Empowered women are who they are thanks to the many prayers others pray for them and the countless petitions they make for others. In today’s post, we’ll look at a prayer that may be used for a stressed friend.

Life with its highs and lows is woven with stress, and a positive mindset and prayer are needed to get through the tough times.

Before jumping into the prayer for a stressed friend, we’ll also look at how to pray for someone who is stressed, a powerful prayer to relieve stress, a Bible verse to pray for a stressed friend, and Bible verses to deal with stress.

How to Pray for Someone Who Is Stressed?

Here are three simple tips to keep in mind when praying for someone who is stressed. Praying with confidence, mentioning their names, and claiming scripture promises.

Pray With Confidence

Firstly, you should be confident when you make your request known to the Lord. Being confident means you’ll not be timid as you approach the Lord but that you’ll pray believing that the Lord is more than able to grant your prayer request.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 NIV)

Mention Their Name

Don’t be afraid to call the names of those who you are praying for. Prayer requests should be specific, and this includes mentioning what you are praying for in great detail and also the names of those you are praying for. Instead of saying, “Lord, take away stress from my dear friend,” you could say, “Lord, take away stress from Andrene.”

Claim Scripture Promises

Both the Old Testament and the New Testament are filled with promises that may be used to pray about the experiences we face in life. When praying for someone who is stressed, it’s important to claim Bible promises that give hope and create a positive mindset. 

It’s also great to mention Bible verses or stories that are specific or similar to what is causing stress or be a solution for it. Psalm twenty-three verse three is an excellent promise that speaks about restoring the mindset. 

He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3 NIV)

As a matter of fact, the Shepherd Psalm isn’t just a well-known Bible passage; it is full of promises that may give hope in some of the most stressful experiences we face in life.

What is a Powerful Prayer to Relieve Stress?

The Bible has many powerful verses and prayers that may be used to relieve stress. Psalm 23 is one of those passages that you may pray, sing, recite, or meditate on in order to relieve stress and anxiety.

This powerful Bible passage helps us to focus on who we are in the Lord, the promises He has given us, and why we can depend on Him even in our most anxious, fearful, and stressful moments.

Psalm 23 is a Powerful Prayer to Relieve Stress 

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23 NIV)

The first verse is a reminder that we should consider ourselves as sheep who lack nothing. Instead of worrying about the things that are causing stress, we can be hopeful, knowing that the Lord is our shepherd and He’ll provide all our needs.

The second verse draws attention to the fact that the Lord is our guide in life. It also points out that He’ll lead us into our moments of prosperity and places of provision and contentment.

Verse three of the shepherd’s Psalm speaks about renewal and restoration. It reassures that a mindset of doubt and stress can be transformed into a beautiful soul. The Lord redirects us from the worst places in our lives and leads us to paths of righteousness.

The fourth verse of the shepherd’s Psalm is a beautiful text to meditate on when experiencing the most stressful and fearful ordeals in life. There is no need to fear because our loving shepherd is right there with us even in our darkest moments.

The Lord is our provider, and He gives us until we have more than we need by allowing our cups to overflow.

The final verse of Psalm 23 is perfect for the stressful moments of life because it assures us that the mercy and goodness of the Lord will be ours to enjoy all the days of our life.

Pray for a Stressed Friend Bible Verse

Philippians 4:6 is a beautiful Bible verse to reflect on as you pray for a stressed friend. This is because it reminds us not to be anxious or stressed but to take all our worries to the Lord.

This text may be used as a thought for affirmation that may be repeated in the morning. It may also be used as a quote on mugs, clothing, wall art, phone stickers, blankets, or a special place where it may be seen throughout the day.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV)

10 Bible Verses to Deal With Stress

These ten Bible verses to deal with stress are very helpful for creating a positive and hopeful mindset and claiming the promises of the Lord when going through moments of fear and anxiety.

1. Don’t Give Up

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 NIV)

2. Transform Your Thinking

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV)

3. Think Positive Thoughts

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8 NIV)

4. Be Cheerful

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 NIV)

5. Joy Will Come

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5 NIV)

6. Rejoice Always

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)

7. Be Strong and Courageous

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9 NIV)

8. The Lord Has Big Plans for Your Life

As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9 NIV)

9. The Lord Promises You a Future of Hope

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV)

10. God Will Transform Your Life

And provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. (Isaiah 61:3 NIV)

Prayer

I wrote this prayer for a friend of mine who was going through a rough patch. My hope is that it will bless your friends and loved ones and give them hope as they face whatever is making them feel stressed.

Remember to insert the name of those who you are praying for as you say this prayer for a stressed friend.

A Prayer for a Stressed Friend

God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Daniel,

Help your daughter to have a sound mind. Let this mind be in her, which was also in Christ Jesus. Take away the spirit of fear, doubt, and anxiety and replace it with your Spirit of love, power, and a sound mind. Remind her not to be anxious about anything but to take everything to You in prayer.

Remove the fruits of the flesh from her mind and her life and replace them with the fruit of the Spirit. May love, joy, peace, gentleness, meekness, faith, patience, goodness, and self-control be hers.

Remind her that your strength is made perfect in weakness. Remind her that your grace is sufficient for her. May she be comforted knowing that if she waits upon the Lord, her strengths will be renewed and she will be mounted up on eagle’s wings.

You have commanded her to be strong and courageous because you are with her and because you will uphold her with your righteous right hand.

Though a thousand shall fall at her side and ten thousand by her right hand, NOTHING shall harm her. She shall trample upon the lion and the cobra, and very soon she will see the day when ALL her enemies become her footstool.

Help her to claim Your promises, help her to trust in You wholeheartedly, and help her to return to You before it is eternally too late.

Bless her and her household. Bless her children that they may never be in want. Anoint her head with oil, and may her cup always overflow.

May she affirm her life with Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans that I have for you says the Lord. Plans of peace to give you hope and a future.

Cover your daughter with Your matchless love, may her mind be focused on You, and may she keep a level eye.

Hear this prayer, O Lord. Answer favorably, I plead in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Final Thought

I hope that this prayer for a stressed friend will help you and your friends to find hope in the tough moments in life.