Prayers About Anxiety

Find 50 prayers about Anxiety to guide, comfort, and strengthen your faith.

Featured Prayer

Do Not Be Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7 (BSB)

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Cast Your Anxiety on Him

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-7 (BSB)

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Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea for mercy. Attend to me and answer me. My heart shudders within me, and the terrors of death assail me. Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. And I say, 'Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.' Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. But as for me, I will trust in You.

Psalm 55:1-2, 4-6, 22-23 (BSB)

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Come to Me, All Who Are Weary

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Matthew 11:28-30 (BSB)

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The Serenity Prayer

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.

Reinhold Niebuhr (public domain)

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Hear My Cry for Mercy

To You, O Lord, I call; O my Rock, be not deaf to me. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to You for help, as I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I will give thanks to Him with my song. The Lord is the strength of His people; He is a fortress of salvation for His anointed.

Psalm 28:1-2, 7-8 (BSB)

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You Will Keep in Perfect Peace

You will keep in perfect peace the one whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord GOD is an everlasting Rock.

Isaiah 26:3-4 (BSB)

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Peace I Leave with You

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 14:27 (BSB)

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Let Nothing Disturb You

Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.

St. Teresa of Avila (d. 1582)

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St. Teresa's Prayer of Trust

O my Lord, how true it is that whoever works for You is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love You if we understand its value. We would seek no other treasure if we knew how much it helps us.

St. Teresa of Avila, The Way of Perfection (d. 1582)

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My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor rest on God; He is my strong rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.

Psalm 62:1-2, 5-8 (BSB)

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I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul

O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty. I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 131 (BSB)

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Fear Not, for I Am with You

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (BSB)

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Traditional Catholic prayer (pre-1500s)

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Prayer of Surrender

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love only what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.

St. Augustine of Hippo (d. 430)

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God Is Our Refuge and Strength

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth. The Lord of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 (BSB)

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In God I Trust, I Will Not Be Afraid

Be merciful to me, O God, for men are in hot pursuit. All day long they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long; many attack me with pride. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? You have recorded my wanderings. Are my tears not in Your bottle? Are they not in Your book? Then my enemies will turn back on the day I call for help. This I know: God is for me.

Psalm 56:1-4, 8-9 (BSB)

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He Who Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the calamity that destroys at noon. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling, no harm will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Psalm 91:1-6, 9-11 (BSB)

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Answer Me When I Call

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have relieved my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him. Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. Many ask, 'Who can show us any good?' Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord. You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:1, 3, 5-8 (BSB)

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The Lord Is My Light

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. One thing I have asked of the Lord; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and seek Him in His temple. Wait for the Lord; be strong and courageous. Wait for the Lord!

Psalm 27:1, 3-4, 14 (BSB)

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Sub Tuum Praesidium

We fly to thy protection, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Sub Tuum Praesidium (3rd century, oldest known Marian prayer)

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Prayer for Daily Provision

So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 6:31-33 (BSB)

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I Will Never Leave You

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.' So we say with confidence: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'

Hebrews 13:5-6 (BSB)

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Traditional Prayer Before Surgery

Loving Father, I entrust myself to Your care this day. Guide with wisdom and skill the minds and hands of the medical people who minister in Your name. Grant me strength and courage, and the knowledge of Your presence through the hours of my coming surgery. Let me feel Your comforting arms around me, and give me patience in my recovery. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Traditional prayer before surgery

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Traditional Student's Prayer

Lord of all knowledge and truth, as I prepare for this examination, calm my anxious heart and clear my mind. Help me to recall what I have learned and to express my thoughts clearly. Grant me focus, wisdom, and a peaceful spirit. Whatever the outcome, help me to trust in Your plan for my life and to know that my worth is not measured by a grade, but by Your unfailing love for me. Amen.

Traditional student prayer

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Matthew 6:9-13 (BSB)

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The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23 (BSB)

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Have Mercy on Me, O God

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.

Psalm 51:1-4, 10-12 (BSB)

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Praise the Lord, O My Soul

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all that is within me, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds. He forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases. He redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion. He satisfies you with good things; your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Psalm 103:1-5 (BSB)

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I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is the shade on your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121 (BSB)

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Search Me, O God

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalm 139:23-24 (BSB)

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The Magnificat

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful.

Luke 1:46-55 (BSB)

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The Priestly Blessing

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24-26 (BSB)

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Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Traditional prayer attributed to St. Francis of Assisi

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St. Patrick's Breastplate

Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

Traditional Irish prayer attributed to St. Patrick

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Prayer for Rest in God

You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You. Grant us, Lord, to know what we ought to know, to love what we ought to love, to praise what delights You most, to value what is precious in Your sight, to hate what is offensive to You. Do not allow us to judge according to the sight of our eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men; but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual, and above all things, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of Your will.

St. Augustine of Hippo, Confessions and other writings

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Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

Traditional Catholic prayer

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Suscipe of St. Ignatius

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To You, Lord, I return it. Everything is Yours; do with it what You will. Give me only Your love and Your grace, that is enough for me.

St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises

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Glory Be to the Father

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Traditional Christian doxology

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Song of Simeon

Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.

Luke 2:29-32 (BSB)

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Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas Before Study

Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of all being, graciously let a ray of Your light penetrate the darkness of my understanding. Take from me the double darkness in which I have been born, an obscurity of sin and ignorance. Give me a keen understanding, a retentive memory, and the ability to grasp things correctly and fundamentally. Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations and the ability to express myself with thoroughness and charm. Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in the completion. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Thomas Aquinas

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Prayer of Jabez

Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.

1 Chronicles 4:10 (BSB)

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Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Psalm 34:1-4, 8, 15, 17-18 (BSB)

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As the Deer Pants for Water

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear in God's presence? Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:1-2, 5 (BSB)

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Out of the Depths I Cry to You

Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord. O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. If You, O Lord, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. I wait for the Lord; my soul does wait, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning.

Psalm 130:1-6 (BSB)

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Teach Me Your Way, O Lord

Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul, for I am godly. Save Your servant who trusts in You. You are my God; be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart to fear Your name.

Psalm 86:1-5, 11 (BSB)

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Great Is the Lord

I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion. The Lord is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.

Psalm 145:1-3, 8-9, 14, 18 (BSB)

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Give Thanks to the Lord

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me and set me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me as my helper; I will look in triumph on those who hate me. This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:1, 5-7, 24 (BSB)

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O God, You Are My God

O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You. My soul thirsts for You; my body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. My soul is satisfied as with rich food; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalm 63:1-5 (BSB)

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Shout Joyfully to the Lord

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Psalm 100 (BSB)

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