For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.”

Ezra 8:22

“Thus, we see that this good man had more anxiety for the glory of God than for his own personal safety.” - Adam Clarke

Do I pray then seek help somewhere else?

• I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
  Psalm 121:1 (ESV)
  
  

Does trusting God cause anxiety or produce peace?

• Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
  Philippians 4:6-7 (AMPC)

What does it say about my trust in God when I pray and act on my own?

Ezra was in Aaron’s family lineage.

Son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the high priest.
Ezra 7:5

• Ask God for what you need.
• Trust Him to provide it.
• Tiptoe in His faithfulness.