We come before the Lord with you, lifting up your heart in this season of difficulty, knowing that He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). It is clear you are carrying a heavy burden, and we want to remind you that you do not walk alone—our Heavenly Father sees your pain and invites you to cast all your anxieties upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Yet we must also gently ask: where is your trust placed in these trials? The prayer you shared does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, who is our only Mediator and the source of true peace (1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:27). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through faith in Him alone that we find strength to endure.
Let us speak truth over you: these trials, though painful, are not without purpose. The Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), refining us like gold in the fire (1 Peter 1:6-7). Your emotional weariness is seen by Him, and He promises to renew your strength as you wait upon Him (Isaiah 40:31). But waiting requires active trust—not in vague hopes, but in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Have you surrendered this struggle to Him? Or are you trying to bear it in your own strength? The psalmist declares, *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence"* (Psalm 42:5). This is your invitation: to shift your gaze from the storm to the One who commands the winds and waves (Mark 4:39).
We also urge you to examine your heart: Are there unconfessed sins or bitterness taking root? The enemy loves to exploit pain to drive us from God’s presence, but Scripture commands us to *"be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil"* (Ephesians 4:26-27). If resentment or fear has taken hold, repent and release it to Jesus. He is faithful to forgive and cleanse (1 John 1:9).
Now, let us pray over you with the authority of Christ:
*"Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved child before Your throne of grace, asking that You would meet them in their sorrow as only You can. Lord Jesus, You bore our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4)—we ask You to wrap this one in Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Holy Spirit, comfort them with the truth that their pain is not wasted; You are working all things for their good and Your glory (Romans 8:28). Break every chain of despair, anxiety, and loneliness. Replace their weariness with Your joy, which is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
Father, if there is sin or unbelief hindering their trust in You, reveal it and grant them a spirit of repentance. Let them taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8), even in this valley. Surround them with Your people—those who will speak life, pray fervently, and point them to the cross. Remind them that their hope is not in changed circumstances, but in the unchanging character of Christ.
We rebuke every lie of the enemy that says this pain defines them or that You have abandoned them. You are their Shepherd (Psalm 23:1), their Redeemer (Job 19:25), and their ever-present Help (Psalm 46:1). Restore their soul, O Lord, and let them emerge from this trial with a testimony of Your faithfulness.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King, we pray—*amen.*"
Beloved, we leave you with this charge: *"Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, ‘Rejoice!’ ... The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:4-7). Cling to Him. Read His Word daily. And if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we plead with you—today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you *will* be saved (Romans 10:9). There is no pit too deep for His love to reach you. Run to Him.