For people who battle anxious thoughts and feelings, prayers for anxiety can be a source of solace and certainty.
Many people use prayer to control their anxiety and find serenity during trying times. These prayers can be used to make a connection with a higher power and ask for direction and help. They can be said out loud, in silence, or writing.
Prayers can be a very effective technique for controlling stress and encouraging a sense of calm and tranquility, whether they are said regularly or only when one is feeling particularly anxious.
a few quick ways to pray for anxiety
Choose a peaceful area where you can pray without being disturbed.
– Take a few deep breaths first, then relax your mind.
– In your own way, address God or the higher force you believe in. Start by addressing God or Lord in a natural way, such as “Dear God.”
– Thank God for all the positive things in your life. Your happiness could be derived from your health, loved ones, friends, or anything else.
– Talk to God about your worries and concerns concerning your worry. Talk openly and honestly about your feelings. You could say, “God, I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Kindly assist me in relaxing.”
– Ask God to lead you and give you the courage to eliminate your anxiety. “God, please grant me the courage to face my anxieties and the strength to overcome my anxiousness,” you can pray.
– Finish your prayer with an encouraging word or a declaration of faith. You may state, “I have faith in you, God, to assist me in overcoming my anxiousness. I appreciate you hearing my prayer.”
Understand that there is no one right way to pray; it is a personal practice. They can be modified.
Short Prayers for Anxiety Relief
-Jesus, today I have the burden of several worries on my mind. It is gradually becoming unbearable. I pray that you let me have faith in your mercy and kindness. Let me never forget that you will bring cheer and happiness to my sad and worn-out life.– Amen
-Dear God, I pray to your Holy Spirit to look after me and guide me. Show me the path I must follow today to eliminate my anxiety. Eradication of all things from my heart and mind makes me anxious and clearing my mind of doubt.– Amen
-Father, every time I turn to you, my mind and heart is relaxed, and I rest in you. I believe that only you can restore my broken soul and worried spirit. I focus on meditation, and the more I think about you, I find peace and calm in my heart.– Amen
-Dear Loving Lord, these anxious thoughts are multiplying inside my mind and the pain is inexplicable. I turn to you today for help. As I bow down to you in prayer, I ask you to soothe, comfort, and let me focus on the things that make me happy.– Amen
Prayers to Overcome Anxiety
-O God, I want to divert my mind from this anxiety and focus on you. I want to have blind trust in your promise and assurance of protecting and supporting me through my tough times. Your presence calms my mind and heart and doesn’t let me worry about trivial things.– Amen
-Oh Loving Jesus, today I pray to you to help me eliminate these obsessive negative thoughts that my mind is occupied with. Help me to stop clinging to these depressing thoughts and overthinking them in my head. This makes me all the more anxious and takes away my peace.– Amen
-O Loving Lord, today I bow down before you and give to you all my worries and tensions. Every minor thing that bothers me is all yours now. You decide what to do with them and how I can avoid being worn down by them unnecessarily and get some peace.– Amen
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Powerful Prayers For Anxiety
-O Loving God, I know that I have disappointed you by not trusting your providence. Forgive me, please. Help me to revive my faith and make it stronger than before so that I know you better. Give me the kind of trust that never doubts or questions your methods/actions.– Amen
-Loving Father, I just can’t eradicate these thoughts that continue to torture my mind and heart. I know that it is pointless to overthink or be so nervous about the circumstances but I can’t help it. Please guide me through this, and show me what would be right to do.– Amen
-Dear Good Lord, I pray to you to forgive me for burdening myself with these things, considering in my mind that they must be managed right away. Let me believe that this is your work and whatever you do will always be a better action than what I would do. – Amen
-Dear God, today I confess to you that I have harbored in myself the bad habit of not believing in your power and not relying on your ability to help me. I ask you to forgive me for letting these practices interfere with my trust in you and your Word.– Amen
-Good Loving Father, today I pray to you to help me break this thought pattern which is extremely unhealthy and ruins my mental health. Please don’t let me fret for no reason at all. Give me clarity of thought and give me back the ability to think and act clearly.– Amen
-Father, I have been blessed with the ability to trust you and your ways in every aspect of my life. You are more concerned about it than I am, I know that. Please look after me. I trust you more than anybody, and I know I am in safe hands.– Amen
-Dear Almighty Father, it is only because of you that I strive to accomplish things in my life that I have thought myself incapable of up till now. I am so grateful to you for being so attentive to every need or concern-big or small, and taking care of me.– Amen
-O God, I am so grateful to you for taking away the issues that torment me. With you by my side, I feel so much better and find new hope in my life. My mind is recovering from its distractions and I feel that I can love someone again.– Amen
-Dear God, it makes me so happy to remind myself that I am your child, and you are my Guardian. You will never forget me and never let me feel left out. Even if other people in my life have forsaken me, I know that you are a constant supporter.– Amen
-O God, no matter how hard I try, I cannot use the spiritual comfort you have given us endlessly. Please help me. Let me have faith in your wisdom and kindness. Don’t let the evil powers demotivate me, devour me, and impurify my soul.– Amen
-O Lord, I believe in my heart that nothing can break me as long as I have faith in your powers. Let me be steadfast and stand strong in my trust in you. Today I ask you to help me get over these things that are pretty overwhelming to me.– Amen
-O Great Lord, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sustaining me so far and I pray to you to continue doing so for me in the coming days. Father, I ask you for strength and confidence to withstand these responsibilities that appear so overwhelming to me.– Amen
prayer for anxiety and depression
–God, please relieve me of this pressure which is gradually becoming intolerable. I pray to you to carry this heavy load on my behalf of me or at least make it lighter and easier for me to carry. When I walk in your presence, things seem a little easier than before.– Amen
-Good Loving God, I feel that I am gradually sinking into this deep hole of apprehension and self-doubt where there is no light and hope. Please help me to get back on firm footing and trust you without any doubt. Let me know that there is nothing impossible for me.– Amen
-Father, I pray to you to give me back the authority I had over myself and let me govern my inner growth and peace. Give me the power of vigilance against all evil powers which are constantly trying to bring me down and make me diligent enough to resist temptations.– Amen
-Lord, these days, I often get the feeling that circumstances in my life are crushing me to bits. But, even in these times, it makes my heart flutter with happiness that I still have the blessing of your mercy and strength in me. You are always there by my side.– Amen
-O Father, you are the Eternal Lord and only you can save me now. Help me always to have faith in your strength and mercy on us, I submit to you all my burdens and I ask you to lead me. I place my life completely in your hands today.– Amen
-Loving Lord, today I keep all my problems at your disposal, where there is grace and mercy. I firmly trust your kindness and I know that your Divine message of guidance will look after me and uplift my spirits. I pray for your merciful hand to be always upon me.– Amen
-Father, in my anxiety, I turn to you and pray to you to keep me protected in your hands. Eradicate all fear within me and bless me with your transcending peace that calms my mind and soul and helps me shine into this world’s bright life.– Amen
-Father, I pray to you for my scattered and disturbed mind and heat. Please help calm my faculties and bless me with a tranquil mind and kind heart. Make me thoughtful so that I never deviate into apprehension. Help me to get over this constant feeling of unease.– Amen
-Father, I pray to you to let my soul cling to you and your thoughts rather than on the negative thoughts that ruin my mental peace and make me anxious. Let my mind be fixated on your kind promises and how you work in our lives.– Amen
-Lord, I think my soul is completely fractured right now. It needs to be mended and healed by you. Father, please defend me, rescue me from being hit by these strong currents of anxiety, and don’t let them drown me. Protect me from being pulled apart by these troubling thoughts.– Amen
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When in anxiety, it is very normal for us to start panicking. Lack of clarity can lead us to indecision, deeply troubling our minds and hearts.
