We’ve all experienced worry; it happens to everyone occasionally.
Worry may dominate our thoughts and hurt our daily lives, whether about the future, our relationships, or our finances.
As Christians, we can look to these Bible verses about worrying for direction and insight on how to deal with life’s issues, especially the problem of concern.
Bible Verses About Worrying
The Bible contains scriptures that provide consolation, inspiration, and helpful guidance on handling worry.
In this article, we will examine some of the essential texts from the Bible that deal with worrying and evaluate how they might encourage our faith in God’s fidelity and bring us peace amid our worries.
1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) – Cast All Your Anxieties On God
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Matthew 6:34 (ESV) – Do Not Be Anxious
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) – Rest For Your Souls
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Philippians 4:6 (ESV) – Let Your Requests
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) – Guard Your Heart And Mind
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication 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 minds in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:25 (ESV) – Do Not Be Anxious About Life
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
John 14:27 (ESV) – Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Matthew 6:27 (ESV)- Anxiety And Time
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?
2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) – The Spirit Of Power And Love
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Romans 8:28 (ESV)- Work Together For Good
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Psalm 55:22 (ESV)
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
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.
Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
John 16:33 (ESV)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Luke 10:41-42 (ESV)
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Matthew 6:31-33 (ESV)
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:25-34 (ESV)
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Proverbs 12:25 (ESV)
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Psalm 121:1-2 (ESV)
A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 46:10 (ESV)
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Bible Verse About Worrying About Money
Money is one of the most frequent causes of worry for many people. Financial concerns can be a substantial source of stress and anxiety, whether related to making ends meet, making retirement plans, or handling unforeseen bills.
Christians believe that God is our provider and that we may rely on Him to meet our needs.
Several verses in the Bible address the topic of worrying about money and offer instructions on how to put one’s faith in God’s supply.
Proverbs 13:11 (ESV)
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV)
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
Matthew 6:24 (ESV)
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
Ecclesiastes 5:10 (ESV)
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.
Proverbs 22:7 (ESV)
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV)
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (ESV)
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
Matthew 6:34 (ESV)
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
1 Peter 5:7 (ESV)
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:2 (ESV)
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;
Romans 13:8 (ESV)
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Matthew 13:22 (ESV)
As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
Matthew 6:25 (ESV)
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
Proverbs 22:1 (ESV)
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 10:4 (ESV)
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
James 5:1-5 (ESV)
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. …
Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:11-13 (ESV)
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
1 Corinthians 16:2 (ESV)
On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
John 14:27 (ESV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Conclusion
We can put our faith in God’s faithfulness and provision in all circumstances, knowing that worrying is not what He has in mind for our life.
We are urged to place our worries in His hands, put the interests of His kingdom first, and put our faith in His assurances.
We can find solace, calm, and fortitude to meet life’s obstacles when we reflect on these verses and attempt to apply them.
Let’s turn to God in prayer and via His word to put our faith in His goodness and faithfulness and live in hope and assurance of what He has promised.
