Anxiety is something we all deal with at one point or another. It has a way of wiggling itself into our minds, leaving us distracted by fears about the future. In anxiety-riddled moments, it can be hard to find peace and clarity. The most reassuring tool for me to combat anxiety is God’s Word. It offers comfort when those anxious thoughts threaten to take over my mind and heart.

These are my personal favorite Bible verses to combat anxiety–they’re the ones that are lock screens on my phone, scattered around my house on notecards, and highlighted in my Bible. If you need a dose of comfort today, I pray these 5 encouraging Bible verses for anxiety can calm your heart, strengthen your faith, and point you to the One who is always with us and loves us beyond measure. (more…)