When we are prepared to to battle with the enemy by having put on the good news of God’s perfect peace, we are protected from slipping and falling or being immobilized by worry, anxiety, intimidation, or fears of any kind (i.e., we have excellent footwear, which is of critical importance to any soldier!).

Stuggling with fears and worries? Memorize these verses! Yes MEMORIZE them! It will take some discipline, energy, and time. But God WILL use His Word to give you victory over these sins!

I confess that You, Father, are Jehovah-Shalom, my Eternal Peace." ("Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord, and called it Jehovah-Shalom.” —Judges 6:24)

"I confess that Jesus is my Peace." (“For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” —Ephesians 2:14)

"I confess that You are the God of peace and You will soon crush Satan under my feet." (“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” —Rom 16:20)

"I receive Your perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3) that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7), a peace that the world cannot give (John 14:27)" (“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” —Isaiah 26:3) (“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:7) (“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” —John 14:27)

"I receive the peace that comes from knowing that all things are working together for my good." (“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” —Romans 8:28)

"I receive the peace that comes from knowing that You will provide for all my needs according to Your riches in glory." (“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:19)

"I receive the peace that comes from knowing that nothing can separate me from Your loving care." (“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38-39)

"I receive the peace that comes from knowing that nothing can snatch me from Your hand." (“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.” —John 10:29)

More Personal Peace Verses:

Here are some Scriptures that can be used powerfully to conquer fears and worries and thereby to increase our peace as we do battle against the enemy:

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.” (Psalm 34:4-8)

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;” (Psalm 46:1-2)

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” (Psalm 56:3-4)

“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.” (Psalm 112:1-8)

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” (Psalm 119:165)

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.” (Isaiah 26:3-4)

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10)

“Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” (Matthew 28:20)

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33)

“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit Who is given unto us.” (Romans 5:3-5)

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 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. 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.” (Philippians 4:4-8)