God gives us the strength we need to go through trials.
You have times of highs and lows. That’s normal. Maybe you’re going through a difficult time and need prayers for strength.
It’s easy to forget to pray when you’re going through a hard time, but this shouldn’t be the case. Prayer is powerful and changes things.
Here are 11 prayers for strength during difficult times.
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Prayers for Strength During Difficult Times
It’s hard to find the words to say when you’re going through a hard trial. Here are sample prayers for strength during difficult times.
Prayer for Strength and Comfort
You need comfort during bad times. Knowing someone is there to comfort you is nice. Here’s a sample prayer for strength and comfort:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for listening to my prayers. You’re a good father. You know that I’m going through a hard time right now. I need comfort, Father. Please help me and be with me. Help me to feel your presence around me. Be a comfort to me. Help me to cling onto you during this time. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Strength and Protection
You might be in a dangerous situation. God is our ultimate protector. Here’s a sample prayer for strength and protection.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for protecting me in ways that I can’t even see or fathom. I know you care about me and that I’m your child. Please continue to protect me and keep me safe in this situation. Give me the strength to get through this. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Strength in Faith
Your faith can waiver from time to time, but you can pray about this as well. Here’s a sample prayer for strength in faith.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for saving me. You have preserved me until now. Please help me to keep running the race you have set before me. Help me to remain strong in my faith. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Perseverance
Going through trials is hard. It’s hard to keep going when it doesn’t seem like there’s an end. Here’s a sample prayer for perseverance.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for always being with me. Help me to persevere in this situation. You know what I’m going through – please give me the strength to keep going. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength and Healing
Maybe you need some emotional or physical healing in your life. Here’s a sample prayer for healing.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for caring for me and choosing me before the foundation of the world. This is a really hard situation for me. I pray for healing – both emotionally and physically. Be my comfort, Lord. Remain with me. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Spiritual Strength
As a Christian, you need to put on the armor of God and pray for spiritual strength. Here’s a sample prayer for spiritual strength.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for always being there for me during my spiritual walk. Help me put on the armor of God that’s talked about in Ephesians. Help me to be diligent in keeping with spiritual disciplines. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength at Work
Work isn’t always easy. Sometimes, you need extra strength just to get through a work day. Here’s a sample prayer for strength at work.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for giving me this job. It can be challenging at times, but I’m thankful to be here. This is a challenging season at work. You know that – and so I pray that you would help me and give me strength at work. Give me the energy I need to complete my tasks. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Strength and Courage
Maybe you need courage to face a situation that’s scary. Here’s a sample prayer for strength and courage.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for everything. I’m going through a tough trial and you know this. I pray for the courage to face this situation. Help calm my nerves. Help me to not live in fear. Help me face this situation. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for Strength for a Friend
Your friend needs strength during a hard situation they’re going through. Here’s a sample prayer for strength for a friend.
Heavenly Father,
I lift my friend in prayer. You know my friend’s situation. Please be with her. Comfort her. Give her strength to carry on. Provide for her and protect her. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength for Family
Your family is going through a hard time and needs strength to pull through. Here’s a sample prayer for strength for family.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the family you’ve given me. I pray for my family. Help them during this difficult time. Provide for them, comfort them. Give them strength. I pray good would come out of this situation. I pray this in your name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength and Hope
You’re losing hope and need an extra push to get through. Here’s a sample prayer for strength and hope.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the hope you’ve given me. Help my unbelief, Lord. Help me to believe in you and hope in you. Give me hope for today. Give me strength to continue on this faith journey. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayers for Strength
These prayers are meant to be a guide – but not prayers said in repetition. You can use them word for word if you’d like, but you don’t have to. I hope these prayers help you during difficult times.
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