Have you ever been awake at 2 AM, staring at the ceiling, and your mind feels like it’s running a hundred miles an hour? You’re thinking about your children, your future, or replaying conversations you wish you could change.
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I’ve been there. And in those moments, fear feels like it has the loudest voice. So what do you do when fear, anxiety, and worry won’t let go?
Here’s the truth: you are not alone in this struggle. And God has something to say about your fear today.
When fear and worry knock at 2 AM
I remember one night, I couldn’t sleep. My heart was heavy with worry for one of my children.
The “what ifs” kept swirling: What if they never turn around? What if I failed them as a mom? This turning and tossing went on for what seemed like eternity. I couldn’t shut my mind off or go back to sleep.
In desperation, I whispered Philippians 4:6–7 out loud: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace.”
I kept on repeating the verse. Though I didn’t fall asleep right away, something shifted inside me. The panic and worry softened with prayer. And eventually… peace came.
How about you? How do you find peace when worry won’t let go?
Perhaps you’ve experienced a night like that too. Fear shows up in different ways for each of us.
For some moms, it’s a fear of the future. “What if my adult child never comes back to God?”
For others, it’s fear of rejection. “What if they shut me out completely?”
Or maybe it’s fear of failure. “Did I mess up too badly as a mom?”
Fear feels heavy, like a chain you can’t shake. But naming it is the first step to breaking free.
When I named my fear and confronted it with truth, peace flooded my heart. Fear, worry, and anxiety are the enemy’s tools to steal your peace. But you can reclaim your peace by confronting the lies with truth and affirming your trust in God, as Psalm 56:3 says: “But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”
God’s Answer to Fear and Sleepless Nights
Friend, God does not want us to live in fear. He gives us an answer.
He says in Isaiah 41:10, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
What a promise! God says, “Don’t be afraid. I am with you. I will hold you.”
Besides prayer, here are three simple steps that help me when fear and worry try to take over.
- Breathe: Whisper a breath prayer: “Jesus, I trust You.”
- Write: Journal your “what ifs” and release them to God.
- Speak: Declare scripture out loud. Say Psalm 34:4: “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”
Fear loses power when we replace it with God’s Word.
Find scriptures on fear, worry, and anxiety, write them on 3×5 note cards, or store them in the notes app on your phone for easy access and meditation. As a parent, you cannot afford not to have these scriptures in your spiritual toolbox.
Parenting, Worry, and Finding God’s Peace
Sister, in this world, we will face many troubles, including parenting our adult children. But Jesus provides us with hope and encouragement in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Peace is not just an idea. It is a gift from Jesus Himself.
Fear may knock on your door, but you can let peace answer it. How? By remembering God’s promises of peace and that he will never leave you.
As a fellow mom, I want you to know this: you are not forgotten. God is closer than your next breath.
Now, I want you to pause and think about this:
- What fear has been the loudest in your life lately?
- Which of the scriptures in this post speaks most to your heart?
- And what’s one step you can take this week to shift from fear to peace?
Write it down, pray it, and if you feel comfortable, share it with us in the comments. We grow stronger when we walk together.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, you see the fears that weigh us down, fears for our adult children, our families, and our futures. Today, we surrender them all to you. Lord, calm our anxious hearts, steady our racing thoughts, and remind us that you are greater than anything or any fear that we face. Father, we choose your peace over fear. We ask with thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Friend, I’d love to hear from you: what’s one fear you’re laying down this week? Share it in the comments so we’ll stand with you in prayer.
And if you’d like more encouragement like this, come join me in the Hidden Treasures Community, where women just like you are finding hope, healing, and peace together.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4 (NLT)
Remember this truth: Fear may visit, but peace has the final say.
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