If you are reading this, I’m assuming that you have or are currently experiencing anxiety or depression and that you are looking for hope. Perhaps you feel like you’ve tried everything but still can’t seem to get rid of the problem. You’re looking for a prayer for anxiety that will take care of everything and make the problem go away. Poof! Now that the nagging, agonizing, and terrible sensation within has vanished, you can resume your daily routine. Perhaps you feel scared, lost, and alone.
You probably likely have occasional feelings of guilt since, as a Christian, you’re supposed to “be worried for nothing,” yet you can’t seem to get it right. You feel down because of that, and you want to give up and isolate yourself from everyone. That’s who I am. I attended, and I attended in force.
My marriage was a complete mess. Lord, help me! I was doing everything on my own to raise three children, two of whom were teenagers. It was all on me to work, cook, clean, carpool, fix, pay for, support, love, and provide. I had extreme anxiety and had no idea how to deal with it. I was attempting everything that came to mind, including counseling, meditation, medication, music, physical activity, Scripture recitation, you name it!
Nothing appeared able to remove it. Don’t get me wrong; doing these things was really helpful. I rediscovered color in the world. I figured out how to use the resources at my disposal to regain my composure. But after a certain point, I just couldn’t go anymore. I was still having trouble. Looking back, I saw that “not trying” was one thing I wasn’t doing. I’ll explain.
There are several texts about anxiety in the Bible that are open for interpretation. Because I did it, I am aware. I was hunting for a secret formula that would enable me to finally defeat it. I discovered something surprising throughout my quest. These verses include our Father’s commands to do nothing, but you have to pay attention to see them. What? Nothing? Exactly nothing,
In Matthew 11:28 NIV, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” He is doing the work here, not us. We just have to come to Him. In John 14:27 NIV, He says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you …” Are you sensing a theme? He is giving us peace. He is giving us rest. We do nothing. Again in Matthew 6:25-34 NIV, this famous passage tells us not to worry, for God even “clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire,” so how much more will He take care of us? Here we are told to “seek first his kingdom … and all these things will be given” to us. That’s right—did you catch that? Given!
God is generous. Some things we simply cannot accomplish on our own, but that is precisely how He intended it. All we have to do is approach Him in faith. He completes the rest! And, you know, everything I was concerned about turned out to be true. I was depressed and experiencing terrible bodily problems as a result of my own concern. I didn’t find peace until I took a deep breath, relaxed, sincerely came to Jesus, got quiet, let go of all the intricacies, told God that I entirely trusted Him, and then learned to do nothing. My pleadings shifted away from my predicament and toward my faith in God.
God is generous. Some things we simply cannot accomplish on our own, but that is precisely how He intended it. All we have to do is approach Him in faith. He completes the rest! And, you know, everything I was concerned about turned out to be true. I was depressed and experiencing terrible bodily problems as a result of my own concern. I didn’t find peace until I took a deep breath, relaxed, sincerely came to Jesus, got quiet, let go of all the intricacies, told God that I entirely trusted Him, and then learned to do nothing. My pleadings shifted away from my predicament and toward my faith in God.
I strongly advise you to get some rest if you feel the need to. Pray this prayer for depression and anxiety in a calm setting, away from everyone and everything. To help you remember to surrender it all to God and wait in expectation, you might wish to keep this prayer in your phone or on your bathroom mirror. He will offer you rest, I can assure you of that. He’ll make you at peace. And He provides answers that are far superior than anything you could possibly think of. You can rely on Him.
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Powerful Healing Prayers for Depression When in Darkness
Prayer When You’re Overwhelmed
Lord Jesus, Thank you for your unwavering love for us. My heart feels heavy today, and I’m having trouble accepting that I’m here for a reason. I feel like I’m about to shut down because I’m so stressed out. Jesus, I beg You to give me strength where I feel I am lacking. Speak words of courage and confidence to my very soul. Allow me to do the task I have been given by You. Show me the beauty You see in this fight. Show me your intentions and heart. Open my eyes so I can see the beauty in this conflict. Give me the capacity to entirely renounce the battle to You and put my faith in Your resolution. I was made by you. You understand who I am better than I do. You are aware of my strengths and flaws. Thank you for being there for me through this difficult moment in my life. Amen.
A Prayer to Ameliorate Your Pain
Lord, help us to become new people. We yearn to shed the doubtful, frightened, and disillusioned old selves. We long to display the love, joy, and peace that is the fruit of your Spirit. We are aware that our willpower alone won’t be enough to accomplish this; instead, we need your Holy Spirit’s strength to lead, direct, and transform us. That is what we hope for and confidently pray for in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer for Deliverance from Depression
Father, I need your assistance. I start with you. My life is in desperate need of your hand of deliverance and restoration, and my heart is crying out to you for it. Lead me to those you have prepared and selected to support me during this difficult time. Lord, I don’t see them. However, I have faith in you to deliver them, and I’m grateful for what you’ve already accomplished in the midst of this abyss. Amen.
A Prayer for Renewed Strength
Lord Jesus, kindly renew my mind so that I might think the righteous thoughts of a child who has been redeemed. Please put the helmet of salvation on me so that I will never be defenseless. I’ve just put on my righteousness breastplate. Holy Spirit, fill me right now. Give me courage to fight and stamina to seek your will. Release your gifts of discernment, praise, and faith with grace. Help me to grasp the Spirit’s sword so I can destroy and purge anything that is not of you. Keep me firmly planted in your living Word, which can pierce my adversary like a two-edged sword. I pray in the name of Jesus, the Messiah. Amen.
