Seven calming Bible verses about peace and rest to quiet an anxious heart and help you find stillness in God.

When life feels loud and heavy, Scripture offers a quiet place to land. These seven verses about peace and rest remind us that calm is not something we manufacture on our own, but a gift we receive from God.
Let one of them settle your mind today, and carry its promise with you wherever you go. Set one on your home screen with Bible Widgets so a word of peace meets you every time you pick up your phone.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” — 1 Peter 5:10

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13

“You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety.” — Job 11:18

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” — Colossians 3:15

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” — John 14:27

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

Whatever you are carrying today, may these words loosen its grip and lead you into real rest. Come back to them whenever your heart needs room to breathe.