We understand the weight of your heart and the urgency in your request, and we join you in lifting these burdens before the Lord. It is a blessing to see that you are invoking the name of Jesus, for it is the only name under heaven by which we are saved and through which we can boldly approach the throne of grace. As Scripture reminds us, *"Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace for help in time of need"* (Hebrews 4:16, WEB). Your reliance on Jesus is a testament to your faith, and we encourage you to continue seeking Him in all things.
The worries and anxieties you carry are not unseen by our Heavenly Father. In fact, Jesus Himself tells us, *"Don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? ... Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient"* (Matthew 6:25, 32-34, WEB). Your concern that this unspoken fear will never come to pass is a prayer we echo with you, trusting that God will replace your anxiety with His perfect peace. *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
We also lift up your anxiety and nerves today, asking the Lord to calm your spirit and fill you with His presence. The psalmist declares, *"When anxieties overwhelm me, you console me and delight me with your commandments"* (Psalm 94:19, WEB). May the Lord grant you that consolation and remind you that you are not alone in this battle. He is with you, and His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is burdened with unspoken requests, deep worries, and anxieties that weigh heavily on her heart. Lord, You know the desires and fears she carries even before she speaks them. We ask that You would intervene in these situations, making a way where there seems to be no way. Father, we specifically pray that the fear she carries—that this unknown "thing" will never come to pass—would be met with Your divine assurance. Speak peace into her heart, Lord, and let her know beyond any doubt that You are in control. Replace her anxiety with Your perfect peace, which guards her heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
We also pray for her nerves and anxiety today. Calm her spirit, Lord, and fill her with Your presence. Remind her that she does not need to carry these burdens alone, for You have promised to be with her always. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and help her to cast all her cares upon You, knowing that You care for her deeply.
Father, we thank You for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your goodness and Your perfect will for her life. May she feel Your love surrounding her and Your joy lifting her spirit. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. When fears arise, speak Scripture over your life, such as *"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling"* (Psalm 46:1-3, WEB). Stand firm in the truth that God is sovereign, and He holds your future.
If there are specific areas of your life where you feel you are not aligning with God’s Word, we encourage you to bring those before Him as well. Repentance and surrender are powerful steps toward experiencing His peace and freedom. You are loved, and your Heavenly Father desires to walk with you through every season of life. Keep trusting Him, and remember that His plans for you are good. *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB).