Bible Verses for fear

When something you dread is close.

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. 2 Samuel 22:3

   The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

   Reflection and prayer

   I am safe in God's fortress

   Insight When I think of God as my rock and shield, I feel secure.

   Prayer God, be my refuge today.

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. Acts 27:34

   Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.

   Reflection and prayer

   I need physical strength to endure.

   Insight God's deliverance does not remove the need for daily care.

   Prayer Help me take the nourishment I need today.

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. Lamentations 3:23

   They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

   Reflection and prayer

   Each morning, God's mercy is new

   Insight Each dawn renews God's unfailing compassion for us.

   Prayer Lord, remind me that Your mercies are new each morning.

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. Psalms 31:24

   Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

   Reflection and prayer

   My strength comes from my hope in God.

   Insight Hoping in God gives me the courage I need.

   Prayer Lord, strengthen my heart as I hope in You.

9. 9. 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.

10. 10. 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.