I ask myself this when I catch myself worrying…
“If God already worked this out, why am I wasting energy pretending I can fix it faster?” Look, this prayer is for the person up worrying… ⬇️⬇️ In the name of Jesus, I pray for the rest of the person reading this. God, I pray that you would give them rest. Not just for their body, but rest for their entire soul. I pray you give them peace—peace that calms their mind and slows their racing thoughts. I pray they get real, deep sleep tonight. REM sleep. The kind of sleep that only happens when you know it’s already in God’s hands. Even the things that feel too heavy to bear—remind them those weights were never theirs to carry in the first place. Remind them of your word which says in Proverbs 3:24 that when you lie down, you will not be afraid, and your sleep will be sweet. Remind them of your word which says in Philippians 4:6–7 to be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests known to God, and the peace of God will guard your heart and mind. God, let your peace fall on them tonight. I pray for the one grieving—hold them in their deep, deep hurt. I pray for the one who feels alone—wrap them in love. Remind them that you’re not a God who lies, teases, or torments. You protect. You provide. You prepare. I pray for discernment in their relationships—who to date, who to marry, who to release. Remind them of your word which says in James 1:5 that if we lack wisdom, we can ask and you give it freely. I pray for the mother up worrying about her child—cover that baby and give her peace. God, thank you for being consistent, even when we are not. Give us hearts ready to repent. Help us sit with you long enough to notice what needs to shift. And give us courage to act on what you show us. Remind us of your word which says in 2 Timothy 1:7 that you didn’t give us fear—you gave us power, love, and a sound mind. And if someone reading this doesn’t know you yet, Jesus, but wants to… Remind them of your word which says in Romans 10:9 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.