Are you discouraged? God can fix that. Are you struggling with guilt, shame, depression, conflict, or circumstances you can’t control? God can handle all of those things.

Here is a prayer for you when you find yourself discouraged and in need of God’s grace.

“Jesus, you know every single need we have before we even ask. You know our hurts and you know our fears. You know our struggles and you know our sins. You know our loneliness. You know our grief.

“For those who are hurting today, may they find relief. For those who are discouraged, may they experience your sustaining grace. May they sense your arms of love wrapping around them today.

“For those who are carrying a heavy load, may they understand that your power and your peace are available. For those who are tempted, for those who are addicted, for those who can’t stop what they don’t want to do, may they find release in you.

“For those who are depressed, would you restore their joy? For those who are separated from a loved one or in conflict with a spouse, may they find restoration. For those who are guilty and ashamed, help them to sense the freedom of your forgiveness.

“For those who lack purpose and meaning—and for those who haven’t yet trusted in you for salvation—may they look to you.

“In your name, I pray. Amen.”