The Lord has given much information on the issue of an anxious heart, providing wisdom and guidance to those who grapple with anxiety. Throughout the Bible God has acknowledged that anxiety is a common human experience, often arising from uncertainty, fear, and the challenges of life.
The Bible encourages every believer to cast their worries upon God, recognizing His love and care for His creation. Instead of being consumed by anxiety, believers are urged to seek peace through prayer and reliance on God’s strength. The scriptures emphasize that God’s presence can bring a sense of calm and comfort, even in the midst of turbulent circumstances.
The Bible advises against excessive worrying and encourages living in the present moment, trusting that God will provide for the future. It reminds people that worrying cannot add anything positive to their lives, but faith and trust in God’s plan can lead to inner peace.
The word of God also advocates for a mindset focused on positive and uplifting thoughts. Meditating on God’s word and seeking His guidance can help transform anxious hearts into hearts filled with hope and courage. It highlights the importance of renewing the mind and fixing thoughts on what is true, noble, and praiseworthy.
Let us have a look at the following Bible verses that tell us about An Anxious Heart.
John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
Matthew 6:25
“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?”
Psalm 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”
Matthew 6:34
“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”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord , and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved”
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
Psalm 138:8
“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord , endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands”
Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”
Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord , and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears”
Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”
Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles”
Proverbs 12:25
“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad”
Psalm 94:19
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul”
Luke 12:24
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”
Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”
Proverbs 17:22
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones”
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”
Jeremiah 17:7
“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord , and whose hope the Lord is”
Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Joshua 1:9
“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”
Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it”
Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
Jeremiah 29:11
“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”
2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all”
James 1:5
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him”
Proverbs 12:26
“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them”
Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
Isaiah 40:31
“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”
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”
Proverbs 15:13
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”
Psalm 27:1
“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?”
1 Peter 3:14
“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
Isaiah 35:4
“Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you”
