God's Word on That

Tag: worry

  • Praying When Worried

    To You, O my Lord, I lift up my soul; in You, O my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemy triumph over me (Psalm 25:1-2). Guard my life and rescue me, O Lord my God. Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because all my hope is in You alone (Psalm 25:20-21).

    Under stormy conditions, that is when we shine God’s love the best.

    Lord God, You assure me that though a mother could maybe forget her child, You will absolutely never forget me. You have engraved my name on the palms of Your hands (Isaiah 49:15-16). How precious concerning me are Your thoughts, O God my Father! How vast the sum of them! (Psalm 139:17) The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. He also will hear their cry and save them (Psalm 145:18-19).

    So I will be still and know You are God. You, O Lord Almighty, are with me; You, O God of Jacob, are my Fortress (Psalm 46:10-11). I will hide in the shelter of Your wings until this disaster has passed (Psalm 57:1).  Do not be far from me, O Lord my God, for trouble is near and there is no one else to help (Psalm 22:11). I will strive to keep my ways pleasing to You, my Lord, for then You make even my enemies to be at peace with me (Proverbs 16:7). 

    Lord Jesus, You have given to me Your peace, Your own peace You have bequeathed to me.  It is not the peace that the world gives.  I will not let my heart be troubled neither will I let it be afraid (John 14:27).  Your peace will keep my thoughts and my heart quiet and at rest as I trust in You. So I refuse to be agitated, and I will not permit myself to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.  Instead of worrying, I will pray.  I will let petitions and praises shape my worries into prayers letting You, Lord God, know my concerns, and then not forgetting to thank You for the answers. (Philippians 4:6-7).   

    I will not be afraid or discouraged… for the Lord is with me (2 Chronicles 20:17). I will not be afraid but I will remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord! (Nehemiah 4:14). Because God is with me, I will be strong and very courageous. I will not be terrified, nor will I be discouraged, for the Lord my God will be with me wherever I go (Joshua 1:7, 9). He has promised.

    I do not let my heart be troubled. I trust in God, I trust also in my Lord Jesus (John 14:1). God has put a hedge around me and my family, and my house, and everything I have and all I have inherited through His kindnesses. God blesses the work of my hands because I keep His commandments (Job 1:10). I refuse to worry about anything. God is on my side. God is in me now. Who can be against me and win? (Romans 8:31)

    I let the peace of Christ Jesus rule in my heart, since as a member of His body I was called to peace. And I am thankful and praiseful. I refuse to worry about anything. (Colossians 3:15). The peace that surpasses all understanding keeps my heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

    I am convinced nothing can separate me from God’s love: death can’t, life can’t; angels nor demons can’t; fears for the day nor worries about tomorrow, nor even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away from me. Whether I am high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate me from the love of God that is revealed through Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:38-39)

    I am confident of this: He who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus’ return (Philippians 1:6). For God the Father raised me from the dead along with Christ Jesus, and I am seated with Jesus in the heavenly realms — all because I believe in and am one with Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). I need neither to fear men’s treats nor worry about them; I simply need to concentrate on being completely devoted to Christ in my heart (1 Peter 3:14-15 Phillips).

    You, dearest God, keep me in perfect peace, for my mind is steadfast, trusting in You (Isaiah 26:3). I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8). Lord God, help me to remember You when I go to bed (Psalm 63:6). Please occupy my thoughts through the watches of the night, because when my mind is on You I don’t worry about other things.

    I will be strong and of good courage and do the work; I will not fear nor be discouraged, for You, my God, are with me. You won’t leave me or forsake me until all the work is finished (1 Chronicles 28:20). Apart from You I can do nothing (John 15:5). But with You – we can do all things!

    Father, when all other things have passed away, three things will remain: faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Help me prioritize my day by the things that will always remain. And, dear Lord God, please help me not to allow the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, or the desires for other things to come in and choke Your Word, making it unfruitful in my life (Mark 4:19).

  • Praying to Overcome Worry

    Father, I thank You that I have been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of Your dearly loved Son (Colossians 1:13).  I commit to live free from worry, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2).  I humble myself under Your mighty hand that in due time You may exalt me.  I cast the whole of my cares – all my anxieties _____, all my worries _____, all my concerns _____ – on You, since You care for me affectionately and care about me watchfully. (1 Peter 5:6-7).  

    Don’t let worry block your light.

    Heavenly Father, Your Word says to rejoice always (Philippians 4:4), and not to be anxious about anything. But in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, to present any requests to You. Then Your peace, which transcends all my understanding, will guard my heart and mind – as long as I keep them both fixed on Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

    Your Word assures me that You, O Lord, are good, a refuge in times of trouble, and You care for those who trust in You (Nahum 1:7). You also invite me to cast all my worries on You (Psalm 55:22).  I know You will not forsake me (Isaiah 42:16). I will trust in You, O Lord; I will thankfully say, “You are my God; my times are in Your hands” (Psalm 31:14-15).

    Father, I cast down my bad imaginations and every thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of You. Please teach me to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:5).  Thank You for guarding me and promising to keep me in perfect peace.  Please teach me how to keep my mind stayed on You; I commit myself to You, my Lord; I lean on You, and I hope confidently in You (Isaiah 26:3). 

    I willingly lay aside the sin of worry that so easily entangles me (Hebrews 12:1).  Instead, things which are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, if they be of good report or have any good virtue, or are praiseworthy, I will think on these things (Philippians 4:8). I strongly force myself to not let my heart be troubled (John 14:1).  I abide in Your Word, and Your words abide in me.  Therefore I will not forget what manner of person I am.  I look unto Your perfect law of liberty and continue to do so, being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the Word and thus I will be blessed in my doing (James 1:22-25). I thank You, Father, that You are able to keep that which I commit unto You (2 Timothy 1:12). 

    Father God, forgive me for worrying; I know I don’t have to bear my burdens alone.  Thank You, Lord Jesus, for inviting me to come unto You, and for Your wonderful promise of rest (Matthew 11:28).  Please teach me, Lord Jesus, and help me to take up Your yolk and to learn from You; for You are gentle and humble in heart, and I can find rest for my soul in You (Matthew 11:29). I gratefully receive Your peaceful rest as I lay down my burdens and worries at your throne.

    Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You, O Lord, preserve my life. You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes; with Your right hand You save me (Psalm 138:7). You, O Lord, are my shepherd; I have everything I need. You let me rest in green meadows; You lead me beside peaceful streams. You renew my strength. You guide me along right paths, so You can bring honor to Your name. Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil; my cup overflows with blessings. Please allow Your goodness and unfailing love to pursue me all the days of my life, and I will gladly live in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:1-6).

    Lord God, Your Word assures me that nothing shall be able to separate me from Your love, which is in Christ Jesus, my Redeemer (Romans 8:38-39).  You have promised to supply all my needs (Philippians 4:19), and I know You know all my needs even before I tell them to You (Matthew 6:8).  Father, Your perfect love casts out all my fears and worries (1 John 4:18).  In fact, You have commanded me not to worry, because it is Your good pleasure to give me Your kingdom (Luke 12:32).  The great and precious promises of Your Word thrill me, O gracious Father (2 Peter 1:4).  I praise You for taking all my worries.

    Lord God, I have the assurance of Your Word that You, the Great God of All Grace, who called me to Your eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after I have suffered a little while, will Yourself restore me and make me strong, firm and steadfast (1 Peter 5:10). You, O Lord, love me with an everlasting love; You have drawn me with loving-kindness. You will build me up again, and I will be rebuilt. I will take up my tambourine and go out to dance with the joyful ones (Jeremiah 31:3-4).