15 Prayers for Faith to Trust God

Dear God, Thank you for helping us to make it through this difficult year. Thank you that you’ve carried us through the uncertainty of deep waters, through the flames of trials, and through the pain of hard losses. We are constantly aware of how much we need you, your grace, your strength, your power working through even the toughest days.

Help us to keep our focus first on you this season. Please forgive us for giving too much time and attention to other things, for looking to other people before coming to you first. Help us to reflect again, on you. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy. Thank you that your power is made perfect in our weakness.

Help us to remember that the gift of Christ, Immanuel, is our greatest treasure. Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. Direct our hearts and minds towards you. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you’re still with us. For you never leave us. Thank you for your daily powerful Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. Thank you that you surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care.

We choose to press in close to you today, and keep you first in our hearts and lives. Without you we would surely fail, but with you, there is great hope. Thank you for your healing power, thank you for bringing us into this new season up ahead. We look forward to all that You still have in store.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Content gathered from "A Prayer for Hope after a Hard Year" by Debbie McDaniel.

Prayer of Faith to Trust God's Will

Dear Lord, times are really hard right now and life has really got me down. I don’t know what to do. I ask that You bestow Your wisdom upon me. I don’t want to lean on my own knowledge anymore, because it has let me down so many times. I need to hear Your voice. Give me the discernment to hear Your voice and Your voice alone. Speak to me in the way You know I will hear you best. I also pray for Your Will, Lord. I give You the praise and the glory in my circumstances because I know that I am exactly where You want me. I know this is to teach me something or to help me to grow. No matter what, I trust you and ask You to show what is best in this situation. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

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A Prayer for Faith to See God's Presence

Father, I pray that You will visit us, and make Your presence known in my life and in my city. Give me faith to believe that You can change my city through prayer and through acts of love and compassion. Let Your Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Help me to cultivate Your presence in my life. I choose to partner with You for transformation in my city. Help me to contend for my city in prayer with others. Remove the distractions in my life that keep me from Your presence [Repent of any distractions in your life]. I repent of any pride or personal idols that have taken me away from having you in first place and being completely Yours (Name them one by one - i.e. television material possessions, food, sports, work, etc.]. Take away any luke-warmness in my heart and set me on fire for You.

Lord Jesus, The world is changing so fast. Every day the media relays tales of those who disregard law, devise evil, and destroy both people and property. And because of what's happening, fear sometimes rises up in my heart—for me, for those I love, and for people everywhere. Yet I know you are in control.

I ask you today for your supernatural protection, Lord—both personally and globally. Please station angels around my home and family to guard them from danger. Lead us away from temptation, and help us to run from the presence of questionable activities or harmful influences. When we’re weak, help us to look up to you and to hold on tight to the truth that you love us and want the best for us.

In Jesus' precious name, Amen

Prayer for Renewed Faith

Heavenly Father, I come to You feeling uncertain and distant, struggling to hold on to my faith. Lord, I ask that You renew my heart and restore my trust in You. Help me to remember Your faithfulness and promises, even when I can’t see the way forward. Fill me with Your peace and give me strength to believe that You are working all things for good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Content gathered from "A Prayer for Supernatural Protection" by Rebecca Barlow Jordan.

I will run to you, Lord, whenever I feel afraid. I know your hand will protect me and lead me into your shadow, Almighty God, where I can rest and be safe. I know that bad things can happen to all of us, but you are always there to bring good out of it. And you’ve promised me that no one can harm my spirit/soul—the innermost part of me that you've destined for eternity. Because I belong to you, you will give me safe passage—all the way to my eternal home.

But while I'm still living in my temporary house on earth, I pray you will not only guard my heart, but also my mind from foolish thoughts and actions. Expose the lies that try to twist the truth. Give me discernment, Lord, and wisdom for the good times, the hard times, and all the in-between-times. Let me never leave home without your protection and without the spiritual armor you've given me.

I place my trust and dependence on you, today, Lord. Like the commander of a great army, you are in control, and you will go to any lengths to insure the safety of those under your wing of protection. I believe you want good, not harm for my life. And I am asking that you will replace fear with the confident assurance that you are always here with me, protecting me from harm. Others may try to hurt my body, Lord. But they can never destroy my soul. I'm safe with you, Jesus.

In Jesus' precious name,
 Amen

Prayer for Guidance and Clarity

Lord Jesus, I feel lost and unsure of my path, and my faith feels weak. Please guide me back to You. Show me Your presence in the small moments and speak truth into my heart. Help me to trust Your Word and to seek Your wisdom when I feel unsure. Draw me closer to You and strengthen my faith as I lean on Your promises. Amen.

