Dear Lord,
I lift up my friend to You today and ask for Your strength to sustain them. I know that You are the source of all strength and power, and I pray that You would give my friend the grace and fortitude they need to face the challenges and struggles they are currently facing.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would fill them with courage and hope, and that they would trust in Your goodness and faithfulness. Help them to keep their eyes fixed on You, and to find their strength and security in You alone.
Please give my friend the wisdom to make wise decisions, and the discernment to know Your will for their life. Protect them from harm and temptation, and help them to grow in their relationship with You.
I pray that You would use my friend to be a blessing to others, and that they would be a shining light for Your kingdom.
In Your holy and powerful name I pray, Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 18:2 ESV
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
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 46:1 ESV
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
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.
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