Guided Prayer

Fear

One · Pause

Be still for a moment. Breathe in slowly, and out slowly — three times. There is no hurry here, and no one is watching.

Be still, and know that I am God.

Psalm 46:10 · KJV

Two · Check in

Where is fear sitting in your body? Breathe in slowly, out slowly, twice.

Three · Scripture · King James Version

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10 · KJV

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Psalm 56:3 · KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7 · KJV

Four · Reflection

God's answer to fear is rarely an explanation — it is His presence. 'Fear thou not; for I am with thee.' Courage is trusting while still afraid.

Five · Pray this

Father, I am afraid. I will trust You in the middle of it. Uphold me with Your right hand, steady my mind, and remind me that You are with me in what I am walking toward. In Jesus' name, amen.

Six · Now in your own words

Pray: 'What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee' — and name what you fear.

Seven · Private journal

What am I most afraid of? Where has God been faithful before?

Eight · One practical step

Take the smallest brave step today, and tell someone you trust that you are scared.

Before you go

Being afraid is not a sin. You brought your fear to God, and He is with you.