Prayer For Healing From Trauma
When words are hard to find, these prayer for healing from trauma can help you bring your exact situation before God — whether you need a quick moment of peace, a deeper time of prayer, or specific words for someone you love. Choose the prayer that fits where you are right now.
Quick Prayer for Healing From Trauma
Lord, as the sun rises, fill me with Your strength. Help me face today with courage and peace. In my moments of fear, remind me of Your love that casts out all fear. Guide me to walk in Your truth and renew my spirit. Thank You for being my refuge and my shield. Amen.
More Short Prayers (5)
In Moments of Anxiety
Heavenly Father, when anxiety grips my heart, calm my spirit with Your peace. You tell us not to be anxious about anything, so I lay my burdens before You, trusting in Your perfect plan. Help me to breathe in Your presence and find rest in Your promises. Amen.
Need a prayer for a specific person or situation? See the sections below.
Prayer of Surrender
Lord Jesus, I come before You, weary and burdened. I surrender my trauma, pain, and fears into Your hands. You invite us to cast our cares upon You, and so I lay them at Your feet. Help me to trust in Your promises, knowing that You work all things for good for those who love You. In my weakness, be my strength. In my doubts, be my assurance. Guide me on the path to healing, and let Your peace fill my heart. Amen.
More Full Prayers
Heavenly Father, You are the Great Physician. I come to You seeking healing from the trauma that has weighed heavy on my heart. You know my innermost thoughts and the pain I carry. I ask for Your healing touch to restore my soul. Help me to find peace in Your presence and to trust in Your unfailing love. Surround me with Your comfort and guide me towards wholeness. Thank You for being my refuge and strength. Amen.
(4 verses)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (WEB)
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)
“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (WEB)
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
— Psalm 103:12 (WEB)
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
— Psalm 91:11 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved, for you are my praise.”
— Jeremiah 17:14 (WEB)
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
— Matthew 6:34 (WEB)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9 (WEB)
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— Romans 8:38-39 (WEB)
How to Pray This Right Now
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Find a quiet place where you can focus. Take a few slow breaths.
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Read through the prayer above for prayer for healing from trauma, or say it in your own words.
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Sit quietly for a moment after praying. Let God's peace settle over you.