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Prayer for Health Anxiety

For people who search every symptom and fear every twinge is something serious.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

Lord, my mind keeps telling me something is wrong with my body. A small ache becomes a disease, and a quick search online makes it worse. I am tired of living in fear of illness.

Help me take good care of my body without being ruled by fear. Give me wisdom to see a doctor when I need to and the peace to trust good results when they come.

Help me stop searching symptoms late at night. Turn my attention to You when worry starts to rise.

You tell me to be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving to let my requests be made known. I bring my body and my fears to You now. Let Your peace, which passes all understanding, guard my heart and mind.

Thank You for the health I do have today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Short prayer to remember

Lord, guard my heart and mind with Your peace about my health. Amen.

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Questions about this prayer

What is health anxiety?

It is persistent worry about having a serious illness. A doctor or counselor can help, and prayer can bring peace along the way.

Should I stop going to the doctor?

No. Keep regular checkups, and talk to your doctor about your anxiety too.

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