Heavenly Father,
I come to You today feeling weak and in need of Your strength and comfort. I know that You are the God of all comfort and that You promise to never leave me nor forsake me.
Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and give me the strength and courage I need to face the challenges that come my way. Help me to trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, and to rest in the knowledge that You are in control.
I pray for Your comfort to surround me like a shield, and for Your peace to fill my heart and mind. Help me to find my hope and strength in You, and to know that You are with me every step of the way.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 34:18 ESV
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 23:4 ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Matthew 11:28 ESV
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 121:1-2 ESV
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
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