Did you know that your words have power?! What we say is important. It holds a lot of weight in creating the lives that we want. These 20 biblical affirmations for anxiety will guide you into receiving the peace that God has already given you!
Biblical affirmations help you to regain your power, increase your awareness of God’s place in your life, and help you shift your perspective and focus on the good in your life.
Proverbs 18:21 tells us that, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof”.
What good news to know you can create with your words! That’s the power of biblical affirmations.
We will journey into 20 biblical affirmations for anxiety that include the bible verses I use for inspiration.
We will also look to answer the following questions: Do Christian affirmations work for anxiety, what bible verses help with anxiety, and what the bible has to say about overcoming anxiety.
Remember that you do not need to be subject to how you feel. You can open your mouth and declare God’s word over your feelings, your body, and your situation.
Let’s dive into these biblical affirmations for anxiety.
Oh! One more thing. At the end of this article, I have a Q&A section to answer some common questions you may have about biblical affirmations. Check it out if you want to learn more 😊
This article is all about a list of biblical affirmations for anxiety
Do Christian Affirmations Work For Anxiety & How To Use Them
Christian Affirmations 100% work for anxiety! The way affirmations work for anxiety is by allowing your subconscious mind to accept a new reality that YOU TELL IT!
There is nothing more powerful than when you introduce a new thought to your own subconscious mind. When you hear yourself say an “I AM” statement.
Your mind is more susceptible to receiving words from you, and your cells are always listening to your thoughts and words.
Why are they listening? They are listening for instruction. Instruction that you can give them.
I want to reiterate that your words have the power NOT your thoughts! This is so important to remember when using biblical affirmations for anxiety.
How To Use Biblical Affirmations For Anxiety
- If you are using written affirmations (like the ones below) print them out or have them handy. If you are listening to a video, make sure to have it saved or easily accessible.
- Find a comfortable place that is free from distractions. (This can be in your home, in nature, or in any place that cultivates peace for you)
- (Optional) Play soothing and healing instruments music
- Before you begin your affirmation work, pray to God giving thanksgiving and praise. Ask the Lord, to help you on your journey through biblical affirmations and anxiety.
- As you are listening to your affirmations (be sure to repeat them) or saying them out loud make sure that you are aware of your breath and stay in the present moment.
- If you come across an affirmation that REALLY resonates with you. Stop for a moment and sit with that affirmation. Thanking God that you fully receive it.
- Once you are complete with your affirmation session take a moment to reflect on how you feel. Do you feel lighter? Are you more anxious? Do you feel safe?
Being aware of your feelings beforehand and afterward will help you to reinforce the good feelings from the session and the practice of doing biblical affirmations.
This article is all about a list of biblical affirmations for anxiety
What Bible Verses Help With Anxiety
Here is a list of bible verses along with a small snippet from each verse. I just wanted to give you a small look at the bible verses you can start using for anxiety.
After, we will go in-depth with these same bible verses and use them as biblical affirmations for anxiety.
- Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep him in perfect peace
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – God has not given us a spirit of fear
- Philippians 4:6-7 – Be anxious for nothing
- Hebrews 4:11 – Let us make every effort to enter God’s rest
- Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is true…think on these things
- Psalm 138:8 – The Lord will perfect what concerns you
- 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your cares on him
- John 10:10 – I come that you might have life
- Jeremiah 29:11 – I know the plans I have for you
- John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you
- Psalm 4:8 – In peace I will lie down and sleep
- Psalm 91:4 – He covers you with his feathers
- Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares and he will sustain you
- Jeremiah 31:25 – God refreshes your soul
- Psalm 43:5 – Hope in God
- John 16:33 – In this world you will have trouble, BUT…
- Philippians 4:7 – Gods peace surpasses understanding
- Psalm 61:2 – When my heart is overwhelmed
- 1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love
- Psalm 23:2 – He leads me beside still waters
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A List of 20 Biblical Affirmations For Anxiety
1. Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Affirmation: I am a vessel of peace, grace, and light. I do not fear for God keeps me in peace at all times.
2. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Affirmation: I surrender to the power and the love of God. I release all negative emotions of fear that no longer serve me.
3. Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Affirmation: I am anxious for nothing. Instead, I take all my petitions to God in prayer, who answerers me every time.
4. Hebrews 4:11 – “Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.”
Affirmation: I make every effort to enter into rest and solitude. I receive the rest of God as my own.
5. Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
Affirmation: My mind is not a garbage dump; therefore, I enjoy thinking about what is good, lovely, and of good report. I cherish positive thinking.
6. Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
Affirmation: The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. His grace and mercy will carry me. I am not forsaken.
7. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Affirmation: I confidently cast all my cares on the Lord for I am his child and he cares for me.
8. John 10:10 – “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Affirmation: Jesus came so that I can have life, therefore I live my life to the fullest.
9. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Affirmation: I trust God’s plan for my life, even if I don’t know what it is.
10. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Affirmation: I will not fear neither will I be afraid. The prince of peace is with me always.
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11. Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Affirmation: It is God alone that keeps me safe; therefore, I trust in him only. What can man do to me?
12. Psalm 91:4 – “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.”
Affirmation: When anxiety strikes, I take refuge in the Lord where I find safety and rest.
13. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Affirmation: Because the Lord sustains me, I refuse to worry. Because I was not meant to carry care, I cast them on my faithful God.
14. Jeremiah 31:25 – “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”
Affirmation: I take heart knowing that God will refresh my weary soul.
15. Psalm 43:5 – “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.”
Affirmation: Even when I am anxious and afraid, my soul finds refuge in the Lord.
16. 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.”
Affirmation: No matter what may come my way, I have overwhelming victory in Christ Jesus.
17. Philippians 4:7 -“...And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Affirmation: Because I have peace in God, I can find rest even when I don’t understand. With God, there is safety in uncertainty.
18. Psalm 61:2 – “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Affirmation: When my heart is overwhelmed, I find safety in crying out to God.
19. 1 John 4:18 – “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
Affirmation: I am loved completely and perfectly. Because of this, all my fears no longer exist.
20. Psalm 23: 2-3 – “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul…”
Affirmation: I have no need for worry, for the Lord will restore my soul.
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Final Thoughts: Christian Affirmations For Anxiety
Anxiety is one of those emotions that can wreak havoc on our daily lives, our emotions, and our health.
I believe these powerful biblical affirmations for anxiety will help ease the mind and put you back on track to a peaceful state.
No matter what, please know that you can do this, you can recover, and you can live in peace.
Be sure to check out my recent article on The Secrets To Finding Peace in God. Pssst…it’s not what you think.
I wrote this article with the idea in mind that we can find peace in God no matter the circumstance we face. Plus, there is a special prayer and bible verses included.
I would love to hear from you! Let me know which affirmation and bible verses resonated with you most? Leave a comment below.
P.S. I’ve linked up with Grace & Truth Christian Community Link Up.
Q & A : Biblical Affirmations
Are there affirmations in the bible?
No, you probably won’t find and specific affirmations in the bible as affirmations were not a trendy thing back then. You will however find decrees, declarations, and blessings in the bible.
Deuteronomy 28 is full of biblical affirmations in the form of a chapter full of blessings. Also, we see in Job 22:28 this, “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.”
Decrees are a biblical thing! They are not any different from biblical affirmations. With affirmations, you are decreeing and declaring certain things over your life to bring about positive change or outcomes.
When you use biblical affirmations, you are doing the same thing, but you have the power of scripture behind your words!
Are affirmations biblical?
Yes, I believe that affirmations are biblical. Let’s take a look at a couple of scriptures that have led me to the decision to use biblical affirmations in my own life.
- Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Here we see it plain as day that our words have power so powerful that we can speak life or death into our own lives by way of our mouth. That’s some powerful stuff!
- Mark 11:23-24 “I tell you the truth, if someone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.
Again, Jesus is showing us the importance of our words and how powerful they are. Here Jesus says that if someone says (using speech) to this mountain be removed and cast into the sea they shall have whatever they say. Being removed and cast into the sea is a declaration to that mountain! Of course, we must believe what we are saying and not doubt in our hearts.
- Proverbs 16:24 “ Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”
Here we see the importance of kind words in scripture. We know that they are good for our soul and our health, so why not use our words to live to our bodies, souls, and minds.
How to use biblical affirmations in the bible
- If you are using written affirmations (like the ones below) print them out or have them handy. If you are listening to a video, make sure to have it saved or easily accessible.
- Find a comfortable place that is free from distractions. (This can be in your home, in nature, or in any place that cultivates peace for you)
- (Optional) Play soothing and healing instruments music
- Before you begin your affirmation work, pray to God giving thanksgiving and praise. Ask the Lord, to help you on your journey through biblical affirmations and anxiety.
- As you are listening to your affirmations (be sure to repeat them) or saying them out loud make sure that you are aware of your breath and stay in the present moment.
- If you come across an affirmation that REALLY resonates with you. Stop for a moment and sit with that affirmation. Thanking God that you fully receive it.
- Once you are complete with your affirmation session take a moment to reflect on how you feel. Do you feel lighter? Are you more anxious? Do you feel safe?
What does God say about me affirmations?
In Romans 4:17, God told Abraham that he had made him the father of many nations.
Scripture then gives us a characteristic of God. “even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.”
Did you see that? God is a God that calls things that be not as though they were. We are created in the image of God, and we are called to be imitations of him.
God created with his mouth and professed statements such as “I AM THAT I AM”.
Using I am statements are very powerful and depict a God-like nature. Use your words to create the life you want, just as God did!
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So glad you’re sharing this great information about affirmations. I’m thinking about writing a series in February about the affirmations that help me. I’m saving your article now so I can return to it again and again! Thanks for linking up at Grace & Truth.