Anxiety
Summary
The Bible addresses anxiety by directing the heart toward prayer, thanksgiving, and trust in God’s care rather than pretending worry does not exist.
What the Bible teaches
Scripture invites believers to cast cares on God, seek Him in prayer, and receive peace that guards the heart and mind. Anxiety is not ignored; it is redirected.
Key passages
Philippians 4:6–7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Translation: KJV
1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Translation: KJV
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Bring specific worries to God in prayer, thank Him for known mercies, and choose one present duty instead of rehearsing every possible outcome.
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