When life feels like too much, our minds tend to race toward everything that could go wrong. But we don’t have to carry that anxiety alone; we can hand it over to God through prayer, like taking a deep exhale that helps us release our fears and make room for the peace He has promised. If you need a moment to just let go and breathe, join me in this prayer.

Dear God,

Lately I have been feeling anxious over many aspects of my life, worrying about my capacity to handle the challenges I’m facing. But today, I want to hand them over to you. Please help me release the anxiety in my heart, and continually help me seek you in all aspects and moments of my life.

I want to experience the transcendent peace you’ve promised—that peace which surpasses all understanding and guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. From now on, I commit to choosing prayer over worry, bringing every situation to you with thanksgiving rather than holding onto my fears. Thank you for always protecting me and for the peace that you will provide as I learn to trust you more fully.

Amen.