Life is filled with moments of uncertainty, trials, and challenges that can easily lead us to feel overwhelmed by fear. Whether it’s a daunting situation, an uncertain future, or personal struggles, fear is a very natural response. But, as Christians, we are reminded repeatedly in the Bible not to be consumed or limited by fear. Below I am sharing 20 powerful Bible verses to read when you’re afraid!
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20 Bible Verses To Read When You’re Afraid
1. We are never alone in our fears.
2. God is our antidote to fear.
Psalm 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (NKJV)
3. God’s presence is wherever we go, even in the most frightening circumstances.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (NKJV)
4. God’s presence brings comfort in moments of fear.
Psalm 23:4 Yea, 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. (NKJV)
5. Fear does not come from God.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
6. God delivers us from the grip of fear.
Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (NKJV)
7. We can be courageous in the midst of fear, because God is with us.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. (NKJV)
8. God’s peace quiets our fears.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (NKJV)
9. God is a very present help in fear.
Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. (NKJV)
10. God takes our fears away.
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (NKJV)
11. God gives hope to the fearful-hearted.
Isaiah 35:4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you. (NKJV)
12. God is our protector, especially in times of fear.
Proverbs 3:25-26 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught. (NKJV)
13. We do not need to live in fear, for God watches over us closely.
Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. (NKJV)
14. God’s peace will protect our hearts and minds, even in the midst of fear.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV)
15. There is no need to fear anyone or anything because God is our light, salvation, and strength.
Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (NKJV)
16. We are no longer slaves to fear.
Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’ (NKJV)
17. God shields us form fear with His wings.
Psalm 91:4-5 He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day. (NKJV)
18. God’s love quiets our fears.
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (NKJV)
19. We can boldly face any situation without fear because God is always there to help us.
Hebrews 13:5-6 For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’ (NKJV)
20. God personally reminds us to not fear.
Lamentations 3:57 You drew near on the day I called on You, and said, ‘Do not fear!’” (nKJV)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Fear is a part of the human experience, but as believers, we have an incredible resource in God’s Word to combat those feelings of fear and anxiety. I hope you enjoyed these 20 bible verses to read when you’re afraid. May these verses remind us that we are never alone in our struggles.
Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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