Prayer to help anxiety

25 Best Prayers for Anxiety - Prayers to Help You Calm Down

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A Prayer for Soothing Panic Attacks

Dear God,

I come before You to lay my panic and anxiety at Your feet. When I’m crushed by my fears and worries, remind me of Your power and Your grace. Fill me with Your peace as I trust in You and You alone. I know I can’t beat this on my own, but I also know that I have You, Lord, and You have already paid the ultimate price to carry my burdens.

For this I thank you, Amen.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Strength

Dear Jesus,

You are the strength of my life;

You are my rock, my fortress and my protector; therefore, whom shall I be afraid?

You are my shield, my strong-tower and my stronghold.

I will call to You because You are worthy to be praised.

So, Father, I thank you for being my strength and My God in whom I trust, Amen.

— Psalm 27:1

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A Prayer for Confronting Fear

Heavenly Father,

When I feel crushed by my own worries,

Lift my mind and help me to see the truth.

When fear grips me tight and I feel I cannot move,

Free my heart and help me to take things one step at a time.

When I can’t express the turmoil inside,

Calm me with Your quiet words of love.

I choose to trust in You, each day, each hour, each moment of my life.

I know deep down that I in Your grace, forgiven, restored by Your sacrifice, You have set me free.

Amen.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Finding Inner Peace Through God

God, who is more than we can ever comprehend, help us to seek you, and you alone.

Help us to stand before all that we could do and seek what you would do, and do that.

Lift from us our need to achieve all that we can be and instead, surrender to what you can be in us.

Give us ways to refrain from the busyness that will put us on edge and off center, give us today your peace.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Calming a Troubled Heart

Loving God,

Please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly.

Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me. I trust your Love God, and know that you will heal this stress. Just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night.

Please bring me clarity with the light of God.

In your name I pray, Amen.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Hope

Dear Lord,

I am your humble servant and I kneel before You today, helpless and weak.

I need Your hope for love, kindness and for a better life, Lord.

I ask that You fill me from head to toe with Your everlasting light.

Bathe me in Your glory, Lord and show me that everything is according to Your plan.

Help me walk in Your glorious light and show me the path so that I may follow You in faith.

Amen.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Letting Go of Worries

Heavenly Father,

Lately I’ve been so worried about things that are out of my control. Help me to trust that you are working every little detail of my life out and that I have nothing to fear or worry about.

In Jesus’s name, Amen.

— Unknown

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A Prayer to Cast out Fear

I know that worrying gets me nowhere. Yet I still allow worry and anxiety to consume me.

In times such as these, Lord, I ask you to grant me a great amount of strength, faith, and courage to fight off the doubt and fear within my minds. Faith casts out fear while fear casts out faith.

— Unknown

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Scripture for a Friend With Anxiety

Father,

You know that sometimes life and the circumstances we face are just hard. But you are our source of peace.

I pray for the one reading these words right now. I pray that whatever they are facing right now, that they would take a deep breath and inhale more of you and your peace while exhaling any of the worries that weigh them down. I pray that they would be anxious for nothing, but would come to you in prayer with all their needs, thanking you even now that you know how you’re going to take care of every last detail.

I thank you that you care about the things that we care about, and that you are our source of peace in the midst of the storms.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

— Dr. Michelle Bengtson

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A Prayer for Unburdening the Mind

Dear Loving Lord,

I am feeling stress, I am worried.

Too many things occupy my mind.

Won’t you help me?

Show me Lord, your order and your plans, are eternal.

Let me trust in your will alone.

Your word tells me where there is love, there is no fear.

Let me be filled with your love.

The perfect love that tells me I am not condemned, but I am saved.

I can do all things through you.

You Strengthen me.

In Jesus name, Amen

— Unknown

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A Prayer to Soothe an Anxious Heart

Dear Lord,

I thank you that I can come to You always for any reason. I’m grateful that when I pray to You, You answer me. Help me to come to You at the beginning of my fears and anxieties instead of waiting until I can’t stand them anymore. The quicker I come to You the better. You want to free me from ALL my fears. Help me look to You for help more often so that I can be radiant with Your joy.

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

— Jennifer Heeren

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A Celtic Prayer of Peace

Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm; still me, Lord, keep me from harm.

