Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.—Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
When you are feeling alone and vulnerable, reach out to others and ask them for prayer. God wants us to help one another, to carry each other’s burdens. Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort I feel knowing I am held securely in a community of prayer.
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.—Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV)
When someone is angry and treats you badly, is your first reaction to respond with anger? Instead, think of how Jesus would like you to act. Do your best to lighten their dark mood with God’s heavenly light.
Dear Lord, guide me to treat others with Your kindness and love—especially when they are grouchy.
There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.—1 Corinthians 16:9 (NLT)
Has God closed a door in your life? Perhaps it’s something you weren’t prepared for and feel out of sorts. Pray and tell God about your disappointment. Ask Him to help you wait patiently and trust that another opportunity is on the horizon.
Dear God, help me to see the closed doors in life as Your will, and give me the faith to believe that You have more perfect doors opening ahead.
Are you facing a situation and have doubts that God is helping you? When you feel powerless, you can always count on Him. Instead of doubting, trust He is helping you. His plans for you are better than you can imagine.
Heavenly Father, I know You are always by my side.
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?—Psalm 130:3 (ESV)
In today’s verse, as David waits for God to answer his prayer, he searches his heart and confesses anything that might be getting in the way of his relationship with God. If you are waiting to hear God’s answer to your prayer, surrender your will. Ask Him to align your desires with His plans and purpose.
Heavenly Father, I trust You just as David did, knowing that You will guide my steps.
When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.—Matthew 9:36 (NIV)
When you feel harassed, distressed or helpless, turn your thoughts toward Jesus. Lay your concerns at His feet. Do your best to trust Him with the worries that weigh on your heart. Know that He will never lead you astray.
Heavenly Father, when I am upset, calm my fears with Your peace. Help me trust You completely.
What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it?— Genesis 18:24 (NIV)
When God revealed His plans to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham asked a series of “what if” questions until God answered. When you aren’t sure what to do, follow Abraham’s example and pose your questions as prayers.
Heavenly Father, thank You for helping me pray through my problems.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)
When you are overcome with emotion or faced with a crisis, you may find it hard to pray. In moments like those, turn to the Holy Spirit. Share your difficulties and ask for Him to help you pray what is on your mind and heart.
Dear God, Give me the thoughts and words to pray right now, in accordance with Your will.
Then He said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”—Matthew 26:38 (NIV)
In Jesus’ dark night of the soul, He asked for the support of His friends. He had His own prayers to offer, and according to Luke, He had an angel come to strengthen Him. Yet, He asked the disciples to pray for Him. Praying for another in need is an act of love and friendship. Today, pray for your loved ones.
Jesus, remind me of the people You have blessed me with. Guide me, as I pray for them.
Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.—Psalm 66:2 (NIV)
Singing a song is a perfect way to offer praise to God. Music opens our hearts and mouths in praise to God. Today, sing your favorite song of praise. Keep a list that you can turn to often for a few moments of heartfelt praise.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
When you need a boost of bravery, build your confidence by repeating today’s verse. Pray that the Lord will empower you. Visualize His strength flowing into you. Approach life’s challenges with excitement and enthusiasm knowing that God is with you.
Dear Lord, let me feel close to You. In this moment help me feel Your strength.
God, have mercy on me, a sinner.—Luke 18:13 (NIV)
When we give God our all, we must offer it with the admission that we are human—flawed and imperfect—in ways we can’t completely understand. When we offer our weakness and sin, God offers a new heart and spirit.
God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 (NIV)
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.—Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.—Matthew 5:5 (ESV)
With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”—Isaiah 6:7 (NIV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.—Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?—Mark 8:36 (NIV)
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.—Revelation 22:13 (NIV)
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.—Luke 2:14 (NIV)
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.—Luke 2:7 (NIV)
And God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good.—Genesis 1:31 (KJV)
As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.—1 Samuel 18:1 (ESV)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
