The Bible has many helpful scriptures for dealing with stress. Here are just 30 Bible verses for stress that I hope will encourage you, even on your worse day.
And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? | Matthew 6:27
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. | Romans 8:28
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. | Philippians 4:19
As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. | Matthew 13:22
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. | Matthew 12:20
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. | Psalm 127:1-2
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” | Revelation 14:13
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. | 1 Peter 5:10
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. | 1 Peter 4:12
But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. | Mark 4:19
But man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. | Job 5:7
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. | Luke 10:41-42
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. | Malachi 4:2
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. | Matthew 6:33
But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working. | John 5:17
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. | Psalm 55:22
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 1 Peter 5:7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. | Philippians 4:6
Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. | Isaiah 40:30-31
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. | Psalm 23:4
For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. | James 1:3
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. | Hebrews 6:10
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. | 2 Timothy 1:7
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. | Psalm 34:4
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. | John 14:1
My inward parts are in turmoil and never still; days of affliction come to meet me. | Job 30:27
Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble. | Job 14:1
Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? | Psalm 27:1
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! | 1 Chronicles 16:11
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. | Psalm 9:9-10
The Bible is God’s instruction manual for life. It provides the answers and gives us comfort, peace and hope for a brighter tomorrow.