Joshua 1:9

2 prayers from this passage, for grief, fear & anxiety

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

What was going on when this was written

A command given to a man taking over an army after his mentor died. Do not be afraid is phrased as an order, which means the fear was taken for granted.

Prayers from this passage

The same words, prayed from different places. Take whichever one fits tonight.

Strong and Courageous

When you have to keep going anyway

Grief

Lord, You command me to be strong and courageous even in my grief.
Do Not Be Discouraged

When you have to start something hard

Fear & anxiety

Father, You command me not to fear or be discouraged.

If you came here for one of these

Prayers for grief , or Prayers for fear & anxiety .