A verse for right now
What are you carrying right now?
Not a list of fifty verses to scroll. Pick the moment you are in and you get one verse, what it plainly says, and one small thing to do next.
Right now I am…
What it says
One step
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All sixteen moments and their verses
- When you are anxious:
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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 thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 - When you are angry:
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:19-20 - When you are tempted:
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 - When you are awake at night:
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.
Psalm 4:8 - When you are grieving:
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Psalm 34:18 - When you are about to send a harsh message:
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 - When you are worried about tomorrow:
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
Matthew 6:34 - When you are afraid:
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 - When you are worn out:
Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 - When you are struggling to forgive:
And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32 - When you are facing a decision:
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - When you are unsure what to do:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 - When you are fed up with work:
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:23 - When you are starting over after failing:
It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 - When you are tired of doing the right thing:
Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9 - When you are at odds with someone:
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:18
Every verse is quoted word for word from the World English Bible (public domain), checked on November 10, 2026. The WEB uses “Yahweh” where many translations print “the LORD”. The short readings and steps were written by Honest Little Apps; they are a plain reading of each verse, not counselling and not a statement of any church’s teaching.
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Questions
What is a good Bible verse for anxiety?
Philippians 4:6-7 is one of the most used: “In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” It goes on to promise the peace of God guarding your heart and thoughts.
What does the Bible say when you are angry?
James 1:19-20 says to be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, and Proverbs 15:1 says a gentle answer turns away wrath.
Is there a Bible verse for when you can’t sleep?
Psalm 4:8: “In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, Yahweh, make me live in safety.”
Which Bible translation is used here?
The World English Bible, a modern public domain translation, so the verses can be copied and shared freely.
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