Prayers inspired by the Holy Spirit and written down by Larry Gaithe.
Most Tender-hearted Lord, troubles without number surround me. Sorrow has overtaken my life and tears fill my eyes so I cannot see my way forward. I search desperately for relief and safety. I have been overcome with grief and search for consolation. I am frantic to find relief from the scary thoughts that permeate my … Read more
O Sacrificial Lamb, You offered Your life as the price to redeem me from the power of sin and eternal death. You underwent excruciating pain and mental torment so my sins could be blotted out. I am convinced that You suffered the most from my betrayal of Your love and belief in me. You generously … Read more
Most Compassionate King, there have been times in my life when I found myself wondering “why did You let this happen to me?” I guess I was really asking “why didn’t you intervene, Lord?” I know You had the power to do so if You wanted. My questioning could have gone further back in time … Read more
O Holy and Righteous Lord, when my problems seem as high as a skyscraper or the winds of adversity come crashing in like a tornado, I cry out to You “Where are You, Lord?” When I do, I feel Your light shining down upon me like the noon day sun … Your words whispering comfort … Read more
Most Tenderhearted God, when I cry out to You, deliver me from my troubles. I am trusting that when storms come rushing in, You will be there to rescue me. When my enemies come to destroy my life, You will be there to defend me. And, when sickness comes to steal my good health, You … Read more
O Gracious Lord, what am I to do when life becomes too much and all hope is lost? I go through my days trying to dodge disaster after disaster. Everything around me seems dark and ominous and I feel helpless. Poverty has overwhelmed me … sickness hounds me day and night … and, troubles gather … Read more
O Patient and Benevolent God, stretch out Your hand and give me aid in my times of trouble. What man cannot do or will not do, I know You can. When I become burdened from my labors, there is no one there to relieve me, so I cry out to You and You lift my … Read more
O Lord of Sorrow and Suffering, uphold me and comfort me in my time of loss and pain. As a human, You experienced sorrow … having wept over the city of Jerusalem and upon the death of Your dear friend Lazarus … so I know You understand the pain, feelings of loss and emptiness that … Read more
O God, You are my God. Early each day I seek Your face. My whole being thirsts for You … I long for Your tender touch. I have seen Your power at work and Your goodness rescuing the afflicted … do not forget Your servant. Because of Your loving kindness and steadfast concern for my … Read more
Praise belongs to You, My Lord, for through Your suffering and grief, You are filled with compassion for Your people who are in distress. You do not bring misfortune and afflictions upon Your people. In most instances, they are the result of being in a fallen and sick world or they are the consequences from … Read more