Prayer for Anxiety
A prayer for relief from anxiety, worry, and overwhelming fear
The Prayer for Anxiety is for the moments when your thoughts race and your chest tightens. It asks God to quieten fear and to remind you that he is near. Jesus said, Do not be anxious about tomorrow, and the prayer takes him at his word, but it never scolds you for feeling anxious. Use it alongside rest, professional help and good friends if anxiety is heavy. It is gentle, not clinical, and uses the language of trust rather than demand. If your anxiety is constant, please also speak with a doctor or counsellor; prayer and care work well together.
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Lord Jesus, You said: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." I come to You now with my anxious heart.
My mind races with worries I cannot control. Fear grips my chest and steals my peace. I feel overwhelmed and I cannot calm myself on my own.
But You are greater than my anxiety. You who calmed the raging sea with a word can calm the storm inside me. Speak Your peace into my heart right now.
Help me to breathe deeply and to remember that You are here. You hold me in Your hands. Nothing can touch me that has not first passed through Your loving will.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)
Lord, I give You every worry. I choose trust over fear. Stay with me.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
ABOUT THIS PRAYER:
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face today. The Church teaches that God desires our peace and invites us to cast our burdens upon Him (1 Peter 5:7). This prayer is meant to be prayed slowly, with deep breaths, inviting God's peace into the present moment.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pray the Prayer for Anxiety?
Pray it whenever worry spikes, especially at night or before a stressful event.
How do I pray the Prayer for Anxiety?
Breathe slowly, read the prayer aloud, and name one worry you are handing to God.
Who is the Prayer for Anxiety for?
Anyone who struggles with anxiety, stress or fear.
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