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12 Bible verses about Overthinking KJV

The mind that will not stop at bedtime is not a modern invention. Scripture's answer is not to think less but to think toward something — whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure. Philippians 4 gives the instruction and the result in the same breath.

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Philippians 4:6-7 · KJV

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:8 · KJV

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Isaiah 26:3 · KJV

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

2 Corinthians 10:5 · KJV

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Psalm 94:19 · KJV

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

Matthew 6:34 · KJV

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Colossians 3:2 · KJV

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Romans 12:2 · KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Psalm 139:23-24 · KJV

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 12:25 · KJV

Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

1 Peter 5:7 · KJV

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Psalm 55:22 · KJV

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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