Let all the tumult within me cease, enfold me, Lord, in your peace.

Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm; still me, Lord, keep me from harm.

Let all the tumult within me cease, Lord, enfold me in your peace.

— Unknown

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A Prayer for Anxiety and Depression

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel like I have to carry the burden alone. Words like overwhelmed, distraught, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I am not sure how to let you carry my heavy load, so please show me how. Take it from me. Let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be so heavy in the morning.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

– Ron Moore

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A Prayer for Trust in the Lord

Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.

They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.

It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.

It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.

— Jeremiah 17:7-8

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A Prayer to Overcome Anxiety

Dear Father,

In this space of total anxiety, I’m praying to you, the God of all.

Jesus, I need you so much.

The weight of this world consumes my heart and my spirit is confused.

I know you are not the god of confusion; you are the God of order, love and peace.

I pray you would restore order right now in me.

May my mind perceive that you make me sound.

May my soul receive that you give me strength.

May my heart believe that you show me love.

Thank you for the relief of an unburdened heart.

Amen.

— Rachel Wojo

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A Prayer for Serenity

God,

Grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change;

Courage to change the things I can;

And wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world

As it is, not as I would have it;

Trusting that He will make all things right

If I surrender to His Will;

So that I may be reasonably happy in this life

And supremely happy with Him

Forever and ever in the next.

Amen.

— Reinhold Niebuhr

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A Prayer for Courage

Dear Lord,

Your word tells us that we are not slaves to fear. You have given us many promises that tell us to rest in you and your word. In Romans 8: 15-17 you tell us, The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.Thank you for this wonderful promise. I will remember these words during the difficult times that I am tempted to give in to fear, but instead will decide to completely trust in you. May you keep your words in my heart and mind, and help me to dwell on them throughout the day. Thank you, Lord.

— HappierHuman.com

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A Prayer for Empowerment

Heavenly Father, thank You for being an overcoming God! I know I can take heart because You have overcome the world. Empower me to rise above my circumstances. Help me cast my anxiety on You because You care for me. Give me Your power to overcome. Thank You for giving me the victory! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

— Esther Fleece Allen

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Scripture for Racing Thoughts

Lord, you know me. You made me. You love me. Meet me where I am in this moment. You knew I’d be here. Do what You want with my churning insides and my spinning mind and my blown-up fear. Don’t waste a minute of my anxiety. Heal it. Use it. Change it. Instead of begging for something specific, I give myself to You. What do you want from me and for me? Thank you for understanding me when no one else does and loving me anyway. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

— Lori Freeland

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A Prayer for Trusting God

Father, in the midst of my stress and panic, please open my eyes. Show me what You are doing. Remind me that You are greater than all those who are against me. Help me see where You are at work and give me Your joy and encouragement. In the Name of Jesus, who is for me, I make this prayer, Amen.

— Mary Southerland

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27 Prayers for Anxiety - Pray When You Feel Overwhelmed

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A Prayer to Calm Your Anxiety

To Feel God's Love and Care

Dear God, help me know You love me. Help me feel Your caring arms around me today, even in the dark. Help me hear Your voice singing over me. In Jesus' Name, Amen (Emily T. Wierenga)

Finding Calm to Quiet Your Soul

Dear Lord, thank You for the calm and quiet you promise is accessible to me even in the middle of the chaos. God, it often feels impossible to find when life is spinning out of control. Help me to remember that when I feel overwhelmed by what I can’t predict or plan, that You already know what will play out and are with me through the process. Help me, Lord, to trust You as I steady my mind and heart on Your promises. Help me to care for my body in the way it needs so that my mind can embrace Your Truth more easily.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Elisa Pulliam)

A Prayer to Focus on God, Not the Anxious Thoughts

Quiet My Anxious Heart

Dear Lord, Would You please quiet my anxious heart? Give me courage to step out in faith, beyond what I can see or attempt to control. I bring You these burdens now: ______________.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Gwen Smith)
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Gracious Father, You are trustworthy, and yet I forget that. Too often I try to work out every situation in my own thoughts without once acknowledging You. Give me the right words to help my child. Give me a heart of love and patience. Use me to remind them that You are with them, You will be their God, You will strengthen them. Remind me You will uphold them, You will be their help. Please be my help today. Be my strength today. Remind me that You have promised to love me and my children eternally — and that You will never leave us. Please let me rest and trust in You, and help me teach my kids the same. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Jessica Thompson)

