Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more peace, joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind… by Louis Giglio
Publishers Weekly bestseller
Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions.
The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy. . . . It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win!
In Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. By drawing from Psalm 23 as a framework, he offers biblical insight on how to . . .
- Cancel the lies that will wreck your life.
- Take empowering steps to live fully alive in Christ.
- Stop the spiral of shame, temptation, and insecurity.
- Restore peace and rest in your life.
- Embrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances.
- Break free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking.
You can find freedom from the war inside your mind—if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face. It’s time to reject the lies and listen to the truth.
Conclusion
These 20 Scriptures on fear and anxiety are only a few in the Bible. There are so many more that I could share with you. God knows that we get anxious. He knows when we are afraid. And, He is waiting for us to look to Him. He has no fears.
As with the storm in Matthew 8, Jesus was sleeping because He had no fear. Perhaps, He was testing his disciples to see how his disciples would react to the storm. Or, perhaps He was setting an example for how we all should react.
It isn’t easy, but we can be at perfect peace in the midst of life’s storms by remembering that He is in control, He loves us and He works all things for our good.
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