When Circumstances Are Challenging | Guided Prayers

Today we're going to practice praying scripture.

Sometimes it's difficult to find the words to say in prayer, especially if we are hurting or experiencing grief.

God knows this.

And in Psalm 34:18, we find comforting words to remind us of God's relationship to us when we are feeling broken.

Psalms 34:18

Let's read through Psalm 34.18 a couple of times and then pray through the words of this verse to God.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Now pray through these words by repeating them or offer your own response as we slowly go through this verse.

Lord, I praise you that you are close to me right now.

Thank you for being a God who saves.

God, I confess that sometimes you feel far away when I am grieving.

Sometimes it's hard to believe the words I read in Psalms 34:18, that you are close and that you save me.

Psalms 34:18

I believe your word is true.

Thank you, God, for knowing exactly what I need in my brokenness.

Even when my circumstances are challenging, I will trust you and will give you praise because you are good.

Amen.