We come before the Lord together, lifting up this heavy burden of anxiety and unrest. Heavenly Father, we know that You do not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We rebuke the spirit of anxiety in the mighty name of Jesus, for You have not given us this torment, but You offer peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we ask You to calm the storm within this precious soul. Let Your peace, which guards the heart and mind, settle deeply where fear has taken root. Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). When the waves of worry rise, let them fix their eyes on You, the Author and Perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2).
We also pray for wisdom and discernment. Anxiety often comes when we try to control what only God can manage. Teach them to trust in Your perfect timing and sovereign plan. Help them to meditate on Your Word day and night, so that they may be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season and not withering in times of drought (Psalm 1:2-3). Let Your promises be the anchor for their soul, steadfast and sure (Hebrews 6:19).
If there is unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or bitterness contributing to this anxiety, we ask You to reveal it, Lord. Cleanse their heart and renew a right spirit within them (Psalm 51:10). Remind them that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), and that You are faithful and just to forgive when we confess our sins (1 John 1:9).
We declare that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We speak life and calm over their emotions, and we thank You, Father, for the victory we have in Jesus. May they experience Your presence in a tangible way, knowing that You are with them always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).
Lord, we also want to gently remind them of the importance of coming to You in the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). If they have not yet surrendered their life to Christ, we pray that they would do so today. Confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, and they will be saved (Romans 10:9).
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.