Verses for when anxiety tightens its grip

The 12 verses below are the ones that guide the “Peace in the midst of anxiety” journey in Cultivae. Each one comes with the reflection question from the day it appears on.

1. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

   To reflect onWhat worry has been running in a closed loop in your head without ever becoming a prayer?

   From day 1 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

2. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

   To reflect onWhat problem from tomorrow have you been suffering today, in advance?

   From day 2 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

3. Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

   To reflect onWhere do you usually “fly away” to when anxiety tightens its grip?

   From day 3 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

4. casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

   To reflect onWhat part of your anxiety comes from the idea that everything depends on you?

   From day 4 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

5. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

   To reflect onWhich thoughts multiply most inside you when night comes?

   From day 5 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

6. Yahweh’s angel came again the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.”

   To reflect onHow has your body been asking for care, and how have you been responding?

   From day 6 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

7. He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was a great calm.

   To reflect onIn what storm have you felt that Jesus is asleep?

   From day 7 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

8. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted on the earth.”

   To reflect onWhat are you holding with clenched fists that you need to let go of before God?

   From day 8 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

9. Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.

   To reflect onWhat thought or feeling have you been hiding even from God?

   From day 9 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

10. Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

    To reflect onWhat kind of worldly peace have you been seeking, and where has it failed you?

    From day 10 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

11. Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

    To reflect onIn what area of your life do you feel too small, like a “worm”?

    From day 11 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

12. Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

    To reflect onWhat is the “when” that has been holding your peace hostage?

    From day 12 of Peace in the midst of anxiety

Keep exploring

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• Life with God 21 days
• Night prayer
• Verses for facing fear
• Verses of comfort in grief
• Verses to care for your marriage
• Verses on the forgiveness that sets free
• Verses about faith

Anxiety and peace: Cast your cares, trust and rest in God.

Scripture: World English Bible (public domain).