Prayers for fear and anxiety
Worry has a way of filling every quiet moment, and being told “just trust God” has never once made it stop.
These prayers don’t scold the fear. They take it seriously and set it down, piece by piece, in front of the God who says: cast it on me, because I care for you.
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Cast Your Anxiety
Lord, I humble myself under Your mighty hand today.
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Competence From God
Lord, when fear tells me I am not enough, remind me that my competence comes from You alone.
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Not Crushed
Father, fear presses in on every side, but I will not be crushed.
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Peace at All Times
Lord of peace, give me peace at all times and in every way.
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Spirit of Power
Father, the Spirit You have given me is not a spirit of fear.
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All Things Hold Together
Jesus, when fear makes me feel like everything is falling apart, I remember that in You all things hold together.
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Peace of Christ
Father, I give the peace of Christ permission to rule in my anxious heart.
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Do Not Be Afraid
Father, You command me not to be afraid or discouraged because You are with me.
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Chosen Before Creation
Father, You chose me in Christ before the creation of the world.
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Incomparably Great Power
Lord, open the eyes of my heart to see the hope I have in You.
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Strengthened in My Inner Being
Lord, strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being.
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Grace in Time of Need
Jesus, You were tempted in every way and understand my fears.
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What Can Man Do
Father, You have said You will never leave or forsake me.
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Trust and Not Be Afraid
Lord, I declare that You are my salvation.
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Steadfast Mind
Father, I fix my mind on You.
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Rest and Quietness
Lord, teach me that my salvation is found in repentance and rest, not in striving.
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I Will Help You
Lord, You take hold of my right hand and whisper, "Do not fear; I will help you." I receive Your help today.
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Through the Waters
Lord, You tell me not to fear because You have redeemed me.
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No Fear When Heat Comes
Lord, make me like a tree planted by water.
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My Peace I Give You
Jesus, You leave me Your peace—not the fragile peace the world offers, but Your own peace.
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Peace in Trouble
Lord, I know I will have trouble in this world, but I can have peace in You.
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Do Not Be Discouraged
Father, You command me not to fear or be discouraged.
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Do Not Worry
Father, You tell me not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
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Foundation on the Rock
Lord, the storms of life beat against me, but I am building my life on the rock of Your words.
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Come to Me
Lord, I am weary from carrying this anxiety.
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Peace That Transcends
Father, I present my anxieties to You with thanksgiving.
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Do Not Lean on Understanding
Father, my anxious mind tries to figure everything out, but You call me to trust, not to lean on my own understanding.
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I Will Not Fear
Lord, I will not fear though troubles assail me on every side.
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Not Be Shaken
Father, I keep my eyes always on You.
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My Strength
Father, I love You, my strength.
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I Fear No Evil
Father, even in the darkest valley, I will fear no evil because You are with me.
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My Light and Salvation
Lord, You are my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
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Strength and Shield
Father, You are my strength and my shield.
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Into Your Hands
Lord, into Your hands I commit my spirit.
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Delivered From Fear
Father, I seek You and trust You will answer me.
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Steps Made Firm
Lord, make my steps firm.
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Refuge and Strength
Father, You are my refuge and strength.
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He Will Sustain You
Father, I cast all my anxious cares on You.
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I Trust and Am Not Afraid
God, when I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
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He Vindicates Me
God Most High, I cry out to You.
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When My Heart is Faint
Father, my heart grows faint with anxiety.
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My Fortress
Father, You are my rock, my salvation, my fortress.
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Terror of Night
Lord, I will not fear the terror of night or the arrow of anxiety that flies by day.
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When Anxiety Was Great
Lord, anxiety is great within me, but Your consolation brings me joy.
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No Fear of Bad News
Father, make my heart steadfast so I have no fear of bad news.
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Delivered From Death
Father, You have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
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From All Harm
Lord, keep me from all harm.
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The Lord Surrounds
God, You surround me like mountains around Jerusalem.
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Like a Weaned Child
Father, help me calm and quiet my anxious soul.
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Help Is the God of Jacob
Father, my help is not in humans who fail—my help is in You, the God of Jacob.
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The Old Order Passes
Father, I look forward to the day when fear and pain pass away.
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Peace With God
Lord, because I am justified through faith, I have peace with You.
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More Than Conquerors
Lord, in all these struggles I am more than a conqueror through You who loved me.
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Wise About Good
Father, make me wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
When the words still won’t come
Sometimes what you’re carrying doesn’t fit one category. You might also find what you need in prayers for doubt or prayers for loneliness. And if all you can manage today is a single sentence, that counts. God has never graded prayers by length.