10 Verses For When You're Stressed Out
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. - Deuteronomy 31:8
The three months after my wedding were some of the most stressful I’ve ever experienced. I got married. I moved in with my husband’s apartment, but only for a couple of months before we moved to a different state. My husband sprained his ACL and LCL playing basketball. Our dog had three different health emergencies. We had one of our cars in the shop so we were down to one car for two people. And we were trying to buy a house. Needless to say, a lot of different things were occupying my mind.
The stress was quite overwhelming at times. I cried from the weight of it all. I prayed frustrated prayers. I lost sleep. I worried way too much. And at some points, I even laughed, not because it was funny, but because I didn’t know what else to do.
And can I tell you, none of that helped. None of those things made my circumstances any better or made me feel any less stressed or overwhelmed. There was only one thing that made any sort of difference, one thing that gave me any glimmer of peace amidst all of the craziness, and that was the time I spent reading my Bible.
There is nothing that will calm me down more when I’m stressed than meditating on God’s Word. Whether I write out verses in my journal or speak them out loud to myself, spending time focusing on Scripture is the only thing that gives me any peace. So, with that in mind, I wanted to give you a list of verses you could meditate on if you’re feeling stressed out, tired, anxious, worried, or overwhelmed.
May the Lord encourage your heart, grant rest for your soul, and give you peace that surpasses all understanding as you turn your eyes, mind, and heart to Him.
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. - Psalm 34:4-5
You keep in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. - Isaiah 26:3
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. - Psalm 73:26
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” - Lamentations 3:22-24
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. - Matthew 6:34
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. - Philippians 4:19-20
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:16
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:6-7
Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. - Psalm 28:7