10 Psalms on Managing Different Emotions
Struggling with Anxiety and Fear
The Psalms are a balm for the heart when you are feeling anxious and full of fear. The way they speak of the power of the Lord and his everpresent nearness offers great peace. Try these Psalms when fear presses in.
Anxiousness When Falling Asleep
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8
“I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,” Psalm 16:7-9
Fear of Others
“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
“My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion.” Psalm 71:24
Fear of Harm
“‘Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.’” Psalm 91:14-15
“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