Prayer for Strength
Having a tough day? How about a prayer for strength! Look at some of the promises God has waiting for you.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalms 27:1
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11b-13
“‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9b
Prayer for strength – God arms us with strength!
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” Psalm 18:32
“I lift up my eyes to the mountain–where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
“Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” Psalm 28:6-7
“‘They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 1:19
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so you can endure it.” I Corinthians 10:13
“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.” Psalm 61:2-3
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11
To tap into the strength that God gives, it requires trusting him. See what God has to say about trust.
