A Prayer About Worry

When concerns about tomorrow interrupt my sleep tonight

DEAR LORD,

I admit that I worry easily, about virtually everything: tasks undone, potential problems, physical health, strained relationships, financial challenges . . . even politics and weather. A news report, a casual comment from a friend, a less-than-spectacular medical report, or an impending deadline or responsibility can cause my mind to spin and my emotions to shift into high gear. And as you know, these worries can almost consume my thoughts and keep me tossing and turning or staring at the ceiling well past my bedtime. I know in my head that you are in control and that you love me and that you have promised to give me everything I need. Please help me to know this in my heart, to truly believe all those truths. Give me insight, I pray, into how to manage these situations as they come in ways that glorify you. And please calm my spirit, helping me to relax and rest in you, trusting that you are providing for me right now and during the night and will continue to do so tomorrow.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:33-34