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Prayer for tough times

/ Vincent Chough / 2 Comments

It seems like the whole world is a mess sometimes, doesn’t it? And on top of it all, you have your own personal problems to deal with. Widespread confusion, chaos, and anger make things harder for all of us.

Some of us turn to social media for answers. But TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram won’t solve your problems — especially the hardest ones in your life.

Or maybe you shut down and try to ignore it all. But when a crisis arrives at your doorstep, what then? While it’s important to ask for help, there comes a time where you feel completely alone in your struggles.

This is the season to get closer to God. He’s crying out to you to since he loves you. And even though it might be hard to accept, the toughest moments in life lead to the greatest growth. Your faith gets formed in the fire.

No, it’s not easy at all. It can even be painful. You don’t have to like it. But if you seek and trust in the Lord, he will deliver you. You might not understand it at first, but be patient and remain firm in your faith. And then you will see the glory of God at work.

But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion…

Jeremiah 20:11

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PRAYER FOR TOUGH TIMES

O merciful Lord,

There is trouble all around me!

I feel trapped and choked. No one comes to my side. I feel so helpless and alone.

Nobody understands me, not even friends and family. And I feel like the whole world is falling to pieces.

But you, O Lord, see clearly the deepest part of my soul, the secret desires of my heart.

Rise up, O Lord, rise up!

Cast out the evil one that tries to destroy all hope.

Make my faith strong as steel and my confidence in you unbreakable.

In my trust, you purify my heart. You draw me ever closer. 

My Lord is a mighty warrior.

And even though I worry, even though I suffer and hurt – I will not let go of my Lord.

I will hold tight. I will keep trusting. And I will wait upon my Savior.

Keep me focused. Keep me sharp.

Let me continue forward, as my Lord has prepared the way.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Who will sing praises?

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When you praise God everything changes. Why? Because in your praise to him you unleash your spiritual voice. You explore what it means to reach out and up to the Lord in a special way that is only found in praise.

When you praise God, obstacles come tumbling down. Great healing can occur. And you find yourself full of deep joy despite the trials and tribulations of this world.

Why not give it a try? Tell the Lord how great and good he is to you. Let him know how thankful you are for your life and for your faith. Reach out and up to him with your joyous praise.

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Psalm 145:21

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Who will sing praises?

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been broken and restored.

Even those who have been shattered into a million pieces. Yes, even they can sing praises to the Lord.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have faced down their demons and even the fiercest attacks.

They too will sing praises to the Lord.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been shamed and ashamed. Those who have felt unclean and worthless.

Yes, even they will sing praises to him.

Who will sing praises to the Lord?

Those who have been stepped on and beaten down. Those who have been ridiculed and left out.

They too will sing great praises to the Lord.

All of them will raise their arms.

For they have been forgiven.

They have been washed clean.

They have received true sustenance.

They have come to know power of the love of the Lord.

Nothing and no one can stop their great song of praise and joy.