Let God blow your fears away
In some ways negative thinking is protective. It prevents us from leaping into danger. The problem occurs when negativity dominates our lives and affects interpersonal relationships. So how do we stop negative thoughts?
Are the walls really crumbling down?
When things aren’t the way we like we are tempted to paint a gloomy picture. So we think, “Well, if I assume the worst, I can’t get hurt.” If disaster strikes we want to be ready, so we adopt this anesthesia against bad news. The problem is this can lead to a constant state of hurt affecting those around you also. Let the truth free you instead.
Stop labeling
The first step in how to stop negative thoughts is to stop labeling. Labels get you stuck. So do your best to avoid saying things like:
- I always make mistakes.
- My life stinks.
- I’m a horrible person.
- There is no hope for my family.
- He/she is always a problem.
- I’m always unlucky.
None of these labels are true. Don’t be fooled into believing them.
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Stop projecting
Nobody can predict the future, so stop trying. If you keep telling yourself that you are going to fail, then you might just ruin any chances of success. Or if you keep imagining someone is going to end up in a mess, then you might not be able to see clearly in order to help. Try not to project doomsday upon the world.
Also, you can’t read other people’s minds, so avoid imagining negative thoughts into their heads. A person might not have returned your phone call or text for many reasons other than they hate you. Maybe they have a life to live first, right?
It’s not all about you
Remember, you can’t control the universe no matter how much you worry. This includes the bad things that happen. So much is out of your control. Accept this reality and free yourself from taking all the blame on yourself.
What are you really afraid of?
It’s time to dig a little deeper. What are your true fears? Coming to grips with these will help you even more than the coping mechanisms mentioned above. Perhaps you have had a traumatic experience in the past. Have you looked for a way to reconcile this?
Maybe you are afraid of failure, scared to try, or afraid of risk. Are you scared to live and trust in God? Maybe you feel that you deserve to control the world. Put away these self-centered ideas and begin to focus on something much greater: HOPE.
So what if you make a mistake? All people – great and small – have made great mistakes. But never give up hope. Life is an experience, not perfection. It’s often messy and sometimes even bloody. When a baby is born there’s pain, suffering, and blood. But then new life appears. And before all this goes great hope.
Prayer time
When you pray, let your negative thoughts blow away and unwind in God’s presence. Even if it takes a while, let his Spirit cleanse you of negativity. Then, when you’re ready, ask God for help. Ask him to put order into your thought process. The perfect order that he wants for you consists of faith, hope, and love.
When you stop to pray, you break out of the vicious cycle of negative thinking. Sometimes you have to force yourself at first. Begin with this simple prayer: “Jesus, I trust in you.” Repeat this over and over until you calm down enough to start seeing things more realistically.
Ask to be freed of negativity. Ask with confidence, and ask in Jesus’ name.
Even in moments of true darkness you can run to him. Focus on God’s great compassion and mercy. He will help you accept things as they are without worry. He might not change your situation, but he is guaranteed to change your heart.
Jesus showed us the way. His prayer to his Father? Thy Will Be Done. Let God take control.
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Prayer For Anxiety 
Please pray for me I have very bad thought s I. My head n Amity n my stomach n depression all these things r very bad thanks n god bless
I am praying for you now Adrienne!
Please pray for me. I’m still searching for a job. Recovering from addiction. Alone most of the time. Alienated my kids and trying to make amends. In a part-time, troubled “relationship” that I don’t see a future in. Need to sell house and rehome my cat. Lots of life change and God seems distant.
I am in prayer for you Bob. Seek the Lord without ceasing. It may take time, but things will change. Trust and believe!
I prayer to get a good job I love without any mandations, and good pay and good hours and terrific coworkers
I am supporting your prayer with mine Ermine. May the Lord bless you with dignified work. God’s grace and peace to you!
I need God to forgive my wrong, and accept me to be his friend again. I want to hear voice my saviour I love to know him and be like him thanks.
I am praying for you now Allahnana…
Send your mercy O Lord… pour out your forgiveness over Allahnana… send your Spirit in abundance… bring freedom, healing and restoration…. pour out your loving grace over your child Allahnana, O blessed Lord… in Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you that what I want for the Lord to change my heart 🙏
Amen Satta… I am praying for you. God’s grace and blessings to you!
My son Noel had been doing some online trading via Expert Option and had ost money. We had suffered a huge loss..We had to loan for paying off the debt incurred due to this ie to make it more clear he had borrowed.money for trad in ng from various.persons using my account. So the entire blame and the loss of whatever he does had to be borne by me. Now for paying off the loan we don’t have enough money. I am getting only a meagre salary andy husband’s salary is also less. My son is in a very bad state of mind. We took him for counselling and therapy, but still he is not ok. All the negative thoughts keep on haunting him day and night. He cannot sleep. This is affecting me as well! My husband keeps on blaming me. I don’t know what to do! I am praying but I don’t get my inner peace back. Please help me.
Dear Tresia,
I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. How hard it must be for you to be stuck in the middle of all this. I’m sure you have been very stressed and burdened by it all. If you don’t have a faith community, please find one. They won’t be able to solve all your problems, but it helps to be in contact with other believers during tough times like this.
Here’s a prayer for you…
O merciful Lord… send your mercy and blessings to Tresia and her family… lift up your child and give her strength… bring restoration to the family, especially to Noel… send your healing and forgiveness, O Lord… give Tresia strength and wisdom during this time… give her the clarity of the Spirit in her thoughts and actions… let her know, let her trust in you, O Lord, that she can and will get through this time… protect and defend the family, O blessed Lord… let them recover from this trail and grow in faith… pour out your mercy in abundance… unite them in the heart of Christ… all this we pray in Jesus name, Amen.
I will be praying for you Tresia! God’s grace to you.
Vincent
Please help me to pray for me to stop bad imagination and courses on the Lord only and also to learn and understand am really suffering
O blessed Lord… send your freedom and peace to Peter… give him clarity and understanding… heal Peter’s wounds with your loving grace… pour out your mercy and your abundant Spirit over him… by the blood of Christ and in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I am praying for you Peter. God’s grace and blessings to you!
Vincent