Prayer For Strength In Hard Times
When words are hard to find, these prayer for strength in hard times can help you bring your exact situation before God — whether you need a quick moment of peace, a deeper time of prayer, or specific words for someone you love. Choose the prayer that fits where you are right now.
Quick Prayer for Strength In Hard Times
Heavenly Father, as I rise today, I ask for Your strength to fill me anew. In my weakness, let Your power be made perfect. Guide my steps and lift my spirit as I face the challenges before me. May I remember that You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Amen.
More Short Prayers (5)
For Emotional Resilience
Lord, in moments when my heart feels heavy, I seek Your comforting presence. Help me to cast all my anxieties on You, knowing You care deeply for me. Restore my soul with peace and courage to face each day with hope and love. Amen.
Need a prayer for a specific person or situation? See the sections below.
Prayer of Surrender
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart that is weary and burdened. In these challenging times, I surrender my worries and fears into Your capable hands. Your Word assures me that You are my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Help me to rest in that promise, knowing that You are always with me. Teach me to lean not on my own understanding but to acknowledge You in all my ways. Guide my steps and strengthen my spirit as I face each new day. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Thank You for Your unfailing love and for being my rock and fortress. Amen.
More Full Prayers
Almighty God, I come to You seeking Your healing touch. You know the depths of my pain and the struggles I face. In my weakness, I ask for Your strength to sustain me. Your Word reminds me that You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. I pray for comfort and peace as I rest in Your presence. Help me to trust in Your timing and plans, knowing that You work all things for my good. May Your Spirit fill me with hope and resilience to endure these trials. Thank You for Your faithfulness and love that never fail. Amen.
(4 verses)
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10 (WEB)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
— Psalm 91:11 (WEB)
“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
— Romans 5:8 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”
— Psalm 28:7 (WEB)
“But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31 (WEB)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16 (WEB)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
— Matthew 5:4 (WEB)
(4 verses)
“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.”
— Psalm 147:3 (WEB)
“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)
“As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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 thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)
How to Pray This Right Now
- 1
Find a quiet place where you can focus. Take a few slow breaths.
- 2
Read through the prayer above for prayer for strength in hard times, or say it in your own words.
- 3
Sit quietly for a moment after praying. Let God's peace settle over you.