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Prayer for Strength

A prayer for strength asks God for the power to keep going when your own strength has run out. Isaiah 40:29 promises, “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” Below are short prayers for strength in hard times and for courage, each built on a Bible verse.

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Prayer for strength in hard times · 1 of 4

Lord, I am weary and I do not know how to keep going. You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 KJV

Prayer for strength in hard times · 2 of 4

When my flesh and my heart fail, be the strength of my heart.

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Psalm 73:26 KJV

Prayer for strength in hard times · 3 of 4

Hold me up with your right hand, and help me not to fear.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Prayer for strength in hard times · 4 of 4

Give me strength for this day, and only this day, and I will trust you with tomorrow. Amen.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6:34 KJV

Prayer for strength and courage · 1 of 3

Father, you have told me to be strong and of a good courage, for you are with me wherever I go.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:9 KJV

Prayer for strength and courage · 2 of 3

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Give me courage for what is ahead.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13 KJV

Prayer for strength and courage · 3 of 3

Let the joy of the Lord be my strength today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 KJV

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Prayer for strength in hard times

Lord, I am weary and I do not know how to keep going. You are my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. When my flesh and my heart fail, be the strength of my heart. Hold me up with your right hand, and help me not to fear. Give me strength for this day, and only this day, and I will trust you with tomorrow. Amen.

Prayer for strength and courage

Father, you have told me to be strong and of a good courage, for you are with me wherever I go. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Give me courage for what is ahead. Let the joy of the Lord be my strength today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Strength in weakness

The Bible’s promise is not that God makes us feel strong, but that his strength works through our weakness. Paul heard God say, “my strength is made perfect in weakness,” and concluded, “when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9–10). Praying for strength begins by admitting we need it.

One day at a time

Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow” (Matthew 6:34), and taught us to pray for “this day our daily bread.” When the whole road feels impossible, it can help to ask for strength for just the next step, the next hour, or today.

Frequently asked questions

What is a short prayer for strength?

“Lord, you give power to the faint. Renew my strength today as I wait on you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” It is based on Isaiah 40:29–31.

What Bible verse can I pray for strength?

Psalm 73:26, “God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever,” Isaiah 41:10 and Philippians 4:13 are often prayed when someone needs strength.

How do I pray when I have no strength left?

Keep it simple and honest. Romans 8:26 says the Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us when we do not know what to pray. Even “Lord, help me” is a real prayer.

Is there a prayer for strength and guidance?

Proverbs 3:5–6 makes a good one: “Lord, I trust in you with all my heart and will not lean on my own understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge you; please direct my paths.”

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