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Content gathered from "A Prayer for Supernatural Protection" by Rebecca Barlow Jordan.

Heavenly Father, please strengthen our hearts, and remind us to encourage one another when the troubles of life start to overwhelm us. Please guard our hearts from depression. Give us the strength up to rise up each day and fight against the struggles which seek to weigh us down. Amen.

Content gathered from "A Prayer for When You Battle Depression" by John Barnett.

Prayer for Trust in Difficult Times

Father God, Life feels overwhelming, and my faith is faltering under the weight of my struggles. Help me to trust You even when I don’t understand what’s happening. Remind me that You are always with me, even in the storms, and that Your love never fails. Give me the courage to hold onto hope and to believe that You are in control. Amen.

Prayer for Faith in God's Timing

Dear Lord, I confess that my faith is shaken as I wait for answers and solutions. Teach me to trust in Your perfect timing and to rest in the knowledge that You see the bigger picture. Help me to be patient and steadfast, knowing that You are faithful to complete the work You’ve started in me. Strengthen my faith to wait on You with hope and confidence. Amen.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for your good thoughts about me. May my thoughts reflect your truth and nothing else. When I have a negative thought, I pray for your help to quickly recognize it and that You would empower me to focus on what is true, pure, and lovely. Thank You Lord.

In Jesus Christ Name I pray, Amen.

Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. - 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

Prayer for Strength to Keep Believing

Gracious God, I feel weak in my faith, but I don’t want to let go of You. Please give me the strength to keep believing, even when doubt creeps in. Surround me with Your love and remind me of the times You’ve been faithful in the past. Let me experience the joy of Your presence and renew my spirit to walk in faith, even when it feels hard. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Content gathered from "3 Simple Prayers You Need to Pray Regularly" by Christina Patterson.

Dear Heavenly Father, Your ways are higher than my ways. I pray for power and strength to surrender my way and follow your best way. I trust You Lord.

In Jesus Christ Name I pray. Amen.

Content gathered from "3 Simple Prayers You Need to Pray Regularly" by Christina Patterson.

A Prayer to Strengthen Faith

Heavenly Father, I come to You with a heart weighed down by worry and control. I’ve been holding on so tightly to things I cannot change, trying to fix and manage everything on my own. Lord, I know I need to let go and trust You, but it’s hard. Please give me the faith to surrender all of it—my fears, my plans, my struggles—to Your loving hands.

Help me to remember that You are sovereign, and Your plans for me are good. Teach me to trust in Your wisdom and timing, even when I don’t understand. Fill my heart with peace, knowing that You are in control and that I don’t have to carry these burdens alone.

Father, strengthen my faith to release everything into Your care. Replace my need to control with a deep trust in Your love and power. Let me rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for good, even when I can’t see the full picture.

Thank You for being my refuge and strength, my constant help in times of need. I surrender my life to You, Lord, and trust You to lead me where I need to go. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Father,

I want to worship only You. Take me deeper in my prayer life and in intimacy with You. Help me to walk in Your light and holiness. I want to know You more. “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord” (Psalm 89:15). Give me joy in Your presence and help me to bring joy into the lives of others. “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11). I want to dwell in Your house and gaze on Your beauty. I want to seek Your face. “One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple… Hear my voice when I call, O LORD" (Psalm 27:4, 7).

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Content gathered from "A Prayer for God's Presence" by Debbie Przybylski.

When you don't know what to pray, Scripture provides the words for you! Use these prayers from Psalms to guide your request for help from God.

H - "Hear me Lord and answer me for I am poor and needy." Psalm 86:1
The first step is to let God know that you need him and want His help.

E - "Establish my steps in your word." Psalm 119:133
Second, ask God for His direction and for strength to stand firm in His promises.

L - "Let your compassion quickly meet our needs because we are on the brink of despair." Psalm 79:8
We often need help because of our past choices and sin. Ask God to help you focus on his compassion and grace to lift you out of your despair and heart ache. 

P - "Protect me God because I take refuge in You. I say to the Lord, You are my Lord, apart from You I have nothing good." Psalm 16:1

Whether it's spiritual protection from Satan's attacks or physical protection, we can come to God and ask Him to be our protector and provider. Seek refuge and lean on God, not your own strength or abilities. God promises to be your refuge if you will let Him! 

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Content gathered from "A Prayer for God's Help" by Lisa Whittle and "4 Psalms to Pray When You Need God's Help" by Jennifer Rothschild.