Many of us are in desperate need of God's help. We may have lost our ability to hear God or simply found ourselves in a dark place, and God seems distant. In these moments, God is ready to help us. He may appear far, but that couldn't be further from the case. He can hear us clearly when we call out to Him. There is hardly a better time to pray than now. Starting your day with prayer is a great way to begin your day.
When you wake up, your mind and heart may feel really heavy, especially when you're focusing on all the things you have to tackle and all the stress that comes with those tasks. Setting out time for prayer daily can center you and bring your focus to the place where it needs to be. The truth is, sometimes we know we need God's assistance, but we just don't know what to pray. These prayers can be a good starting place. Here are six prayers to pray when you desperately need God's help.
Prayer for inner healing.
When you are anxious and in a state of inner turmoil, it may impact your health negatively. On the other hand, when you're in a state of inner peace, the body is in a calm state. Your body functions well, and good physical health is promoted. In order to achieve this inner peace, you must trust God in the process. If you are looking for inner healing, turn to this prayer:
Almighty and everlasting Lord, I come before You now in great need of Your mercy. You are the doctor and physician of my soul. I humbly ask You to send forth Your healing power into every area of my inner woundedness. I surrender to You all areas of unforgiveness, especially those hurtful past events where anger and bitterness have been allowed to fester, causing harm to my physical health. I surrender the entire debt of all my injuries into Your merciful hands. I denounce all forms of anger, bitterness and resentment and command every evil spirit that has entered my body through the lack of forgiveness to leave now and go straight to the feet of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for comfort.
God promises His people relief from all troubles in this life and the next. Faithful people throughout the centuries have witnessed dramatic deliverance from sickness, financial woes and all manner of troubles. In times of discouragement and sorrow, we can turn to the Bible and prayer to be encouraged and consoled by the God of all comfort. If you are looking for comfort right now, turn to this prayer:
Dear God, some days feel too hard. I'm hurting, struggling, fighting fear and worry at every turn. But in the midst of it all, you haven't left me to fend for myself. Forgive me for doubting You are there. Forgive me for thinking you've forgotten. Forgive me for believing that I somehow know the better way. You are fully trustworthy. You are all-powerful. You are able. You are Lord over every situation, no matter how difficult it may seem. You are a Healer and will never waste the grief I carry today. Anything is possible with You. I pray not only for my grief but also for those who grieve today. I ask for Your comfort to surround those who weep. I pray for the peace of Your presence to cover our minds and thoughts as You remind us the enemy can never steal us out of Your hands. Amen.
Prayer for brokenness.
When you allow God to heal your broken heart, amazing things happen. Instead of wallowing in hatred and being better, stop focusing on the bad memories and tell yourself it was all for the best and that it was a great learning lesson. If you are looking to mend what is broken, turn to this prayer:
Heavenly Father, I call on You right now in a special way. It is through Your power that I was created. With every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under Your power. Father, I ask You now to touch me with that same power. For if You created me from nothing, You can certainly recreate me. Mend what is broken. Let the warmth of Your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way You created it to function. Restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve You for the rest of my life. Amen.
Prayer for renewal.
What you think about is the most important factor in how you feel and what you say and do. Your thinking determines the person you become. Real, lasting change is always an inside process that begins with our mind, goes down into our heart and body and then goes outward into our behavior and relationships. If you are looking for your mind, body and spirit to be renewed, turn to this prayer:
Dear Lord, I come before You today in need of Your healing hand. In You, all things are possible. Hold my heart within Yours, and renew my mind, body and soul. I am lost, but I come to You with grace. You gave us life, and You also give us the gift of infinite joy. Please give me the strength to move forward on the path you've laid out for me. Guide me towards better health and give me the wisdom to identify those you've placed around me to help me get better. Amen.
Prayer for sickness.
During His earthly ministry, Jesus said many prayers for healing, miraculously causing the sick to recover from the ailments that limited them. Today, Jesus continues to pour out His healing balm. Is there someone who needs God's healing touch? Do you wish to say a prayer for a sick friend or family member? We can lift these concerns to the Great Physician, the Lord Jesus Christ. If you or someone you know is sick, turn to this prayer:
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, I turn to You in this time of illness. Dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. We place our worries in Your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your Will, even when we don't understand it. Amen.
Prayers for when you need to surrender.
Surrendering your life to God means following His lead without knowing where He's sending you. You know you've surrendered to God when you rely on Him to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda or control a situation. You must let go and let God work. You don't always have to be in charge or control. Instead of trying harder, you trust more. If you are looking to surrender your life now to God, turn to this prayer:
Dear Lord, it is my will to surrender to you everything that I am and everything that I'm striving to be. I open the deepest recesses of my heart and invite Your Holy Spirit to dwell inside of me. I offer you my life, heart, mind, body, soul and spirit. I surrender to you my past, present and future problems. I ask You to take hold over every aspect of my life. I surrender to You all my hurt, pain, worry, doubt, fear and anxiety, and I ask You to wash me clean. I release everything into Your compassionate care. Amen.
God's promises are recorded throughout the Bible, and they are essential to our lives as Christians. They cover our difficulties, concerns, troubles and needs. His power is infinitely greater than any human wisdom. If you or someone you know is suffering from a health condition or emotional distress, remember that God is with you. The Holy Spirit is readily available to help us in every situation.
