Pray the Stress Away

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but the good news is prayer is a powerful tool to help us deal with it.

As humans, we have limits in our talents, wisdom, and strength, but God’s power and care are limitless. Through prayer, we can give God our stressed, afraid, and burdened hearts and find relief. 

Check out our newest Scripture Playlist to learn more about how to pray the stress away.

Scriptures used

Lord, in my place of weakness and need, I ask again: Will you come and help me? I know I’m always in your thoughts. You are my true Savior and hero, so don’t delay to deliver me now, for you are my God.

Psalm 40:17 TPT

‘Call on me in prayer and I will answer you. I will show you great and mysterious things that you still do not know about.’

Jeremiah 33:3 NET

Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the trouble we suffered in Asia. We had great burdens there, which were greater than our own strength. We even gave up hope for life. [9] In fact, it seems like God has been telling us we are going to die. But this is so that we will not trust in ourselves but in God, who raises people from death. [10] He saved us from these great dangers of death, and he will continue to save us. We feel sure he will always save us. [11] And you can help us with your prayers. Then many people will give thanks for us-that God blessed us because of their many prayers.

2 Corinthians 1:8-11 ERV

Our God says, “Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honor me.” [11] The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:10-11 CEV

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

James 1:5 NLT

I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!

Isaiah 65:24 NLT

“O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.”

Hosea 14:8 NLT

Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.

Daniel 10:12 NLT

Lord, if you keep in mind our sins, then who can ever get an answer to his prayers? But you forgive! What an awesome thing this is!

Psalm 130:3 TLB

Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. [8] Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. [9] Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me. [10] Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. [11] For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.

Psalm 143:7-11 NLT

So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].

2 Corinthians 12:10 AMP

I pray that the LORD our God will remember my prayer day and night. May he help everyone in Israel each day, in whatever way we need it.

1 Kings 8:59 CEV

Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 TPT

Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. He longs to hear your requests, so talk to God about your needs and be thankful for what has come. [7] And know that the peace of God ( a peace that is beyond any and all of our human understanding) will stand watch over your hearts and minds in Jesus, the Anointed One.

Philippians 4:6-7 Voice

Don’t be weary in prayer; keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come.

Colossians 4:2 TLB

While Jesus lived on earth he prayed to God, asking for help from the one who could save him from death. He prayed to God with loud cries and tears. And his prayers were answered because of his great respect for God.

Hebrews 5:7 ERV

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. 

Romans 8:26 NLT

The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. [15] The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. [16] When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. [17] The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. [18] The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. [19] He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.

Psalm 145:14-19 NLT