To my anxious heart, God says: be strong, don't fear.

A Bible affirmation for anxiety, rooted in Isaiah 35:4.

Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Isaiah 35:4 · BSB

Reflection

God tells Isaiah to speak to those with anxious hearts, that exact phrase. The message: be strong, do not fear, your God will come to save you. Anxious hearts are the ones He specifically addresses.

A prayer

God, speak to my anxious heart. Come and save me, and make me strong.

More verses for anxiety

I can bring my anxiety to God before it runs my day. Philippians 4:6 God cares about me, so I don't have to carry every fear alone. 1 Peter 5:7 I only have to carry today. Matthew 6:34 God is with me, so fear doesn't get the last word. Isaiah 41:10 When anxiety overwhelms me, God's comfort can still reach my soul. Psalm 94:19 The Lord is my shepherd. I don't have to manage everything. Psalm 23:1 I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from my fears. Psalm 34:4 I won't let my heart be troubled. I'm trusting God, and Jesus. John 14:1 God goes before me into tomorrow. Deuteronomy 31:8 I will trust and not be afraid. God is my strength and my song. Isaiah 12:2 The Lord is on my side. I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:5-6

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