Prayer for the Day: Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled – John 14
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There are moments when worry feels louder than faith. Jesus speaks directly to that place in John 14: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
These words were spoken on the night before His crucifixion, when everything seemed uncertain for the disciples. Yet Jesus invites them to peace in the midst of chaos, trust in the midst of fear. His promise is not that life will be easy, but that we will never face it alone.
This prayer is for the one carrying anxiety about what’s next—for the one who needs to be reminded that peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of Christ. You can breathe deeply again, because the One who conquered death still speaks peace to your heart today.
Scripture
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.”
— John 14:1 (NRSV)
Reflection
When Jesus says, “Let not your hearts be troubled,” He is not asking us to ignore fear but to trust Him through it. He points us to faith as the anchor that steadies us when life feels uncertain. The disciples didn’t yet know what was coming, but Jesus already knew that His victory would one day calm every storm they faced.
Faith grows strongest when we choose to trust in what we cannot yet see. To believe in Christ is to rest in His unchanging love even when circumstances shift. The heart learns peace not by eliminating trouble but by holding fast to the One who holds the world.
If your heart feels heavy today, let these words become your prayer. Breathe them in slowly—let not your heart be troubled, because the Lord of peace has not left you.
A Prayer for the Day: Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
Lord Jesus, you know my fears and worries. {pause}
Calm the storms within me and fill me with your peace. {pause}
Help me to trust you when the future feels uncertain. {pause}
Let your words bring comfort and courage to my heart. {pause}
Keep me close to you and steady in faith. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear Jesus, help me not to be afraid. {pause}
When I feel worried, remind me you are with me. {pause}
Fill my heart with your peace and love. {pause}
Thank you for always taking care of me. Amen. {pause}
