Prayer for the discouraged
Father, please allow your discouraged child to wake up with a new determination and resolve that much like Abraham that he/she will have to courage to simply GO.
We don’t know the destination, but we know that you are with them every step of the way.
Thank you that your promise to meet all of our needs still ring true today.
Thank you that you are there…. In the midst of the unclear.
We love you and continue to trust you in Jesus name, Amen.
Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Verses to encourage:
- The Lord remains faithful forever Ps 146:6
- The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down V8
- The Lord hears the broken-hearted and binds their wounds Ps 147:3
- the Lord sustains the humble
- The Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth Ps 145:18
Are you or someone you know going through a time of discouragement? It happens to us all.
How do you comfort someone who is struggling on a daily basis?
How do you encourage someone who feels like God isn’t listening? What do you tell them?
My flesh and my heart ? faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalms 73:26 pic.twitter.com/97xwn0apHZ
— Marie Wikle (@spreadingJOY) July 10, 2016
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When a friend or loved one is discouraged, I find myself praying for them. I may even go so far as to give the scripture to look up .
That’s awesome Ana. I also will do the same with scripture – and send it to them in a card.
Hebrews 11:1 – one of my favorite Bible verses out there – it’s all about faith and about God 🙂
So True Andrea! Faith in the good times as well as the bad!
I needed this prayer and these scriptures this week!!! ???
Thank you Clare for letting me know that!! May your heart continue to be encouraged!
what a wonderful post to share as we get ready to send our children back to school. Our children have so many problems in this world to face.
Kids going back to school have such a tough time Angie! I cannot imagine being in school in this day and age.
Thank you! What a breath of fresh air first thing in my morning. God is so wonderfully faithful. The lover of our souls, the lifter of our heads, our comforter, advocate and stand by. He’s an ever present help in times of trouble. The more I learn about Him the more I can’t help but love Him. Who else will ever love us so much? Besides scriptures, I saturate myself with music that tells about his WONDERFUL love and character. This is one of my current favorites (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG6s8DxQJ5w). God bless you Marie for your encouragement. Keep it coming. We all need reminders daily to stay in the battle.
Thanks Tracey! I’m with you on saturating my heart, mind and soul with music and scripture. It gets me through
Psalm 73 is one of my absolute favorite scriptures for when I feel discouraged. Shifting my focus from myself to God my Rock enables me to have peace and renewed strength and hope. Thanks for sharing!
I love the Psalms! Such wonderful, raw emotion contained there! We can always be encouraged and reminded that we are not alone
I really like the quote on the bottom of this article. I couldn’t help but notice you have a donation spot for veterans very cool!
Thanks Miheala. We do love our Veterans. We owe such a debt of gratitude to them
Motherhood has me discouraged today but you have reaffirmed what I already know. Thank you for this God knows I needed it!
Motherhood does that. Been there many times. 🙂 thanks for stopping by
Isn’t it amazing how the Lord works though others! I have been feeling a bit discouraged about various things lately and this is just what I needed to hear. Thank you for the reminder.
So true Elizabeth! Thank you for letting me know. I pray that God shows you how to turn that discouragement around into something that will pour out blessings on many others!
xoxox
Thank you Lord that YOU are my portion. So grateful!
Me too! me too!
It is so easy to be discouraged. I am always amazed at how time in God’s Word can help to reset my attitude and lift that cloud of despair.
So true Laura! Taking time to bask in Gods word and remind our hearts that others have been where we are and that we are so loved.
Thanks for this prayer. I used it as a guide this morning to pray for someone I love who is discourage.
Thank you Tara! Prayer is such powerful thing for those who are battling discouragement
discouragement is such a problem. I just had a stroke and my neighbor’s has cancer. Please God glorify Your Name.
I’m so sorry Erin to hear this. God will bring grace, healing and use this to glorify His name. Continue to be light for Him. Continue to stay focused on the joy of the Lord.
prayers for you
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I am saving this so I can share these verses with someone who might need them another day!
thanks Grace! these verses are such comfort!
Cards, texts, phone calls, meals, prayers, and hugs!
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absolutely Laura! Such a huge help when the heart is burdened down with discouragement
These are beautiful reminders! Thank you!
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Thanks Laurie
WOW – to tell them that God is working out all things….
absolutely Andi! we may not see how or understand but we can always trust!
This is so great!! What is more comforting and uplifting than God’s word?!!
Thanks Ida! sometimes we forget verses when our heart hurts. hope this helps reminds others
Thanks for posting this! I can never be reminded too often that God is and He hears my prayers and knows my heart. – Amy
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So many hurting Christians feel alone Amy. It’s important for them to know they are not alone!