15 Insightful Bible Verses on Overthinking

Under the disguise of planning for the days ahead, we often end up overthinking.

It is true that anyone who fails to plan has automatically planned to fail, and even Jesus admonished us to sit down and count the costs before embarking on any project. But we usually go beyond estimating to overestimate! And that wasn’t Jesus’ words to us. On the contrary, Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow.

So, where and how can we find the balance? Does it seem like Jesus contradicted Himself? No, He didn’t.

Actually, to think is to consider an existing idea. For example, you want to start a building project, but your resources are limited, or even if they are not, you need to sit down to estimate how you will spend the available resources to get the results you want. On the other hand, overthinking is creating issues that do not exist. Better put, invoking negative assumptions like overlooking the resources at hand.

In other words, thinking starts with what is in your hands, and overthinking begins with what is out of your hands. God wants you to think, not to overthink.

So, what does the Bible say about overthinking? What are some Bible verses about overthinking?

Here are 15 Insightful Bible Verses on Overthinking 

1- 2 Corinthians 10 v 5:

“These weapons can break down every proud argument against God and every wall that can be built to keep men from finding him. With these weapons I can capture rebels and bring them back to God and change them into men whose hearts’ desire is obedience to Christ.”

2- 1 Peter 5 v 7:

“Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.”

3- Matthew 6 v 27:

“Will all your worries add a single moment to your life?”

4- Philippians 4 v 6:

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.”

5- Colossians 3 v 2 – 3:

“Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here. You should have as little desire for this world as a dead person does. Your real life is in heaven with Christ and God.”

6- Proverbs 3 v 5 – 6:

“With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.”

7- Romans 12 v 2:

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experience how his ways will really satisfy you.”

8- Psalm 94 v 19:

“Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.”

9- John 14 v 27:

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

10- Psalm 55 v 22:

“Give your burdens to the Lord. He will carry them. He will not permit the godly to slip or fall.”

11- Matthew 6 v 34:

“So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time.”

12- Matthew 11 v 28 – 30:

“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.”

13- Joshua 1 v 9:

“Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

14- Hebrews 12 v 1 – 2:

“Since we have such a huge crowd of men of faith watching us from the grandstands, let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us. Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterwards; and now he sits in the place of honor by the throne of God.”

15- Isaiah 26 v 3:

“He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!”

Topping off Bible Verses on Overthinking

As we can see in the above 15 Insightful Bible Verses on Overthinking, there is a difference between planning and overthinking. Inasmuch as being mindful is applaudable, we should not be too careful that we forget to cheerfully thank God and breathe in His abundant goodness in the air.