23 Bible Verses for When Your Anxiety is Triggered

The National Institute of Mental Health reported that an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year and that it was higher for females (23.4%) than for males (14.3%).  

My own anxiety peaks during situations I cannot control like traffic congestion, crowds and even playing sports or some fast games.

There are many verses that speak to anxiety and so I have compiled a list for you.

Isaiah 41:10

 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

John 14:1

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

Psalms 94:19

 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

Ps 34:4

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Isaiah 40:31

Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.

Psalm 34:17

The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

Philippians 4:6-7

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.

 

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

 

John 14:27

Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Psalm 55:22

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. 

Proverbs 12:25 25

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 

Hebrews 13:6

The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my 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.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

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.

2 Kings 20:5 (NKJV)

I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears; surely, I will heal you.

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV)

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)

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.

 

Psalm 4:8 (NKJV)

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Matt 6:25-34

Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 

Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?  And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 

And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.  But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

A word of caution

Anxiety can be debilitating condition, and I am not saying Bible verses alone will cure it.  Follow your medical physician for treatment.  However, a memorized Bible verse can be helpful in addition to medical treatments.