The antidote Paul gives an anxious church
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 · World English Bible
Why you can hand the whole weight over
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”1 Peter 5:6-7 · World English Bible
Jesus on what worry cannot add
“Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? “Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?”Matthew 6:25-27 · World English Bible
Permission to live one day at a time
“Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.”Matthew 6:34 · World English Bible
What happens when you cast your burden
“Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”Psalms 55:22 · World English Bible
A peace the world cannot give or take
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”John 14:27 · World English Bible
The promise for when fear moves in
“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.”Isaiah 41:10 · World English Bible
For when your thoughts multiply at night
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.”Psalms 94:19 · World English Bible