When we are going through stressful or anxious periods in our life, we must turn to the one who is in control of all things. God holds all of our lives in his hands and is the only one who can calm our anxious minds.
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I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. - Psalm 16:8

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

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations,  I will be exalted in the earth! - Psalm 46:10

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. - Psalm 55:22

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. - Psalm 56:3

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2

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. - Proverbs 3:5-6

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. - Proverbs 12:25

“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.” - Jeremiah 29:11

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? - Matthew 6:25-27

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. - Matthew 6:34 

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. - Matthew 11:28-3

And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his  span of life? - Luke 12:25

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. - John 14:27

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 

So we can confidently say,  “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6
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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7

These Bible verses for autumn show us how to reflect on this season of change with reverence, joy, and gratitude!

Autumn encourages a retreat to everything comfy cozy and a heightened focus on connecting with family, friends, and neighbors.  Extra pumpkin spice encourages more coffee dates.  Bonfires and seasonal ales draw neighbors together.  Fall is the precursor of love and gratitude leading up to the cheerful holidays around the corner.  After all, gratitude is what leads us to contentment. 

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. - Isaiah 40:8

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 

While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease. - Genesis 8:22 

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." - Matthew 9:37-38

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. - Daniel 2:20-21

They do not say to themselves, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.’ Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good. - Jeremiah 5:24-25

He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. - Psalm 104:19

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. - James 5:7-8

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. - ​Ecclesiastes 3:1

​May these verses give all of us perspective and reminders of God’s presence with us in and through our fears. ​He has the power and desire to be with us in the midst of our fears. We can continue to fight to believe Jesus is more in and through our fears thanks to His presence with us.

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. - ​Isaiah 41:10

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4

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

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. - Psalm 46:1-3

The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? - Psalm 118:6

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. - Isaiah 41:13

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6

Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you. - Deuteronomy 3:22


(Jesus says), “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” - Luke 12:32

You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” - Lamentations 3:57

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? - Psalm 56:3-4

This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear. - Haggai 2:5

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. - Luke 12:7

Good days, bad days, and just OK days — they’re all part of life. But as these Bible verses remind us, God is there for support through all the ups and downs. He sees the decisions, the tribulations, and the celebrations that are all part of your everyday life.

The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. - Psalm 121:7-8

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - Ephesians 5:15-16
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For we live by faith, not by sight. - 2 Corinthians 5:7

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. - Proverbs 21:21

What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? - Mark 8:36

The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. - Proverbs 19:8

For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. - Deuteronomy 30:16

Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. - Proverbs 10:17

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions. - Ecclesiastes 7:10

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. - Matthew 16:25

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34

The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. - Psalm 118:24

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? - Matthew 6:25

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. - Philippians 1:21

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - Romans 14:8

The Bible has so much to say on the goodness of change and God’s presence with you every step of the way. It may be hard, but you have a God who loves you and wants the best for you. Look to His word, and He will offer guidance through uncertain times. 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! - 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. - 2 Peter 2:9

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. - Ecclesiastes 3:1

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6​

​Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. - Hebrews 13:8

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. - Isaiah 43:19

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. - James 1:17​

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. - Psalm 18:2​

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. - Philippians 4:6-7

To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. - Ephesians 4:22-24​

Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. - Isaiah 43:18-19

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

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

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105