Introduction
Fear touches every believer at some point. It creeps into quiet mornings or lurks in the shadow of unanswered questions, and even when we know intellectually that we serve a God who is greater than our fears, our hearts can still tremble. That’s why this collection of Christian songs about fear and worry matters. These songs also remind us that peace isn’t found by escaping fear, but by meeting God in it. Each of these Christian songs about peace and trust calls us to let Christ quiet our anxious thoughts and fill our hearts with calm assurance. These songs don’t simply offer advice—they become companions in our darkest moments, reminding us that faith isn’t the absence of fear, but the decision to trust anyway.
In this post, you’ll find a blend of today’s worship anthems, CCM favorites, and timeless songs—all chosen because they speak courage into fragile places. As you read through, let each lyric serve as a bridge from your fear to His faithfulness. Whether your struggle is public or hidden, these songs invite you not just to sing, but to believe: fear and worry have no final voice when the Lord is with you.
1. **Fear Has No Power – Phil Wickham
This brand-new anthem declares bold victory over fear in Jesus’ name. Phil Wickham lifts his voice with confident praise, singing, “Fear has no power in Your name.” The lyric reaches beyond mere reassurance—it proclaims a reality. Behind the song lies personal weight: Wickham wrote it amid heavy losses and world-wide chaos, yet found peace in the unshakeable rock of God’s presence. By aligning the melody with Scripture like 2 Timothy 1:7 (“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control”), this worship piece becomes both a confession and a weapon in the fight against fear.
2. **Fear Is Not My Future – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
This worship anthem invites believers to step out of fear-shaped identities and into the freedom found in Christ. The live version carried weight by being recorded at a historically significant place of pain, making the message deeply communal. It acknowledges real fear—loss, sickness, heartbreak—but refuses to let it define our future. Here, worship becomes hope in action. Its lyric invites you to say: “Fear is not my future.” If you’ve ever felt stuck in a season of fear, this song is a soundtrack of release.
3. **In Jesus Name (God of Possible) – Katy Nichole
With prayerful assurance and pop-inflected worship sound, this song rebukes fear by invoking the power of the name of Jesus. Katy Nichole lifts up the truth that “nothing’s impossible in Your name”, giving fearful hearts permission to hope again. Its youthful energy makes it accessible, yet its message holds weight. For those who feel overwhelmed by what they cannot change, this song points to what Christ already has changed.
4. **Do It Again – Elevation Worship (2018)
Sometimes fear comes not because something has happened, but because we believe nothing will ever change. “Do It Again” speaks into that waiting room of the soul. It acknowledges our past, our woundedness, and our longing—and then it leans into God’s faithfulness. The lyric “You say the word and I believe” reminds us that worship can be the step that faith takes when fear would keep us still. It’s a vital reminder: Fear can paralyse, but worship invites movement.
5. “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” – Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin’s “Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)” remains one of the strongest declarations of courage in worship music. It takes its chorus straight from Psalm 27 and surrounds it with the confidence that God Himself fights for us. When fear feels overwhelming, this song reminds us that the One who commands angel armies stands beside us. Every chord carries a quiet assurance: we are never outnumbered when God is near.
Songs That Bring Peace in the Storm
Some worship songs remind us that peace doesn’t mean the absence of trouble—it’s God’s steady hand holding us through it. These melodies lift our eyes from fear to faith.
6. “Even If” – MercyMe
MercyMe’s “Even If” is a quiet anthem for believers who trust God even when fear doesn’t fade overnight. Written out of lead singer Bart Millard’s experience with his son’s illness, the lyric “I know the sorrow, I know the hurt, but I’ll trust You still” echoes the heart of real faith. It’s not a denial of fear—it’s a declaration of endurance. When life doesn’t look victorious, this song reminds us that hope doesn’t depend on circumstance but on Christ’s character.
