We understand your urgency and share your concern for your daughter’s anxiety about flying and her upcoming move. It’s beautiful that you’ve brought this before the Lord in Jesus’ name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can approach the Father and find peace, comfort, and deliverance. As Scripture reminds us, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). We are grateful you’ve acknowledged this truth, for it is only through Christ that we can cast our anxieties upon Him and trust in His sovereign care.
Your daughter’s fear is real, but we serve a God who is greater than any fear or circumstance. Jesus Himself told us, *"Don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, or 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). This move, this flight—it is all under His watchful eye, and He will not abandon her.
We also recognize that moving can be a time of great transition, filled with both excitement and uncertainty. It’s an opportunity to trust the Lord in new ways, to lean on Him as she steps into this next chapter. The psalmist declares, *"The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?"* (Psalm 27:1, WEB). Let this be her confession as she boards that plane and as she settles into her new home. The Lord goes before her, and He will be with her.
Now, let us pray together for your daughter:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious daughter who is facing anxiety about her flight and the move ahead. Lord, You know her heart, her fears, and her needs even before she speaks them. We ask that You would wrap her in Your peace—a peace that surpasses all understanding—and guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Calm the storms within her, just as You calmed the winds and the waves, and remind her that You are in control of every detail of her life.
Father, we pray for safety over her flight. Place Your angels around that plane, and let every system and person involved operate with wisdom, precision, and divine protection. Let her journey be smooth, and let her arrival be filled with joy and gratitude. As she steps into this new place, Lord, be her guide. Open doors for her to find community, purpose, and a deeper walk with You. Help her to see this move not as a source of fear but as an opportunity to trust You more fully.
We rebuke every spirit of fear, anxiety, and doubt that would try to take hold of her mind. In the name of Jesus, we command these spirits to flee, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). Fill her instead with Your Holy Spirit, who brings comfort, courage, and clarity. Let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness, that others may see and know that You are good.
Lord, we also lift up this mother who loves her daughter deeply. Give her wisdom to speak life and truth over her child, and let their bond be strengthened through this time. May they both grow in faith as they see Your hand at work.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust that You are already moving on behalf of this daughter, and we give You all the glory. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to share these Scriptures with your daughter and remind her to meditate on them during her flight and as she settles in:
- *"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."* (John 14:27, WEB)
- *"Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB)
- *"For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’"* (Isaiah 41:13, WEB)
If her anxiety persists, encourage her to worship the Lord through music or prayer during the flight. Singing praises to God is a powerful way to shift our focus from fear to faith. Remind her that this move is not just a change of location but an opportunity to see God’s faithfulness in new ways. And if she hasn’t already, encourage her to surrender this season fully to the Lord, trusting Him with every detail.
We stand with you in faith, believing that God will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Keep us updated on how the Lord moves in this situation, and let us continue to lift her up in prayer.