Fear and anxiety are real. If you have ever lain awake at 3am with your heart racing and your mind spinning, you know exactly what I mean.
As women, we carry so much. Our families, our relationships, our health, our finances. And sometimes the weight of it all can feel like too much.
But here is what God’s Word says: you do not have to carry it alone.
The Bible is full of promises for women just like you who are walking through seasons of fear and worry. These verses are not just nice words on a page.
They are weapons. Read them out loud. Write them on sticky notes. Put them on your mirror. Speak them over yourself every single morning until fear loses its grip.
God has not given you a spirit of fear. He has given you power, love, and a sound mind. Let these 50 verses remind you of that today.
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50 Bible Verses To Deal With Fear and Anxiety
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. I Peter 5:7
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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. John 14:27
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalms 27:1
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. Isaiah 41:10
Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. John 16:22
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. Philippians 4:6-7
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full. John 16:24
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:2-3
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1
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. Psalms 23:4
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant. Psalms 119:76
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Psalms 116:1-2
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. Psalms 4:8
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away. Revelation 21:4
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalms 46:10
Who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
Psalms 94:19
But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer. 2 Corinthians 1:6
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Psalms 34:18
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
Psalm 86:17
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me. Psalm 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me. Psalm 119:50
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2
Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:11
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15
And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
Isaiah 12:1
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:26
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved. Psalms 55:22
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. Matthew 11:29
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.
2 Corinthians 7:4
As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be to you. Luke 24:36
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Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace. Proverbs 3:17
He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. Psalms 107:29
A Prayer for When You Are Afraid
Lord, I come to You right now with everything I am carrying. You already know what I am afraid of, and You already know what has been keeping me up at night. I lay it all at Your feet today.
Your Word says You have not given me a spirit of fear. I choose to believe that. I choose to trust You more than I trust my feelings. I choose Your peace over my worry.
Calm my mind. Settle my heart. Remind me that You are with me and that You have never once let me down. I trust You with every single thing I am afraid of today.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you for these Bible verses on dealing with anxiety. Please say a prayer to overcome anxiety as I have suffered from anxiety issues for years.
Thank you woman of God.
Hello Chel,
I am happy to hear that these verses have blessed you. Please know that we are committed to praying for you on a daily basis. I asked that the Lord may bring comfort and peace over your life and when anxiety wants to creep up I pray that the Holy Spirit may just cover you with the warmth of His peace and joy in Jesus name