Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer for When Life Seems Too Hard


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There are seasons in life when everything feels overwhelming — family struggles, financial pressures, illness, or work challenges. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, in those moments, even getting out of bed can feel like too much. But God never intended for us to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Instead, He invites us to lean on Him, to trust Him fully, and to remember His goodness.

Lynette Kittle encourages us that when life feels unbearable, we can take intentional steps to anchor ourselves in God’s truth: remembering His past faithfulness, staying persistent in prayer, feeding our souls with Scripture, and reaching out to encourage others. These small but powerful practices help lift our eyes off the heaviness and fix them back on the One who carries us.

God’s Word promises that He is our Savior, our hope, and our strength. Even when life seems too hard, He is with us, sustaining us moment by moment.

Your Daily Bible Reading:

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God."Psalm 43:5

Key Takeaways

  • God never designed us to carry life’s burdens alone; He calls us to lean on Him.

  • Remembering God’s past faithfulness builds hope for today.

  • Prayer, even when it feels hard, keeps us connected to God’s strength.

  • Scripture refreshes weary hearts with truth and perspective.

  • Reaching out to others, even in our struggles, brings blessing and renewal.

Let’s Pray Together

Dear Father, thank You for being my Savior and my God. Although my body, mind, and heart feel weary, I choose to put my hope in You. Remind me of Your goodness and faithfulness. Strengthen me through prayer and Your Word, and help me to bless others even when I feel weak. Thank You that in You, I have hope and reason to praise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Calls to Action

  • Write down three ways God has been faithful to you and revisit the list when life feels heavy.

  • Set aside 5 minutes today to pray, even if it feels hard.

  • Share this devotional with a friend who may be facing difficult circumstances.

  • Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement and prayer.

Related Resources

  • When Life Feels Overwhelming, How Do I Pray? – Crosswalk.com

  • 10 Verses to Bring Hope When You Feel Weary – BibleStudyTools.com

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