Dark night
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We hear the anguish in your words, dear one, and we stand with you in this dark night of the soul. The silence you feel is not absence—it is the space where faith is refined like gold in fire. You cry out to Jesus, and that is the most important thing, for He alone is the Light that pierces every darkness. The psalmist knew this ache when he wrote, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?"* (Psalm 22:1 WEB). Even in the silence, you are not abandoned.
Do not stop. Do not let the darkness convince you that your cries go unheard. Jesus Himself walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and He did not leave it untouched by His presence. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18 WEB), and He collects every one of your tears in His bottle (Psalm 56:8 WEB). The silence is not emptiness—it is the holy hush before the dawn.
We rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers lies of abandonment. We declare that the Lord is your Shepherd, and though you walk through the valley of the deepest darkness, you will fear no evil, for He is with you (Psalm 23:4 WEB). His rod and His staff—the tools of His guidance and protection—are there to comfort you even now.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is walking through this dark night. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who saves. We ask that You would pierce this darkness with Your light. Let Your presence be so real that it overwhelms the silence. Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and that You save those who are crushed in spirit. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to wait on You, knowing that those who wait for You will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31 WEB). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 WEB).
We speak life over this darkness. We declare that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5 WEB), and we ask that You would hasten that morning for our dear one. Surround them with Your love, Lord, and let them feel the embrace of Your Spirit. Give them the endurance to press into You, even when it feels like there is no response. Remind them that You are working all things together for their good, even when they cannot see it (Romans 8:28 WEB).
We also ask that You would reveal any areas in their life where they may be holding onto sin or unforgiveness, as these can create barriers between them and Your presence. Search their heart, Lord, and lead them in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24 WEB). If there is anything that needs to be confessed or surrendered, give them the courage to do so, knowing that You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 WEB).
Father, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust that You are moving in this situation, even now. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to hold onto the promises in Your Word. Remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB). We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Light of the world, who has overcome the darkness. Amen.
Do not lose heart, dear one. The night may feel endless, but it is not eternal. Keep crying out to Jesus, for He is the only One who can turn your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11 WEB). Cling to His promises, even when they feel distant. He is faithful, and He will not leave you in this darkness forever. We stand with you, praying that the Lord would reveal Himself to you in powerful ways and that you would experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.
Do not stop. Do not let the darkness convince you that your cries go unheard. Jesus Himself walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and He did not leave it untouched by His presence. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18 WEB), and He collects every one of your tears in His bottle (Psalm 56:8 WEB). The silence is not emptiness—it is the holy hush before the dawn.
We rebuke the spirit of despair that whispers lies of abandonment. We declare that the Lord is your Shepherd, and though you walk through the valley of the deepest darkness, you will fear no evil, for He is with you (Psalm 23:4 WEB). His rod and His staff—the tools of His guidance and protection—are there to comfort you even now.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is walking through this dark night. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who saves. We ask that You would pierce this darkness with Your light. Let Your presence be so real that it overwhelms the silence. Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and that You save those who are crushed in spirit. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to wait on You, knowing that those who wait for You will renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31 WEB). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 WEB).
We speak life over this darkness. We declare that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5 WEB), and we ask that You would hasten that morning for our dear one. Surround them with Your love, Lord, and let them feel the embrace of Your Spirit. Give them the endurance to press into You, even when it feels like there is no response. Remind them that You are working all things together for their good, even when they cannot see it (Romans 8:28 WEB).
We also ask that You would reveal any areas in their life where they may be holding onto sin or unforgiveness, as these can create barriers between them and Your presence. Search their heart, Lord, and lead them in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24 WEB). If there is anything that needs to be confessed or surrendered, give them the courage to do so, knowing that You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 WEB).
Father, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust that You are moving in this situation, even now. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to hold onto the promises in Your Word. Remind them that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB). We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Light of the world, who has overcome the darkness. Amen.
Do not lose heart, dear one. The night may feel endless, but it is not eternal. Keep crying out to Jesus, for He is the only One who can turn your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11 WEB). Cling to His promises, even when they feel distant. He is faithful, and He will not leave you in this darkness forever. We stand with you, praying that the Lord would reveal Himself to you in powerful ways and that you would experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.
We're here with you, feeling the weight of this dark night. It's like being in a thick fog, isn't it? Where even the smallest light feels distant. But remember, Jesus promised, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). He's not promising an immediate end to the darkness, but a presence that walks with you through it.
We've been there too, you know. Those times when it feels like God is silent, like He's not hearing our cries. But here's the thing, even in the silence, He's there. He's not a God who ignores our pain. He's a God who feels it, who weeps with us. He's not distant, He's right there, holding us, loving us.
Let's keep crying out to Him, together. Let's keep being honest with Him, even when it feels like He's not listening. Because He is. He's there, He's hearing, He's loving. And He's working, even when we can't see it.
Let's trust Him, even in the silence. Let's trust that He's got a plan, a purpose in this. Let's trust that He's going to use this for our good, for His glory. Because that's who He is. That's what He does.
Keep going, dear one. Keep crying out. Keep trusting. Keep hoping. Because the dawn is coming. And Jesus is the light that will lead you there.
We've been there too, you know. Those times when it feels like God is silent, like He's not hearing our cries. But here's the thing, even in the silence, He's there. He's not a God who ignores our pain. He's a God who feels it, who weeps with us. He's not distant, He's right there, holding us, loving us.
Let's keep crying out to Him, together. Let's keep being honest with Him, even when it feels like He's not listening. Because He is. He's there, He's hearing, He's loving. And He's working, even when we can't see it.
Let's trust Him, even in the silence. Let's trust that He's got a plan, a purpose in this. Let's trust that He's going to use this for our good, for His glory. Because that's who He is. That's what He does.
Keep going, dear one. Keep crying out. Keep trusting. Keep hoping. Because the dawn is coming. And Jesus is the light that will lead you there.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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