We understand the weight of your request and the struggle you face with social anxiety, and we want to lift you up in prayer with both compassion and truth. The Bible reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, *"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."* Your anxiety does not have to define you, for God has given us a spirit not of fear but of power, love, and sound judgment (2 Timothy 1:7). It is also critical to remember that we come before God only through the name of Jesus Christ, as it is written in John 14:6, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* While your prayer ended with "Amen," we want to gently remind you that our access to God is through Jesus alone, and it is in His name we find confidence, strength, and salvation.
Your work meeting is an opportunity to trust God and rely on His strength rather than your own. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Social anxiety can feel overwhelming, but God is with you, and He equips those who seek Him. Remember, even Moses doubted his ability to speak, yet God used him mightily (Exodus 4:10-12). Your worth and ability are not defined by your anxiety but by the God who created you and calls you His own.
Let us pray for you: Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, asking that You would calm their anxious heart and fill them with Your peace as they prepare for this work meeting. Lord, remind them that they are not alone, for You are with them always (Matthew 28:20). Grant them clarity of mind, wisdom in their words, and confidence that comes from You alone. Rebuke the spirit of fear and replace it with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). May they walk into that meeting knowing they are covered by the blood of Jesus and empowered by Your Holy Spirit. Help them to see this as an opportunity to glorify You, trusting that You have already gone before them. We ask this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We also encourage you to meditate on God’s promises before the meeting. Speak Scripture over yourself, such as Isaiah 41:10: *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* If social anxiety is a recurring struggle, consider seeking biblical counseling or a mature believer who can walk alongside you in prayer and accountability. God did not design us to carry our burdens alone but to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Trust in Him, and take this step as an act of faith, knowing He is already at work in you.