Encouraging Bible Verses That Remind Us Not to Worry

How often do we become fearful of the opinion of others? How frequently can we become people pleasers, afraid of evil, or give too much power to people? The Scriptures tell us that God comforts us and reminds us that He is our helper and men are not in power – the Lord is in control. Even though they can absolutely kill a body or hurt someone, they can never take away faith and salvation in Jesus. We have eternal security and peace that the Lord has the final say.

Isaiah 51:12 “I, even I, am He who comforts you, who are you that you are afraid of man who dies and of the son of man who is made like grass.”

Hebrews 13:6 "So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’”

This one is a challenge because it is so easy to worry about our trials and death. We are faced with the harsh reality of sin and need. Remember that even though we are on hard paths, God will help us not to fear evil, but find comfort in His presence and His strength. Worrying will not help the situation, it will only hurts us.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Ultimately, we are commanded not to worry about anything. This is such a challenge for those of us who wrestle with anxiety, however with the help of the Holy Spirit we can strive for hearts and minds that fully trust in Him. We do not have to be anxious about anything, but we can pray about everything. God hears our cries and our needs. He provides for us in ways that world never could. There are temporary fixes to worries in the world, but all fade. Jesus’ eternal gift never ends.

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.”

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.”

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey.