Matthew 6:34
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.” (WEB)
Jesus calls us to live one day at a time, not borrowing tomorrow's troubles.
Bible Verses About Worry
Worry is one of the most common struggles, and the Bible meets it directly. Again and again Scripture invites us to trade anxious thoughts for trust in a Father who knows our needs and carries our burdens.
1 Peter 5:7
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.” (WEB)
We can hand our worries to God because he genuinely cares about us.
Philippians 4:6-7
Replace anxiety with thankful prayer, and God's peace will guard your heart and mind.
Matthew 6:25-27
Jesus points to the birds God feeds: worrying adds nothing, but our Father knows what we need.
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you.” God upholds those who lean on him.
Luke 12:25-26
Worry can't add an hour to life, a gentle reminder of how powerless anxiety really is.
Applying these verses
When worry spirals, Matthew 6:34 brings you back to today, and Philippians 4:6-7 gives the practical move: turn the specific worry into a thankful prayer. Casting your cares on God (1 Peter 5:7) isn't pretending they don't matter; it's trusting them to the One who cares for you.
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What does the Bible say about worry?
The Bible repeatedly tells us not to be ruled by worry, but to trust God and bring our concerns to him. Jesus teaches us to live one day at a time (Matthew 6:34), Peter urges us to cast our cares on God because he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7), and Paul says to replace anxiety with thankful prayer (Philippians 4:6-7).
What is a good Bible verse for worry?
Matthew 6:34 (“don't be anxious for tomorrow”) and 1 Peter 5:7 (“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you”) are two of the most comforting.
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