A Prayer for Peace and Relief from Anxiety

Lord, Today I pray that You would help me exchange my attempts at escape and relief for Your perfect peace. I pray that You would give me wisdom in my decisions, and use them to bring a harvest of righteousness in my life. Today Lord, I choose to trust You and Your peace as my guard. Teach me to cast all my anxiety on You, because I know You care for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Grace Mills)

To Be Anxious For Nothing

Heavenly Father, Thank You for never leaving us nor forsaking us. As your daughters walk through valleys and experience painful anxiety, heal us completely if that is Your will. If You have a different plan for our lives, give us Your strength, love and courage and walk with us each day. We love You dearly. … In Jesus’ Name, Amen (Lara Sadowski)

To Be a Warrior not a Worrier

Father, thank You for being good and kind to us. You are loving and faithful beyond all reason. Thank You for the gift of faith. Thank You for reminding us that You are our provider and it is Your delight to do so. You call us beloved. You shower peace in our hearts and rest to our souls. May we seek You above all the cares of this world. May we tune every other voice out in order to hear Your whisper. We thank You for the work You’re doing even when we don’t understand or can’t see it. May our lives trust You at all times, in every way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Karina Allen)

Casting Worries and Anxieties on God

God, I know that You are strong and mighty. You can carry the weight of all the burdens that I am struggling to carry. I am casting off my worries and tossing them onto You. Thank You for bearing my burdens for me. Amen.

Lighten the Load Jesus

Lord Jesus, I have carried this burden far too long. My present sin is disabling my heart. My past guilt has paralyzed my future obedience. Anxiety over things I can't control has taken siege over my soul. I am worn out. I cannot continue on my own. Right now, I come to You. I am taking You at Your word. I am seeking to partner with You and have You take my load. I am ready for my burden to be lightened and my heart to find rest. In Your name. Amen. (Ron Moore)

Dear Father in Heaven, so much in my life is broken. I have so many concerns and cares, and they weigh me down. While I desire to cast my cares upon You, I find I usually pick them back up again, and they only add more anxiety and stress. Please help me learn to cast my cares on You as I learn what it means to rest and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Chrystal Hurst)

Prayer for Peace Over Worry

Dear God, help me wait well. Help me know what to do and when to do it. Then, help me do the holy work of rest, even when I would rather work and worry. Give me peace, and teach me to trust You as I wait for You to answer my prayers. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Chrystal Evans Hurst)

Trade Worry, Anxiety, Pain for Peace

Father God, I thank You that You are compassionate, merciful and faithful in Your love for me. I thank you that You know every thread of every thought I have. You care deeply when I hurt and You care deeply when I am joyful. Help me to come to you in prayer with all my worries, pain and anxiety and trade them for Your peace that passes all understanding. Help me to come to You with all of my joyful moments and rejoice. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (Ramona Davis)

Prayer to Replace Struggle with Joy

Heavenly Father, You alone are my secret keeper and know the darkest places within my heart. Lord, I feel tired, overwhelmed and unworthy of Your love. Help me to truly surrender the things that keep me imprisoned inside my heart. Replace my struggle with Your joy. I want my joy back. I want to stand beside You and celebrate this life that You have paid so dearly to give me. Thank you, Lord. You truly are the greatest gift of all. Consume me in Your joy, for I believe that the Joy of YOU Father, is where my strength is found. Thank You, Lord … In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (AJ Luck)

Peace for the Overwhelmed Heart

Lord, when my heart is overwhelmed, overwhelm me with Your peace. Lead me to You, my rock. Guide me to Your Word which gives me strength and refuge. Help me not to run to lesser things. Draw me to run to You first. Help me get into the habit of taking my “overwhelmed” and placing it under your will. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen (Jennifer Rotheschild)

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Prayers for those who are afraid and hard

Pray, and the Lord will send comfort, the saints taught. Here are a few prayers that are especially relevant now

Prayer of the righteous John of Kronstadt

Lord! Your name is Love: do not reject me, a deluded person! Your name is Strength: support me, exhausted and falling! Your name is Light: enlighten my soul, darkened by worldly passions! Your name is Peace: pacify my restless soul! Your name is Grace: do not cease to have mercy on me.

