Psalms to Pray When Life Gets Terrifying

When we are terrified and need God’s help, it can bring much comfort to pray some of the psalms that emphasize the awesome and amazing nature of the Lord, such as these:

And not only is He awesome, present, and fully capable, but He’s also a caring, compassionate, generous, and loving God who tends to all His children. Here are some verses that emphasize this:

Finally, after we have spent some empowering and comforting time praying psalms that uplift and underscore God’s caring, always-present, and awesome nature, it seems fitting to close by praying psalms that express the deep adoration we have for our Heavenly Father:

God is with us in the fire and in the storm. He can and He does step in to help. If you are experiencing a time of anguish, desperation, and pain, praying these psalms can help you focus on this and keep your faith high above your fears.

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Jessica Brodie is an award-winning Christian novelist, journalist, editor, blogger, and writing coach. She is also the editor of the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate, the oldest newspaper in Methodism. Her first novel, The Memory Garden, releases this spring. Learn more about Jessica’s writing and ministry and read her faith blog at http://jessicabrodie.com. She has a weekly YouTube devotional and podcast. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and more. She’s also produced a free eBook, A God-Centered Life: 10 Faith-Based Practices When You’re Feeling Anxious, Grumpy, or Stressed.