To be able to replace the lies of the enemy (which are coming at us nearly constantly) we must replace them with TRUTH. In order to replace a lie, first of all we need to able to acknowledge the lie. Secondly, we need to replace it with truth. In order to replace a lie with truth, we must KNOW the TRUTH.
To replace lies with truth we must be learning truth, reading it, meditating upon it, memorizing it, praying it and even speaking it aloud.
In moments and seasons of stress, we must train our minds to dwell on truth. Living a Philippians 4:8 life means meditating on what is true, noble, lovely, and right. To meditate on something, we must first know it.
You can see the first 2 parts of this series here: What Stress Does to Our Bodies and 9 Tips for Managing Stress.
10 Verses for the Anxious Heart
10 Verses for the Anxious Heart. PDF
1. 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.”
2. Proverbs 12:25 “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.”
3. Matthew 6:25-34 “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? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 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.”
4. Psalm 23:4 “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.”
5. 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? ”
6. Isaiah 35:4 “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come…”
7. 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”
8. 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…”
9. Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
10. Psalm 91
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling,
no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
More Verses for the Anxious Heart
Candace,
God is in the details and His care is deeply personal. This past Sunday morning, one of my 5th grade Bible study students confessed she has been diagnosed with anxiety. Which is understandable as her fathers family has heart problems (that are operable) and her younger sister just had successful open heart surgery in September. However, as a child of God this is not excusable. We prayed and talked about peace being a Person, not a place. Do you want to be a Prayer Warrior or a worry wort? Give your burdens to God and look expectantly for Him in the details because He is there and I shared some examples of God at work in my own life. Now I have one more story to share! When I opened my email this Monday morning, I saw your message (sent Saturday!) to print and gift. Thank you for creating and sharing this Biblical response to anxiety. Our GOD IS GREATER!
Sandra, I love this so much! Thank you for sharing this story with me!