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15 Scriptures for Dealing with Worry

As we're inundated with negative headlines, worry comes easy, but God's Word gives hope.

One glance at the headlines can cause our hearts to be gripped with fear. We are facing a particularly divisive political cycle with an uncertain outcome for our nation. We have seen an accelerated decay of religious liberties in our nation. Even within the past week we have seen Hurricane Matthew rip through the Caribbean, leaving hundreds dead in its wake.


Jesus reminded us in the Gospels that worry is futile for a believer. Faith in God can give us assurance that He will provide for our needs in the most difficult circumstances.


Here are 15 Scriptures to help you navigate through worry-filled headlines:


Matthew 6:34, Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.


Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


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.


Psalm 56:3, When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.


Proverbs 3:5,6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.


Luke 12:25,26, Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?


Colossians 3:15, Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.


Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.


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.


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.


Psalm 37:25, I was young and now I am old,yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.


Psalm 91:2, I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”


Romans 8:37, No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.


Matthew 11:28, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.


1 John 4:18, 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.


Mark Forrester

Mark Forrester is the senior director of Public Relations and Communications for the General Council of the Assemblies of God. He is a graduate of Lee University and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is general editor of Trending Up: Social Media Strategies for Today's Church. Mark and his wife, Janine, have two children and live in Springfield, Missouri.