Bible verses about
Stress-Free Living
Our God holds the universe in His hands. We face nothing alone. Even the outcome of the holy war that has raged since time began is assured. “In the world you have trouble; but cheer up,” Jesus says, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
God hears when I call
2 Samuel 22:7
In my distress, I called on the LORD. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry came into his ears.
Jesus was sent to deliver me
Luke 4:18-19
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
God has a plan that includes me
Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Kindness overcomes anxiety
Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
I can find rest in God’s presence
Exodus 33:14
He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
I can choose prayer and thanksgiving over anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7
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.
I can give all my worries to God
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
God is worthy of my trust
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
God promises to provide
Matthew 6:25-26
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?
Trusting in God brings me peace
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace because he trusts in you.
I find rest in Jesus
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily 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.”
God wants me to have peace and hope
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”
Jesus gives me peace
John 14:27
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.
Anxiety solves no problems
Luke 12:25-26
Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height? If then you aren’t able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?
God gives me peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
