In the face of fears and uncertainties, we will undoubtedly feel helpless. There are matters that could overwhelm or burden us. It is therefore important to have a strategy for handling such times.
Praise God, He has made a way out already. Over and over again, the word of God addresses these matters and shows us what to do.
Thus, we can engage prayers in appropriating the word of God into solutions out of these situations.
As such, in accordance with God’s word, I have compiled 15 prayers for fear and uncertainty. They will help you out during moments of fear and uncertainty.
Below Are 15 Prayers for Fear and Uncertainty.
1. Prayer of Thanks for God’s Care.
1 Peter 5:7 — Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart of thanksgiving. You are wonderful to me. I have come to acknowledge Your love and care for me.
Though there are times I experience fear and uncertainty, I thank You because You care for me. It is always soothing to remember that I am loved by You.
Father, I have come to appreciate You for everything You do in my life. Thank You, Father God. I am very grateful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2. Prayer Over Issues Causing Fear.
Psalm 50:15 — Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.
Dear Lord, I thank You because You always hear me when I pray.
You have told me in Your word that I should call on You in the day of trouble. The promise is that You will deliver me.
Lord, I have come based on this promise. I have many issues at the moment which are causing me to fear.
Lord, I bring them before You. Help me out speedily. I trust You to help me. Thank You Father for this.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
3. Prayer to Overcome Fear.
Psalm 34:4 — I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Precious Father, I appreciate You for Your great care and love for me. You are a great God. Lord, I have come to seek You for help for I know You will answer me.
Dear Lord, there are many things which trouble and frighten me. According to Your word, I ask that You deliver me from all my fears.
Let my fears vanish away so that I cease to be in fearfulness. I know You will come to my aid. Thank You Heavenly Father.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
4. Prayer for Strength in Time of Fear.
Isaiah 41:10 — So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
My loving Father, I am glad I can always come to You for help. Dear Lord, I am so weak because many things trouble my heart.
I feel helpless in the face of fear, hence I ask that You help me.
Dear Lord, strengthen me. Uphold me with Your righteous right hand. You are my strength and fortress.
I trust You to gird me with divine strength. And I believe You will do this for me. Thank You, dear Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
5. Prayer for Wisdom to Overcome Fear.
James 1:5 — If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Amazing God, I am glad that I have You as a loving Father. Your word says I can ask You for wisdom whenever I am in need. So, Lord, I have come to receive Your wisdom.
There are many things I dread because I don’t know how to handle them. It is only by Your wisdom that I can sail through. So, I pray that You grant me wisdom to go about my concerns.
I will continually praise You because You always hear me when I pray.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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6. Prayer for Times of Uncertainty.
Isaiah 12:2 — Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.
The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Dear Lord, this is a time when I have many doubts, qualms, and uncertainties to deal with.
This causes me to be in a state of trepidation. However, I know there is a way out.
Lord, You are my way out. I pray that You help me to keep my trust in You. Help me to continually acknowledge You as my strength and defense.
Let not the prevailing situation make me doubt Your power to help me.
I know You always hear me when I pray. Lord, I will always praise Your holy name. Thank You, dear Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
7. Prayer of Confidence in God’s Ever Abiding Presence.
Psalm 9:10 — Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Precious Lord, I come before You today, I know You love me and You want all things to be well with me. Your word tells me that You have never forsaken those who seek You.
Lord, there are times when certain issues and concerns make it look like You are not there. They could make it seem You have forsaken me. But dear Lord, help me to stay on Your word.
Help me to continually remember that You are always with me. And let my confidence be be-in your ever-abiding presence. Thank You Father for this.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
8. Prayer for committing uncertain issues to God.
Proverbs 3:6 — In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
My loving Father, thank You because You are always ready to listen to me. Dear Lord, I have my heart’s cries.
My heart is full of dubieties, doubts, and anxieties. You are the only one who can help me.
Dear Lord, I commit the issues of my life to You. In all my ways, I submit to You. Dear, Lord, make my paths straight.
Help me sort out the issues troubling me. And let testimonies abound for me. Thank You, dear Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
9. Prayer of Trust in God’s Promised Future.
Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You because You are amazing. Your word makes me realize You have plans for me. You want to give me hope and a future.
In this world, incertitudes abound, and no one can predict what exactly the future holds.
However, I hold on to Your promise of a sure future for me. Help me to keep trusting You. Thank You Father for this.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
10. Prayer for Grace in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 — Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Awesome Father, according to Your word, I approach Your throne of grace with confidence. I have come to receive and find Your grace in this time of need.
The storms are raging. Many troubles are looming. But Lord, I look up to You for help. By Your grace, help me out of these issues.
This is a time of helplessness but I have come to receive Your help. I know You will make a way out for me. And I will always praise Your holy name. Thank You Heavenly Father.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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11. Prayer for calming anxiety due to uncertainty.
Philippians 4: 6 — Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Heavenly Father, You are the God of peace. I know I can come to You for help when I feel troubled within and without. Dear Lord, Your word says I should not be anxious about anything.
But Lord, I have anxieties due to some uncertainties. I pray that I calm my anxieties. Let Your peace reign in the affairs of my life. Thank You Father for making me experience Your calmness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
12. Prayer for stability during times of uncertainty.
Ephesians 6:10 — Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Immortal Father, You are the only wise God. You are the all-powerful God. I thank You for always being there for me.
Lord, the burdens of my heart at the moment are causing me to be shaken. I do not have stability because the weight of these troubles are too heavy for me. So, Lord, I ask, grant me stability.
According to Your word, help me to be strong in You. Let me be strong in Your mighty power. Thank You dear Lord for granting me stability even in this time of uncertainty.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
13. Prayer for clarity during uncertainty.
Isaiah 30:21 — Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Dear precious Father, I have come before You today with the confidence that You will answer me. I have many things I am not clear about. There are issues in which I do not know what to do.
Dear Lord, I ask for clarity. Lead me. Help me to know what exactly to do. According to Your word, let me hear Your voice of direction. Let me know the path to take. I pray that You take confusion far away from me.
I ask that my heart is established in the right direction. I am grateful because that is what You will do for me.
Thank You dear Lord for this.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
14. Prayer for Perfect Peace in times of fear and uncertainty.
Isaiah 26:3 — You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.
My loving Father, I trust Your word and I know it is true. Lord, according to Your word, I pray that You keep me in perfect peace.
I pray that my mind will continually be steadfast in your love. Let my mind not be distracted away from You.
Dear Lord, help me to trust You with all my heart. As such, during times of uncertainties, fears, and doubts, help me not to be carried away.
Let Your perfect peace rule my heart. I pray that I experience Your perfect peace at all times.
Thank You Father because You are faithful to Your word.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
15. Prayer for those experiencing fear and uncertainty.
Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Dear Lord, I appreciate You for everything You do for me and my loved ones. I know You will still do much more for us.
Lord, I use this opportunity to pray for my family members, friends, and other loved ones.
It is possible some of them are experiencing dear and uncertainty at the moment. Lord, help them. Your peace surpasses all understanding.
Let Your peace keep their hearts and minds. Let there be calmness for their fears and uncertainties.
Thank You Father because You always hear me when I pray.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion
The prayer points above have covered a wide range of areas in matters of fear and uncertainties. Hence, all of them are vital in helping you experience victory.
We are certain that as you pray to them, you will get your desired answers. Your fears will vanish away and your uncertainties will cease to exist. Testimonies abound for you, in Jesus’ name.
