Prayer For Relief From Anxiety
When words are hard to find, these prayer for relief from anxiety can help you bring your exact situation before God — whether you need a quick moment of peace, a deeper time of prayer, or specific words for someone you love. Choose the prayer that fits where you are right now.
Quick Prayer for Relief From Anxiety
Loving Father, as the new day dawns, calm my anxious heart. Your mercies are new every morning. Help me trust in Your provision and find peace in Your presence. May Your perfect love cast out my fears and fill me with confidence to face the day. Amen.
More Short Prayers (5)
During a Panic Attack
Jesus, in this moment of overwhelming panic, be my peace. You are my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Steady my racing heart and quiet my mind. Let Your presence surround me, bringing comfort and calm. Amen.
Need a prayer for a specific person or situation? See the sections below.
Lord Jesus, I come to You weary and burdened by anxiety. You invite me to cast my cares upon You, for You care for me. Teach me to surrender my anxieties, trusting that You work all things for my good. Help me release control and lean on Your understanding. Renew my strength as I wait upon You. May Your peace, which transcends understanding, guard my heart and mind in You. Thank You for being my refuge and my peace. Amen.
More Full Prayers
Gracious Father, in my moments of anxiety, I seek Your comforting presence. You are my shepherd, and I lack nothing. When fear surrounds me, remind me of Your constant love and faithfulness. Lift my burdened spirit with Your gentle touch. Guide me beside still waters and restore my soul. Help me find rest in Your promises and peace in Your presence. Thank You for Your unending compassion and care. Amen.
(4 verses)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (WEB)
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)
“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (WEB)
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
— Psalm 103:12 (WEB)
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
— Psalm 91:11 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved, for you are my praise.”
— Jeremiah 17:14 (WEB)
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
— Matthew 6:34 (WEB)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9 (WEB)
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— Romans 8:38-39 (WEB)
How to Pray This Right Now
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Find a quiet place where you can focus. Take a few slow breaths.
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Read through the prayer above for prayer for relief from anxiety, or say it in your own words.
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Sit quietly for a moment after praying. Let God's peace settle over you.