Father, I pray for those in my circle of family and friends who are carrying heavy loads...
Your Word says an anxious heart
weighs a person down,
and this is how I think they must feel—as if they're carrying heavy loads,
more than they can bear.
When they feel upset and beside themselves, calm them down and comfort them with the assurance of Your love.
Help them not be overwhelmed by anxious thoughts.
(Proverbs 12:25a; Psalm 94:19)
Our hearts are not supposed to be troubled;
but that's their struggle—help them trust You
and the Lord Jesus,
as I know they must.
Help them understand
that You are the One
who makes a way when things seem impossible; nothing is too hard for You!
(John 14:27; Isaiah 43:19; Jeremiah 32:17; Luke 1:37)
Help them be faithful to You
and to the way You want them to live,
for You guard the lives of those who are faithful; You protect them and never turn away from them.
Help them know You as their fortress,
as the rock in whom they take refuge,
as One who is good,
whose love endures forever,
whose faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 97:10; Proverbs 2:8;
Psalm 37:28; 94:22; 100:5)
In Jesus' name, amen.
- Jim & Kaye Johns
