Anxiety & Depression
A series of prayers around some common feelings we face with anxiety and depression. If you've never prayed before, but have experienced one of these painful symptoms of everyday life or crippling anxiety and or depression, no need to fear! Simply reference these prayers when you need relief, and all you have to do is say them, recite them to God. The key is to "ask in Jesus' name" He promised to do what we ask in His name, as long as we believe what we're asking will come to pass. Believe He is real, and that He is listening.
1 minute prayers
Abandonment
God, you say over and over in your Word that you will not leave me. Give me eyes to see you when I feel alone. Let my heart know your nearness when I cry out to you. You never turn away from those who need you, and oh, how I need you!
I will cling to truth, that your ever - present help is at hand, especially when I've reached the end of my rope. Today, may the comfort of your presence melt away every fear and lead me into love.
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In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Fear
Lord of my life, you are my helper. You are my safe place and my salvation. I came to you with my face, knowing that in your presence, you bring peace and rest. Your Spirit gives me power when I feel helpless. Thank you that I never need to stay in a place of worry or despair.
When I come to you, let me hear your perfect truth about my life and your good intentions for me. Fear cannot remain when your perfect love comes in. Thank you for the power of your love.
In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Lonliness
Lord God, I need you to meet me right where I am, in the midst of my loneliness. You said that you will never leave or forsake me. I need to know the reality of that in the comfort your presence. When I feel like no one understands what I am going through, or would even care to, you remind me that you never turn away. You are with me in my mess and my failure. You are with me in the mundane and the ordinary.
I will not stop calling on you. You are all I have. Come through again, Lord, with your peace and life. Let the closeness of our friendship be the foundation of my life and every other relationship.
In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Worry
God, you know how easily worries can overtake my mind. You know how overwhelmed my heart can get at the thought of everything that could go wrong. I don't want to be weighed down by worry; I give it over to you, God! I'm taking what energy I have and, with thanks, asking for all I need.
When worry threatens to shutdown my gratefulness and skew my view of life, gently turn me and I will hand them over to you. Thank you for faithfully keeping me going. I trust for your provision in these areas.
In Jesus, I pray, Amen
1 minute prayers
Anxiety
Lord, you know my heart and my every thought. You know when I sit and when I stand. You know my history and my future. There are no mysteries to you. When doubts and fears threaten to overwhelm my mind and body, be the peace that calms the storm.
I will remember you are: Defender, Saviour, the Good Shepherd. You are my hope. I will trust in you, even when it takes everything inside of me to choose it. I will remember that though I cannot see the way out, you see it all so clearly and you are never overwhelmed. I trust you, God.
In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Deliverance
Lord, you alone know the extent of the troubles I face. You know when I'm tired, defeated, and feel like giving up. Rush in with your faithful love and save me. Deliver me from the fear that threatens my peace; be my defender and my advocate. I cannot save myself, and when I start sinking, I don't even want to.
You, God, are stronger than my fiercest enemies. Your goodness speaks louder than the lies; I can hear the echoes of your goodness, and I trust that you will help me every time I need it. Lift me up, God, you're all I have.
In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Depression
Faithful Father, I need you to be the lifter of my head. When darkness clouds my mind and settles over me like an unwelcome haze, I know I cannot wish it away. You, God, are my deliverer. I will choose to put my hope in you no matter what I'm feeling.
Please do the heavy lifting here, Lord. As I choose you, do what only you can do. Let the light of your love shine through the fog of despair and loneliness, bringing relief and freedom. You are my only hope.
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In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Loss
Faithful One, when loss seems to rip the ground from beneath my feet, I will call out to you. I cannot articulate how deeply my heart hurts; I need to know your comfort and your nearness. I have so mnay questions, but I don't know that any answers would satisfy. As I grieve the loss before me, I will not sweep my feelings under the rug. I come to you, knowing that you understand even if that doesn't feel like enough right now.
When I cannot call out for help, you are there. Thank you for being compassionate, patient, and kind. And thank you that there is hope for future. You never change. I see that you are my constant, faithful friend. You are with me in this.
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In Jesus, I pray, Amen
Psalm 94:19
When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
Prayers & Promises for Depression & Anxiety
A whole book of prayers and promises for the various feelings that surround the burdens of anxiety and depression. These prayers are pulled from a book I bought at an airport. Broadstreet Publishing, thanks for providing these!