Heavenly Father,
Lord, I come before You today, my heart heavy with empathy and concern for those facing personal struggles. Each time I hear of someone experiencing hardship or uncertainty or pain, I’m once again reminded of our human vulnerability and the great need for Your comforting presence.
I take solace in Psalm 34:17-18, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Thank You, Father, for assuring us of Your unfailing love and support, day in and day out and especially in our time of need. I lift up to You everyone who is grappling with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual challenges today—You know every heart, every silent suffering, and every unspoken need. May You surround each soul with Your love and give them the strength and peace and comfort that they need this day.
Father, be with those who feel lost today and show them the footsteps of hope. Be with those who feel anxious today and give them a sense of calm. Be with those who are suffering illness in their body and grant them the comfort and the healing. Be with those who grieve today, Lord, and give them the gift of solace and the healing. Help us to be encouragers of one another. Help us to give of ourselves a listening ear, a kind word, or a comforting hand, a revelation of Your love through us. In our path be all of us—may we be the light that reflects You in the dark places and in the midst of chaos.
In Your endless mercy, may the struggling find Your presence as a Source of unwavering strength. As they seek their refuge in You, may their struggle provide personal insight into the depth and the grace and the unending mercy of Your love.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.