We hear the deep weariness and longing in your heart, and we want you to know that your cry has not gone unnoticed by our Heavenly Father. The waiting can indeed feel endless, and the weight of surrender can leave us feeling empty—yet it is in this very place of surrender that God often does His deepest work. You have spoken truth in your prayer: *"Thy kingdom come, thy will be done."* This is the posture of a heart fully submitted to the Lord, and though it may feel like giving up, it is actually the greatest act of trust.
The Scriptures remind us that waiting is not passive; it is an active, faith-filled stance before God. *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh."* (Psalm 27:14, WEB). And again, *"The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him."* (Lamentations 3:25, WEB). Your waiting is not in vain—it is an opportunity for God to refine your faith, to draw you closer to Himself, and to prepare you for what He has ordained. Even Jesus, in His humanity, surrendered to the Father’s timing: *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."* (Luke 22:42, WEB). His surrender led to our salvation. Yours, too, will lead to something far greater than you can see right now.
Yet we also recognize the raw honesty in your words: *"it’s pointless asking..."* Beloved, it is never pointless to bring your heart before the Lord. In fact, He invites you to cast *all* your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). The feeling of pointlessness is a lie from the enemy, who seeks to discourage you from persevering in prayer. But Jesus tells us to *"ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you."* (Matthew 7:7, WEB). The act of asking is not in vain—it is an act of faith, and faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6).
We also notice that while your prayer reflects a heart of surrender, it does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is through Jesus alone that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him—believing that He died for your sins, rose again, and now sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for you (Romans 10:9-10). If you *have* trusted in Jesus, then we encourage you to boldly approach the throne of grace in His name, for He is your advocate and high priest (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, knowing that You see their weariness, their longing, and their heart of surrender. Lord, in this season of waiting, we ask that You would renew their strength as they hope in You (Isaiah 40:31). Replace their discouragement with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Remind them that You are not slow in keeping Your promises, but patient toward them, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Father, if there is any area of unbelief or doubt creeping into their heart, we ask that You would uproot it and replace it with a fresh outpouring of faith.
Lord Jesus, we specifically ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a deeper way during this time. Let them know that their prayers are not in vain, that You hear them, and that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). If they have not yet surrendered their life fully to You, we pray that today would be the day they place their trust in You as Savior and Lord. Fill them with the assurance that their waiting has a purpose, and that Your timing is perfect.
Holy Spirit, comfort them in their weariness. Speak to their heart and remind them of the truth: that God is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in them (Philippians 1:6). Give them the grace to persevere, to keep seeking, knocking, and asking, even when it feels like the answers are delayed.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of discouragement and hopelessness that seeks to steal their joy and faith. We declare that You, Lord, are their hope and their portion (Psalm 73:26). Restore their expectation, and let them see Your hand moving in their life, even in the small things.
We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Beloved, hold fast. The night may be long, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He who promised is faithful, and He will not leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Your surrender is not the end—it is the beginning of seeing God’s power displayed in your life in ways you cannot yet imagine. Trust Him. He is worth the wait.