You don’t have time for long prayers. Life doesn’t pause for anxiety.
This guide gives you 10 genuinely short prayers for anxiety—the kind you can pray in:
- The bathroom at work
- Your car between meetings
- The checkout line at the grocery store
- Before a difficult conversation
- During a moment of panic
- While waiting for test results
Each prayer takes less than 60 seconds to pray, but carries the full spiritual power of a longer prayer. These are “pocket prayers”—small enough to carry mentally, powerful enough to change your moment.
1. The 30-Second Prayer
God, I’m anxious. I trust You. Amen.
(That’s it. Sometimes simplicity is power.)
2. The Breathe Prayer
I breathe in peace. I breathe out fear. I breathe in faith. I breathe out anxiety. Amen.
3. The Present Moment Prayer
I am safe right now. Right now is okay. Amen.
4. The Truth Over Anxiety Prayer
You are bigger than my anxiety. Your truth is bigger than my fear. Amen.
5. The Hand Over Prayer
God, I give this to You. I trust You with it. Amen.
6. The Help Prayer
Jesus, help me. Amen.
(Sometimes help is all you need to ask for.)
7. The Standing Prayer
I am standing on the foundation of Your love. I will not fall. Amen.
8. The Today Prayer
Today, I choose peace. Today, I choose trust. Today, I choose You. Amen.
9. The Grounding Prayer
My feet are on solid ground. I am here. I am safe. Amen.
10. The Strength Prayer
I am not strong enough, but You are. That’s enough. Amen.
How to Pray These Short Prayers
1. Pray Multiple Times — One prayer isn’t usually enough. Pray the same short prayer 3-5 times. Let it sink in.
2. Pray Out Loud — If you can, whisper or speak the prayer aloud. Silent prayers work, but spoken prayers create a stronger shift.
3. Pause Between Prayers — After you finish, sit in the quiet for 10 seconds. Let the prayer work.
4. Add a Physical Action — Touch your heart, press your feet into the ground, or place your hand on your chest as you pray. Your body needs to participate.
5. Repeat Throughout the Day — Don’t wait until anxiety is severe. Pray these prayers proactively, several times daily, to keep your spiritual foundation strong.
6. Customize a Prayer for Your Trigger — Take one of these short prayers and personalize it for your specific anxiety. Write it down. Memorize it.
Bible Verses (Very Short)
Psalm 46:5 — “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.”
Philippians 4:6 — “Do not be anxious about anything.”
Proverbs 3:5 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”
Psalm 29:11 — “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
Internal Links to Other Resources
Want longer prayers? Try: Prayers for Anxiety: 25 Christian Prayers for Peace & Relief — our complete prayer guide.
Also explore:
- Prayer About Worry and Anxiety — Deeper prayers for worry and anxiety combined
- Prayer to Calm Anxiety — Prayers designed for instant calm
- Prayer Against Anxiety: Spiritual Warfare — When anxiety feels like spiritual oppression
