What does the Bible say about mental health?

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Rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY) · Scripture: World English Bible

• Philippians 4:6-7

  [6] In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

• 1 Peter 5:7

  casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

• 2 Timothy 1:7

  For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

• Isaiah 41:10

  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.

• John 14:27

  Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

• Matthew 6:34

  Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.

• Jonah 2:5-7

  [5] The waters surrounded me, Even to the soul. The deep was around me. The weeds were wrapped around my head. [6] I went down to the bottoms of the mountains. The earth barred me in forever: Yet have you brought up my life from the pit, Yahweh my God. [7] "When my soul fainted within me, I remembered Yahweh. My prayer came in to you, into your holy temple.

• Philippians 4:13

  I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

• Matthew 11:28-30

  [28] "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

• Psalms 23:1-6

  [1] > Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. [5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. [6] Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.

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