Prayer of the Optina Elders

Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings me.
Let me completely surrender to the will of Your Holy One.
For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything.
Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy Holy Will.
Guide my thoughts and feelings in all my words and deeds.
In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You.
Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone.
Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day.
Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love.
Amen.

Prayer of St. Dmitry of Rostov

Fragment of the icon of St. Dmitry of Rostov, XVIII century

God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of bounty and God of all comfort, comforting us in all our sorrow! Comfort every one who is grieving, saddened, in despair, overwhelmed by the spirit of despondency. After all, every person was created by Your hands, wise in wisdom, exalted by Your right hand, glorified by Your goodness ... But now we are visited by Your Fatherly punishment, short-term sorrows! “You compassionately punish those you love, and you show mercy generously and look down on their tears!” So, having punished, have mercy and quench our sorrow; turn sorrow into joy and dissolve our sorrow with joy; Surprise us with Your mercy, wonderful in the advice of the Lord, incomprehensible in the destinies of the Lord, and blessed in Your deeds forever, amen.

Prayer of Filaret of Moscow

Lord! I don't know what to ask you! You alone know what I need. You love me more than I know how to love myself. Father, give to Thy servant, which I myself do not know how to ask. I do not dare to ask for a cross or consolation, I only stand before You. My heart is open to You. You see needs I don't know. Behold and do with me according to Thy mercy! Strike and heal, bring me down and lift me up. I revere and remain silent before Your holy will and Your destinies incomprehensible to me. I offer myself as a sacrifice to You. I have no desire, except the desire to do Your will. Teach me to pray. Pray in me! Amen.

Psalm 39

Weep not for Me, Mother. Icon. Late 18th - first quarter of the 19th century. Savior Not Made by Hands. Novgorod icon of the 12th century

Endure, suffer the Lord, and listen to me, and hear my prayer.
And raise me up from the den of the passions, and from the mud of mud, and set my feet on a rock, and straighten my steps, and put a new song into my mouth, a song to our God.
Many will see and be afraid, and trust in the Lord. Blessed is the man, his hope is the name of the Lord, and he does not look at false vanity and turmoil.
Thou hast done many things, O Lord my God, Thy wonders, and in Thy mind there is none who is like Thee;
Thou didst not desire sacrifices and offerings, but Thou didst offer the body to me, Thou didst not seek burnt offerings and sin.
Then rech: Behold, I come, in the head of the book it is written about me: even to do Thy will, O my God, I will, and Thy law is in the midst of my womb.
I bring righteousness to the great church, behold, I will not rebuke my mouth: Lord, Thou hast understood. Thy righteousness is not hidden in my heart; Thy truth and Thy salvation are not hidden; Thy mercy and Thy truth are not hidden from the multitude. But Thou, O Lord, do not take away Thy bounties from me: Thy mercy and Thy truth take me out.
As if an evil one has possessed me, they have no number, overtook me my iniquity, and could not see, multiplying more than the hair of my head, and leave my heart.
Delight, Lord, deliver me: Lord, in the hedgehog of my help, take me out.
Let them be ashamed and put to shame together, who seek to take away my soul;
May the abies receive their study, those who say to me: good, good.
Let all those who seek You, O Lord, rejoice and be glad in You, and let them say out loud: May the Lord be exalted, who love Your salvation.
But I am poor and miserable, the Lord will take care of me.
Thou art my helper and protector, O my God, do not stagnate.

Prayer from fear and anxiety to the Lord God — Give me with peace of mind (prayer of the Optina elders)

Contents Often excruciating fear manifests itself involuntarily, turns every minute into a nightmare, takes strength. Constant anxiety destroys the body, leads to neurosis. A person who is in fear is prone to rash acts, suicide. In order not to destroy the soul and health, a Christian in difficult times can turn to God and heavenly intercessors. Sincere prayers will help you find harmony, change your attitude to fear, get rid of it. Anxious suspicious people, in order to overcome fear, need to start and end the day with a prayer request. For small children who are often frightened, wake up at night, parents pray.

