In the middle of so many challenges and problems in the world, heartbreaks, and struggles in the past months of the year, you could feel at a loss for words and not know how to pray for strength.
However, God can strengthen us in easy and difficult situations. God promises to respond when you ask for His assistance.
This collection of prayers for strength will act as nuggets when you lack the words to pray to God to give you strength, comfort, and serenity, regardless of whether you’ve had a great year of growth and good change or a challenging one.
You don’t need to rely just on your willpower. When you pray to him during tough times, God is ready to provide for your needs. Below are various prayers to pray during tough times.
Prayers For Comfort In Difficult Times
You must pray in this pattern for God’s intervention when faced with difficult times.
Almighty Father, I ask that you be with me today and be my consolation in these trying times.
I come to you today filled with deep gratitude for everything you have given me because you are the source of all good things.
1. A Prayer For The Loss Of A Dream
John 16:24
“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
Dear God, I’m unsure what course you have for my life as I have lost my dream. I have come to a crossroads where a critical choice must be made.
I ask that you grant me the courage to move forward in the right direction. I also pray that the Holy Spirit will lead and assist me as I navigate this sinful world.
Please fill me with new energy and power so I can follow Your rules and prosper under Your grace today. All these I ask in the name of Jesus, amen.
2. A Prayer For Comfort In God’s Presence
Colossians 1:11
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy”
Almighty Father, I come to your presence today for your tranquility.
I have let my focus turn to the current interruptions and problems. I pray that you come into my mind and bring me peace of mind in the name of Jesus.
I’m actively returning to You and Your faithfulness because you can only help me.
I am confident in your ability to bless and deliver me from all my challenges. Father, teach me to find comfort in Your calm in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3. A Prayer For Comfort In Times Of Trouble
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Thank You, Father, for being there for me even when everyone else has deserted and abandoned me.
I’m grateful that I can rely on you to stick by me even when the people I thought would last forever decide to leave.
Father, I come to You with all of my concerns and worries about the struggle I’m going through.
Please, I need your divine assurance to ensure I’m not alone.
Father, I appreciate You being by my side and asking for Your strength to endure another day.
I’m grateful that I can rely on you to deliver me from this trial and every other one I’ll experience; in Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
4. A Prayer For Comfort According To God’s Will
2 Timothy 4:16-18
At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Dear God, I humbly pray and request your comfort. Everything has gotten worse in my life and the world around me.
I know you are my Great Comforter and my source of strength. Be those two things right now for me. Please, I pray you will aid me in these trying times.
Father, I’m so sick and tired of handling life’s challenges alone. To confront each one, I will need Your courage and strength.
Teach me to look to You first, please. As I walk by faith, kindly teach me how to respect You in the middle of difficult moments by persevering patiently through them. In the name of Jesus, I pray, amen.
Prayers For Comfort In Times Of Loss
1. Prayer For Those Mourning Losses
“Come to me, all who are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Dear Heavenly Father, I know you have the power to comfort and heal. Recently, I lost a great friend, and I’m unsure if I have the fortitude to go through this grieving and bereavement process.
Lord, help me to persevere during these trying times by using your mighty power to comfort me.
I will draw strength from Your Word, joy, and community when I feel weak. All these I pray in the name of Jesus, amen.
2. Prayer For Comfort When You’re Grieving
Isaiah 43:1-2
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
God the Father, I feel worn out and exhausted. I think the weight of all these circumstances is pressing down on me, yet I am grateful to You that I am alive because of your love over my life.
I feel like everything is working against me, but Father, thank you for ensuring I’m never alone. I appreciate you being there for me throughout it all, both as a friend and a supporter.
Thank you for helping me recover after being knocked down by life and its challenges. I’ll find comfort in You and your finished job on the cross.
I pray you will be my Comforter during this period. I am grieving over losing a loved one in the name of Jesus, amen.
3. Prayer For A Friend Who Is Hurting
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Dear Lord Jesus, You know my friend needs your power. Therefore I’m raising him before you at this moment in my prayers.
They need the strength that only you can give them, even though I can be there for them physically. Give them the solace, the calm, and the inspiration they require to continue to trust in You in Jesus’ name, Amen.
4. Prayer For A Relative Who Is Hurting
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Dear Lord, I pray that you watch over my relative during these trying times he is facing.
Be his pillar of support. Fill his heart with your serenity. Don’t let these situations make him lose trust in you. Let him put his trust in you.
He will win this battle since you are fighting for him. I rely on your promise that you won’t abandon him and will always go ahead of him.
I believe that this is your perfect will for his life. Therefore I honor you at this moment in the name of Jesus Amen.
Prayers For Comfort And Strength
1. Prayer For Comfort And Healing
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Great Doctor and Healer, I pray for your strength throughout my healing process.
Your word makes me understand that you are the Great Healer; I humbly pray that you will heal me and give me good health. Give me the courage to bear this moment and come out victorious in Jesus’ name, amen.
2. Prayer For Strength And Courage In Difficult Times For A Friend
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
Dear God, every day brings new dangers into my friend’s life. I ask that you grant my friend the courage to carry on despite all the ominous sights he might see in his life.
Protect his family, his house, his loved ones, and others close to him who need your protection right now, along with strength. Help him to trust in you and not to doubt you in Jesus’ name, amen.
3. Prayer For Comfort And Strength During Times Of Sickness
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.”
Heavenly Father, I come to you weary and drained from the difficult experiences I have recently experienced due to my sickness.
I come to you for your protection because I know I will feel safe and rest in your mighty hand.
You are mighty, Father. I know that Your strong power will heal me and make me whole. I’m grateful that You are my haven.
I’m grateful that I’m always welcome under Your wings. I appreciate You being a stronghold I can rely on.
Father, I have faith that you can deliver me from this sickness. I’ll patiently wait for You to guide me in making the best possible decisions.
Thank you because you have done even more than I have asked of you in the name of Jesus, amen.
Conclusion:
When times are tough, we can turn to our Father and have faith in Him. Because He is our source of courage and hope, we must never forget to stay steadfast in prayer when things are tough.
I pray that these verses and prayers have encouraged you and given you a place to begin reconnecting with God and praying for the challenging circumstances you may be facing.
Never forget that He sees and loves you, even though you are exhausted and might not feel His presence. You are not by yourself, and you won’t be overlooked. In those circumstances, he is there with you.
He is doing everything to help you. In Him, you can get support and find safety. He is that tall rock you can always turn to when you’re overwhelmed and need help getting out.
