21 Amazing Prayers For Strength

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During seasons of trials and tiredness, where do you go? In times of need and weakness, what do you do? It isn’t helpful nor a solution to use your remaining energy, dwelling in your shortcomings whilst in the middle of a storm. Dwelling in your shortcomings will only drown you deeper into weariness instead of growing stronger in Christ. What you need in times of these struggles is a refreshment of your soul. This refreshment can only be found in God’s presence. Praying is an act of enjoying His majestic presence. We will overcome our fatigue and weaknesses with prayers for strength.

As a human, your body, mind, and capabilities are limited. Our strength fails; our hearts fail. This is why being connected to the source of all strength is vital. We always need to go back to God so we can find what we need in all situations we face. May you find new strength as you dwell in the House and presence of God through these prayers for strength:

Prayers for Strength

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One of the most popular Bible Verses is Paul’s word to the Philippians. It says that we can do everything through Christ who gives us strength. He gives us everything and knitted us into amazing moving, breathing, and living masterpieces. He knows how to strengthen us in the best manner within our individual capabilities. Whenever you feel the need for strength. He’s just a prayer away.

Philippians 4:13  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

There are many people who have prayed specifically for strength. However, it is not physical strength they prayed for but emotional strength. Here are some examples of prayers for strength.

O Lord, we are at the limits of our power to help. For what we have left undone, forgive us, for what you have helped us to do, we thank you. For what must be done by others, lend your strength. Now shelter us in your peace which passes our understanding. Amen.

—Episcopal prayer

Lord,
give your people strength
to withstand the temptations of the devil,
that with pure hearts and minds
we follow you, the only God;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

— Gelasian Sacramentary

“You are a miracle-working God. Give me a vision for what freedom looks like for me. Give me faith to believe You for my miracle. Show me what makes me tired. Show me what masters me and slows me down. Help me to lose my taste for that which weakens me, and acquire a taste for that which strengthens me. Heal me from the inside out! Help me to make the necessary changes. I want to participate with You in my healing process. Awaken fresh life in me! In Jesus’ Name, Amen”.

— Susie Larson

For this reason, I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 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, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.

— Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21)

Heavenly Father, my heart and my strength is failing. I feel exhausted and tired of so many things happening in my life. I know that You are the God of peace, hope, and strength. Help me conquer my fears and may you set my feet firm in my faith. I give to you the burdens of my heart. Please give me the strength to overcome this difficult time. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.

—Episcopal prayer

Prayers in Your Weakness

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The Apostle Paul who wrote much of the New Testament also struggled with weaknesses. However, the difference from our perspective is that Paul looked at his weaknesses as how God looked at it. The enemy might intend to use Paul’s weaknesses against him and use it for bad, but God did not. Our weaknesses allow us to be dependent on God’s power. He can work through us, despite our weakness. In fact, He can work in and through our weaknesses. Let these prayers for strength help you in your weakest season.

2 Corinthians 12:9  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

Lord, our God, we are in the shadow of your wings. Protect us and bear us up. You will care for us as if we were little children, even to our old age. When you are our strength, we are strong; but when we are our own strength, we are weak. We now return to you, O Lord, that we may never turn away again. Amen

—St. Augustine of Hippo

Father, I know I’m not to be defined by my weakness and brokenness, but I realize more than ever, that’s where Jesus meets me. I have no ability to change my heart and I am very much in need of your power to rest on me. I am desperate for all the sufficient grace you will give me.

—Scotty Smith

Gracious God, the only source of life and health: Help, comfort, and relieve me, and give your power of healing to those who minister to my needs; that my weakness may be turned to strength and confidence in your loving care; for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.

—Episcopal prayer

Lord Jesus, give me the strength to stick it out over the long haul—not the grim strength of gritting my teeth but the glory strength God gives. It is your strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes me strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for me. Jesus, give me strength in my weakness. Amen.

— Wendy van Eyck

Prayers for Strength in Times of Trouble

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Prayers for Endurance

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Apostle Paul had a wise, yet challenging advice to the Church of Romans in his letter. He instructed them to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12). When we are suffering, there is a need to endure and be still. Although this is quite a difficult truth to accept, we are assured of God’s comfort amid these seasons. May these prayers of strength from Paul in his letter to the Colossians be for you:

Colossians 1:11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy.

Lord, I believe in your perfect knowledge and understanding of me. I believe in Your total, unlimited ability to accomplish Your holy will. I believe you care and are willing to help me, and I can be certain You will take the best, most loving, most appropriate actions toward me and my needs. so keep me coming to You, Lord, where all my hopes are safe and secure. And keep me asking You in faith knowing You are aware, able, caring, willing, and likely. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

— Kendrick Brothers

Lord, I thank You that You are greater in me than he who is in the world. Thank you for paving the way and not leaving me here to fight my battles alone. Thank You for showing Yourself more than capable of giving me everything needed. Help walk in the victory You have already won on the cross. Please give me the wisdom and grace to overcome every lie, stronghold, addiction, and area of defeat in my life. Teach me how to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Help me put on the full armor of God and to stand firm in the evil day. I am confident in You and in how much I need You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.

— Kendrick Brothers

Lord, I don’t wait well. But You have proven in Your Word that what seems like a delay is actually evidence of Your care and love. So I ask You to help me apply the peace, trust, contentment, and perseverance that distinguish us as children of a good, heavenly Father. Where my flesh demands immediate action, may my heart accept Your answer on Your terms. I choose by faith to believe You can act in a moment, yet I also choose to wait. And to keep praying.

— Kendrick Brothers

Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me! Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.

— A psalm of David in Psalms 25:16-21 (NLT)

Prayers for Strength When You’re Weary

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It is difficult to pause in the middle of the worries and busy schedules of our daily lives. Because we are so preoccupied with a lot of things going around, we forget to take a break and renew our strength. Our souls get weary also as well as our physical bodies.  Jesus encouraged the weary in this manner, He said:

Matthew 11:28  Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest

You can always find rest and peace in God when you are tired and have nowhere to go and no one to turn to. These prayers for strength are helpful when you find yourself weary and exhausted.

Lord, I am weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. I know that because of you I am ultimately a victor over the trials in my life. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from your steadfast love. Please give me a measure of your love today; give me the strength to endure this trial. Thank you for your love for me that never ends! And thank you for the crown of joy that awaits me forever in your Kingdom!

—Adrian Rogers

Lord, Your name is great, just as you are great. And while You are One God- Creator of all, without rival- I praise You that You are more than I realize and everything I need. Thank You for allowing us to call on You at all times, in all circumstances, and for promising to be our All in All at every moment. I worship You today, Lord God, my Savior, my Sustainer, my Friend, my reason for living.

— Kendrick Brothers

Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you gather the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We commend to your loving care this child. Relieve his pain, guard him against all danger, restore to him your gifts of gladness and strength, and raise him up to a life of service to you. Hear us, we pray, for your dear Name’s sake. Amen.

—Episcopal prayer

O Lord, your compassions never fail and your mercies are new every morning: We give you thanks for giving our brother (sister) N. both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him, we pray, the good work you have begun; that he, daily increasing in bodily strength, and rejoicing in your goodness, may so order his life and conduct that he may always think and do those things that please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

—Episcopal prayer

In whatever circumstances we have, may it be under or above waters, our best weapon always includes prayer. Our God has an overflowing and never-ending supply of strength which we can always ask for. He isn’t a stingy Lord. In fact, He is so generous that He gave His only son that we may be saved. Why would he not give us strength when we needed it? ask for it. Consider these prayers for strength to give you encouragement when you’re losing it.