7. Still Waters – Leanna Crawford (2023)
This soft, contemplative ballad captures the heart of Psalm 23:2. Leanna Crawford sings of peace in the middle of panic, of rest in the midst of racing thoughts. Her gentle voice and acoustic simplicity make “Still Waters” feel more like a prayer than a performance. It’s for anyone whose mind has forgotten what peace sounds like. Crawford reminds us that anxiety isn’t the end of the story—Jesus leads His children beside still waters even when everything else around them feels loud.
8. Fear Is a Liar – Zach Williams (2016)
Zach Williams’ breakout hit remains one of the defining songs of the past decade for Christians wrestling with fear. Its bluesy Southern-rock edge underscores a powerful truth: fear doesn’t tell the truth. The lyric names fear’s lies—“You’re not good enough… you’ll never be enough”—and then demolishes them with gospel light. What makes the song endure is its honesty; Williams wrote it from his own struggles with insecurity and self-doubt. Each chorus becomes a declaration: the voice of fear must bow to the voice of truth.
9. Stand In Your Love – Josh Baldwin (2019)
“Stand In Your Love” radiates joy and strength. It takes 1 John 4:18—“Perfect love casts out fear”—and turns it into a singable anthem. The refrain, “My fear doesn’t stand a chance when I stand in Your love,” invites worshippers to physically rise, dance, and claim freedom. Baldwin’s warm vocal and the rhythmic energy make it both personal and congregational. It’s the kind of song that replaces fear’s whisper with praise on repeat.
10. Battle Belongs – Phil Wickham (2020)
One of Wickham’s most beloved worship anthems, “Battle Belongs” gives language to the believer’s struggle with fear of the unknown. It reframes fear as an opportunity for surrender: “When all I see are the ashes, You see the beauty.” The song’s sweeping melody builds into a powerful confession that the fight was never ours to win anyway. In fearful seasons—doctor’s visits, job loss, grief—this song lifts hearts from worry to worship, reminding us that the One who fights for us has never lost a battle.
11. There Was Jesus – Zach Williams & Dolly Parton (2020)
Cross-generational and cross-genre, “There Was Jesus” blends Zach Williams’ raw honesty with Dolly Parton’s classic country-gospel warmth. Written after Williams reflected on seeing God’s faithfulness only in hindsight, it speaks directly to fear’s lie that we are ever alone. The lyric—“In the waiting, in the searching, in the healing and the hurting—there was Jesus”—has comforted millions. Its success on both Christian and mainstream charts proves that hope and holiness still reach hearts across every age and style. For your readers, it’s a perfect bridge between modern worship and Gaither-era faith.
12. When Fear Comes Knockin’ – Gaither Vocal Band (2015)
Blending humor, heart, and harmony, the Gaither Vocal Band’s “When Fear Comes Knockin’” gives an old-fashioned gospel response to a very modern problem. With toe-tapping energy and rich quartet vocals, the song personifies fear as an unwanted visitor at your door—and then sends it packing through faith.
It’s joyful yet deeply spiritual, reminding listeners that fear’s “knock” is no match for the presence of Christ within. The lyric “I just keep on prayin’, I don’t let him in” becomes both instruction and encouragement: when fear tries to enter, answer with faith, not despair. For readers who love the Gaither sound, this track closes your list on a bright, confident note—an invitation to worship instead of worry.
Closing Thoughts
Every song on this list reminds us that fear doesn’t vanish because we are strong—it fades because God is near. From the soaring worship of Phil Wickham to the warm harmonies of the Gaither Vocal Band, each lyric points in the same direction: perfect love drives out fear. These songs let us name what scares us, bring it into the light, and hear truth sung louder than our worries. When we sing “Fear has no power in Your name,” we’re not just reciting words—we’re joining the generations of believers who have learned that worship is stronger than panic and that peace is found, not forced.
If fear has been standing at your door lately, let these melodies open it to grace instead. Let worship fill the spaces where anxiety used to echo. You may find yourself humming “Fear Is Not My Future” while driving or whispering “It Is Well” in the dark—but either way, faith will be forming in the silence between the notes. Fear may knock, but Jesus still answers. And in His presence, hearts learn again what courage truly sounds like.
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