Praying With Confidence
The Scriptures were written by people who felt the same
desires and discouragements we face. They too were
dismayed at times by their circumstances. They knew
what it was like to cry out to a silent God, to come to
the end of themselves, and to feel their emotions going
"over the edge." Yet the people of the Bible are impor-
tant to us because they lived long enough to recover
their sense of joy and confidence in God.
As we struggle through our own fears and disappoint-
ments, we can find renewed hope by using their thoughts
as a path for our own hearts and prayers. Psalm 42 is a
good example. Here is a verse from that Psalm, and a
suggestion for how you might use it to fashion your own
prayer to God
"Why are you cast down, Omy soul? And why are you
disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise
Him, the help of my countenance and my God" {v.11}.
Yes, I will yet praise You, Lord. You are my only hope. I
praise You for Your goodness. Forgive me for doubting
You. I will wait for You to restore my joy!
Bible Passages To Pray Through When:
Depressed: Psalm 91
Worried: Phillippians 4
Facing A Crisis: Psalm 121
Discouraged: Isiah 40
Lonely: Psalm 27
Seeking Forgiveness: Psalm 51
In Doubt: Hebrews 11
Thankful: Psalm 136
Joyful: Psalm 100
Needing Courage: Joshua 1
Needing Assurance: 1 John 5
Tempted: Psalm 1
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