Prayer Tag: Stress

Prayer for the Anxiety

Dear Lord,

I come to You today with a heavy heart, feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I know that You promise to never give me more than I can handle, but sometimes it feels like the worries and fears of this world are just too much to bear.

I pray for Your peace and comfort to fill my heart and mind. Help me to trust in Your plan for my life and to let go of the things that are causing me stress and anxiety.

I know that You are sovereign and in control, and I pray that You would give me the strength and the courage to face whatever challenges come my way. Help me to find rest and contentment in You, knowing that You are always with me and that You will never abandon me.

This I pray in Jesus’ name, 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.

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1 Peter 5:7 ESV

casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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John 16:33 ESV

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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Psalm 18:2 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
    my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
    my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Prayer for a Peaceful Mind

Heavenly Father,

I come to You today seeking peace for my mind. The worries and anxieties of this world weigh heavily on me, and I struggle to find rest and tranquility. I ask that You would fill me with Your peace, and help me to cast all of my cares upon You. I trust in Your promise that You will never leave me or forsake me, and that You will be with me always, even in the midst of my struggles.

I pray for the peace of Your kingdom to reign in my heart and mind. Help me to fix my thoughts on You and Your goodness, and to find comfort and strength in Your word. I pray that You would give me the wisdom and discernment to navigate the challenges of life with grace and courage, and that You would help me to be a vessel of Your peace to those around me.

In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord, I pray. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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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.

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Isaiah 26:3 ESV

You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.

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John 16:33 ESV

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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Prayer for Peace of Mind

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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