Bible Verses About worry
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Jesus spoke directly to worry. These verses help hand tomorrow's concerns back to the God who holds them.
Start with Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7; read each passage in its chapter.
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Read in contextPhilippians 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.
Read in context1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Read in contextMatthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Read in contextLuke 12:25
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?
Read in contextPsalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
Read in contextJohn 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Read in contextProverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.
Read in contextIsaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Read in contextPsalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
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