23 Quick Prayers For Stressful Times: Prayer For Anxiety
Though we might not want to admit it, this modern life we live in is riddled with anxiety and stress. Finding peace during stressful times can feel impossible at times but thanks to prayer for anxiety, we can overcome these times with more peace.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried everything in this modern world to reduce anxiety and get through stressful periods.
From self-care days to getting a massage to deep breathing, we’ve tried it all. But something that we often overlook during these stressful times is prayer for anxiety and stress.
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to overcome anxiety, stress, and times of uncertainty.
Before we get into the 20 short prayer for anxiety I have for you to use to overcome your stressful times, I want to share a bit about my journey to let you know you aren’t alone.
I’ve had anxiety for as long as I can remember- physical symptoms like nervousness, shaking, sweaty palms, etc.
As I’ve gotten older and especially since becoming a mom, the anxiety has seemed to challenge me even more.
I’ve been through the nights of insomnia, the racing thoughts you can’t turn off, the thoughts of the ‘worst case scenario’ happening, and cancelling plans with friends and family due to nervousness.
The feelings and emotions you feel from anxiety and stress are likely normal and more people feel them than you think.
The single most important part overcoming anxiety for me, has been finding Jesus. This is a reminder that you are not alone in this.
The verse that specifically has helped me and I pray over consistently is Isaiah 41:10.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Jesus wants to help you through these moments. What you need to do is utilize your prayer for anxiety and talk to him, leaving the fears and worry at his feet.
In this post, I’m going to share 23 short prayers you can pray when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or uncertain.
Take a look at our other posts to help you pray for anxiety:
- 7 Powerful Bible Verses for Strength and Encouragement
- 11 Bible Verses About Change (And How to Remember Them!)
This post is all about prayer for anxiety and stress!
23 Short Prayers For Stressful Times: Prayer for Anxiety
1- Lord, calm my anxious heart and fill me with your peace.
2- Lord, you are my security today. Thank you for giving me the gift of peace.
3- Heavenly Father, as I face this day, I ask for your peace to guide my thoughts and actions.
4- Lord, I release my anxious thoughts and fears into your hands. I know you will work everything out for good.
5- Lord, I pray that I feel peace in walking by faith, not by sight today.
6- Jesus, I am walking through something heavy today but i know you are working everything together for my good.
7- Heavenly Father, I thank you for the difficult times I have walked through as I know they’ve helped shape me into who you want me to become.
8- Lord, I am filled with your presence and covered by your spirit, I know I cannot fail.
9- Lord, even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not fear the evil one for I know you are with me.
10- Lord, please hear my cry for mercy, I call to you with my hands up. Please lift me up and fill me with your love.
11- Lord, please forgive me for my debts and allow me to forgive those who have hurt me.
12- Almighty God, you are my strength and my shield. My heart trusts you and leaps for joy!
13- Lord, please protect me from the schemes of the wicked one. Clothe me with your strength!
14. Heavenly Father, I pray you goodness and love will continue to follow me all the days of my life!
15- Lord, please give me clear guidance on how you’d like me to move. Use me for your glory.
16- Lord, thank you for my shelter, family, friends, and food. You are gracious and good.
17- Heavenly Father, thank you for all the wonderful gifts you have sent me from above.
18- Jesus, I am grateful to be known by you.
19- Lord, thank you for making a way when I feel I’ve hit a dead end. You never give up on me.
20- Lord, give me the strength to step out of darkness and into your light today.
21- Lord, your way, not my way.
22- Heavenly Father, I can do all things through you who gives me strength!
23- Lord, you are my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Techniques to Deepen Prayer for Anxiety
After utilizing these prayers, if you are still in a state of panic or can’t seem to calm yourself down, please always seek help by talking to a family member, friend, or health professional!
Here are a few other ways you can deepen your prayer for anxiety:
Journaling Prayers
Writing your prayers and thoughts is a great way to further reflect and overcome your emotions. Grab a notebook or your favorite journal and start writing your prayers and feelings down.
Praying Together
Prayer with friends and family can be a great way to deepen the experience. Not only praying with others but asking for prayers as well! Don’t be afraid to ask others to pray for you, chances are they would love to!
Deep breathing & Meditation
A great technique to deepen prayer during anxiety is to take slow deep breaths while meditating on God’s love for you. I will use this time to slow my breath down and visualize God’s love radiating down on me.
Daily Devotional Jar
Try using a devotional jar or scripture jar to remind you of the peace God can bring you. I sell a handmade jar on my Etsy shop!
Trusting in God’s Peace Long-Term
The last thing I want to encourage is to trust in God’s peace and timing. Anxiety is overwhelming and has the power to consume your mind but through resilient prayer and trust in God’s goodness and peace, you can start to feel relief from the emotions you are feeling.
I can think back to times where I felt consumed and overwhelmed with the repercussions of anxiety and I remember the feeling of helplessness I had before I knew Jesus.
Once I started to pray and learn more about God’s goodness, I started to find true relief.
Does that mean I never struggle? Absolutely not. I still get anxiety and I still feel stressed! But the difference is that I am able to overcome it quicker and more efficiently.
God’s peace is available to you even when you don’t feel it immediately. Keep praying. Keep asking God for peace. Keep practicing gratitude.
Your relief is on the way!
Which prayer stands out to you the most? Comment below!
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