Life is never easy; God only promised us safe landings, not smooth sailing. Now and then you would have experienced some unexpected lemons or curveballs that you fail to dodge. And at this point, hope is dwindling these days. That fire that once ablaze in your heart is flickering and perhaps all that is left is a tiny flame that threatens to extinguish. But, take heart, for we know that the Lord our God is always listening. Even when you think He is not listening, He is because we are just that precious to Him. Thus, reigniting the flame in our hearts with prayers for hope is an undeniable action to remind us that life is not a race in which we face alone and we can continue to burn for God.

However, reality checks are often an unpleasant truth; even after praying we still feel unsettled and uneasy about the troubles we are facing. But that is okay too. Our loving Father understands that we will still be caught in the loop of anxiety and worries. God hopes that through our prayers for hope and stillness in anxiety, we can see past our anxieties and refocus on Him. That way, we can be filled by His comfort one bit at a time. Consistent prayer is the key for us to overcome anxieties diligently and fruitfully. Our prayers are the powerful weapon we have during this time. Whatever word we utter in our prayers, God is looking at the status of our hearts. Let God’s love be a reminder to us that we have abundant hope in Him.

If we believe that God is faithful through every season, then He wouldn’t fail now, would He? So, let’s turn our eyes and hearts to him in joy and hope with this prayer for hope today.

Dear God, in this season of trial I ask for Your strength to bring hopefulness into my life once more. I am not able to get through this storm on my own. I need You God to strengthen my spirit and mind to overcome this challenge because I am weak. But, let me take heart and know that in my weakness You are made perfect. Every waking moment You are my one and only strength that I can depend on, and every night only You can calm my anxious heart and racing mind. So, hear my prayers for hope, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.