Pray for anxiety

Anxiety

The line is shaking. He is not asking you to stop shaking. He is asking you to stay on it. Trade Him the storm in your chest for His peace.

Take it to the Lifeline

Three verses to hold

  • Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

    Philippians 4:6

  • Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

    Matthew 11:28

  • When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

    Psalm 94:19

A prayer to start with

Lord, here is the storm in my chest. Trade me Your peace for it. Steady my breath. Steady my heart. I am Yours.

A short walk this week

  1. Pray Philippians 4:6 out loud three times each morning.
  2. Box breath for two minutes before bed. In four, hold four, out four, hold four.
  3. Write down the three biggest fears. Hand each one to God by name.
  4. Choose one screen free hour each evening this week.

Words to look up in the Bible

  • peace
  • rest
  • fear
  • trust
  • stronghold

Questions people ask

  • Is anxiety a sin?

    No. Anxiety is a feeling. What we do with it matters. Scripture invites us to bring it to God in prayer with thanksgiving, and to trade it for His peace.

  • What is a short Bible verse for anxiety?

    Try 1 Peter 5:7. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Pray it out loud when the wave hits.

  • Can I take medication and still trust God?

    Yes. Wisdom and faith walk together. Talk to a doctor and a pastor. God works through both.

The lifeline is the answer

The Lifeline is two hands on a rope. The hand from heaven, and your hand reaching back. Watch the teaching, then bring this hard thing to it.

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