A Prayer for Healing of the Mind

Father, my own thoughts have become a hard place to live. The same fears loop back again and again, the harsh inner voice never rests, and I cannot seem to think my way out of my own head.

I confess I have believed terrible things about myself and called them truth. I have replayed old wounds until they wore grooves into me, and I am weary of my own mind.

So I bring You the part of me no one else can see, the thoughts I am ashamed to say aloud. You made my mind, and You are not afraid of what is in it.

Heal the patterns worn deep by fear and pain. Quiet the cruel narration. Where lies have set like concrete, break them up and pour in truth instead. Teach me to catch a thought before it pulls me under.

You promised to renew us by the transforming of our minds, and to give peace to the one whose mind is fixed on You. Renew mine. Fix my attention on what is real and good and true.

I cannot rewire myself, but You can. I hand You the keys to this room. Make it a place of peace again. Amen.