There are seasons in our lives when our hardships often feel overwhelming and sometimes, we lose sight at what God’s plans has for us. We get caught up in our struggles, doubts, feelings of hopelessness, and then despair can seep in our hearts. We become consumed with tiredness and weakness in our burdens, our hearts can harden and we can lose sight and we become focused on the wrong things that are temporary. We become focused on self and our troubles and that leads us away from Him. Instead be encouraged to turn to God in faith, continual prayer for healing and trust in His time and plan for our lives. God wants and longs for us to turn to Him for everything. In Matthew chapter 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. And in 1 Peter 5:7 says, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 says, “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Prayer: O mighty God, you are our refuge and fortress in whom we trust. We praise you even in the time of trouble. You are loving and faithful. Hear our voice and be merciful to us O Lord, for our hope is in you. For your word says in Matthew 7:7-8, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” We humbly ask you fill us with your Holy Spirit to protect us, guide us casting out all our doubts and sorrow for we give it all to you. We put our trust in you, O Lord. May we seek you in all of our ways. May your Spirit renew our minds, fill us your healing power and thanksgiving. May your Spirit surround us with deliverance for we stand on your promises. We ask all of these things in Jesus Holy name. Amen!
What has really helped me in my prayers and daily walk with Christ is to spend time with God in prayer and in His word. If there is something in your life that you are struggling with but you’re not sure how pray, the Bible can guide you with your prayers and help you build your relationship with God. Ask God to give you direction in your prayers. Ask Him to show you the way. We must become like children and seek Him with open hearts. He loves us so much.
Oftentimes, I like to write down my prayers and verses that help me in all areas of my life. There are so many passages and stories of overcoming hardships and thanksgiving in the Bible to help us.
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalms 119:105
“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Stephanie
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