Why can't I stop my mind from racing?
Anxious thoughts keep you up at night. Discover how to take every thought captive to Christ.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
In the Beginning
God creates the universe with order and purpose, revealing His sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness. Humanity is created in His image to steward the earth.
Abram and Lot Separate
Abram and Lot's herds grow too large to stay together. Abram generously lets Lot choose first, and Lot chooses the well-watered plains near Sodom.
God My Shield
David cries out to God when surrounded by enemies during Absalom's rebellion, yet finds peace knowing that the LORD is his shield, sustainer, and salvation.
Evening Prayer of Trust
David prays for relief from distress, calls his adversaries to repentance, and experiences peace and joy that come from trusting in the LORD alone.
The Voice of the LORD
David calls heavenly beings to worship God whose powerful voice thunders over creation, shaking wilderness and stripping forests, while He gives strength and peace to His people.
God Is Our Refuge and Strength
One of the most beloved psalms, celebrating God as refuge and strength even when the earth gives way, concluding with the command to be still and know that He is God.
My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone
One of Scripture's most profound expressions of trust, this psalm declares complete dependence on God as the only source of rest, salvation, and hope. David invites others to share his unshakeable con...
Jesus and John the Baptist
John the Baptist, now in prison, sends disciples to ask if Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus affirms His identity through His works, pronounces woe on unrepentant cities, and offers rest to all who are wear...
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus comforts His troubled disciples with promises of heaven, the Father's house, and His return. He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life—no one comes to the Father except through me." ...
Peace with God
Justification brings peace with God and access to grace. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Through one man sin entered; through one Man righteousness came for all.
The Weak and the Strong
Paul addresses disputable matters—food and days. The strong should not despise the weak; the weak should not judge the strong. Each person is accountable to the Lord, not to one another.
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Paul calls for unity, rejoicing, and prayer instead of anxiety. Think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely. He has learned contentment in all circumstances through Christ who strengthens.
Godliness and Contentment
Paul's closing chapter addresses the conduct of slaves and masters, the dangers of false teaching and the love of money, and charges Timothy to flee evil, pursue righteousness, and guard the gospel en...
The Promise of Rest Remains
Continuing the wilderness warning, the author shows that God's promised rest still awaits His people. Believers must strive to enter that rest through faith, knowing that God's Word and our High Pries...
Taming the Tongue
James addresses the power of speech, warning that the tongue is a small member that sets great fires ablaze. Teachers bear special responsibility because no one can perfectly control their tongue, and...
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