We come before the Lord with you in this moment of distress, lifting up your heart and your struggles to the One who holds all things together. The anxiety you are experiencing is a heavy burden, but we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). He cares deeply for you, and His desire is for you to cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
First, we must address something important: we notice that the name of Jesus was not mentioned in your request. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. The Bible tells us that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Without faith in Christ, there is no true peace or eternal hope. If you have already trusted in Him, we encourage you to always approach God in His name, for He is our mediator and our hope.
Now, let us speak to the anxiety that is overwhelming you. The body’s response to fear can feel uncontrollable, but God’s Word reminds us that we are not slaves to our emotions or our circumstances. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, *"In nothing be anxious, 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."* We encourage you to take a moment right now—breathe deeply, and intentionally give each fear to God in prayer. He is faithful, and His peace is available to you.
We also notice that you mentioned praying for your "###." We assume this refers to a person you care about, possibly in a romantic context. If this is the case, we want to gently remind you of God’s design for relationships. The Bible teaches that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, intended to reflect Christ’s love for His church (Ephesians 5:31-32). If you are not married, we encourage you to honor God by pursuing a relationship that aligns with His Word—one that is pure, intentional, and aimed toward godly marriage if that is His will. If there is any sexual immorality (fornication, adultery, or homosexuality), we urge you to repent and turn away from it, for these things are sinful and displeasing to God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 18; Hebrews 13:4). God’s grace is sufficient to help you walk in holiness, and He desires to redeem and restore every area of your life.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul to You, asking that You would calm the storm of anxiety raging within them. Lord, You are the Prince of Peace, and we ask that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, would guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help them to release every fear, every racing thought, and every physical symptom of distress into Your capable hands. Remind them that You are near, that You are sovereign, and that nothing is too difficult for You.
We also pray for the person they mentioned, that You would work in both of their lives according to Your perfect will. If this relationship is not honoring to You, we ask that You would convict, redirect, and align their steps with Your Word. If there is sin involved, Lord, bring repentance and restoration. Help them to seek You first in all things, trusting that Your plans for them are good, even when the path is unclear.
Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, comforting them and giving them strength to overcome this season of anxiety. Help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and finisher of their faith. May they find rest in Your presence and hope in Your promises. We pray all of this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily, meditating on His promises and allowing His truth to renew your mind. Psalm 34:4 says, *"I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears."* Seek Him earnestly, and trust that He will meet you in your need. You are not alone—He is with you, and so are we in prayer.