In these times, we must try to find solace in our daily prayers to the Almighty Lord for guidance and peace.
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Prayers To Stay Safe From Panicking
-Dear Great Lord, I bow down before you and humbly submit all my panic and troubles to you. I ask you to handle them on my behalf because I can never imagine dealing with these problems effortlessly with the strength and wisdom you will.
-Precious Creator, I feel afraid as I see that my deepest fears and anxieties overpower me and threaten to crush me under their overwhelming burden. I pray to you and refuse to let go because your power works through me, and your love blesses me.
-Father Beloved, whenever my heart is troubled, and I find myself panicking, I remind myself of your magnificent grace in your eternal power. I ask myself to calm down and believe in your strength, always thinking to myself that my faith shall protect me from all troubles that await me.
-Blessed Almighty, I have no peace in my heart, and my problems constantly torment me. I find no other way than to give myself completely into your hands and trust you to look after me and help me overcome these problems. Please help me now.
-O Holy Savior, this battle I am fighting right now is difficult, and I can understand that it is very normal to panic. I feel helpless and find it as if I can never win this on my own. In these moments of indecision, I call upon your guidance.
-Beloved Master, I trust nobody more than I trust you. You are never wrong, and I believe that I will never fail if I follow your footsteps and walk the path you lead us into. Your wisdom is unquestionable, and victory is definite with you helping us in every step.
-Gracious God, although I am in a state of panic, I still keep the faith, knowing that I have you. You have always been such a considerate Lord to all your blessed children, and you have suffered for our welfare. You have paid the price for carrying all our troubles.
-Holy Father Beloved, you are my life’s ultimate source of strength and inspiration. You have been my rock-solid support whenever I have needed you, and you have never forsaken me when I was in trouble. Thank you for always protecting me and keeping my mind and heart safe.
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Prayers To Overcome Panic
-Heavenly Protector, your Holy Word comes to my rescue when I am panicking. Your voice whispers through my soul and tells me that while I have your divine presence in my spirits, I have nothing to worry about, and I must fear nobody as you will shield me from danger.
-O Blessed Almighty, you have always been my stronghold. I have never had reasons not to trust you to hide something from you. It gives me great satisfaction to realize that I can always be myself around you, and my panic does not count as my weakness in front of you.
-Good Loving Lord, I shall never cease to praise Your Holy Name and appreciate your best because you are worthy of being completed by your blessed children for whom your work relentlessly so that they can have a happy and peaceful life. I shall always call upon your Holy Spirit.
-Beloved Deity, I pray to you to come to me when I am panicking and give me the calm and wisdom to see beyond my anxieties and witness the reflection of truth and courage in your Holy Spirit. Lift my mind above all its restrictions and shortcoming towards complete fearlessness.
-Heavenly Father, I have often found fear gripping me so tightly that I feel suffocated and unable to move. I pray to you to free my heart and overcome the threats of fear to see your Holy path and lead it to reach salvation. Give me wisdom in every way.
-O Love God, the onset of panic is an indication from you to take things slowly and not rush into things without thinking ahead properly/ Bless me with the proper knowledge I need to solve my problems just like you would want me to and reach a state of peace.
-Savior Beloved, I often find myself inefficient at expressing my feelings. Due to this, the turmoils going on inside my heart often remain unexpressed to others. But, since you are the all-knowing Lord, I believe nothing escapes your great knowledge, and you know everything. Please help me through this.
-Heavenly Good Lord, every time my heart is agitated and upset, I seek you all the more because I have always believed in your eternal power, and I know that you can bring calm and peace to my troubled heart quieten me with your words of compassion.
-Beloved Protector, there is no moment in my life when I have not trusted you. I have always been very careful to protect my faith because I know that only your divine intervention can stop me from panicking. I pray to you to be there for me at every step.
