When You’ve Prayed... But the Anxiety Won’t Leave
How I Learned to Stop Feeling Guilty for Needing Prayer and Therapy
I remember lying in bed after another long, tear-filled night.
I had prayed, again.
Begged God, again.
Quoted Scripture, again.
But the anxiety didn’t lift.
And the guilt crept in.
I started to wonder: “Is something wrong with me? Is my faith not strong enough?”
If you’re a Christian woman silently battling anxiety while feeling ashamed that prayer alone isn’t "working," this post is for you.
When Faith Feels Like It Should Be Enough
Growing up in church, I was taught that prayer changes everything, and I believe that it does. But what happens when you pray… and still feel anxious?
Still can’t sleep? Still feel trapped in your own mind?
For a long time, I felt guilty for going through a season of needing more than my Bible and prayer closet. I thought seeking therapy meant I lacked faith or wasn't trusting God fully.
But anxiety doesn’t mean you’re spiritually weak, it means you’re human.
My Turning Point: When Prayer and Therapy Met
It took five rounds of deliverance and a stay in a psychiatric hospital before I realized something powerful:
God works through both miracles and medicine.
I never stopped praying; I just added wise counsel, therapy tools, boundaries, and self-awareness to my healing journey.
That wasn’t a lack of faith.
That was maturity.
That was obedience to the way God was trying to heal me.
The Truth No One Talks About
Here’s what I wish someone had told me years ago:
You can love Jesus and go to therapy.
You can quote Scripture and still have moments of panic.
You can be anointed and take medication.
You can believe in healing and still walk it out slowly.
One does not cancel the other. Prayer invites God into the process. Therapy helps you walk it out.
For the Woman Stuck in the Cycle
If you’re stuck in the loop of:
“I prayed, so why do I still feel anxious?”
“I must be doing something wrong.”
“Good Christians shouldn’t need therapy…”
Let me be your permission slip.
You are not failing.
You are not broken.
You are not faithless.
You are navigating a very real struggle with wisdom, courage, and spiritual strength.
Scripture for Your Journey
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1
Final Encouragement
Sis, you are not alone.
You are not weak for needing help.
You are not failing because anxiety didn’t disappear with one prayer.
God is still with you. He’s not disappointed in your process, He’s walking with you through it.
If you’re praying and still anxious, don’t stop praying, but don’t stop healing, either.
Both are holy. Both are powerful. And both can coexist.
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Have you ever felt ashamed that prayer didn’t “fix” your anxiety? Drop a comment below if you’ve walked through this tension.
Let’s break the silence and remind each other that healing is still holy, no matter how long it takes. Your story matters. Your voice is welcome here.
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