What does the Bible say about the Spirit of fear?
Do you feel overwhelmed, like you’re drowning under the weight of your circumstances? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Bible doesn’t leave us defenseless. It’s filled with Scriptures that reveal who God is and the power of His Spirit within us. Fear comes from the enemy, whispering lies like, “God doesn’t care. He doesn’t hear you. You should be afraid.” But these are deceptions of the evil one. He wants you to give up. Exchange those lies for God’s truth.
Amid life’s storms, fix your mind on Christ and praise Him. Praise anchors us in God’s character when unbelief creeps in, shifts our perspective, and opens our hands to let God work through our struggles as He sees fit. Use your situation to bring glory to God. Don’t waste it! I’ve wept, feeling choked by life’s pressures, yet even in my darkest moments, God remained faithful. Praise lifted me from despair, reminding me that my God loves me and is always at work, whether I can see it or not. I don’t know your situation, but I can assure you: God is moving in and through you. He will never abandon you, and with Him, all things are possible.
1. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
2. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
3. Psalm 34:4 (NASB) – “I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
4. Joshua 1:9 (NKJV) – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
5. Psalm 23:4 (KJV) – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
6. John 16:33 (NLT) – “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
7. Psalm 27:1 (NIV) – “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?”
8. Romans 8:15 (ESV) – “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”
9. 1 John 4:18 (NASB) – “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.”
10. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) – “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
11. Psalm 56:3 (KJV) – “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
12. Isaiah 43:1 (NLT) – “But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, ‘Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.’”
13. Psalm 118:6 (NIV) – “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
14. Matthew 10:31 (ESV) – “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
15. Proverbs 29:25 (NASB) – “The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.”
16. Psalm 46:1-2 (NKJV) – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.”
17. Isaiah 35:4 (KJV) – “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.”
18. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) – “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
19. Psalm 91:4-5 (NIV) – “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.”
20. Hebrews 13:6 (ESV) – “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’”
21. Psalm 55:22 (NASB) – “Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.”
22. Exodus 14:13 (NKJV) – “And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today.’”
23. Psalm 112:7 (KJV) – “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.”
24. Luke 12:32 (NLT) – “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”
25. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”