-Heavenly Beloved Almighty, I know I have made mistakes in different aspects of my life, but I also know that you are merciful enough to forgive me. Thank you for always restring me to sanity through the sacrifices you make to give us inner freedom and lead us to peace.
-Almighty Beloved Master, you are far greater than we can comprehend, and your Holy Spirit is massive and magnificent in all ways. Help us as we seek you in our hearts and look up to you whenever we find our hearts in panic and loss.
-Precious Holy Creator, your Commandments have always made it clear to us that nothing in our power can stand up to compete with your superiority. Let us seek your purpose in our lives and in our hearts instead of working on what we intend to do or say by ourselves.
-O Loving Lord, I have often witnessed how the search for more has led us into chaos and taken away all the peace from our lives. It has given rise to panic and stress, so I pray to you to take me away from these trivial things.
-Kind Great Father, I pray to you for your holy wisdom and knowledge that guides us to avoid the things or activities that may lead us further into panic. Let us refrain from getting involved in matters that can put us on edge and create confusion and anxiety.
-Dear Gracious Father, I think you are already aware of the uncontrollable turbulence going on in my heart right now. It has led me to lose balance in my life, and everything seems to be chaotic. Please keep me from stumbling and give me clarity and strength in my mind.
-Savior Beloved, amid all this confusion and panic, it seems that I have lost the true purpose of my existence. I forget why I was sent into this Universe and what responsibilities I must dutifully fulfill. Please help me try to understand the purpose again and work for its fulfillment.
-Lord Jehovah, every time I have tried to stray from you and lead my life according to my rules, I have found myself at a dead end with nothing but panic and confusion in my soul. Let me go back to following your path and walking where you lead me.
-Great Holy Being, I am afraid to speak of my deep panic to anybody else because I fear that I will become more vulnerable and they may misuse my weaknesses. But, with you, I have nothing to fear, and I can trust your affectionate care to calm my troubled heart.
-Almighty Father, as I follow your Holy Word, I realize that the holy light that shines in our soul through your Holy Spirit delivers us from all panic and confusion. It shows us the way we must walk and the words we must speak. I pray before your Holy name.
-Good God, I am nothing but a servant of your Holy Spirit, and so I submit myself humbly before you, and I kneel to you in eager prayer, trusting that you will help me and you will never let me be drowned in the ocean of panic, anxiety, and despair.
-O Holy Spirit, I pray to you to allow me to be worthy enough to be bathed in your glorious peace and see everything in your light. Protect my faith so I can always lead a happy and contented life with peace and comfort in my soul.
Do I have to be religious to recite prayers for anxiety?
No, you do not have to be religious to recite prayers for anxiety. Many people find that praying can be a helpful practice regardless of their beliefs, and can provide a sense of calm and comfort during times of stress.
Can I recite prayers for anxiety with others?
Absolutely, if you feel comfortable doing so, you can lead a group in reciting prayers for anxiety. Many religious groups offer group prayer services or prayer circles where members can gather to pray together and offer support to one another when they are in need.
Are there any specific guidelines for reciting prayers for anxiety?
There aren’t any set rules for praying for anxiety because it’s a private practice. While some people might find it beneficial to repeat prayers in a serene setting, others could choose to do it while walking or engaging in other activities. Finding a practice that suits you and gives you a sense of ease and tranquility is what’s most crucial.
Do prayers to stay safe from panicking work?
Depending on the person’s beliefs and level of religious practice and the particular prayer or spiritual practise used, the effectiveness of prayers to prevent panicking may vary.
Nonetheless, because it can offer a sense of comfort and support during trying times, prayer is often found to be an effective method for managing anxiety and panic.
Can I combine prayer with other techniques for managing anxiety and panic?
Certainly, a lot of people discover that praying together with other methods of anxiety and panic management, such as deep breathing, meditation, or exercise, can be beneficial. Finding a set of strategies that work for you and make you feel comfortable is crucial.
