A while back, I shared with you 25 Words of Encouragement for Your Season of Waiting. Today I want to share with you 20 Must-Read Bible verses for when fear grips your heart. Whether you deal with anxiety on a daily basis or you’re simply going through a difficult time which is causing you to fear the days ahead, this post is for you. Read on to find hope and encouragement for those times when fear has a hold on you.
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1) John 14:27
2) Joshua 1:9
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go
3) Isaiah 43:1
4) Psalm 34:4
Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
5) Psalm 94:19-one of my favorite on the list of must-read bible verses for when fear grips your heart
6) Romans 8:38-39
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
7) Psalm 27:1
8) 1 Peter 5:7
9) 1 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,love and self-discipline
10) Psalm 115:11
11) Isaiah 41:10
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
12) Isaiah 41:13
13) John 16:33
John 16:33 (NIV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
14) 1 John 4:4
15) Psalm 34:19
Psalm 34:19 (NIV)
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all
16) Psalm 29:11
17) Psalm 4:8
Psalm 4:8
In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
18) Exodus 33:14
19) Isaiah 54:10
Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you
20) Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Conclusion
Write these down in a journal. Don’t have a journal? you can get one HERE. Keep this list of 20 Bible Verses for When Fear Grips Your Heart near you so that when Satan starts to whisper his lies and causes you to become more afraid, you can be filled with peace and hope for the future. Have a friend that is going through a hard time? Share this post with them. Is there a verse that did not make the list brings you comfort when fear grips your heart? Please, share it in the comments below.
24 "The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) (Source)
Thank you for this wonderful list. Great having this as a quick access whenever needed.
Love this collection of verses, Miranda. A good resource to refer to when fear grips the heart.
Thank you so much!