I can be still and wait patiently, without fretting.

A Bible affirmation for overthinking, rooted in Psalm 37:7.

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 37:7 · BSB

Reflection

David's advice when other people seem to get ahead unfairly: be still, wait patiently, don't fret. Fretting is mental pacing. Being still before God is how you stop wearing a path in your own mind.

A prayer

Lord, help me be still before You and stop fretting over what I can't control.

More verses for overthinking

I can turn my overthinking into prayer. Philippians 4:6 Worrying won't add an hour to my life. Trusting God adds peace. Matthew 6:27 I don't need every answer to be at peace. Isaiah 26:3 I don't have to understand everything to trust God with it. Proverbs 3:5-6 I can stop striving and remember who God is. Psalm 46:10 I can throw my worries on God, because He cares about me. 1 Peter 5:7 I don't have to figure out everything that's too big for me. Psalm 131:1 I can make plans and still let God direct my steps. Proverbs 16:9 My soul can rest in God alone. Psalm 62:5 Return to your rest, my soul. God has been good to me. Psalm 116:7 My Father already knows what I need. Matthew 6:31-32

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