10 Prayers for Anxiety to Help You Summon Calm

It's not unusual to call on a higher power during troubled times. PeopleImages / Shutterstock

In difficult moments, many people turn to prayer to quiet an anxious heart. Prayers for anxiety offer a way to lay down worries, seek wisdom, and find peace in the midst of stress.

These simple prayers focus on calm, courage, and trust during seasons of uncertainty.

Anxiety can affect health, relationships, and daily life. Prayer does not remove every trouble, but it can bring stillness, remind the soul of truth, and restore hope.

Contents

A Simple Prayer for Calm
A Prayer for an Anxious Heart
A Prayer During Stressful Moments
A Prayer for God’s Peace
A Prayer for Courage and Hope
A Prayer for Rest and Stillness
A Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance
A Prayer for Health and Strength
A Prayer for Loved Ones
A Prayer of Trust for the Future

1. A Simple Prayer for Calm

Dear Lord, I feel anxious and overwhelmed. I lay all my worries at your feet and ask for peace in my head and heart. Help me rest in your presence. Amen.

2. A Prayer for an Anxious Heart

Heavenly Father, you know my anxious thoughts before I speak them. Quiet my fears and fill my soul with perfect peace. Remind me that I am not alone. Amen.

3. A Prayer During Stressful Moments

Lord, in the midst of stress and trouble, help me pause and breathe. Replace worry with calm and give me strength to walk through this moment. I trust your power. Amen.

4. A Prayer for God’s Peace

Father, I ask for God’s peace that passes understanding. Guard my heart when I feel afraid and struggling. Help me remain still and know you are near. Amen.

5. A Prayer for Courage and Hope

Jesus, when fear grips my life and future, give me courage. Lift my eyes from anxiety and restore joy and hope within me. I place my trust in you. Amen.

6. A Prayer for Rest and Stillness

Lord, lead me beside green pastures and quiet waters. Calm my anxious spirit and help me find rest in you tonight. Let my mind slow down. Amen.

7. A Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance

Heavenly Father, grant me wisdom as I face difficult decisions. Help me seek first your kingdom and trust that all things will follow in time. Amen.

8. A Prayer for Health and Strength

God, anxiety affects my body and my soul. Help me stay healthy in mind and spirit, giving me grace to eat, drink, and rest with care. Renew my strength. Amen.

9. A Prayer for Loved Ones

Father, lift up my friends, parents, and loved ones who feel anxious. Encourage their hearts and surround them with peace. Let them hear your voice. Amen.

10. A Prayer of Trust for the Future

Lord, I do not know what lies ahead, but I trust you. Help me wait with faith, walk in truth, and rest in your care. To your glory, I surrender my fears. Amen.

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