In today’s world of uncertainty, anxiety has become very prevalent. If you feel like you are being pulled in a million directions and are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, praying and asking God for strength and courage can help soothe your anxious thoughts.
Below are 14 powerful short prayers and Bible verses that can help calm you if you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by life:
Jeremiah 17:7-8 – Trust in the Lord to remove your anxiety
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.” NKJV
Dear Lord, thank you for Your word as a source of encouragement when I face challenges in life. Today, I take comfort in knowing I can take heart because You overcame the world.
Please grant me the courage and strength to rise above my circumstances. I cast my anxiety to You because I know You care for me. Sweet Jesus, give me the power to overcome. Thank you, Lord, for victory. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Psalm 27:1 – A Prayer for Courage
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my Life; of whom shall I be Afraid?” NKJV
Almighty Father, You are my fortress and the strength of my life. Therefore, I shall not be afraid. Today, I bring all my troubles and worries to You in prayer, believing that I will find solace in Your comfort.
I call to You in my hour of need because You are my shield, stronghold, and strong tower. Thank you for being kind and loving to me all my life. You are worthy of my praise. In the name of the Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Psalm 94:19 – A Prayer for Comfort for Your Soul
“In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” NKJV
Lord of Mercies, when my heart and soul feel crushed by the worries of this world, let Your grace be upon me. When fear grips me tight, free my heart and help me see your love and kindness in all situations.
When I can no longer express the turmoil inside, help me find calmness and comfort in Your words of love. Dear Jesus, I choose to trust in You and You alone; in Your grace, restored and forgiven by Your sacrifice. I believe I have been set free. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Proverbs 12:25 – A Prayer for Wise Counsel
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” NKJV
Mighty Lord, help me to seek You and Your counsel in times of joy and pain. When anxiety and depression arise, let Your word be my comfort and solace. I pray for guidance from above. Show me how to handle this situation with insight and wisdom.
Lift from me the need to try and achieve everything on my own, and grant me the strength to surrender all to You. Through Your word and wise counsel from the people You have placed in my life, show me ways to refrain from the busyness of life that’s putting me on edge. May I experience the peace of God. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Mathew 6:34 – A Prayer for Reassurance
“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” NKJV
Heavenly Father, please open my eyes to see Your grace during this distress. Help me to focus on this present day and all the blessings You have brought my way. Remind me that You are greater than my problems.
I believe You are at work making way for me in this difficult situation. Give me the strength to endure and the courage to face tomorrow. In the holy name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Romans 5:38-39 – The Love of God is Sufficient
“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, not things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” NKJV
Dear God, I come before You as Your humble servant, in the name of Jesus Christ. I pray for Your great love and divine grace to embrace me during this period of anxiety. Grant me hope for Your continued love and guidance.
Father, fill my heart and soul with Your everlasting light. Bathe me in Your glory, O Lord Jesus, and show me that everything is in accordance with Your divine plan for my life. Show me the path to follow out of this dark place. In Your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Isaiah 35:4 – Wait on God
“Say to those who are fearful-hearted, Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” NKJV
Loving Lord, I come before You seeking perfect peace of mind and calmness as I deal with this situation troubling my heart. Lately, My soul has been like a turbulent sea, and I can’t seem to find balance in life. I stumble and suffer racing thoughts of worry a lot.
Lord, give me the clarity of mind and strength to find my purpose in this situation and walk the path You have laid out for me. I believe and trust that Your love and grace are sufficient to heal this stress.
Just like the sun rises every morning to break the darkness of night, may the divine light of God brighten my heart and soul. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Mathew 6:27 – Reminder That Worrying Doesn’t Help
“Which of you, by worrying, can add one cubit to his stature?” NKJV
Gracious Father, thank You for the quiet and calm You promise us even amid life’s chaos. God, at times, it feels impossible to find calmness when life is spinning out of control.
Please help me remember that even when I’m experiencing anxious feelings and being overwhelmed by what I can’t control, plan, or predict, You already know what will play out. Almighty God, I firmly believe You are with me every step of the way.
Help me to trust You as I steady my heart and mind on Your promises. Grant me the strength to care for my mind, body, and soul through these difficult times. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast your Care Upon the Lord
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” NKJV
Dear God, I come before you in humility. I pray for Your hope, unending love, and kindness to fill my heart for a better life. I know that worrying does not solve any of my problems. Yet, I still fail in faith and courage and allow anxiety and worry to consume me.
Father, in stressful times of uncertainties, I ask You to grant me courage, faith, and strength to seek professional help and fight off fear and doubt within my mind. Grow my faith in You to cast out all fear and anxiety disorders from my life. In Jesus’ holy name, I pray. Amen.
Philippians 4:6 – Make Your Requests Known to God
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” NKJV
Dear God, sometimes life and circumstances get tough, But You are the source of my peace and hope. Though I worry and get anxious, I pray for comfort in knowing that I can bring my problems to You in prayers.
I pray that I will be anxious about nothing from this day onwards, but I will come to You in prayer with my needs. Thank you for Your reassuring words of hope and comfort. I believe You know why this is happening to me. Grant me insight and wisdom to see the bigger divine picture. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Psalm 34:17 – The Lord Hears and Answers the Righteous
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of their troubles.” NKJV
Lord Jesus, I’m worried and stressed because too many things occupy my mind. Please help me and reveal to me Your divine order and plan. Help me to trust in Your will alone.
Your word reminds me that You always hear my cry and are able to deliver me out of my troubles. Sovereign God, help me find comfort in this knowledge and fill my troubled heart with Your gracious love. The perfect love that reminds me I am not condemned but saved.
I can do all things through You, so strength me, O Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:7 – You Have A Spirit of Power and Love
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” NKJV
Dear Father, In these moments of anxiety and confusion, I come before You in prayer with humility. It feels like the weight of the world is consuming my spirit, and my heart aches. I know You are not a god of confusion but the God of divine order, peace, and love.
I pray for the restoration of order in my life. May my soul receive that You grant me strength, and may my mind perceive that You make me sound. May my anxious heart know and experience Your perfect love. Thank you, Sweet Jesus, for the relief of an unburdened heart. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray and believe. Amen.
Matthew 6:25 – Do Not Worry About Life
“Therefore, I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” NKJV
Dear Heavenly Father, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Help me to love one day at a time, enjoying this present moment and accepting hardships as a pathway to divine healing and inner peace.
Father, I surrender to Your will, trusting You will make all things right. I desire to enjoy the happiness of life in Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Luke 12:25-26 – Worrying is Futile
“And which of you, by worrying, can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?” NKJV
Father God, Your word says that we are not slaves of fear. You have also made many promises telling us to rest in You and Your kind word. I believe the Holy Spirit who dwells in me does not enslave me but instead brings about my adoption to sonship in Your Kingdom.
I trust The Holy Spirit restifies with my spirit that I am a child of God. Thank you, Lord, for this promise. I will turn to these words in my hour of need; when tempted to give in to fear. I choose to trust You completely with all my heart. May Your kind words of strength and comfort dwell in my mind and heart. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Conclusion
If you have been stressing out, know that you are not alone. Anxiety is something that everyone deals with from time to time, though at varying degrees. Therefore, you should know there is no shame in feeling fearful or unsettled about the future.
However, operating from a place of complete fear isn’t good for your body, mind, and soul. As such, it is important to find ways to ease your anxiety. That could mean physical exercise, talking to a therapist, or talking to God about your worries.
I hope the prayers and bible verses above have been a source of strength and comfort for you in this challenging moment of anxiety. When you feel overwhelmed, you can always return to this page for a positive boost.