How do you pray for strength in difficult times?

I need to know that you care, that you love me, be my refuge from pain, replacing my distress with peace, and be my strength when I feel weak and find it hard to carry on. Help me not to fear the future but to boldly trust that you are in control when my emotions plunge me down, and when I am in despair.
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What is the best prayer for strength?

Dear God, please give me strength when I am weak, love when I feel forsaken, courage when I am afraid, wisdom when I feel foolish, comfort when I am alone, hope when I feel rejected, and peace when I am in turmoil. Amen.
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What God says about difficult times?

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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How do you pray for strength and peace?

A Prayer to Heal Stress

Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me.
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How do you express your strong faith in God in times of life challenges?

How To Keep Your Faith Up—Even When Life Is Difficult
  • Pray. Ask God, the universe, or whatever higher force you believe in for the strength to love to your full potential. ...
  • Be generous to others. ...
  • Get inspired. ...
  • Surround yourself with people you admire. ...
  • Get the ball rolling first thing in the morning.
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Why does God allow us to go through hard times?

Having faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God's presence. When you are unfaithful, it can harden your heart with pride and cause you to grow distant in your relationship with Him. Learning to give up all your struggles and problems to God can lift a heavy burden off yourself.
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How can I focus on God and not my problems?

5 Ways to Focus on God (and Not the World)
  1. Consistent Bible Study.
  2. Constant Prayer.
  3. Read Books that Grow Your Faith.
  4. Preach the Truth to Yourself.
  5. Recount Your Blessings.
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What is a comforting prayer?

Dear God, our world is hurting and broken. We pray for those who have lost loved ones this week, please comfort them in their grief and loss, cover them with your peace and presence, as only your Spirit can do. We know that in whatever we face, you are our peace and refuge, a very present help in times of trouble.
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What is a good Scripture for strength?

"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." "The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights." "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
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What's a good Psalm for encouragement?

Psalm 23:1–6 -

"God, You are my shepherd, I lack nothing. You make me lie down in green pastures, You lead me beside still waters, You restore my soul. You lead me in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me!
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Which psalm says the Lord is my strength?

Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
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What God says about overcoming obstacles?

Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.
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What is the best prayer to God?

Loving God, I pray that you will comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give me such confidence in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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What is the most powerful healing prayer in the Bible?

Loving Father, touch me now with Your healing hands, for I believe that Your will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover me with the Most Precious Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me.
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Where do I get my strength from?

The Good News: God is our source of strength. Call out to Him in your moments of weakness and let His power carry you through life's difficult moments. “But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.”
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What does the Bible say about preparing for hard times?

Peter tells us in 1 Peter 3:15,16, “When anyone asks you to speak of your hope, be ready … Yet do it with respectful humility” (CEB). Henri Nouwen, from “Time Enough to Minister,” in Leadership, gives us an excellent example of being and remaining in a state of preparedness.
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What is the most comforting Bible verse?

2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
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How do I ask God for peace of mind?

God of love and peace, I ask that You bless me with the gift of peace of mind and heart. I am so thankful that the peace You give is something I can't get from anyone or anything else in the world. I don't need to be afraid or troubled, because Your peace is my legacy, as I bring my will into harmony with Your will.
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How do you start a Prayer?

We open the prayer by addressing God because he is the one we are praying to. Start by saying "Father in Heaven" or "Heavenly Father." We address Him as our Heavenly Father, because He is the father of our spirits. He is our creator and the one to whom we owe everything we have, including our lives.
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How do you hand over your problems with God?

Ask Him for comfort and compassion for and from your family. Ask Him to help you talk with them and tell them that you love them, even as they struggle to understand you. Ask Him to take your problems and turn them into solutions. Ask Him to show you how to understand and love yourself as He does.
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How can I draw closer to God daily?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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How do you stay spiritually focused?

Here are three ways we can stay spiritually focused in a distracted world:
  1. Pay attention to what you pay attention to. As Christians, we must be careful what we are giving our attention to. ...
  2. Create boundaries and constraints. ...
  3. Set your minds on the things above.
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How do you trust God through trials?

Listen to how acknowledging my need for God and trusting Him impacts my life. Proverbs 3:5–8 says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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What are the benefits of going through tough times?

Research has found that up to 70 percent of people experience positive psychological growth from difficult times, such as a deeper sense of self and purpose, a greater appreciation for life and loved ones, and an increased capacity for altruism, empathy and desire to act for the greater good.
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What are the benefits of suffering?

Suffering can make us more resilient, better able to endure hardships. Just as a muscle, in order to build up, must endure some pain, so our emotions must endure pain in order to strengthen.
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