Prayers for Anxiety

Anxiety is a common experience today. And if you feel pulled in a million directions and you’re exhausted trying to keep it all going, there’s something powerful you can do to pause and get centered: pray. When you’re facing anxiety, prayer can be an intentional way to get some peace and clarity. And praying regularly can help you learn to trust God with your worries and give up control.

The truth is, there’s no right way to pray. Prayers for anxiety and stress don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Feeling overcome with anxiety can be a difficult hole to dig yourself out of, especially if you are prone to panic attacks. And while scripture is not equivalent to speaking with a licensed professional, verses about anxiety can help give you peace of mind when your worries are fighting to take over your day. Incorporating a few short prayers for anxiety into your daily spiritual practice may be a helpful way to reconnect with God and remember that He is there with you to provide support and love when you feel alone.

If you are looking for prayers for protection, or scripture to send to a friend struggling with a mental illness, these prayers for anxiety can be restorative to a mind overcome with worry. Anxiety can creep in at any time. We live in a world that attacks us daily with events and situations that cause worry and panic to rise. Anxiety, if left unaddressed, can slowly rise to a level of non-stop panic and fear. While we may do a good job at hiding and masking it, the anxious feelings will destroy from the inside out. From the inability to focus on tasks to panic attacks, Satan will use anxiety to stop you from living the full life God has for you. We can fight anxiety through prayer and casting our worries on God.

Again, reading Bible verses about depression or anxiety is not a psychological treatment that will get to the root cause of why you are feeling anxious. Speaking with your healthcare provider and insurance company to find a therapist near you can set you on a path towards delving further into your anxiety and learning coping mechanisms. That said, uplifting verses can still help you proceed on your path towards healing. Reading one or more of these short prayers for anxiety before bedtime may help quell any racing thoughts so you can get a better night's sleep. Surrounding yourself with the words of the Lord's followers can give you the encouragement you need to overcome the battle you are facing.

No matter what you are facing today that is causing you to seek God's help, rest assured that He can give you a "peace that passes understanding" in the face of fears. You can begin praying over your anxiety today and trusting God with tomorrow. Through prayer, you can release worry to Him, who loves you, and know that He a plan for everything in your life. The best thing you can do when you feel anxiety rising is to take it to God in prayer. Experience the power of surrendering your worries to God and receive His peace.

Many of us are concerned about different events that are happening in our country and around the world. You may be concerned how these events will affect you and your family. It's natural to sometimes experience stress and anxiety.

You may also find that praying can help reduce stress and relieve anxiety. While you may like the idea of starting out the day with morning prayers, you can pray throughout the day whenever you feel the need for strength and encouragement. It’s difficult to fully let go of our anxiety, or the world around us when we can’t see evidence of all that you’re doing – when we can’t understand or see your purpose or plan. Today, we pause and remind ourselves of our dependency on you, for we know in our hearts that our circumstances and futures are touched by your hands.

Anxiety is a powerful beast that feeds worry, fear, depression, and stress. Anxiety can easily overtake our rational thinking and dominate our lives.