Prayer for a Child Suffering from Depression
Sacred Father, I keep forgetting that you are a trustworthy person. Too frequently, I try to solve every problem on my own in my head without ever thanking You. Give me the correct words so I can support my kid. Give me a patient, loving heart. Use me to serve as a reminder to them that You are their God, You are with them, and You will give them strength. Remind me that You will support them and be there for them. Please assist me today. Be my fortitude today. Remind me of Your promise to always love me and my kids and that You’ll never leave us. Let me rest and trust in You, and enable me to instill the same values in my children in the name of Jesus. Amen.
A Prayer in Anxiety
Dear Heavenly Father, I feel terrified and overburdened when I consider all the dangers, ambiguities, and things outside of my control that surround me. I’m grateful that you sent your Son, Jesus, to show me how to walk by faith despite choppy waves and strong storms. Help me to maintain my attention on Him. I offer this prayer in His stead: amen.
A Prayer for When You Feel All Alone
Oh my God! We are grateful that you recognize us for who we are, in the midst of our suffering and adversity, in the center of our desolate terrain. We are grateful that you haven’t and won’t ever forget about us. Please pardon us if we didn’t believe you were there, questioned your goodness, or thought you weren’t there. We have decided to focus on you today. When the whispered lies that tell we should not have joy or peace come, we choose joy and peace.
We are grateful for your concern for us and your ardent love for us. We admit that we need you. Refill us with your Spirit, and transform our thoughts and hearts to reflect your truth. We beg your compassion and hope to keep mending the wounds in our sad hearts. Give us the bravery to face another day, knowing that we have nothing to fear with you before us and behind us in the name of Jesus. Amen
A Prayer for a Renewed Mind
Dear Heavenly Father, sometimes instead of turning to you, my thoughts spiral out of control and toward fear, jealousy, or resentment. I want you to have control over my heart and mind. I desire that your truth guide my thoughts. Please rejuvenate my thoughts and dismantle any strongholds that are attempting to hold me captive while I pray today. I offer this prayer in Jesus’ name: amen.
Prayer For Strength in the Cloud of Depression
God the Father, I’m grateful for your love. Help me to remain focused on You when I sense the depression’s shroud dissipating. Lord, give me glimpses of Your glory! As I spend time in prayer and reading Your Word, may I grow closer to You every day. Give me the fortitude that only You can give. I’m grateful, Father, in the name of Jesus. Amen
A Prayer to Calm Your Mind
God, it’s not always a calm place in my head. I’m preoccupied and distracted by a lot of things. I sometimes behave as though I can save myself if I just put in enough effort and keep all the necessary notes. Instead, please help me to put my faith in you for salvation and to exchange my anxiety for your serenity. As I put my faith in you, please enable me to spread your serenity to others. I ask in the name of Jesus, amen.
Prayer For Abundant Life
Oh Lord, though I’m worn out and overburdened, I want to live the full life You came to offer me. I’m grateful that You were there for me in the midst of the chaos and sorrow and that You never left. Lord, show me that with You, life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be complete. Help me to look to You and You alone to find an abundant existence in the name of Jesus. Amen
A Prayer for Faith Amidst Fear
Great God, My body, my emotions, my will, and my mind are now brought before you. You are aware of the struggles I face. You are aware of the fears I am prone to. Please grant me the fortitude I need to move forward in the faith to which you are calling me. cleanse my mind. In the name of Jesus, I make this request. Amen.
Prayer for Hope
Thank You, Heavenly Father, that You are wonderful and that Your truth sets us free, especially at those times when we are aching, seeking, and in need of the light. Lord, please help us to hang onto hope and to trust in Your truth, in the name of Jesus. Amen
Prayer in the Dark Places
Dear Heavenly Father, You alone are the guardian of my secrets and are aware of the deepest parts of my heart. Lord, help me—I’m depressed to the core. I’m worn out, overburdened, and feel unworthy of Your love. Please assist me in completely letting go of the things that hold me confined to my heart. My difficulty will be replaced by Your joy. My joy must return. I want to join You in rejoicing at the life You have so dearly purchased for me. I’m grateful, Lord. You are unquestionably the best present of all. Consume me with Your joy, Father, for I know that it is there that I find my strength. I’m grateful, Lord. Amen, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer For the Empty Places
Dear Father God, I am at my wits’ end right now. I’ve tried and failed to resolve a number of issues in my life, always feeling alone and defeated as I retreated to the same empty space. As I read Your Word, I am reminded of the difficulties some of Your most obedient servants overcame in order to discover Your constancy. Oh God, please help me to understand that You are always there, simply waiting for me to seek You out when I am in trouble or confused. Lord, please help me to put You before myself and to not have any other gods before You. You are in control of my life. Lord, I thank You for Your love, providing, and safeguarding. I am aware that it is in the hardest situations of my life that I will truly learn to depend on You. Thank you for showing me that when I get to the point where You are all I have, You are also all I will actually need, in the name of Jesus. Amen
Bible Verses to Fight Depression
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. – Psalm 34:17
I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORDand put their trust in him. – Psalm 40:1-3
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:6-7
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. – Philippians 4:8