Scripture reveals that anxiety is meant to be carried to God, not carried by us.
Scripture on Anxiety
Philippians 4:6-7
New Testament
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Matthew 6:25-27
New Testament
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
Psalm 55:22
Old Testament
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."
1 Peter 5:7
New Testament
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Isaiah 41:10
Old Testament
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
The Bottom Line
Your worry doesn't add a single hour to your life, but God's presence changes everything.
Try Today
Write down one specific worry, pray about it out loud, and physically place the paper somewhere as a sign you're handing it to God.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to bring everything to the Father in prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).
Father, You see what's keeping me up at night. You know the weight I'm carrying. I confess I've been trying to control what only You can handle. Right now, I'm choosing to hand this anxiety to You. Give me Your peace that doesn't make sense given my circumstances. Help me trust that You're working even when I can't see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Matthew 6 to hear Jesus teach directly about worry and trust.
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