Trusting God can be hard, especially if you’re struggling with your faith. Trusting God includes more than just believing in Him and asking for His help. I understand this because when it comes to my own faith, sometimes I don’t know where to start or what to do. My faith has been strengthened by reading prayer books, like the one below. “Please Help Me Trust God” is written by Lee Epperson and Jayne Dehart. It’s an easy read and has become a great resource for me on how to trust God more often in my life
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Prayer For Trusting In The Lord
God, help me trust you with my decisions and future. Let me lean on you with all my heart instead of relying on my own imperfect understanding. Give me clear guidance in my life. I ask for your help to direct my path.
It is said that there are three essential ingredients to living a good life. Without them you will never reach your destination! The first is trust in yourself; the second is trust in God; the third is God’s work through our hands. If we have one of these elements we have built a good building block for our future. But if we lose one of them, then it can be difficult to get back together again and move forward with life.
If you have every found yourself asking the questions: How do I strengthen my faith in God? How do you walk in faith? You are in good company! So many of us find ourselves in places where we feel like the Father in Mark 9:24 who says: “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.”
This scripture hits most of us because we know what we believe and yet we still find ourselves in places where doubts co-exist in the midst of our big faith.
For many years I had no trouble believing the power of the resurrection. There was nothing that could cause me to waver in this faith, and yet, when it came to believing God could move in the little things in life. I did not have the same trust and belief. I knew that God COULD, but my doubt resided in the pace where I doubted he would because of some personal flaw on my part!
I want to encourage you that praying for faith in the spaces that you struggle does not make you weak. Prayer is meant to be a conversation with the Father and we are told in 1 Peter 5:7 that we should cast our cares on the Lord. That includes those thoughts and feelings of doubt. The desire for increased faith, and the spaces in life where we need God to move in our lives and we are believing BIG for his miraculous hand.
Prayer For Trusting God In Hard Times
There are many scriptures that talk about faith, but what scriptures can we pray to God as his living breathing word into and over our lives? Well I like to start with the promises of God. These are the things that he said that he would do and be in our lives, and because the Lord can not lie, when you pray the scriptures and speak the power of his word using promises your faith is encouraged. Here are a few scriptures promises you can pray into the situations of life where you need renewed, or improved faith.
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love. Ephesians 3:16-17
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22
Praying for faith, should not be difficult. In fact, this should and can be the simplest prayer you pray. As simple as Father, Help! God does not look down on his children when they ask for faith, because in essence we are asking for more of him in our life. We are welcoming him to show up and grow our faith. A prayer for faith is a prayer seeking God, and we are told in scripture he dwells in the space where we seek him!
My hope is these prayers for faith and trust in God encourage your heart and help you see that no matter where you are in your faith walk, the journey to more of God simply takes a seeking heart and a step!
Prayer for faith and courage
If you have ever been in a place where you have to make a big decision that truly makes you uncomfortable but you know it is a God move, then you are no stranger to praying for faith and courage. This prayer can help strengthen your heart and walk in the power of the Lord who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly.
Heavenly Father, I thank you that you are my strength. You are the Lion of Judah. You are all powerful, all knowing, all present. Your word says that wherever I go you never leave me. Father as I prepare to make this decision and step into a new space, I pray that you would always be two steps ahead of me, preparing the way, showing me the doors that are open. Lord I pray that you would be always near me and feel me with holy confidence that only comes from you. In Jesus’ name, amen!
Prayer for trust issues
Many times through heart break, deceit, and other woes of the world, we find ourselves in spaces where we don’t trust those around us, or oursel. Perhaps it was infidelity in a relationship, or not feeling secure in childhood. Whatever the case may be when you pray for trust issues, pray that God would encourage you and remind you that if you have him, he can guide you to safe places!
Lord, I have been hurt in the past, I struggle to build connection or fellowship with those around me because I do not know who I can trust. Lord I ask that you would give me a discerning heart and mind and ears that hear you as you guide me to safe spaces. Show me those who you have put into my life.
Lord I know that oftentimes the answer to problems comes from you through others. Help me to have a soft heart, give me grace, give grace to those who I come in contact with. Lord I know that you can restore my heart and my trust in others, and I thank you in advance for healing! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for trust and confidence
When our confidence is shaken it can be difficult to have the faith that trusts God. Praying for trust and confidence can not only boost your self-esteem but also remind you who you are in the Lord!
