There are times when we aren’t at peace. Whether because of paralyzing fear of the unknown or known, or because we need comfort when we have been hurt by someone, sometimes we just need to be reminded by God’s Word that we’re not alone and our God has the power to help us overcome our trials. There are many scriptures on peace that can speak to us in times like these. Check out these Bible verses:
13 Scriptures on Peace in the Presence of Stress, Anxiety, and Fear
- Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Psalm 4:8: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
- Romans 8:6: “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
- Isaiah 52:7: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’”
- Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Exodus 33:14: “The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
- John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16: “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
- Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.”
- Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
- John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:33: “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace.”
