Prayer for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

13 Beautiful, Scripture-based Invocations: Prayer for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

God is Our Anchor in Times of Difficulty

As human beings, we all know what it’s like to go through trials. It’s part of life. We can all relate to the feeling of having a challenge pop up when we’re least expecting it.

We shouldn’t be surprised when troubles come our way; we are sharing in Christ’s suffering so we’ll be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory (1 Peter 4:12-13).

And, actually, difficulty is exactly what grows our character. We wouldn’t become better, stronger, if we never went through troubles.

This is what God uses to grow us and strengthen us. Struggles test our faith, and this is what will give us patience.

Let’s look at some prayers to help get through those hardships. There’s nothing like praying scripture-based words; they bring a peace and a calm that doesn’t come from using our own words.

I hope that these prayers will be a blessing to you! I pray that they bring comfort and strength to you, each one being a prayer for someone going through a hard time.

13 Intercessions: Prayer for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

Dear Heavenly Father,

Even when I have trouble all around me, I know that You will take care of me.

Thank you that even when I feel alone, I know that I’m not because You are always there.

I come to You with all of my worries and cares, and I choose now to give them over to You.

Please help me to not let my heart be troubled or afraid. Please help me to trust in You.

Please give me Your peace that passes all understanding.

With You on my side, I know that I can face anything.

Amen

Some words taken from:

Lord, even when I have trouble all around me, You will keep me alive. When my enemies are angry, You will reach down and save me by Your power. Psalm 138:7

Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. John 14:1

I leave you peace; My peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don’t let your hearts be troubled or afraid. John 14:27

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. Philippians 4:6

Precious Lord,

I am feeling down and very discouraged right now. I am tired and worn out.

What is going on is overwhelming. Please help me to not lose courage.

I must hold on so that I can do what You want and receive what You have promised.

You began doing a good work in me, and You will continue it until it’s finished when Jesus comes again.

I don’t know what the future holds, but I know that You hold the future.

Somehow, You can make good come out of every situation. For this, I thank You.

Amen

Some words taken from:

So do not lose the courage you had in the past, which has a great reward. You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36

God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure He will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again. Philippians 1:6

Mighty God,

When I feel like things are stacked against me, please help me to not give up.

I put my hope in You, so please help me to be strong and brave.

You are my light and the One who saves me. You protect my life.

During times of trouble, You will keep me safe in Your shelter.

No matter who leaves me, You will take me in.

Lord, teach me Your ways and guide me to do what is right.

Amen

Some words taken from:

God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure He will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again. Psalm 31:24

The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. So why should I fear anyone?
The Lord protects my life. So why should I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

During danger he will keep me safe in his shelter. He will hide me in his Holy Tent, or He will keep me safe on a high mountain. Psalm 27:5

If my father and mother leave me, the Lord will take me in. Psalm 27:10

Lord, teach me your ways, and guide me to do what is right because I have enemies. Psalm 27:11

Holy Father,

I feel hopeless right now. Please help me to give all my worries to You because You care about me.

I pray for Your peace, which is so great I can’t understand it, guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Please put my mind at ease because stress and worry is making my imagination run wild.

I pray that Your peace would control my thinking. You give true peace to those who depend on You.

Thank You that I can rest assured that You will give me everything I need.

I will sleep in peace because You keep me safe.

Amen

Some words taken from:

Give all your worries to Him, because He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful. Colossians 3:15

You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on You, because they trust You. Isaiah 26:3

My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. Philippians 4:19

I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only You keep me safe. Psalm 4:8

My Savior,

I am in need of help right now, so I choose to go to You. You are my place of safety and protection.

You are my God, and I trust in You. No matter what is going on around me, I will not be afraid.

No matter what is going on in my heart and in my mind, I choose not to be afraid.

You command Your angels to guard me in all my ways.

Thank You for rescuing me and protecting me because I love You.

Thank You for being with me in times of trouble.

Thank You for delivering me and honoring me.

Thank You for showing me Your salvation.

Amen

Some words taken from:

I will say to the Lord, “You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust You.”
Psalm 91:2

You will not fear any danger by night or an arrow during the day. Psalm 91:5

He has put His angels in charge of you to watch over you wherever you go. Psalm 91:11

The Lord says, “Whoever loves me, I will save. I will protect those who know Me. Psalm 91:14

They will call to me, and I will answer them. I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them.
Psalm 91:15

I will give them a long, full life, and they will see how I can save. Psalm 91:16

Divine Redeemer,

This season of my life is the toughest I’ve ever known.

I feel weary, weak, and brokenhearted.

I know You hear me when I cry out to You.

