Bible Verses for Anxiety Attacks: 25 Scriptures to Calm Your Heart

Bible Verses for Anxiety Attacks

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.”

Psalm 34:4–5

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”

Psalm 94:19

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

John 3:17

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

Philippians 4:6–7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Bible Verses for When Panic Feels Overwhelming

Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Exodus 14:14

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Psalm 9:9–10

“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.”

Matthew 11:28–30

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Bible Verses for Fear and Worry

Psalm 56:3

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

Psalm 40:2

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”

Psalm 118:6

“The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

Psalm 46:10

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’”

2 Timothy 1:7

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

Bible Verses for God’s Peace

Isaiah 26:3

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Psalm 23:1–3

“The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

Matthew 6:34

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Isaiah 55:12

“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”

Bible Verses to Pray During Anxiety

Psalm 86:1

“Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.”

Prayer:

Lord, please hear my cry for help. Calm my heart from anxiety. Even though I feel this way, I choose to trust You.

Psalm 27:1

“The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

Prayer:

Lord, be my light when fear feels heavy. Remind me that You are my salvation and the strength of my life. When anxiety rises, help me not to be afraid, but to rest in Your protection and peace.

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.”

Prayer:

Lord, I’m struggling with anxiety attacks right now. Help me to know You’re with me. Please give me calm and peace right now. Help me to know this feeling will pass, and You are always with me.

Philippians 4:6–7

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer:

Lord, right now I lay everything down at Your feet — every anxiety, every worry, and anything that is making me feel anxious. Thank You that You always listen to me and that I can bring every fear to You. Please fill my heart with Your peace.

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for the peace that only You can give. When my heart feels troubled and afraid, help me receive Your peace in this moment. Calm my thoughts, steady my breathing, and remind me that Your peace is greater than my anxiety.

A Prayer for Anxiety Attacks

Father, I feel overwhelmed right now. My thoughts feel loud, my body feels tense, and I need Your peace.

Please help me remember that I am not alone in this moment. You are near to me, even when I feel afraid.

Calm my heart, steady my thoughts, and remind me that this feeling will not last forever. 

Lord, help me hold onto Your Word when anxiety feels stronger than my faith.
Cover me with Your peace, comfort me with Your presence, and guide me through this moment one breath at a time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

 

 

Download the Free Peace in the Panic Scripture Cards

Anxiety attacks are awful. To deal with them, we need to keep God’s word close to us. The Bible says when we feel anxious, we should go to God, whether that is through reading Scripture or praying. That can be hard to do when you’re in the middle of an anxiety attack.

That’s why I created these scripture cards. 

 

If you would like a simple way to keep peaceful Bible verses close when you’re dealing with anxiety attacks, you can download the free Peace in the Panic Scripture Cards below.