12 verses to combat fear and anxiety:
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding ~ Proverbs 3:5
- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7
- 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. ~ John 16:33
- 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. ~ Isaiah 41:10
- When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. ~ Psalm 56:3
- For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
- There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. ~ 1 John 4:18
- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. ~ Joshua 1:9
- Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. ~ Matthew 6:34
- 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? ~ Psalm 27:1
- Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. ~ Psalm 55:22
- The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7
