Prayers for Anxieties
An honest prayer about carrying worries alone instead of handing them over.
This prayer names a familiar gap: believing, in theory, that God is in control, while still carrying every worry alone in practice. Rather than offering easy reassurance, it admits the tension directly before asking to be heard anyway. For a wider set of prayers on the same struggle, see these anxiety prayers.
Take your anxieties and concerns to the Lord
Dear Lord,
Sometimes it seems like I take my worries everywhere except to you. I hear people say, “God’s got this!” But how often do I live like I believe it?
I know you hear me, Lord, when I bring...
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That honesty is what makes the prayer useful for repeat reading; it doesn't pretend the anxious thoughts have already been resolved. It's a short, grounding line to return to on days when trust feels harder than usual. For more everyday requests in a similar tone, see these everyday prayers.
