7 Short Prayers for When You Need Them

By Chuck Fenwick

So you know you want to pray to God but aren’t sure how to start? Here are seven short prayers for different situations in your life that you can use to connect with God. 

You may not need any of these right now, but save this in a place you can easily access later. 
And remember this – prayer is simply communicating with God as you would with a friend. Don’t overthink it. You can do this!

For When You’re Stressed

God, everything is absolutely overwhelming and I just don’t feel like I can keep moving forward. I’m overwhelmed. I’m exhausted. I am over all of this. Please help me find my balance because right now my world is out of control. I don’t know what else to do or where to turn, so I pray you can help guide me in the right direction. I’m overcome with stress and I don’t know how to find peace again. Please help me find peace of mind and help me feel in control.

For When Everything is Good

God, thank you for the goodness that is going on in my life right now. I know it isn’t always like this, and that’s what makes times like these so special. I pray that I can spread this happiness and joy I feel to the people I interact with. I pray I can grow closer to you during this time, too.

For When Everything is Bad

God, honestly my whole life feels like it’s falling apart. Nothing is working out the way I thought it would. I’m feeling so much right now that I am numb. To say I am tired is an understatement. My entire self is exhausted and I don’t know what else to do. Please, please help me find the good in my life again. I don’t know what to do, but I know I need to pray. I pray you help me find the way out of the mess I am in. Please help me find my way back to a better path.

For Someone Else

Jesus, there is someone hurting in my life right now. I don’t know what to do for them, so I am going to pray. I pray you help heal their situation and give them the guidance they need. I pray they are surrounded by support and feel the warmth of your love. And I pray that if there is anything I can do to help that You will guide me in the right direction. Be with them and help me love them like you do.

For When You’re Angry

God, I am feeling frustrated, and disappointed –  honestly I am very angry. I don’t understand why I am in this situation and why things are happening the way they are. But I know I should pray. I pray that you can help me work through these feelings of anger and fury so that I can keep moving forward. I know something is wrong, and I need your guidance to work through it. I pray you can help show me how I can possibly move forward. And please help me remember you’re with me all the way.

For When You’re Anxious

Jesus, when I am feeling anxious and uneasy, you are there. You are the same today and yesterday and forever. Thank you for being consistent even when I feel inconsistent. Help ease my restlessness and settle my unsettled heart. Right now, I am feeling overwhelmed and anxious. But when I feel alone, I know you are right there with me.  I pray I can focus on breathing and work through this wave of anxiety.

For When You Need Patience

God, please help me find the strength to wait. Times of waiting are not something I enjoy, but I know they are necessary. Help me find strength in You because my end goal seems so far away right now. Help ease my anxiety and my stress during this time of waiting. Help me find the determination to stay focused on You and where I am going. Help me find patience.

You’re Not Alone

We often underestimate the power of prayer. And you’re not alone! I want to pray for you and with you. If you need prayer, we have a team that is ready to pray with you and connect with you.  Send me a text and let me know how I can be praying for you today.