When You Need Strength Pray These Powerful Promises
When you need strength to act in faith, you need confidence in the One you believe is true and trustworthy.
It breaks my heart when I get a comment from someone who tries to convince me that the Bible is fictional and anyone who believes its “fables” is foolish. I typically reply by telling them why I am confident that the living and active Word of God is TRUTH and then I pray.
Jesus prayed…
“Make them holy by Your truth; teach them Your word, which is truth.”
John 17:17
And said…
“Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.”
Matthew 24:35
“But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28
Because I believe the Bible is the true and trustworthy Word of God, I turn to His promises when I need strength. So, I’d like to share some of those promises to encourage you on the days you feel powerless and uncertain.
Pray God’s Promises When You Need Strength
The Lord is Trustworthy.
For the word of the Lord holds true,
Psalm 33:4–5
and we can trust everything He does.
He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
Father, when I need strength because the enemy is using life’s challenges to taunt me with doubt, please help me remember that I can trust You in everything You do. When You allow something in my life You will use it for something good and it will glorify You.
I may not always understand Your ways but I can always depend on You to be gracious and fair. I thank you for loving me perfectly. I don’t deserve Your forgiveness and unfailing love but through Jesus, You have made me Your own now and forever. Amen.
The Lord is My Shepherd.
The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water. He gives me new strength. He leads me on paths that are right for the good of His name.
Psalm 23:1–3
My Shepherd, thank you for faithfully giving me everything I need. Right now, I need strength. When I focus on yesterday’s problems and tomorrow’s potential problems, I surrender to weakness and fail to realize the strength You want me to have today. Please forgive me and help me focus on the truth of who You are and all You do.
Help me boldly follow where You lead trusting that You are faithful to give me exactly what I need to live one moment at a time for Your glory. Amen.
The Lord is a Loving Savior.
For the Lord your God is living among you.
Zephaniah 3:17
He is a mighty Savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With His love, He will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Lord, these words of the Prophet have always blessed and encouraged me. Thank you for inspiring Him to write this beautiful promise.
As I hold them close, I remember that when You, my “mighty Savior” are with me … I can have the strength I need. It’s hard to comprehend how I could delight You. I’m not worthy. But by Your grace, You declare me forgiven and free. You calm my fearful heart and remind me that nothing in this world can separate me from Your love. Thanks and praise forever and always! Amen.
The Lord Guides Me and Watches Over Me
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
Psalm 32:8
I will advise you and watch over you.
Father, forgive me. You guide me and too often I fail to follow. You know the best path for me and I think I know better. You advise me wisely and I turn to foolish counsel. I fail and You forgive again and again.
So, I will hold these words You spoke to David close to my heart. With Your Spirit’s help, I will follow Your guidance and listen to Your counsel. And I will rest in knowing that You are always with me. You watch over me. When You are with me, I have the strength and peace I need. Amen.
The Lord is with Me to Help Me and Give Me Strength
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Father, because You faithfully keep Your promises, I trust You to strengthen me today. I will not hold on to fear or discouragement because You, my God, are holding me. I have hope for the future because I can rely on You to help.
Jesus won the victory over sin, death, and the enemy and I believe He has won the victory in me. I thank and praise You, Lord of my life. You are my strength and courage. Please help me show You my love by trusting and obeying Your will. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
When you and I need strength it’s important to stop and remember that our loving Heavenly Father is with us watching over us and faithfully leading us. He calms our fears and gives us strength when we surrender our burdens to Him. He is forever trustworthy.
Andrew Murray wrote…
“Do not strive in your own strength; cast yourself at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and wait upon Him in the sure confidence that He is with you, and works in you. Strive in prayer; let faith fill your heart so you will be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
May God be with you today and every day. May He give you all the strength you need.
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It is so sad how some people will not even open a Bible, but put those who believe in God as ignorant. May God shine His light on them and open their eyes to His truths.
Blessings, Deb!
Deb,
This was just what I needed today. We have been ravaged in our area with Hurricane Helene. Deaths and destruction. So many in our area have lost their homes. We finally got our power back on Wednesday night. It was very frightening to say the least. We have damage to our back yard and porch, but it is nothing compared to others. God was with us, and He still is. I am like you, I rely on my Bible and God’s word, but I have to admit, I had the hardest time praying in the midst of this. I was so anxious and nervous. I did try to pray. I prayed for the man down the street that lost his home, but thanked God that he didn’t lose his life. Anyway, please, I know that you will, pray for all of us in all of the States that were so hard hit, especially Florida.
Love and hugs to you my sweet and faithful friend.
Thanks Deb for another beautiful and inspiring message!