What does the Bible say about anxious?
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The Bible teaches that anxiety is a burden God invites his people to bring to him in prayer, trusting his fatherly care, sovereign rule, and faithful presence. Philippians 4:6-7 calls believers to pray with thanksgiving, promising God’s peace through Christ. Jesus tells his disciples in Matthew 6:25-34 not to be consumed by tomorrow, but to seek first God’s kingdom and remember the Father’s care for them. First Peter 5:6-7 urges the humble casting of every care upon God because he cares personally for his people. Though anxiety can weigh down the heart, Proverbs 12:25 points to the strengthening power of a good word, and Isaiah 41:10 assures believers that God is with them, will help them, and will uphold them.
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- Philippians 4:6-7 5 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 5:7 3 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Matthew 6:34 3 votes
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
- Psalms 55:22 3 votes
Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
- Proverbs 12:25 3 votes
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
- John 14:27 3 votes
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Philippians 4:6 2 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- 1 Peter 5:6-7 2 votes
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Matthew 6:25-34 2 votes
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? “Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith? “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
- Isaiah 41:10 2 votes
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
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