Lord, I do not understand why You have allowed this trouble to assail me. It was after I began to follow You in obedience that this trouble was manifested in my life. I have exhausted all my possibilities for changing my situation and circumstances, and have found that I am powerless to change anything. I believe in You; help me overcome my unbelief (Mark 9:24). Not all things are possible with man, but I know all things are possible with You (Mark 10:27). I humble myself under Your mighty hand, knowing You will lift me up (1 Peter 5:6).
Thank You, Father, for this trial of my faith which I recognize to be more precious than gold (1 Peter 1:7). Through prayer I know I am able to rise out of my discouragement. Therefore in everything – including these troubling circumstances – by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, I will let my requests be made unto You (Philippians 4:6).
Father God, You tell me: Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or discouraged (1 Chronicles 22:13). You say to me: “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” (Isaiah 41:10). And so, I rejoice! And I pray You will strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being (Ephesians 3:16).
Father, I seek Your peace and encouragement, because I know Your peace surpasses all understanding, and it will keep my heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Philippians4:7). So, though I walk in the midst of trouble and discouragement, I know You will revive me, Lord. I humbly ask for You to stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemy [the devil, for all troubles can be traced back to him], and I know Your right hand will save me (Psalm 138:7).
Through Your grace I refuse to cast away the confidence You have imparted to me (Hebrews 10:35). I know You will continue Your workmanship in my life until Jesus returns (Philippians 1:6). In place of my discouragement, as I pray, I will be strong and take heart, because I continue to hope in You (Psalm 31:24). You have told me that Your thoughts and plans are for my welfare and peace (Jeremiah 29:11). Therefore, I will keep my mind stayed on You (Isaiah 26:3), then I can stop allowing myself to be agitated and disturbed and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled (John 14:27).
I have a great High Priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus, Your Son, and I hold firmly to the faith I profess in Him. He was tempted in every way, just as I am; yet, was without sin (Hebrews 4:14-15). Because of Jesus, and what Jesus had done for me, I approach Your throne of grace with confidence so I may receive mercy and find grace to help in my time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
Father, what You have promised I will go and possess (Judges 11:24), in the name of Jesus. I will take hold of the eternal life to which I have been called when I made my good confession; to get back into the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). With the guidance of Your Spirit, I will throw off any sin that easily entangles, and will run with endurance the race You mark out for me (Hebrews 12:1). I am more than a conqueror through Jesus who loves me (Romans 8:37).
Please teach me Your ways, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path [though I know it won’t be an easy one]. I will wait upon You; I will be strong and take heart, and I will wait on You (Psalm 27:11, 14). I will proudly say, O God, You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I will trust (Psalm 91:2). I rejoice in the encouragement Your Word brings to me, O Heavenly Father.
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