Prayers for Anxiety
Prayer is one of the most powerful ways to bring our burdens before God. When worry feels overwhelming and peace seems far away, Scripture provides us words of comfort, truth, and hope. This page is a powerful collection of prayers by topic related to anxiety. This page was designed to help you find calm and assurance in God’s presence.
Please take your time. Read one section a day, or return to the prayer that speaks most to your heart in this season. Let the words guide you, but also feel free to adapt them into your own unique prayer. Your prayer must come out of heart using your own word. God already knows what you're going through. Prayer during anxious times is all about pouring out your heart to the God of all creation.
Prayer for Peace of Mind
Key Verse:
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Lord, my mind feels restless, and thoughts race through me faster than I can control. Worry steals my sleep, distracts me during the day, and robs me of joy. My heart feels unsettled, and peace feels far from me. You promise to keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in You.
Please anchor my thoughts in Your truth and quiet the storm inside me. Where fear rises, replace it with faith. Where lies whisper, silence them with the promises of Your Word. Teach me to set my mind on things above, not on the anxieties that weigh me down.
Help me to remember that I am safe in Your hands and that nothing can separate me from Your love. Surround me with the calm of Your presence, and remind me that You are greater than anything I face. Please let Your Holy Spirit breathe peace into my anxious soul and fill me with a stillness that no circumstance can take away.
Dear Lord, I long to rest in You. Please draw me close, renew my mind, and steady my spirit. Please guard my heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank You that I do not walk this path alone, for You are always near. Amen.
Prayer for Fear of the Future
Key Verse:
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” – Matthew 6:34 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I confess my fears about what lies ahead. The future feels uncertain, and I am tempted to carry tomorrow’s burdens today. The “what ifs” crowd my mind and steal my peace, leaving me restless and afraid. Your Word reminds me that I do not have to fear tomorrow, for You are already there.
Please teach me to live one day at a time, receiving the grace You give me for today. Help me to let go of anxious thoughts about the unknown and to rest in the truth that You hold every tomorrow in Your hands. Strengthen my faith to believe that Your plans for me are good, even when I cannot see them clearly.
When doubt rises, remind me of Your past faithfulness. When worry overwhelms me, anchor me in the promises of Your Word. Help me to trust that nothing about my future surprises You, and that Your love will carry me through every season of life.
Dear Lord, please remind me daily that You are my Shepherd who goes before me, my Refuge who surrounds me, and my Provider who never fails. Let this truth settle deep into my spirit so I may walk forward not with fear, but with hope. Thank You Lord that I can rest in Your care today and every day to come. Amen.
Prayer for Social Anxiety
Key Verse:
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41:10 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Father, being with others sometimes feels overwhelming, and I fear their judgment or rejection. Yet You remind me that I am never alone. You are with me wherever I go. In moments when my heart races and my thoughts spiral, please calm me with the assurance of Your presence. Please teach me to breathe deeply and remember that I am fully loved and accepted by You.
Please give me courage to face situations that feel too big and wisdom to know when to step away and rest. Help me not to measure my worth by what others think of me, but by who You say I am — Your child, chosen and dearly loved. Strengthen me to take conversations and social events one step at a time, without fear of failure or shame.
Please fill my words with kindness, my heart with gentleness, and my mind with peace. Remind me that even small acts of courage honor You. And when I feel weak, let me lean into Your strength. Thank You that I can bring every anxious thought to You, knowing that Your perfect love drives out fear. Amen.
Prayer for Restful Sleep
Key Verse:
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Lord, the night is often the hardest. When the world grows quiet, my thoughts grow louder. The events of the day replay in my mind, and worries about tomorrow race ahead of me. Sleep escapes me, and fear seems stronger in the dark. Yet You promise to give rest to Your children and safety to those who trust in You.
Please silence my restless mind and hush the anxious voices within me. Cover me with Your peace that passes all understanding. Let Your presence be the pillow beneath my head and the blanket wrapped around my spirit. Please guard me Lord from fear, from nightmares, and from the weight of uncertainty.
Please teach me to surrender every burden to You before I close my eyes. Help me to release the regrets of yesterday, the troubles of today, and the fears of tomorrow. Replace them with the assurance that You are in full control and that nothing can separate me from Your love.
Lord, please fill my heart with gratitude for this day You have given and hope for the day to come. Please grant me deep, healing sleep so that I may rise renewed in body, mind, and spirit. Thank You that even as I rest, You continue to watch over me. Amen.
Prayer for Overwhelming Stress
Key Verse:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, I feel weighed down by responsibilities and pressures that seem too heavy for me to carry. My heart is heavy, my body weary, and my mind unsettled. The demands of life press in from every side, and I confess that I sometimes feel like I cannot keep going. But You invite all who are weary and burdened to come and find rest in You.
Please help me to lay down the burdens that are not mine to carry and release what I cannot control into Your hands. Teach me to pause, to breathe, and to remember that even when I step back, You are still at work. Remind me that my worth is not found in my productivity, but in being Your beloved child.
Fill me with strength for today and the courage to take one step at a time. Renew my hope for tomorrow, even when the future feels uncertain. Let Your peace settle over my soul like a gentle covering, and restore balance where stress has drained me.
Thank You, Lord, that I never carry these pressures alone. You are my refuge, my rest, and my strength. In Your presence, I find the calm my spirit longs for. Please grant me rest for my soul and joy in the assurance that You are faithful. Amen.
Prayer for Trust in God
Key Verse:
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 KJV
Prayer:
Dear Father, my anxiety grows when I try to control everything on my own. I confess that I struggle to trust You fully and often rely on my own strength and understanding. Your Word clearly reminds me not to lean on my own understanding, but to trust You with all my heart. Please help me to stop trying to control the things that are way beyond my control.
Please teach me to surrender what I cannot control into Your capable hands. Where I am tempted to cling tightly, help me to release and let go. Where fear whispers that I am alone, remind me that You are always with me. Where doubt clouds my vision, shine the light of Your truth to guide me.
Strengthen my faith to believe that You are good, even when circumstances feel uncertain. Please help me to rest in the assurance that Your plans are greater than my fears, and that nothing in my life is beyond Your reach. Replace my worry with worship, and my striving with surrender.
Dear Lord, please teach me to walk in trust one step at a time, not needing to see the whole path, but confident that You are leading me. Guard my heart with peace and steady my spirit with hope. Thank You that I can place my life in Your hands and know that I am safe with You, every step of the way. Amen.
🙏 Closing Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, You are my refuge and strength, my hiding place in times of trouble, my peace in every storm, and my everlasting hope when fear rises within me. You know every anxious thought before it even forms, and You care for me with a love that never fails. Thank You for hearing my prayers, for carrying my burdens, and for surrounding me with Your presence even when I feel alone.
Please teach me to return to Your Word again and again, letting Your promises silence my fears and Your truth steady my heart. Calm my restless spirit and quiet the storm within me. Remind me that I am held, safe, and secure in Your hands, and that nothing can separate me from Your love.
Dear Lord, please guard my heart and mind with the peace that surpasses all understanding. Strengthen my faith to trust You not only in moments of calm but also in the middle of uncertainty. Replace every shadow of fear with the light of Your presence. Fill me with courage to walk forward one step at a time, resting in the assurance that You are with me always.
May Your perfect love drive out all fear. May Your Holy Spirit breathe peace into my soul and may my life, even in seasons of anxiety, shine as a testimony of Your sustaining grace.
Today and always, I rest in You, my refuge, my strength, and my Savior.
Amen.
This page was designed as a prayer library for anxiety. Please bookmark it, return often, and let God’s promises anchor your soul.
May His peace be with you now and always. 🙏