Bible Verses About Fear

Start here: the Lord is the strength of your life.

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower. Psalm 18:2

Lord, You are my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Help me believe it when fear says otherwise. You are my stronghold. When fear grows loud, make Your voice louder. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The command that appears over and over: don’t be afraid.

Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Isaiah 41:10

Father, You tell me again and again not to be afraid, because You are with me. I’m taking You at Your word. Be strong in me. Be courageous in me. Wherever I go today, I’m not going alone. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God didn’t give you a spirit of fear.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7

For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15

God, You didn’t give me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Remind me when fear tries to speak for me. Give me courage that comes from You, not from pretending. I receive Your Spirit, not fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Perfect love casts out fear.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

Lord, Your love is perfect, and it casts out fear. Fill me with Your love until there’s less room for fear. Where I’ve feared You wouldn’t be there, forgive me. Where I’ve feared people, free me. I want to live loved, not afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When you’re afraid of what people think.

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6

Father, I’m afraid of what people think of me. It’s become a trap. Free me. I’d rather be kept safe by You than approved by everyone. When I’m afraid, I will trust You. Let that be enough. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A prayer you can say right now.

God, I’m afraid. I don’t have to be brave. I just have to come to You. Be here. Quiet the thing that’s frightening me. Remind me that You are bigger. I put my fear in Your hands, and I trust You to hold it. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before the day gives you something to fear.

Lord, before the day starts, give me courage. Whatever scares me today, You are with me in it. Help me do the next right thing, even when I’m afraid. I trust You. In Jesus’ name, amen.