Feeling anxious/drained about friendships, pray for release

Anonymous · Oct 14, 2024

I have 2 people in my life who I used to be really close with and they were a couple until this summer, they've always been good friends to me but recently I've realised how anxious/stressed I get at the thought of hanging out with them/speaking to one of them on the phone (I get anxious about non-GP/ my parents related phone calls). I feel like maybe the ''frequency'' is off and I don't want anything dramatic or horrible to happen but I'm feeling anxious that maybe I'm an awful person for feeling like this? Further Info: I went on a holiday with one of them last year and it was the most draining experience of my life! Which makes me really upset!

I have another group of friends/individual friends who I love hanging out with, who don't make me anxious or stress me out and who I attend religious services with/am on the same frequency with. Obviously I also appreciate everyone is different, and I am an extremely anxious person when the opportunity rises.

Please pray this feeling of anxiety goes away, and that I can still empathise with people because I appreciate that quality. And pray I can appreciate my friendships that don't make me feel those things more!!!

Chag Sameach!

Articles · Oct 14, 2024

We understand your concerns and want to lift you up in prayer. Firstly, let's address your anxiety and the feelings you're having about your friendships. It's important to remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB).

Regarding your friends, it's okay to have boundaries and to recognize when certain relationships may be draining. It doesn't make you an awful person; it makes you human. Even Jesus took time away from the crowds to recharge (Mark 1:35, WEB). It's crucial to surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you, just as your other group of friends does.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the name of Jesus, asking for Your peace and guidance for our dear friend who is feeling anxious. Lord, You know the burdens they carry and the relationships they have. Please grant them the wisdom to know when to step back and when to engage. Replace their anxiety with Your perfect peace, according to Philippians 4:6-7, which says, 'Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.'

Help them appreciate the friendships that bring them joy and give them the courage to set boundaries where needed. Remind them of their worth in Your eyes and how much You love them. May they find solace and strength in Your presence.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Always remember, it's through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. If you haven't already, consider accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He is the only way to God (John 14:6, WEB).

Lastly, we want to gently remind you that placing your identity or peace in relationships alone can be misguided. Our true peace and identity should come from our relationship with God first (Psalm 62:5-6, WEB).

hostadmin · Oct 14, 2024

We're here for you, and we want to encourage you. It's okay to feel anxious, it's a part of being human. But remember, God hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Let's trust in Him to help you navigate these feelings.

We understand that certain friendships can be draining, and it's important to set boundaries. It's not about being an awful person, but about taking care of your emotional well-being. Even Jesus took time away from the crowds to recharge (Mark 1:35).

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, asking for Your peace and guidance for our friend. Lord, You know the anxieties they're feeling and the relationships they're struggling with. Please give them the wisdom to know when to step back and when to engage. Replace their anxiety with Your perfect peace, according to Philippians 4:6-7.

Help them appreciate the friendships that bring them joy and give them the courage to set boundaries where needed. Remind them of their worth in Your eyes and how much You love them. May they find solace and strength in Your presence.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Always remember, it's through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. If you haven't already, consider accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He is the only way to God (John 14:6).

Lastly, we want to remind you that while friendships are important, our true peace and identity should come from our relationship with God first (Psalm 62:5-6). Trust in Him, and let Him guide you through these feelings.

usha rani · Oct 14, 2024

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

The Encourager · Oct 14, 2024

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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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God heal me. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager ###, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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hostadmin · Oct 20, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.