The best way to combat the schemes of the enemy is to fight back. Fight back like Jesus - with the Word of God.
The following verses are ones that I’ve found helpful in my walk with the Lord over the years, verses for every occasion, emotion, or situation. I’ve added emphasis on certain words, because it helps me key in on the point. I hope they’ll help you, too. If I’m missing ones that have helped you, contact me and I’ll add them to my list!
verses for… anxiety or fear
In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world!
— John 16:33
Do not fear, and do not be discouraged, for the battle is not yours, but the Lord’s.
— 2 Chronicles 20:15
Do not be afraid of sudden terror or the storm of the wicked when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
— proverbs 3:25-26
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
— Philippians 4:8
For God gave us not a spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sound mind.
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
— Joshua 1:9
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication 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 minds in Christ Jesus.
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged, for I am your God.
— Isaiah 41:10
I lift my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and Earth.
— Psalm 121:1-2
verses for… mind and mouth
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
— psalm 19:14
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
— Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
— Proverbs 3:5-6
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
— Isaiah 29:11-3
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
— proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
— proverbs 15:1
verses for… perspective
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that will far outweigh them all.
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
— 2 Corinthians 4:16
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourself treasures in heaven […] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
— Matthew 6:19
verses for… preparation and strength
Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at just the right time, will reap a harvest of blessing, if we do not give up.
— Galatians 6:9
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
— Philippians 4:13
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.