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It can all overwhelm us like a thick shadow
of darkness, controlling our every move and
decision. Yet reality tells us that so much of what
we spend our time worrying about never even
happens. Living under the weight of the “what
if’s” is a hard place to dwell.
God has words of life - of truth – that he wants to
speak into your fears. Soaking them in, praying
them out loud until they became so familiar they
replace the other things in your mind is the first
line of defense against fear and worry. There’s
nothing magical about words and verses, but
there is power through them, because they’re
God’s words.
If you’ve found yourself battling worry recently,
this 30-day prayer guide will help you pray and
Fear is one of the Enemy’s favorite
weapons. Worry, anxiety, fear...
focus on God’s Word. Every day for the next 30
days, there will be a specific prayer to combat
fear and anxiety. Some days there will be an
opportunity to read a related article, or watch a
short video. Other days you’ll be encouraged to
journal or write down your thoughts on a related
prompt. Every day will have at least one verse
for you to study and pray through.
You can start this prayer challenge any day of
the month, but it might be easier to start at the
beginning of the month, just to keep track of the
days. If you do miss a day, just pick up with the
corresponding day and, if you have time, you
can go back to the days you’ve missed.
God’s blessings and peace over you as you
pray!
When you feel like you’re in the storm
– No matter what swirls around us,
God promises to be our perfect peace.
He assures us He is constantly with us, strengthening and supporting us. Pray that God will help you
to keep your eyes and focus on Him, not on the circumstances surrounding you. Ask Him to help you
grown in your trust, believing He is faithful to see us through.
Mark 4:39-40, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:33
Write:
In your journal, think of the top 5 or so things in your life right now that are causing you worry,
fear, or anxiety. Give those things over to God now in prayer. Ask him to relieve your fears and help
you remember His truth. Invite the Holy Spirit to begin to calm your soul by replacing the fear with the
words of truth you just read. Write down the promises from the passages in Mark, Isaiah and John.
When fear begins to creep in, re-read these promises and thank God for His steadfast love.
DAY 1
3
4
When you need God’s
peace over panic
The enemy will lure us towards panic and worry if we focus on all that
is wrong in this world. But God offers us confident peace that can
never be found in this life without Him. Ask for His help in choosing
not to worry, but instead to pray, allowing His Spirit to guard your heart
and mind in Him.
Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 26:3-4, John 14:27
DAY 2
5
When you’re worried about finances
Often it’s hard to trust God when money problems, debt, and loss mount up high. Yet God knows what
concerns us, He understands our every need, and He is more than able to provide all that we lack. Pray
that He will give you wisdom in every financial decision, that He would help you to be generous in giving,
and to trust Him in providing for your family’s needs.
Matthew 6:25-27, Hebrews 13:5-6, Philippians 4:19
Read:
What Happened the Day I Said Goodbye to My Dream Home
by Renée Davis
DAY 3
6
When you’re anxious about the future
When the future feels uncertain, when things seem to change, or we find ourselves on a new journey
in this life, we can start to feel the pressure and stress of it all weighing down heavy on our hearts and
minds. But Christ reminds us not to worry about tomorrow. He assures us of His care for each and every
day. Ask Him to help you let go of trying to figure everything out and to trust Him in today, knowing He is
with you always, and will lead you every step of tomorrow.
Psalm 56:3, Matthew 6:34, Luke 12:22-26
DAY 4
7
When you’re afraid for the safety of
those you love
One of the biggest fears many battle is that something bad will happen to their loved ones. Yet reality is,
we can’t always be with them, nor can we always protect them from all that may come their way. But God
is with them always, and He is Mighty. Pray that His protection would surround those you love, that His
angels would guard their coming and going, and He would keep them safe from harm. Thank Him that we
can release those we love into His care, knowing that He watches over His children, and covers them in
His care.
Psalm 34:7, Psalm 121:3-8, Psalm 91:11
Read:
Trusting God with Our Children
by Kate Motaung
DAY 5
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