Bible Verses About Stress & Overwhelm

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

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

“Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.”

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

“Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.”

“In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.”

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

“Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.”

“Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.”

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!””

“What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”

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

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

“We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.”

“But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.”

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.”

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.”

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”

“However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.”

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.”

“He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.”

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;”

“Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.”

“See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.”

“Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.”

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.”

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.”

“Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””

“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.”

“O LORD, You have searched me and known me.”