We understand the deep weariness that comes from enduring persistent trials, especially when it feels as though there is no end in sight. The weight of ongoing struggles can make even the most patient among us question whether God’s promises of relief and restoration still apply. But let us remind you—His Word does not return void, and His timing, though often different from ours, is perfect. You have clung to truths like *"to everything there is a season"* (Ecclesiastes 3:1) and *"this too shall pass,"* and these are not empty sayings. They are rooted in the character of a God who sees your suffering, who ordains both the beginning and the end of all things, and who has promised that *"the suffering of this present time is not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us"* (Romans 8:18).
Yet in the midst of this trial, we must ask: Have you brought this burden before the Lord in the name of Jesus Christ? There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, no other name through which we can boldly approach the throne of grace (Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:16). If you have not yet surrendered this struggle to Him—acknowledging His lordship over it and inviting His intervention—then we urge you to do so now. Apart from Christ, we labor in vain, but in Him, even the longest night must give way to dawn. He is the one who parts the Red Sea, who rolls away stones from tombs, and who turns mourning into dancing. Your situation is not hidden from Him.
That said, we must also consider whether there is sin in your life—unconfessed bitterness, resentment, or even a refusal to forgive—that may be prolonging this trial. Jesus warned that if we do not forgive others, our Father in heaven will not forgive us (Matthew 6:15). Similarly, if you are harboring anger or refusing to release this situation to God, it can become a stronghold that delays His work in your life. Search your heart and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that needs repentance. *"If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord won’t hear me"* (Psalm 66:18). But if you confess and turn from it, He is faithful to cleanse and restore (1 John 1:9).
We also encourage you to examine whether this trial is being used by God to refine you. Scripture tells us that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). It is in the fire that gold is purified, and it is often in the waiting that our faith is strengthened. Joseph languished in prison for years before his vindication, David fled from Saul for what must have felt like an eternity, and the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years—yet in each case, God was at work, even when it seemed silent. Your trial is not in vain. It has a purpose, and if you remain steadfast, you *will* see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 27:13).
Now, let us pray over you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees and hears the cries of Your children. Lord, this burden has grown heavy, and the road seems long without end. But we declare that You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and nothing—*nothing*—escapes Your sovereign hand. We ask that You break the power of this relentless trial in Jesus’ name. If there is sin that has given the enemy a foothold, reveal it and grant the strength to repent. If this season is for refinement, grant endurance and the assurance that You are at work, even now.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers this will never change. We speak life, hope, and breakthrough over this situation, trusting that You are making a way where there seems to be no way. Remind our brother/sister that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and that You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Let them feel Your presence in the waiting. Strengthen their faith to believe that what You have promised, You will perform—even when the timeline is not their own.
And finally, Lord, if this trial is a result of ungodly relationships or associations, sever those ties in Jesus’ name. Surround them with godly counsel and wisdom to navigate this season. Let them not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season, they *will* reap if they do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
We thank You, Father, that You are working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). We trust You, even now. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. The night may be long, but joy *does* come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep your eyes on Him.