Calming Our Anxious Thoughts | Your Nightly Prayer

Jennifer Slattery

JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
Updated Aug 22, 2025


Anxiety can steal our peace and even our sleep, but Philippians 4:6 reminds us that God invites us to bring every concern—big or small—to Him. In tonight's evening prayer, Jennifer Slattery, host of the Faith Over Fear show, shares that when fear floods our hearts, we can fix our minds on truth: the Lord is near, He is our refuge, and He will never abandon us. Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we have against worry. When we thank God for His past faithfulness, we shift our focus from the size of our problems to the strength of our God. The same God who has been your help in the past will continue to protect, provide, and guide you in the future. 📖 Tonight’s Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (NIV) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." 🔗 Read more on BibleStudyTools.com 🙏 Your Nightly Prayer Father, Thank You for watching over me and providing for me in every season. You see my concerns and understand the weight of my heart. Quiet my anxious thoughts and help me to rest in Your presence tonight. Fill me with Your truth, and remind me that Your plans for me are good, Your power is unmatched, and Your love never fails. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon You are never alone—your Savior is with you now and always. God’s faithfulness is unchanging and dependable. The One who formed the universe is more than able to care for your life and the lives of those you love.

Jennifer Slattery is a writer and speaker who co-hosts the Faith Over Fear podcast and, along with a team of 6, the Your Daily Bible Verse podcast. She’s addressed women’s groups, Bible studies, and taught at writers conferences across the nation. She’s the author of Building a Family and numerous other titles and maintains a devotional blog at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com.

She’s passionate about helping people experience Christ’s freedom in all areas of their lives. Visit her online to learn more about her speaking or to book her for your next women’s event, and sign up for her free quarterly newsletter HERE and make sure to connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and GodTube.

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