Sometimes, everything looks okay on the outside, but inside… it’s all chaos.
I had friends, family, a job, and a phone full of notifications. Still, I felt heavy. Restless. Worried.
And one night, just like that, I picked up my Bible.
What I found wasn’t just verses—it was peace.
So here are 7 Anxiety Calming Scriptures that helped calm my anxiety—and they might help you too.
1. 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.”
I remember one night, I was crying under my blanket. Everything seemed fine, but my mind was loud.
“What if I lose my job?” “What if everyone leaves me?”
Then I read this verse.
It wasn’t a rule—it was an invitation. To bring every worry to God and let His peace fill the space inside me that fear had taken.
Try This:
Next time anxiety hits, close your eyes and breathe. Say this verse out loud. Let it slow you down. Let it guard your heart.
Learn more about Philippians 4:6–7 on Bible Gateway
2. Matthew 6:34 – “Don’t worry about tomorrow…”
“Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Have you ever worried so much about the future that you forgot to enjoy the present?
I have.
This verse reminded me that I don’t need to carry tomorrow’s weight today.
Just breathe through today. God is already in your tomorrow.
Once, I ruined my own birthday because I was scared about a meeting 5 days later.
When the day came—it all went well.
Lesson?
Anxiety tells lies. Faith tells the truth.
Here’s that beautiful reminder, shared just like a morning prayer:
Good morning health and truth seekers.
Give thanks for this day and all that you have and remember…“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 6:34 (King James… pic.twitter.com/ubh4zl7Xdk
— Kate Shemirani (@KateShemirani) June 6, 2025
3. Psalm 94:19 – “Your comfort brings me joy.”
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
There was a time when everything felt like too much. Family issues, work pressure, overthinking.
I opened my Bible randomly—and found this.
It felt like God knew.
That I didn’t need a solution—I just needed to be held.
God’s words became that warm hug for my anxious heart.
Feeling overwhelmed?
Read one verse slowly. Out loud. Let it speak louder than your fears.
4. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast your anxiety on Him…”
“…because He cares for you.”
This verse is taped on my mirror.
When I look at it, one thing stands out—He cares.
People say “Don’t worry.” But God says, “Give it to Me. I care about even your small worries.”
One time, I wrote all my worries on paper and threw it away.
It felt freeing.
Try This:
Write down your biggest fear. Fold it. Put it in your Bible. Say, “God, this is Yours now.”
5. Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you.”
“I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
This was my go-to verse during panic attacks.
When breathing felt hard, these words felt like oxygen.
When everything slips out of your control, God says: “I’m holding you.”
Once, my mom was in the ICU. I read this verse three times a day just to get through.
It wasn’t a fix. It was a rope I could hold on to.
Some verses aren’t just words. They’re lifelines.
Isaiah 41:10 pic.twitter.com/XFDfP3sfZv
— YouVersion Bible App (@YouVersion) June 23, 2025
6. Psalm 34:4 – “He delivered me from all my fears.”
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me…”
I didn’t want answers—I just wanted someone to understand.
This verse told me: “God is listening. He sees your fear. And He responds.”
I wasn’t alone. Even when I didn’t have the words, He heard my heart.
You can seek Him as you are.
Messy. Anxious. Tired.
He’s not looking for perfect. He’s looking for honest.
7. John 14:27 – “My peace I give you…”
“Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
The world gives fake peace. A scroll. A snack. A nap.
But Jesus gives a peace that goes deep.
It doesn’t numb you—it heals you.
When I’m overwhelmed, I stop and say:
“Jesus, give me Your peace.”
And I feel it—gently wrapping around my chaos.
Final Thoughts: Let These Scriptures Live With You
These 7 Anxiety Calming Scriptures aren’t magic spells. They’re gentle reminders. Hope-filled promises. Powerful truths.
Don’t just read them—live them. Write them on sticky notes. Put them in your journal.
Repeat them in the shower. I made a pouch of handwritten verses. I pull them out whenever I feel anxious. And every time, that peace returns.
if your heart’s still heavy even after reading these scriptures, maybe it’s not just anxiety — maybe it’s that quiet ache of loneliness. I’ve felt that too. If you have a moment, read this —
“When I Was Surrounded, Yet Felt Alone” — it’s a piece straight from my heart, and maybe it’ll sit quietly next to yours today.
Let’s Talk, Just You and Me
Did any of these scriptures touch something in your heart?
Have you ever felt anxious and found comfort in a verse?
Share your story in the comments.
What helped you might help someone else.
And if this helped you, share it with someone who might need it today.
Because sometimes, one verse is all it takes to shift the whole day.