Optina elders' prayer for fear and anxiety: “Lord, give me peace of mind…”

Optina elders possessed the gift of foresight and healing, served the people, repented for all believers. The monks are canonized for faith, humility, compassion for people, Christian love. The last of the Optina Elders experienced the burden of the destruction of the monastery with the advent of Soviet power, filled with faith, and died in exile. The last abbot of the monastery was shot at 1938 year.

Optina elders left as a legacy advice, instructions and petitions to the Almighty about the fight against passions, despondency, fears. One of the monks, the Monk Anthony, said: “Whoever firmly trusts in God, God helps him in everything.” If you read a prayer from the fear and anxiety of the Optina elders daily, calmness and peace come, irritability decreases, nerves calm down.

“Lord, give me peace of mind to meet everything that the coming day brings me. Let me completely surrender to Your holy will. For every hour of this day, instruct and support me in everything. Whatever news I receive during the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and firm conviction that everything is Thy holy will. In all my words and deeds guide my thoughts and feelings. In all unforeseen cases, do not let me forget that everything is sent down by You. Teach me to act directly and reasonably with each member of my family, without embarrassing or upsetting anyone. Lord, give me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events during the day. Guide my will and teach me to pray, believe, hope, endure, forgive and love. Amen".

How to read a prayer for fear and anxiety Optina Elders

For words to be heard, you need to let go of vain thoughts, pronounce words consciously, with faith in God's help. It is advisable to know the text by heart, until it is remembered, you can pray from a book. There is a rule according to which, after waking up (before breakfast, the beginning of any work), “Our Father” is read, then a prayer from the fear and anxiety of the Optina elders. After that, you can mentally turn to the Almighty, the Guardian Angel, ask for the salvation of the soul, deliverance from fears, worries, and fear. With a prayer from fear and anxiety: “Lord, give me peace of mind ...” you can entrust the Almighty with loved ones who have an operation, a long journey, military service.

Prayers for fear and anxiety to the Lord God

Orthodox prayer is read in moments of fear, anxiety and despair. By pronouncing it, a person falls under the protection of the Almighty.

“O Lord, Our Lord! Deliver from the intrigues of the evil unclean.

Do not let the evil one torment my soul - disturb.

Tame my fears and deliver me from the evil offender.

Trusting in the will of the Lord. Amen".

The one who reads the strongest of all prayers "Our Father" will always be heard. It is believed that it was not written by a person, but was bestowed by the Almighty and transferred to humanity by Jesus. Prayer from fear and anxiety to God is read in the morning and before bedtime. Repeated repetition during the day will become a strong shield for a person who is afraid of an imaginary or real threat.

You can turn to the Lord with holy owls when:

anxiety does not let you sleep;
haunted by nightmares inspired by feelings about loved ones, fear of death, violence;
the ability to concentrate is lost due to panic;
restless at heart;
is overcome by causeless anxiety.

“Our Father who art in heaven!

Hallowed be thy name;

Thy kingdom come;

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;

Give us our daily bread this day;

And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

The most powerful prayer for fear "Living Help" is aimed at saving the soul, it helps when bad thoughts overcome, fear develops into a phobia, is beyond control and common sense. According to one version, the appeal to the Creator in 9-10th century BC, King David wrote with gratitude on the occasion of the cure of the plague. The meaning of the prayer is that a person who keeps God's commandments will be protected from the fear of everything that can frighten. “Do not be afraid of the fear of the night-night from the arrow flying in the days ...” Icons with the text of the prayer are sold in the church. They can be carried with you to calm the soul from anxiety, give to children.

Please note! In order to feel the meaning, it is permissible to read a prayer in Russian, if the text is clear, you can memorize it in Old Slavonic. The holy text is pronounced three times. After the first prayer request, you need to cross yourself three times and proceed to the second reading. Many priests recommend reading the prayer 40 times, as Jesus repeated it during the forty days of fasting.