Lord in Heaven, the situations I have gone through have left me feeling lost and doubting what I am capable of. Your word says that I can do all things through you, but I admit, I doubt that you can use me. Lord, remind me who I am in you. Remind me of what your power is capable of. Remind me that I am a coheir to Jesus, and that you built your church on the truth that Jesus is Lord and when I trust in him, there is nothing that I can not do.
Thank you Lord for loving me and keeping me, thank you for my position in you! Thank you for calling me loved, child, friend! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Short prayer about faith
Sometimes, the best prayers are the shortest prayers. They are the ones that get to the point and share your heart. This short prayer about faith does just that!
Father, I want to trust you more. Help me in the places where I struggle to believe. I long for greater faith and deeper understanding of you. I praise you in advance! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer for faith and trust in God
Faith and trust go hand in hand. We ask for faith to trust that God will do what he said he would, and then we have faith that he will do it. Its cyclical. This prayer for faith is a testament to the fact the the Lord is faithful.
Father in heaven, I praise you for your faithfulness to me. You are loving and kind to me, you are always present, always available always protecting. You never let your word come back void. If you say it, I know I can believe it. Father I ask that you would give me increased capacity for unshakable faith. Show me each day your hand in my life, in the big and small things I go through! I praise you for renewed faith and trust in you! In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Prayer for faith and strength
Often time the extra boost of faith we need is in regards to the strength we need to do something that we feel God is calling us to. This could also be the strength to wait on the Lord for something that we want to happen in his timing. This prayer of faith is an encouragement to those in need of strength and faith to continue on.
Father, give me the strength to walk in the path you have laid before me. I trust you Lord and I believe that you are guiding me. Your word says that you will give me my next steps consistently, but my heart wavers at time. Strengthen me as I take this step of faith towards the plans that you have for me! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Short Prayers For Hard Times
Our faith is often tested during the hard times of life! When the woes of the world seem to be highest, when the future seems bleak and uncertain. When we don’t know what is going on around us, we can pray for our faith and hope to be restored. We can look towards the only one who is able to give us a future that is bright!
Lord in heaven, you are the way, the truth, and the life. You sent your son to us, to die for us, and to rise so that we too could be reunited to you. We have hope that no matter what is going on in our life, you are there. You are present, and you have given us an everlasting future. Lord in this space of struggle and uncertainty give me peace. Restore my hope and faith that you are moving, that you are still in control and that I have no reason to worry, because victory is already mine through Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer is conversation between a loving Father and his doting child. It is also a weapon we have, direct access to our source of strength and peace. There is power in faith and prayer. When we pray and believe, even if it is believing for faith itself God is faithful to answer and to move!
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.
My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Dear Heavenly Father, You are the Creator of all things and You sustain all of life. I come to you, acknowledging that your will is best and that your plan is far greater than any I could ever ask for or imagine. Lord, I come to you with troubles that are weighing on my heart and the hearts of many believers. God, I know that you carry all burdens, and I ask that you share your yoke with us know during this difficult time.
God, you are a God of healing. If it is in your will, I ask that you heal (fill in the blank), but I know that whether you choose to heal them or not, that everything will work out according to your purpose. May I seek you in good times and difficult and learn to trust you more every day. May you increase, and I decrease, as I learn to become more like you. In Jesus’ holy and powerful name, Amen.
Lord God, heavenly Father, we are poor, miserable sinners. We know your will, but we are too weak to fulfill it. Our flesh and blood hold us back, and our enemy the devil will not leave us in peace.
Pour your Holy Spirit in our hearts, that with steadfast faith we may cling to your Son Jesus Christ, find comfort in his passion and death, believe the forgiveness of sin through him and in willing obedience to your will lead holy lives on earth until by your grace we depart from this world of sorrow and obtain eternal life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever
Almighty and eternal God, by your Holy Spirit you have revealed to us the gospel of your Son, Christ Jesus. Awaken our hearts that we may sincerely receive your Word and not make light of it, or hear it without fruit as did your people long ago.
Instead lead us to fear you and daily grow in faith in your mercy and finally through your Son Christ Jesus, obtain eternal salvation; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever.
O Lord, give us wise, self-controlled, patient, understanding, devout, faithful, and courageous hearts. Fill our souls with devotion to your service, and strength against all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Gracious God, move us to live every day as if it were to be our last, for we do not know if it might be. Cause us to live as if we know it is our last hour. O grant that we may not die with any guilt on our consciences or any known unrepented sin, but that we may be found in Christ, who is our only Savior and Redeemer.
O most loving Father, you want us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but losing you, and to cast all our anxiety on you because you care for us.
