What do you pray in difficult times?

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. And times when I can't talk and don't know what to say, help me to “Be still, and know that you are God”. Be my comforter, my healer and bring me peace. In Jesus' name, 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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What is the prayer of comfort?

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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How do I help God through hard times?

I took some time to reflect on how my faith guides me during my life so I could offer some guidance to you.
  1. Maintain your faith at all times. I really don't separate good times or hard times from my faith. ...
  2. Find practices that bring you peace. ...
  3. Lay your struggles before God. ...
  4. Rely on your support systems. ...
  5. Find the good.
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How do you pray for strength and courage?

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 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 a good scripture for comfort?

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. Romans 8:38-39 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
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What Bible verse gives you strength?

"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." "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." "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.
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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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What does the Bible say about hope in difficult times?

Romans 12:12 – Rejoice even when things are tough

Put your hope in Christ, for he will never disappoint you. Be steadfast in prayer and hope for the best, especially in hard times. Through prayer, humility, hope, and thanksgiving, we must make our request known to God.
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How do you find peace in troubled times?

4 Ways to Find Peace for Yourself
  1. Focus on the eternal. It's hard to feel at peace when you're focused only on short-term worries. ...
  2. Let go of what you can't control. When something outside your control takes away your peace, it's tempting to feel hopeless or angry. ...
  3. Forgive others. ...
  4. Repent and rely on Christ.
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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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What are the most powerful prayers in the Bible?

The 15 Most Powerful Prayers
  • The Lord's Prayer. Our Father who art in heaven, ...
  • Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. ...
  • The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ...
  • O gracious and holy Father, ...
  • Morning Prayer. ...
  • Christ with me, Christ before me, ...
  • The Serenity Prayer. ...
  • Bless all who worship thee,
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How does God comfort us in our troubles?

God comforts us through the Bible and also through prayer. While he knows the words we will speak before we ever say them and he knows even our thoughts, he wants us to tell him what is on our mind and what we are worried about.
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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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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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What the Bible says about life struggles?

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's the prayer for today?

Father in heaven, I stand before You today in Your omnipotent presence to ask that You grant me strength. I want You to give me the strength to power through all of the tasks today — whether little or big. It is by Your will that I live oh Lord.
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Where in the Bible should I read when I am sad?

Here are 18 Bible verses to remind you of just that.
  • Deuteronomy 31:8. Getty Images. ...
  • Philippians 4:8. Getty Images. ...
  • Philippians 4:13. Getty Images. ...
  • John 16:33. Getty Images. ...
  • Jeremiah 29:11. Getty Images. ...
  • Matthew 11:28. Getty Images. ...
  • Proverbs 3:5-6.
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What is a good Bible verse for prayer?

The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
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What is a good Bible verse for hope?

"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
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How can you prepare the way for the Lord today?

1. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  1. Feeling godly sorrow for sin (2 Corinthians 7:9–10).
  2. Confessing and forsaking sins (D&C 58:42–43).
  3. Making amends, where possible, for wrongs done (Luke 19:8).
  4. Obeying the commandments (D&C 1:31–32).
  5. Turning to the Lord and serving him (Mosiah 7:33).
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How do we prepare for God?

How to Prepare
  1. Prepare Physically. • ...
  2. Read your Bible ahead of time. ...
  3. Pray for God to give you a good heart. ...
  4. Forgive and bear with each other. ...
  5. Purify your mind. ...
  6. Come with a spirit of teachability. ...
  7. Be prepared to think.
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How do you prepare to listen to God?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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What is the most effective prayer?

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.
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