10 Bible Verses to Punch Fear in the Face

Are you having fear in your life? With these unprecedented times, fear is high within the hearts of many. Fear can cause us to feel helpless and paralyzed. The good news is that when we are helpless, God is still just as in control as He has always been. God will always be in control! 

It is normal to have fear, but we must not let fear control our lives. If you have fear in your life, we don’t want you to live in fear anymore. Now is the time to free yourself from fear! The best way to do that is to get in the Word of God. 

“ For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart .” 

Hebrew 4:12 NIV

Meditating on scripture can fill our hearts with truth and push out the fear. Take a moment to allow these Bible scriptures to fill your heart with peace. Read them to yourself, then read them out loud. Put them somewhere you can see them daily so that you can continue to be filled with peace and not fear. By doing this daily, you will be punching fear in the face! 

Isaiah 41:10 NIV

“ 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 .”

Philippians 4:7 NIV

“ And the peace of God, which transcends all understand, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus .”

Isaiah 26:3 NIV

“ You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you .”

John 14:27 NIV

“ 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 .”

Colossians 3:15 NIV

“ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful .”

Psalm 91:9-10 NIV

“ If you make the Most High your dwelling—even the Lord, who is my refuge—then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. ”

Psalm 29:11 NIV

“ The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace .”

John 16:33 NIV

“ 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 .”

Psalm 56:3 NIV

“ When I am afraid, I put my trust in you ."

Peter 5:6-7 NIV

“ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you .”

Add to this list of Bible verses for fear, if you know other some other great Scriptures. Write them on note cards and post them somewhere you will see them every day. Or check out these Scripture Cards for Anxiety by Daily Grace Co.* that you can post, and follow the prompts on the back to help you pray and meditate on God's Truth.