Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear. It can be mild or severe. Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. For example, you may feel anxious before an important meeting or when your child is sick.
While it is normal to feel some anxiety in certain situations, people with anxiety disorders experience anxiety that is out of proportion to the situation and cannot be easily controlled. For example, someone with a phobia of flying may feel anxious when thinking about flying, even if they are not in an airplane or about to board one. This can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as not traveling or only taking flights that have a layover so they can get off the plane if necessary.
But for some people, anxiety is a constant problem that affects their daily life. Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions. They are the most common mental illness in the United States.
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias.
Anxiety can manifest itself in physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, or feeling like you’re going to vomit. It can also cause mental symptoms such as overwhelming worry, obsessive thoughts, flashbacks of traumatic events, and difficulty concentrating.
If you have an anxiety disorder, you may feel like you’re stuck in a constant state of worry or fear. You may be unable to control your anxiety and may avoid situations that trigger it. But avoiding things that make you anxious can make your symptoms worse.
 Anxiety disorders can run in families. But it is not known for sure if they are caused by genes, environment, or both.
If you think you might have an anxiety disorder, it’s important to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment. Treatments for anxiety disorders include medicine, therapy, and self-care. Medicine can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders. But it is important to find the right medicine and dose. Therapy can help a person understand and manage their anxiety disorder. It can also help with relationships, work, and other areas of life affected by anxiety disorders. Self-care means taking care of yourself by getting enough rest, exercise, and relaxation.
The Bible is full of verses about anxiety. In times of worry, fear, and stress, these scriptures provide a powerful reminder that we are never alone. God is always with us, ready to comfort and guide us through whatever we are facing. If you’re looking for some peace in the midst of your anxiety, look no further than the Bible. These verses about anxiety will help you find calm and rest in the midst of your storm.
Bible Verses About Anxiety
1. Luke 12:22
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
2. Matthew 6:31
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
3. Psalm 37:1
{A Psalm of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
4. Psalm 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
5. Matthew 6:28
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
6. Luke 24:38
And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
7. Acts 20:10
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
8. Matthew 6:27
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
9. John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
10. Proverbs 24:19
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
11. Psalm 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
12. 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.
13. Luke 21:34
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
14. Mark 13:11
But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
15. 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?
16. 1 Corinthians 7:32
But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
17. Luke 8:14
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
18. Luke 12:26
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
19. Matthew 10:19
But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
20. Matthew 13:22
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
21. Luke 12:25
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
22. Luke 12:29
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
23. 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
24. 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.
25. Luke 12:11
And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say.
