Praying When Trouble Comes

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3); my God; my Father!

Blessed am I because I trust in You, O Lord; my confidence is in You. I am like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes. My leaves will be green and I will not be anxious, even in the year of drought, nor will I cease from yielding fruit (Jeremiah 17:7-8). All because You love me!

I did not receive a spirit that makes me a slave to fear, but received the Spirit of son-ship. And by that Spirit I cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself testifies with my spirit that I am a child of God (Romans 8:15-16). Therefore, since I am of a kingdom that nothing can destroy, I will serve God with thankfulness and holy fear and awe, for my God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:28).

I have no fear of the One who loves me perfectly. His perfect love for me eliminates all dread. If I were to fear, it would show I am not fully convinced He really loves me. There is no fear in love; His perfect love drives out all fear (1 John 4:18). And when I love others, His love within me grows ever stronger (1 John 4:12).

Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus, acknowledging You as my refuge and high tower.  You are a refuge and a stronghold in these times of trouble (Psalm 9:9). In the day of trouble You keep me safe in Your dwelling; You hide me in the shelter of Your tabernacle and set me high upon a rock (Psalm 27:5). Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident (Psalm 27:3). Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me (Psalm 27:7).

When I cry for help, O Lord, hear and deliver me out of my troubles.  You are close to the brokenhearted and You save those who are crushed in spirit — crushed with sorrow for sin and are humbly and thoroughly penitent.  Lord, many are the evils that confront me, but You deliver the righteous from them all (Psalm 34:17-19). Thank You so much for making me righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21).

My help comes from You, O loving Lord.  You are my all-powerful Father who made heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2).  I am glad as I rejoice in Your mercy.  I know You are aware of the troubles I face (Psalm 31:7), and because You are, I am able to come boldly before Your throne of grace, realizing I will receive Your mercy and grace to help me in my time of need (Hebrews 4:16).  I cast all my cares upon You because I know You care for me (1 Peter 5:7).  I know no weapon formed against me will ever prosper, for this is my heritage as Your servant, O Lord (Isaiah 54:17). 

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, I know You will revive me, O Lord.  I believe You will stretch forth Your right hand and save me from my troubles (Psalm 138:7).  Father, I believe Your promise that all things work together for good to those who love You.  Thank You for calling me according to Your purposes (Romans 8:28).  I bless You, Father, for I know You are the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.  Please comfort me in this time of trouble and tribulation. Help me to comfort others in the same way (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

Thank You so very much, my gracious and loving Father. Thank You for being merciful and gracious to me, O my God.  I will take refuge in the shadow of Your wings until storms are passed (Psalm 57:1).  At Your tabernacle I will sacrifice with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to Your name, O Lord my God (Psalm 27:6).