A prayer for strength during difficult times is the perfect prayer for all of us. We all face these tough times, we all find times in our lives when we really could use some help, and someone to carry us through.
We may have friends to turn to but there is no greater friend than the Lord, and he always helps us find a path.
This prayer can be heard around the world every day, offer it up for yourself to ask for God’s grace and company, and for others who may be quietly suffering but do not reach out to God for support.
Let us pray.
Prayers for Strength During Difficult Times
Short Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come before You in my time of struggle, asking for Your divine strength to carry me through these difficult days. Please fill me with courage, hope, and the assurance that You are with me every step of the way. Amen.
📖 Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Prayer Against Discouragement
Lord, I offer this prayer for strength during difficult times because I know you will hear my voice and answer my prayer. You are always there for me Lord when I need you, you are the source of all my strength. I know you help me and carry me and bring me through dark days. No matter what troubles me you are there for me. I ask, and you come to my aid. Lord, you are full of mercy and kindness. Your son Jesus went through all kinds of suffering when he was sent here by you to save us all. He suffered small indignities and abuse, men jeered him, abused him. He was feared because of the love he carried for mankind and they crucified him because they feared the word of the Lord. Jesus you have known dark days, you endured being pilloried, mocked, spat upon, and dragged off to be crucified and all for your love of the one true God, your father. You have known troubles and difficult times yet all you did was extend your hand of love, friendship and healing. Jesus, please give me a fragment of that strength when I need it. I feel alone in these difficult times. I know when I close my eyes and talk with you that you are here with me, holding me up and giving me the strength to put one foot in front of the other and to carry on. Jesus, you carried your own cross up the hill towards your own crucifixion, it was more than anyone should bear, you carried that burden because it was asked of you by your father God Almighty You carried that cross so that we could see the gates of heaven and know your father’s words. Jesus, you had so many dark days here on earth, but you carried on with strength and love and endured our hatred yet you carried on. Hear this prayer for strength during difficult times and help us to help one another carry our troubles with some of the faith and humility that you showed when you carried your worldly burdens. Difficult times feel like they will never end. With each new set of difficulties we face we need to rely on our strength that you give us to get through. Lord, you help us become stronger as we grow weary and struggle through problems that seem insurmountable. It is oftentimes through prayer that you have sent me someone to help me through my troubles. There have been times when I have forgotten to thank you sufficiently for sending me this help. Times are tough at the moment and I find it hard to see a way through. This prayer for strength for difficult times is really a plea for you to give me the strength to get through what I need to get through. It would be easy to give up but I know I can rely on you Lord to help me. You are always on my side when I ask you to be there. I cannot praise you enough for your love and care for me. I cannot find the words that do you justice. You are so full of wisdom and kindness and the support I find in just knowing that you are by my side Lord is immense. Lord give me the strength to get through these times, hour by hour, day by day. Hold my hand and guide me on the right path, bring me through this with your love and immense strength and compassion. I trust in you Lord God to bring me to a place of safety. For this, I pray. Amen.
📖 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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Prayer Points for Strength During Difficult Times
Use these prayer points to guide your personal prayer time:
- Pray for divine strength to face the difficult circumstances in your life today
- Ask God to be your refuge and fortress during times of trouble and uncertainty
- Pray for the awareness of God's constant presence with you through every challenge
- Ask the Lord to renew your strength when you feel weary and exhausted
- Pray for courage to face your fears and not be dismayed by difficult situations
- Ask God to carry you through the valleys when you feel too weak to walk alone
- Pray for those who are quietly suffering and struggling but have not reached out to God
- Ask the Lord to help you find the path forward when you feel lost or confused
- Pray for grace to sustain you through prolonged seasons of difficulty
- Ask God to turn your weaknesses into opportunities for His power to be displayed
- Pray for supernatural peace and rest in the midst of your burdens
- Ask the Lord to strengthen your faith when doubt and discouragement arise
- Pray for wisdom to know when to lean on God and when to reach out to faithful friends
- Ask God to help you trust in His perfect timing and plan for your deliverance
- Pray for the joy of the Lord to be your strength even in dark times
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Bible Verses for Strength During Difficult Times
Find strength and comfort in these scriptures:
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
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."
Philippians 4:13
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
2 Corinthians 12:9
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me."
Psalm 18:2
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Isaiah 40:31
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Nehemiah 8:10
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Psalm 73:26
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."