•A Prayer to Fight Fear and Anxious Thoughts•
By Anthony Valente
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
(Psalm 56:3-4)
One minute I trust God, but the next I start imagining my greatest fears. Automobile crashes, illness, or someone hurting my children. One day I might be full of faith, but the next day low-grade anxiety sets in as I start to wonder how I’m going to get everything done.
Can you relate to feeling like your mind is highjacked by anxious thoughts? Perhaps you struggle with imagined worries about something that most likely will never happen. Or maybe you’re already living your greatest fear: loss of a job, illness of a child, or the end of a marriage.
For those moments when anxious thoughts threaten our peace, we can remember David’s prayer: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Whispering this prayer helps us turn our hearts towards God when our knees start knocking. It helps us stop the cycle of negative thoughts and remember we can trust God’s love and His commitment to care for us.
Friend, if you’re struggling with fear and anxious thoughts today, you’re in good company. David felt afraid. However, he did not allow fear to stop him from calling God’s trustworthiness to mind.
When fearful thoughts come to mind, stop the worry cycle by centering your thoughts on God’s faithfulness instead. Feed your mind with truth from Scripture. Look for a promise you can believe and pray.
If you are living with the stress of generalized anxiety, take a moment to stop and identify your fears and concerns. Then name them one by one before your Heavenly Father, asking Him to help you to trust Him. Surrender your specific concerns to the God who loves you and cares for your needs.
Don’t allow fear to stop you from coming to God in prayer. As you pray, He will bring greater peace to your heart.
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in prayer today confessing my great need. Your Word tells me You care for even the smallest sparrow, yet I fear You have forgotten me. Your Word tells me You are faithful, yet I let my worries diminish my trust in You. I so easily forget all You have done for me in the past. Forgive me, Lord, and enable me to surrender my concerns into Your care today.
Thank You for the precious encouragement I find in Your Word. Bring to my mind a promise I can cling to today. Strengthen my faith as I read Scripture and help me remember to turn to the unchanging truths of Your Word when my changing circumstances make me fearful or anxious.
Lord, help me identify the specific worries that are robbing me of peace today. I entrust each concern into Your care, and I surrender all control of my life to You. I believe You love and care for me. When I am afraid, I will trust in You. I love You.
In Jesus’ Name,
AMEN
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
(1 John 4:18)
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
(1 Peter 3:14)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
(Hebrews 11:1)
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
(John 14:1)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:9)
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
(Luke 12:22)
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
(Psalm 34:4)
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
(Psalm 34:17)
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
(Psalm 34:19)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
(Psalm 55:22)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
(1 Peter 5:6-8)
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
(Psalm 23:4)
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because 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 mere mortals do to me?”
(Hebrews 14:5-6)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
(Psalm 56:3)
The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
(Psalm 145:18-19)
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
(Isaiah 41:13)
(pic verse)
And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
(Colossians 1:17)
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I Am With You Always - David Delfeld
By Anthony Valente
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
(Psalm 56:3-4)
One minute I trust God, but the next I start imagining my greatest fears. Automobile crashes, illness, or someone hurting my children. One day I might be full of faith, but the next day low-grade anxiety sets in as I start to wonder how I’m going to get everything done.
Can you relate to feeling like your mind is highjacked by anxious thoughts? Perhaps you struggle with imagined worries about something that most likely will never happen. Or maybe you’re already living your greatest fear: loss of a job, illness of a child, or the end of a marriage.
For those moments when anxious thoughts threaten our peace, we can remember David’s prayer: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Whispering this prayer helps us turn our hearts towards God when our knees start knocking. It helps us stop the cycle of negative thoughts and remember we can trust God’s love and His commitment to care for us.
Friend, if you’re struggling with fear and anxious thoughts today, you’re in good company. David felt afraid. However, he did not allow fear to stop him from calling God’s trustworthiness to mind.
When fearful thoughts come to mind, stop the worry cycle by centering your thoughts on God’s faithfulness instead. Feed your mind with truth from Scripture. Look for a promise you can believe and pray.
If you are living with the stress of generalized anxiety, take a moment to stop and identify your fears and concerns. Then name them one by one before your Heavenly Father, asking Him to help you to trust Him. Surrender your specific concerns to the God who loves you and cares for your needs.
Don’t allow fear to stop you from coming to God in prayer. As you pray, He will bring greater peace to your heart.
