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The psalms express fear rather than hiding it, while Jesus and the New Testament letters address daily concerns and prayer. Spiritual reading can sit alongside care from trusted people and health professionals.

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This editorial collection contains 77 distinct passages. Read these examples in context, or use the generator to discover more.

Psalm 34:4

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

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Psalm 55:22

Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

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Psalm 94:19

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

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Isaiah 41:10

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. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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Matthew 6:25-27

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? “Which of you by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?

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Matthew 6:33-34

But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

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John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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Philippians 4:6-7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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 thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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1 Peter 5:6-7

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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