6th January 2026
Rest from Fear and Anxiety
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” — Isaiah 26:3
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
Fear and anxiety often arise when we feel powerless, when tomorrow is uncertain and today feels too heavy. They can come quietly, building in our thoughts, or arrive suddenly, overwhelming our hearts. No matter how they appear, fear and anxiety have one common goal: to steal our peace and shift our focus away from God.
God never intended for His children to live under the weight of constant worry. From the beginning, His desire has been for us to walk in trust, security, and rest. This is why Scripture repeatedly invites us to remember who God is faithful, sovereign, and near.
Resting from fear does not mean pretending everything is fine. It means choosing to bring our fears honestly before God and trusting Him to carry what we cannot. When Jesus says, “Come to Me,” He is offering a place of safety. In His presence, fear loses its authority, and anxiety no longer has the final word.
Often, anxiety grows when our minds dwell on “what ifs.” What if things don’t change? What if the worst happens? But Isaiah reminds us that peace comes when our minds are stayed on God, anchored in His promises rather than our uncertainties. Trust transforms our thinking. As we meditate on God’s Word, His truth replaces our anxious thoughts with hope and reassurance.
Take a quiet moment and identify what is causing fear or anxiety in your life right now. Ask yourself:
Am I carrying something God is asking me to release?
Where has fear replaced trust? What promise from God can I hold onto today?
Write these fears down and intentionally surrender them to God in prayer.
Confession:
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Thanks so much Pastor Sir.
Thank you so much man of God for this powerful devotional. You are loved and appreciated.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. In Jesus name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor. More grace Sir 🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Good morning and thank you my pastor Always remain blessed sir
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you Lord, Thank you Jesus, Thank you Papa for this wonderdul devotion 🙏🏼
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry.
I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions.
Today, I choose to place my trust in You and in you alone.
I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands in Jesus’ name Àmen 🙏
Thank you Pastor
Rest is choosing to bring our fears honestly before God and trusting Him to carry what we cannot. Meditating on God’s word drives our fear and anxiety while replacing them with hope and assurance.
Thank you Pastor, increased grace 🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you sir, more anointing.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa,God bless you mightily in Jesus precious name Sir 🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you for this devotion Sir
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands..
Thank you so much Daddy more grace and strength sir.
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands..
Thank you so much Daddy more grace and strength sir.
I release myself from every form of fear and place my trust fully in Jesus…. Amen
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands for it brings peace and Joy in our hearts. 🙏🏼
Thank you Papa,Mama&Ministers for this amazing devotional.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands in Jesus name. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Thank You Lord that ad I release every every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands, they are dealt with. I find peace and perfect rest in You Oh Lord.
Thank you Paps for this uplifting devotion, may you never lack anything good in life Sir.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands Take Absolute Control Oh God, You Are My Refuge, My Shepherd, I SHALL NOT WANT.
AMEN 🙏
Thank you Pastor E for the Powerful Devotion and DECLARATION. More Grace, Sir
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands in Jesus name, Amen!
Thank you Papa for this reassuring devotion, increased grace.
Fear comes into play when you carry what belongs to God. Remember with God all things are possible. So release all to God.
Thank you papa
Gracious Father, you see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times , I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today I choose to place my trust in you. I release every worry, every fear and every burden into your hands.
Hallelujah 🙌.
Thank you papa
Such a beautiful reminder! Fear and anxiety try so hard to steal our peace, but these verses and truths anchor us back to what matters most. Thank you pastor for this devotion 🙏🏼
Confession:
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you Mama and Papa for this powerful devotional 🙌 🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Amen thank you Pastor for this amazing devotional 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you Pastor for this powerful Devotion Amen 😇🙏🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Thank you so much pastor for this powerful devotion 🙏🏾
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL.
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.Amen
Thank you sir for this powerful devotion
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands. Take charge Lord. Amen
Gracious Father, You see my heart and know the fears I carry. I confess that, at times, I allow anxiety to take over my thoughts and emotions. Today, I choose to place my trust in You. I release every worry, every fear, and every burden into Your hands.
Thank you Jesus 🙏
Thank you Pastor, thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.