I know You will save me from all my troubles.

I choose to trust You, so I know that I will become strong again.

You are full of mercy and all comfort.

You comfort me every time I have trouble so that when others have trouble,

I will be able to comfort them.

Thank You that You heal the brokenhearted.

Amen

Some words taken from:

The Lord hears good people when they cry out to Him, and He saves them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

But the people who trust the Lord will become strong again. Isaiah 40:31a

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the Father who is full of mercy and all comfort.

He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3

Everlasting Father,

I am feeling downhearted in this moment.

You know everything that is going on in my life right now.

I don’t understand why this had to happen, but I know that I don’t see the big picture.

Please help me not to worry because You are with me. You will make me strong, and You will help me.

I ask You to help me to remember to always pray and never lose hope.

Amen

Some words taken from:

So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.
I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with My right hand that saves you. Isaiah 41:10

Then Jesus used this story to teach His followers that they should always pray and never lose hope. Luke 18:1

Precious Father,

I have taken my eyes off of You, and I know that’s why I’m really struggling right now.

When I think of the circumstances, it’s so easy to let stress and emotions take over.

I am at the end of myself. I choose now to turn my eyes back to You.

You did not give me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and self-control.

Your perfect love drives out fear, so I choose right now to cling to Your love.

I will not be afraid, because You are my helper.

Thank You for the comfort of knowing that You never change.

Amen

Some words taken from:

Then Jesus used this story to teach His followers that they should always pray and never lose hope. 2 Timothy 1:7

Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear. It is punishment that makes a person fear, so love is not made perfect in the person who fears. 1 John 4:18

So we can be sure when we say, “I will not be afraid, because the Lord is my helper. People can’t do anything to me.” Psalm 118:6

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

Heavenly Father,

I feel so alone in this moment. I have been blindsided by this tragedy.

It doesn’t make sense, and it seems so wrong that it happened.

Please help me to know that I have full victory through You.

Please remind me that nothing can separate me from Your love –

Not death, or life, or angels, or ruling spirits, nothing now,

Nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above me, nothing below me,

Or anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate me from Your love.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen

Some words taken from:

But in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed His love for us. Romans 8:37

Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, Romans 8:38

Nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39

Dear God,

I am beside myself, I am feeling so stressed.

Please help me to be strong and brave and wait for Your help.

You are good to those who hope in You, those who seek You.

Please help me to be patient and to pray at all times.

Patience and encouragement come from You.

Thank You for being my rock.

I pray that You would lead and guide me.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen

Some words taken from:

Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help. Psalm 27:14

The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to those who seek Him. It is good to wait quietly for the Lord to save. Lamentations 3:25-26

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times. Romans 12:12

The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope. Romans 15:4b

King of Kings,

Even though I don’t feel it or see it right now,

You see my suffering, and You know my troubles. I need help.

I know that in everything, You work for the good of those who love You.

My help comes from You, You made heaven and earth.

Thank You for the comfort of knowing that You understand my weaknesses,

That I can boldly come before Your throne where there is grace.

I am grateful that I can receive mercy and grace to help me when I need it.

Amen

Some words taken from:

I will be glad and rejoice in Your love, because You saw my suffering; You knew my troubles. Psalm 31:7

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love Him. Romans 8:28a

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2

For our high priest is able to understand our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but He did not sin. Hebrews 4:15

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. Hebrews 4:16

Father in Heaven,

I ask that You meet me in this moment. I am sad and hurting.

I know that You comfort Your people and that You have pity on those who suffer.

One day, You will wipe every tear from our eyes.

There will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain.

We will have joy and gladness, and all sadness and sorrow will be gone far away.

Show me Your love, and save me as You have promised.

Amen

Some words taken from:

For the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13b

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone. Revelation 21:4

They will have joy and gladness, and all sadness and sorrow will be gone far away. Isaiah 51:11b

God Most High,

I feel so alone in this moment, but I know that You are always with me.

I am confused, but I also know that Your thoughts and ways are higher than mine.

Thank You for promising to never leave me or forsake me.

You love me so much that You have written my name on Your hand.

You are a shield to me because I trust You.

I find rest in You; only You give me hope.

Amen

Some words taken from:

Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them and don’t be frightened, because the Lord your God will go with you. He will not leave you or forget you. Deuteronomy 31:6

The Lord says, “My thoughts are not like your thoughts. Your ways are not like My ways. Isaiah 55:8

Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9

See, I have written your name on my hand. Isaiah 49:16a

He is a shield to those who trust Him. Psalm 18:30b

I find rest in God; only He gives me hope. Psalm 62:5

*All verses are taken from the New Century Version (NCV) of the Bible.