What does the Bible say about being anxious?
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The Bible calls believers to bring their anxieties to God in faith, trusting his fatherly care, wise providence, and sufficient grace rather than carrying their burdens alone. Philippians 4:6-7 directs Christians to pray with thanksgiving, promising God’s peace in Christ; 1 Peter 5:6-7 invites them to cast every care on him because he cares for them. Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:25-34 and Luke 12:24 that the Father knows his children’s needs and faithfully provides, so they may seek his kingdom first. Though trouble remains in this fallen world, John 16:33 gives hope in Christ’s victory, and Romans 8:28 assures believers that God works all things for their good.
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- Philippians 4:6-7 18 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 10 votes
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Matthew 6:25-34 8 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.
- 1 Peter 5:6-7 6 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.
- John 16:33 5 votes
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
- Psalms 37:5 4 votes
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
- Romans 8:28 3 votes
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
- Luke 12:24 2 votes
Consider the ravens: they don’t sow, they don’t reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!
- James 1:5 2 votes
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
- Philippians 4:19 2 votes
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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