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Bible Verses About Stress & Being Overwhelmed

Rest for the burdened

You are not alone.

Scripture offers comfort, but it is not a substitute for professional mental-health care. If you or someone you know is in crisis:

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Psalms 55:22

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

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:30

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Psalms 61:2

From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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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