“The one who lives under the shelter of the Most High rests under the shadow of the Almighty, and says to the Lord: “My refuge and my protection, my God, in Whom I trust!” He will deliver you from the snare of the catcher, from the deadly sore, with his feathers he will overshadow you, and under his wings you will be safe; a shield and a fence are His truth. You will not be afraid of terrors in the night, of an arrow flying by day, of a plague that walks in darkness, of a pestilence that devastates at noon. A thousand will fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you: you will only look with your eyes and see the retribution of the wicked. For you said, "The Lord is my hope"; You have chosen the Most High as your refuge; evil will not happen to you, and the plague will not come near your dwelling; for he will command his angels about you to guard you in all your ways: they will lift you up in their hands, lest you strike your foot against a stone; you step on an asp and a basilisk; you will trample on the lion and the dragon. “Because he loved Me, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. He will call to Me, and I will hear him; I am with him in sorrow; I will deliver him and glorify him; I will satisfy him with long life, and I will show him My salvation.”

Prayer for fear and anxiety “Let God rise again” is pronounced when the nerves are out of order, overcome by constant anxiety, heavy foreboding. The prayer appeal is read before going to bed after the kiss of the pectoral cross, which is worn on the chest.

“Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered, and let those who hate Him flee from His face. As the smoke disappears; let them disappear; as wax melts from the face of fire, so let the demons perish from the face of those who love God and are marked by the sign of the cross, and in joy they say: Rejoice, Most Honorable and Life-giving Cross of the Lord, drive away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, crucified on you, who descended into hell and corrected his strength the devil, and who gave us His Honorable Cross to drive away every adversary. O Most Honorable and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord! Help me with the Holy Lady Virgin Mother of God and with all the saints forever. Amen".

All people are afraid of death, illness, unpleasant moments and pain associated with the process of dying. This is a normal state that makes you take care, take care of your health, and not commit sins. When the fear of death goes beyond the reasonable, a person falls into extremes. Becomes inactive or, on the contrary, tries to do everything before death. Many are anxious at the sight of a funeral procession, tombstones, a cemetery. In such cases, read a prayer.

“Lord, have mercy on me from fear of inevitable death. I fear not death, but torment. I fear not the end, but languor. Deliver me from mortal fear and help me cope with corrosive grief. Let it be so. Amen".

Orthodox prayer from anxiety to the Mother of God

The Mother of God is asked to protect from obsessive thoughts, imaginary fear and anxiety. The power of prayer is based on the experiences of the Virgin Mary in anticipation of the death of her son.

“To you, the supreme Commander, having got rid of troubles, we, Your unworthy servants, Mother of God, sing a song of victory and thanksgiving. You, who have invincible power, free us from all troubles so that we cry out to You: Rejoice, Bride who has not entered into marriage! Glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, bring our prayer to Your Son and our God, may our souls be saved through You I place all my hope in You, Mother of God, keep me under Your shelter. Virgin Mary, do not despise me, a sinner who requires Your help and Your protection, for my soul trusts in You, have mercy on me.

Orthodox prayer for fear and anxiety in children

Small children are vulnerable, often afraid of strangers, darkness, fictional characters, dreams. So that the child does not develop phobias, the soul calms down from anxiety, parents turn to the Almighty for help. With a strong fear, anxiety, the child needs to be picked up and read the most powerful prayer for fear “Living Help” or “Our Father”. Older children are afraid of hooligans in the yard, exams, diseases, loss of parents. The grown-up child needs to explain the text of the prayer petition, learn to talk with God, pray on his own when the soul is restless, overcome by sorrows, bad thoughts. Prayer from fear and anxiety in children will calm the soul, become the key to a happy life without damaged nerves, and protect from suicidal thoughts.

If the baby does not fall asleep well, shudders in the evening before going to bed at the baby's bed, you can say a prayer to the Most Holy Mother of God of Kazan. On the wall or headboard, you need to place the icon of the Mother of God, the patron saint of children, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Jesus Christ or the Guardian Angel (they will tell you how to choose in the church).

“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Mother of God, save and keep under Your shelter my children (names), all the youths, maidens and babies, baptized and nameless and carried in the womb of their mother. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to your parents, implore my Lord and Your Son, may He grant them useful things for their salvation. I entrust them to Your Motherly care, as You are the Divine Protection of Your servants. Mother of God, introduce me into the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the spiritual and bodily wounds of my children (names), inflicted by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Yours, Most Pure, heavenly patronage. Amen".

The Orthodox prayer to the Guardian Angel will calm the soul from anxiety, protect from danger.

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