7 Encouraging Prayers for Fear And Uncertainty

War and the threat of war. Crime. Racial Violence. Natural Calamities. Economic Crisis. Bankruptcy. Job Layoffs. These are just a few of the things that drive people to come to God with a prayer for fear and uncertainty.

Even if we live in an area of peace and stability, things are not always rosy. The economy could be hit by a black swan event that puts the entire world in turmoil. Your company could be hit by sudden challenges and be forced to declare bankruptcy or lay off workers.

In our families, there’s a lot of uncertainty. Will you stay single or find your “one true love”? Will you graduate on time, or will you fail subjects and extend your studies? Will you be able to find work after finishing high school or college, or will you be unemployed for a long time?

Will your kids grow up following the path of righteousness, or will they fall under the influence of ungodly friends or the world? Will your spouse be faithful to you until the end? Will your finances be enough to weather storms or to sustain your retirement?

So whatever area in life it might be, there are many question marks and things that you cannot control. Because we cannot control the future, we must cling to God for peace amidst all the trials.

Let us pray.

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Guiding Prayer For Fear And Uncertainty

God our Father in Heaven, we stand before You in prayer, humble before Your great presence. We pray for Your spirit of strength and boldness to enable Your people to move forward and advance Your kingdom through terror and uncertainty.

Lord Jesus, You said that whenever two or three are gathered in Your Name, there You will be. We humbly ask for Your presence beside us.

We know that the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective, yet we claim no righteousness of our own other than the righteousness of our Lord Jesus.

You said, Lord, that there will be wars and rumors of wars in this world and that these things must come to pass. There will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes, just the beginning of sorrows.

Sometimes, as humans with families and children, we long for peace and tranquility. We pray for a chance for our children to grow in a safe environment where they can enjoy a better life than we had.

We thank You, Lord, for putting some of Your people in such places. Let them experience a full life in Your presence. Cover them with Your protection always, for even though they live in a place of peace, there are other kinds of challenges that they will face.

Economic crises, job layoffs, financial problems, and broken relationships are still dangers that they will face. The enemy can still lay traps to dishearten the faithful, so, therefore, we pray for a healthy portion of Your spirit of courage for them.

May they boldly advance Your kingdom and be a light to others gripped by the darkness of terror. And may they always be grateful for the blessings that You have given them.

For many of Your people live in places with war and rumors of war, crimes, racial violence, natural calamities, and religious persecution. There are people who cannot worship Your Name in public, for their life is under real threat.

We pray for these believers that You give them a double portion of Your Spirit. May the light of the Holy Spirit emanate from their very lives and serve as a beacon to others in these dark places. Protect them with Your outstretched right hand and advance ahead of them as they forcefully advance Your kingdom.

May You cause the Church to unite as one body in Christ to shield, support, and lift up every believer wherever they may be. Teach us to defeat fear and uncertainty with faith, boldness, and unity. For if You are with us, who can be against us?

May You guide Your faithful and be with them always. In Jesus’ name, we pray. And God’s people said, “Amen!”. 

Counter fear with a dose of boldness from the Holy Spirit. Pray for the courage to step out boldly in faith.

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Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. – Peter 5:7

Short Prayer For Fear And Uncertainty

Father in heaven, I pray that You grant me a double portion of Your spirit of courage and boldness. Strengthen my faith that I might banish the specter of fear in my life. Teach me to rely on You and not be dismayed by the trials and tribulations in this world.

Strengthen my spirit so I will not lose my heart when terrible things happen. You said wars, famine, and other calamities would befall this world. Teach me to praise You and glorify You amidst these frightful things.

Cover my family and me with Your loving protection. As for me and my household, we will praise and glorify You always.

I ask that You guide me and be with me always. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

fear and uncertainty bible verse

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5

Prayer For Uncertain Times

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Lord God, we come to You in humble supplication as we ask for Your guidance during these uncertain times. Our minds are full of worry and questions. Holy Spirit, please give us guidance and revelation on the things we need to do.

Grant us the foresight to navigate this unpredictable landscape. What we lack in certainty, we make up with faith. You said that the righteous walk by faith. So by faith, we trust that the steps You reveal for us will be for our good however difficult these steps may be.

Increase our faith, Lord, and give us strength and boldness to march forward into the unknown. We know that You will lead the way. We thank You, Lord, for guiding us in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” – Colossians 3:15

Prayer For Uncertainty In Relationship

Lord God, Heavenly Father, I pray that You guide me as I navigate the lack of clarity with my most important relationships. It seems that we have different expectations, and each of us wants to go in different directions.

Help me, Lord, to see my partner’s point of view. Help me to understand what I cannot fathom. You know me better than anyone. Speak to me plainly, Lord, so I may act assuredly.

But even if You don’t show me the whole picture, I will walk by faith and work out the best for our relationship. Please guide me in this challenging time, in Jesus’s mighty Name. Amen.

fear and uncertainty bible verse

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. – John 14:26

Prayer For Strength During Difficult Times

Lord, I reach out to You with a weary mind and spirit, trying to navigate through this difficult season in my life. As my mind, body, and resolve grow weak, and I pray that You will renew my strength. You are my sustenance, Lord. I live for Your word and Your favor.

Help me be better and stronger through this trial. Trim away the part of my character that is despairing and losing faith and replace it with renewed hope and power. Thank You, Lord, that Your mercies are new every day. I look forward to facing my challenges head-on.

I lift up everything to You, Lord, in Jesus’s name. Amen.

prayer for fear and uncertainty

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22

Prayer Of Uncertainty At Work

Lord, I pray that You will protect me and my co-employees as our company goes through many challenges. I am not sure if I will keep my job or if I will be laid off. Give us peace of mind, Lord, and assure all of us of Your goodness – that You have a plan for us, not to harm us but to prosper us and give us hope and a future.

Please guide our company leaders as they make their decisions. I don’t know everything that’s going on in the company but You do, Lord. I put my faith and trust in You alone. I lift up everything to You, my only hope. Amen.

prayer for fear and uncertainty

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” – Thessalonians 3:16

Prayer To Trust God During Uncertainty

Lord God, I pray that You will strengthen my faith and help me through these uncertain times. I fear our present situation, and I cannot see what the future has in front of us.

Teach me to trust You, Lord, amidst all uncertainty. I know that You have plans for me and that Your will for my life is good, pleasing, and perfect. I put my full hope in You, Almighty Father. Amen.

In times of uncertainty, the best action is to take our thoughts captive and focus on the positive. Here are Bible verses on positive thinking to train your mind.

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I can do all things through him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13

God did not promise a trouble-free world, but He promised to be with us in the midst of our troubles. So we need not fear. We need to banish the spirit of fear and replace it with a spirit of boldness and power. We have the power to 

Because of this power, we can act despite fear. And we can lead and pray for people who are paralyzed by terror. When crises and trials come, we must be sensitive to those around us. We need to be ready to pray and encourage others whose resolve weakens when severe challenges arrive in their lives.

As God’s holy people and ambassadors here on earth, we need to represent the character of our God. We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us. The kingdom of God is forcefully advancing through forceful men who boldly act despite the dreadful things in the world today.

Therefore, we can overcome fear and trepidation, lead others and embolden them through prayer and God’s Word.

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