Dear God,
I come before You today with a humble and contrite heart. I confess that I have been feeling anxious and stressed, and I have struggled to find peace and rest in my mind.
But I know that You are the Prince of Peace, and You offer Your peace to all who come to You in faith. So I turn to You now, asking for Your help and guidance.
I pray that You would fill my heart and mind with Your peace, that surpasses all understanding. Help me to trust in You and Your plan for my life, even when things seem uncertain and scary. Give me the strength to let go of my worries and to rest in Your love.
I also pray that You would give me wisdom and discernment as I navigate through this difficult time. Help me to make good decisions and to seek Your will in all things.
I know that You are sovereign and in control of all things, and that You work everything for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. So I trust in You and give You all of my concerns and cares.
Please surround me with Your love and protection, and help me to feel Your presence with me always. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Psalm 23:1-4 ESV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Psalm 28:7 ESV
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
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