Prayer points
Fear and anxiety at night
The three a.m. dread that will not lift
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 · King James Version
Father, it is dark and my mind will not stop. I am not going to pretend to be strong. I am just going to stay here with You until it lifts.
The prayer points
1. 2 Timothy 1:7
God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
This fear did not come from You. I refuse it in the name of Jesus and I ask for a sound mind in its place.
2. Psalm 91:5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night.
Psalm 91:5
Cover the night. Every terror that comes in the dark, let it find no entrance here.
3. Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee.
Isaiah 41:10
Say it to me again. I am with thee. I need it more than I need an explanation.
4. Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer... let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6
I name the thing I am afraid of out loud instead of circling it silently for another hour.
5. Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
Let me sleep. Not tomorrow — tonight.
6. 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7
I am putting it down. If I pick it up again in an hour, I will put it down again.
Declarations
Say these out loud. Not to convince God — to remind yourself what is true when your feelings are arguing.
- This fear did not come from God and it does not get to stay.
- I have power, love and a sound mind.
- I will not be afraid for the terror by night.
- I am cared for. I can sleep.
Father, be here until morning.