Prayers for

Anxiety

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Philippians 4:6

When worry is loud and your mind won’t slow, these prayers turn your eyes gently back to the One who holds it all.

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Anxiety

Cast My Cares

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“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7

Father, I’m carrying more than I can hold, and my mind won’t be quiet.

I cast every anxious thought onto You this morning, because You have told me that You care for me. Trade my worry for Your peace, the kind that doesn’t make sense but holds me steady anyway.

Guard my heart and my mind today, and keep bringing me back to You. Amen.

Worry prays to the problem; faith prays to the Father.

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