Prayers About Fear
Find 50 prayers about Fear to guide, comfort, and strengthen your faith.
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)
BiblicalFear 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)
BiblicalThe 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)
BiblicalFear Not, for I Have Redeemed You
But now, thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.'
Isaiah 43:1-3 (BSB)
BiblicalGod Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. Rather, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
2 Timothy 1:7-9 (BSB)
BiblicalDo Not Forsake Me When I Am Old
In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In Your righteousness, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear to me and save me. Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. Do not cast me away in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails. But I will always have hope, and I will praise You more and more. My mouth will tell of Your righteousness and salvation all day long, though I cannot fathom their extent.
Psalm 71:1-3, 9, 14-15 (BSB)
BiblicalIn 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)
BiblicalPerfect Love Casts Out Fear
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:18-19 (BSB)
BiblicalGod 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)
BiblicalYou Are a Shield Around Me
O Lord, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Many say of me, 'God will not deliver him.' But You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. To the Lord I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
Psalm 3:1-6 (BSB)
BiblicalBe Strong and Courageous
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (BSB)
BiblicalBe Strong and Courageous, Do Not Be Afraid
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. 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 31:6, 8 (BSB)
BiblicalI 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)
BiblicalLead, Kindly Light
Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home. Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene. One step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on. I loved to choose and see my path, but now, lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, in spite of fears, pride ruled my will. Remember not past years. So long Thy power has blessed me, sure it still will lead me on.
Blessed John Henry Newman (1833, public domain)
SaintPrayer of Jehoshaphat
O Lord, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.
2 Chronicles 20:6, 12 (BSB)
BiblicalPeace 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)
BiblicalThe 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)
BiblicalDo 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)
BiblicalTaste 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)
BiblicalCast 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)
BiblicalThe 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)
TraditionalPrayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Pope Leo XIII (1886, public domain)
TraditionalSub 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)
TraditionalPrayer to Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Traditional Catholic prayer
TraditionalA Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His name, from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.
Martin Luther, Ein feste Burg (1529, public domain)
SaintI 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)
BiblicalSearch 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)
BiblicalHear 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)
BiblicalNothing Can Separate Us from God's Love
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:35, 37-39 (BSB)
BiblicalInto Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in Your righteousness. Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. Into Your hands I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. I will be glad and rejoice in Your loving devotion, for You have seen my affliction; You have known the distress of my soul. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from grief, my soul and my body as well.
Psalm 31:1-2, 5, 7, 9 (BSB)
BiblicalThe Lord Your God Is in Your Midst
The Lord your God is in your midst, a Mighty One who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17 (BSB)
BiblicalPrayer for Boldness
Now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.
Acts 4:29-30 (BSB)
BiblicalPrayer for Spiritual Armor
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
Ephesians 6:10-13 (BSB)
BiblicalOrthodox Prayer Before Sleep
Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. Grant me, O Lord, to pass this night in peace, and let me rise with a pure heart to serve You. Preserve me under Your protection and shelter me under the shadow of Your wings.
Traditional Orthodox Compline prayer
TraditionalSt. Patrick's Breastplate (I Bind Unto Myself Today)
I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, His eye to watch, His might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need; the wisdom of my God to teach, His hand to guide, His shield to ward; the Word of God to give me speech, His heavenly host to be my guard.
St. Patrick's Breastplate (Lorica of St. Patrick, 5th century)
SaintPrayer of Jonah from the Fish
In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. You hurled me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the Lord!
Jonah 2:2-3, 9 (BSB)
BiblicalI Have Overcome the World
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!
John 16:33 (BSB)
BiblicalCast 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)
BiblicalEvening Collect for Aid Against Perils
Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer (1662, public domain)
TraditionalTraditional Bedtime Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Guide me safely through the night and wake me with the morning light. Amen.
Traditional Christian bedtime prayer (18th century)
TraditionalLuther's Evening Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day. I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Martin Luther's Small Catechism (1529, public domain)
TraditionalPrayer of Abandonment
Father, I abandon myself into Your hands; do with me what You will. Whatever You may do, I thank You: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only Your will be done in me, and in all Your creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into Your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to You with all the love of my heart, for I love You, Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into Your hands, without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for You are my Father.
Blessed Charles de Foucauld (d. 1916, public domain)
SaintThe 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)
TraditionalMy 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)
BiblicalSt. 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
SaintI Can Do All Things Through Christ
I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:11-13 (BSB)
BiblicalThe 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)
BiblicalHave 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)
BiblicalPraise 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)
BiblicalThe 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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