Searching for comforting bible verses for overwhelming stress?
Perhaps you’re hoping to encourage a loved one with the comfort that your Heavenly Father has provided for you in seasons past?
Please know that you’re not alone. There was a time in my life when the stressful situations felt never-ending. I was exhausted, at the end of my rope, and defeated.
Prior to that, I’d spent years memorizing God’s word and experienced overwhelming comfort during difficult times.
However, in that dark season, Scripture no longer brought tangible peace. It was the most painful season of my life and yet, I had to believe what He says is true.
Maybe you can relate? If so, I’d like to encourage you that you’re not alone. God is in this with you. He has not forsaken you.
May you find peace in the promises of God, Friend. Below you’ll find a list of bible verses to comfort you in stressful seasons.
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35 Bible Verses for Overwhelming Stress
I’ve compiled the following 35 Bible verses to help you through overwhelming stress. They’re truths to cling to in any single moment of life. When you’re experiencing:
- an anxious heart
- stressful moments
- negative thoughts
- fear of bad news
- worries of the world
Your mental health matters, Friend. Regardless of what’s going on, the Lord God is your comforter in hard times and in good.
1. John 16:33
In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Bible Verse Insight:
When you experience overwhelming stress, may you experience peace of mind knowing that Jesus has overcome them for you.
2. Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You Because he trusts in You.
Isn’t it wonderful that Jesus has done this for us?
3. Isaiah 41:10
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.
4. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Bible Verse Insight:
When your stress levels overwhelm you, lean into this.
You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
5. James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
6. 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
7. Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
8. Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters… He restores my soul and He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
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.
Bible Verse Insight:
The Scripture says that you’ll go through the valley. You won’t stay there. Hang on, Friend.
9. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
10. Philippians 4:6
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.
Bible Verse Insight:
So often Christians share this verse in an effort to shame the recipient out of anxiety. This is wrong. God encourages us to come to Him with every little thing.
He knows we’re susceptible to anxiety because we’re just people. And in His love, He encourages us to come to Him with anything and everything.
11. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
12. Jeremiah 17:18
They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream…it does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
13. Psalm 94:19 (NASB)
When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul.
14. Lamentations 3:19
The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!“
Bible Verse Insight:
Sadly, there were countless times I experienced a sense of shame when I “blew it.”
It took me way too long to know that He’s never disappointed in me or you. His love is never-ending.
15. Psalm 9:9-10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
16. Romans 5:5
And hope does not put us to shame because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
17. Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
18. Matthew 6:26-27
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?
Insight for Women:
The church and culture have misled many women to believe that everything is up to us. That we must make all the right decisions. If we don’t, we’re responsible for the damage.
- to our kids
- our families
- to our jobs
- our husbands
- parents, etc
This leads to a very unhealthy mindset that encourages women to “think about” (worry about) all things.
And yet, Jesus tells us we can let go of our worries. It’s not all on us. What relief!
19. Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
20. 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.
(This was one of the very first Scriptures my girls memorized as kids.)
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21. 1 Peter 5:5-7 (NKJV)
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.
22. Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Bible Verse Insight:
Jesus is strong and courageous for us. Be assured, you can rest in the fact that He’s strong and courageous for you.
Breathe, Sister. You are loved.
23. Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
24. Psalm 34:4-5
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
25. Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
26. Psalm 56:8
You keep track of all my sorrows… you have collected all my tears in your bottle… you have recorded each one in your book.
Bible Verse Insight:
Not one of your tears is missed by Him.
27. Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
28. Psalm 34:17-18
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them. He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
29. Psalm 61:3 (NLT)
For you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
30. 1 John 4:4 (ESV)
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
31. Psalm 61:2
From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety.
Bible Verse Insight:
If you’re feeling afraid, know that He is your safe place.
32. Psalm 27:1
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?
33. 1 Peter 1:6-7
For a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
34. 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.
35. Philippians 1:6
During that dark season of overwhelming stress and chaos, one Scripture assured me of the presence of the Lord.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
Yep. That Scripture reminded me that it’s all dependent on Him. As such, it’s now one of my favorite bible verses.
Friend, may I encourage you to create an encouragement box, a tool specifically designed to offer you hope in hard times.
Download the list of Bible Verses and then check out this tutorial on how to make an encouragement box by our friends at I Choose Joy.
Recap: Bible Verses for Overwhelming Stress
We’ve gone through the list of 35 Bible verses for overwhelming stress. Did any of them meet you with hope?
Friend, these promises of God apply to everyday situations. Everyday life will bring troubles. It’s part of being a human being living on planet Earth.
While they’re never easy, the good news is that God’s heart for you never changes. These seasons of pain, stressors, and troubles will come to an end. And even more, they’ll yield fruit.
To sum it up, the word of God is alive and active, right? Take hold of it and be encouraged.
So, Friend, did I miss any of your favorite Scripture verses? Please let me know.
In this together!
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