Bible Verses for anxiety and fear

When your mind will not settle.

Open a passage to read its reflection and prayer. In the app, Take a Break picks one of these at random each time you open it.

1. 1. Psalms 4:8

   I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

   Reflection and prayer

   I sleep in God's peace

   Insight I can rest because God keeps me safe, not because everything is calm.

   Prayer Let me lay down my burdens and trust Your care.

2. 2. Genesis 15:15

   And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

   Reflection and prayer

   My life is secure in God's hands.

   Insight God promises His faithful a peaceful end and secure rest.

   Prayer Lord, grant me peace knowing my days are in Your hands.

3. 3. Psalms 3:5

   I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

   Reflection and prayer

   God watches over me while I sleep

   Insight I can sleep peacefully knowing God is watching over me.

   Prayer Lord, give me confidence that You watch over my rest.

4. 4. Exodus 14:14

   The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am still and at peace

   Insight When I stop striving, peace settles in me.

   Prayer Lord, help me be still and know You fight for me.

5. 5. Philippians 4:11

   Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

   Reflection and prayer

   I learn contentment through trusting Christ.

   Insight I find that trusting Christ teaches me contentment.

   Prayer Lord, teach me contentment through trust in You.

6. 6. Psalms 84:12

   O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am blessed when I trust God.

   Insight When I rely on God, I experience true blessing.

   Prayer Lord, help me trust You for my blessedness.

7. 7. Proverbs 3:24

   When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

   Reflection and prayer

   I sleep well trusting God

   Insight Trusting God's wisdom settles my soul.

   Prayer Lord, give me sweet sleep from trusting Your care.

8. 8. Isaiah 54:14

   In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am secure in God's righteousness

   Insight My security comes from God's righteousness, not my own efforts.

   Prayer Lord, let Your righteousness be my foundation.

9. 9. Job 13:15

   Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

   Reflection and prayer

   I trust God even when I doubt

   Insight I can question God and still hold onto trust in Him.

   Prayer Keep my trust steady through my doubts.

10. 10. Ruth 2:12

    The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

    Reflection and prayer

    I trust under God's wings.

    Insight When I trust in God, I find shelter and refuge for my daily life.

    Prayer Lord, let me take refuge under Your wings.