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in prayer today confessing my great need. Your Word tells me You care for even the smallest sparrow, yet I fear You have forgotten me. Your Word tells me You are faithful, yet I let my worries diminish my trust in You. I so easily forget all You have done for me in the past. Forgive me, Lord, and enable me to surrender my concerns into Your care today.
Thank You for the precious encouragement I find in Your Word. Bring to my mind a promise I can cling to today. Strengthen my faith as I read Scripture and help me remember to turn to the unchanging truths of Your Word when my changing circumstances make me fearful or anxious.
Lord, help me identify the specific worries that are robbing me of peace today. I entrust each concern into Your care, and I surrender all control of my life to You. I believe You love and care for me. When I am afraid, I will trust in You. I love You.
In Jesus’ Name,
AMEN
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
(1 John 4:18)
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
(1 Peter 3:14)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
(Hebrews 11:1)
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
(John 14:1)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:9)
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
(Luke 12:22)
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
(Psalm 34:4)
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
(Psalm 34:17)
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
(Psalm 34:19)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
(Psalm 55:22)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
(1 Peter 5:6-8)
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
(Psalm 23:4)
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because 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 mere mortals do to me?”
(Hebrews 14:5-6)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
(Psalm 56:3)
The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
(Psalm 145:18-19)
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
(Isaiah 41:13)
(pic verse)
And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
(Colossians 1:17)
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I Am With You Always - David Delfeld
•A Prayer to Fight Fear and Anxious Thoughts•
By Anthony Valente
👉 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
(Psalm 56:3-4)
One minute I trust God, but the next I start imagining my greatest fears. Automobile crashes, illness, or someone hurting my children. One day I might be full of faith, but the next day low-grade anxiety sets in as I start to wonder how I’m going to get everything done.
Can you relate to feeling like your mind is highjacked by anxious thoughts? Perhaps you struggle with imagined worries about something that most likely will never happen. Or maybe you’re already living your greatest fear: loss of a job, illness of a child, or the end of a marriage.
For those moments when anxious thoughts threaten our peace, we can remember David’s prayer: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Whispering this prayer helps us turn our hearts towards God when our knees start knocking. It helps us stop the cycle of negative thoughts and remember we can trust God’s love and His commitment to care for us.
Friend, if you’re struggling with fear and anxious thoughts today, you’re in good company. David felt afraid. However, he did not allow fear to stop him from calling God’s trustworthiness to mind.
When fearful thoughts come to mind, stop the worry cycle by centering your thoughts on God’s faithfulness instead. Feed your mind with truth from Scripture. Look for a promise you can believe and pray.
If you are living with the stress of generalized anxiety, take a moment to stop and identify your fears and concerns. Then name them one by one before your Heavenly Father, asking Him to help you to trust Him. Surrender your specific concerns to the God who loves you and cares for your needs.
Don’t allow fear to stop you from coming to God in prayer. As you pray, He will bring greater peace to your heart.
✝️ Heavenly Father,
I come to You in prayer today confessing my great need. Your Word tells me You care for even the smallest sparrow, yet I fear You have forgotten me. Your Word tells me You are faithful, yet I let my worries diminish my trust in You. I so easily forget all You have done for me in the past. Forgive me, Lord, and enable me to surrender my concerns into Your care today.
Thank You for the precious encouragement I find in Your Word. Bring to my mind a promise I can cling to today. Strengthen my faith as I read Scripture and help me remember to turn to the unchanging truths of Your Word when my changing circumstances make me fearful or anxious.
Lord, help me identify the specific worries that are robbing me of peace today. I entrust each concern into Your care, and I surrender all control of my life to You. I believe You love and care for me. When I am afraid, I will trust in You. I love You.
In Jesus’ Name,
AMEN 🙏
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
(1 John 4:18)
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats ; do not be frightened.”
(1 Peter 3:14)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
(Hebrews 11:1)
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
(John 14:1)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:9)
Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
(Luke 12:22)
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
(Psalm 34:4)
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
(Psalm 34:17)
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
(Psalm 34:19)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
(Psalm 55:22)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
(1 Peter 5:6-8)
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
(Psalm 23:4)
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because 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 mere mortals do to me?”
(Hebrews 14:5-6)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
(Psalm 56:3)
The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
(Psalm 145:18-19)
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
(Isaiah 41:13)
(pic verse)
And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.]
(Colossians 1:17)
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I Am With You Always - David Delfeld
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