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THIS will change the way you think about stress...
3 verses you can carry with you into your busiest days
Anxiety is everywhere. Between long meetings, family responsibilities, and an endless stream of emails, stress creeps in before you realize it. But Scripture gives us tools not just for the soul but for the body and mind as well. When God’s Word becomes part of your daily rhythm, it can reshape how your brain handles pressure. Science even shows that repeating affirmations and grounding phrases calms the nervous system and lowers cortisol.
Let’s look at 3 verses you can carry with you into your busiest days—turned into affirmations you can write on index cards, keep at your desk, or glance at in your car.
1. Philippians 4:6-7
"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… will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Daily Affirmation:
“I give my worries to God. His peace guards my heart and mind today.”
Science Note: Studies show that gratitude practices lower stress hormones and improve heart health. Pairing this verse with thanksgiving literally re-trains your stress response.
2. Psalm 23:1-2
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters."
Daily Affirmation:
“I have everything I need. God leads me into rest and restores my soul.”
Science Note: Spending even 10 minutes in nature reduces anxiety, lowers blood pressure, and boosts mood. This verse reminds us that God Himself provides that restoration.
3. Isaiah 41:10
"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."
Daily Affirmation:
“I will not fear. God is with me, strengthening and upholding me today.”
Science Note: Repeated affirmations reduce activity in the brain’s fear center (the amygdala). Speaking truth over yourself literally rewires your brain toward peace.
✅ How to Use These:
Write each affirmation on an index card.
Place them where stress hits hardest: your laptop, car dashboard, or bathroom mirror.
Read them out loud, slowly, when pressure builds.
Faith and science agree: when God’s Word moves from being read to being spoken and lived, it transforms both your spirit and your stress levels.
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