Encouraging Prayer

Written by Kimiko Spengler

Photography by piqsels.com

Here is a prayer for you to say to God in these troubling times when words do not come to you so easily. Prayer is a way of healing and taking time to come close to the God who loves and takes care of us always. 

Savior we come

Humbly before you

May our hearts be able to receive

Your word before us

Let us be encouraging and mindful of

Those in need of hope around us

We ask for your blessing

Make us brave

Make us strong and full, Oh Lord,

Fix our shaken souls

Help us find rest and peace

Remind us of your glory

Though we sometimes doubt

May we lean on you now and forever

Knowing you will guide us through these hardships

As the pain

The struggle

Will not last forever

All this is temporary

But your kindness, your power is never ending

Help us to call on you in times of trouble 

Knowing that you are close

Let all we ask praise you

And all we say honor you

For we wish to follow in your grace

Show us where to put our faith and

How we will get through this

For even if there is pain

 Even if there is uncertainty

May we be certain in one thing

That your power overcomes all

That you protect us and strengthen us

Your love for us casts out all fear

Above all else, Lord,

Touch our hearts,

For you know

How we are hurting

And our pains 

May we be reminded where

Our faith lies

And how our faith will save us

God you are the hope

You are all we will ever need

You are our everything

Though we may not know

What tomorrow will bring

Let us still decide to live for you

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen