30 Powerful Prayers for Strength: God Give Me Strength
Find real strength—both the kind that gets you through the day and the kind that lifts your soul—by leaning into prayer and trusting God. These heartfelt prayers can give your spirit a boost and help your faith grow a little deeper, one step at a time.
Praying for strength encompasses every aspect of your life, from gaining physical endurance for daily challenges to seeking spiritual power to overcome persistent struggles.
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
In times of deep difficulty or grief, we can turn to God, offering heartfelt prayers for strength, saying, ‘Lord, grant me the strength I need.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
4 Short But Powerful Prayers for Strength
Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
- A Prayer for Courage: “Heavenly Father, I ask for your courage to face the trials ahead. Give me the strength to overcome fear and uncertainty. May your presence be my source of bravery. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
- Prayer for Strength in Adversity: Lord, I pray not for tranquility nor that my tribulations may cease; I pray for your spirit and your love that you grant me strength and grace to overcome adversity through Jesus Christ. Amen.
- A Prayer for Inner Strength: “Dear God, in my moments of weakness, grant me strength. When I feel lost, guide me. Help me face the challenges before me with confidence and faith. Amen.”
More Prayers for Strength
Here, we’ve compiled a collection of prayers for strength from Christians around the world to support your journey. May God bless you with the strength and courage to overcome every challenge you face! Pray them and BE UNSTOPPABLE!
A Prayer for Strength in My Weakness
Dear Lord,
I come before You in my frailty, feeling the weight of my weaknesses. Where I am tired, renew my spirit. Where I am uncertain, guide my steps. In the places I fall short, let Your strength shine through. Wrap me in Your grace, and help me see that even in my limits, I am enough with You. Teach me to lean on Your unending power, turning my weakness into a testament of Your love. Thank You for carrying me when I cannot stand alone.
Amen.
Empower Us Today
Lord,
You said in Isaiah 40:31 that if we put our hope in You, we’ll find new strength—like eagles soaring, running without burning out, or walking without giving up. I’m holding onto that promise today. Please let it settle deep in my heart, because I need You to be my strength right now.
I’m worn out, carrying too much, and honestly, I feel like I’m hitting my limit. Can You step in and refresh me? Just being near You—I know that’s where I’ll find what I need. Lift me up, higher than I could get on my own, to see things the way You do. I’m thanking You already for how You always come through, giving me exactly what I need, day by day.
When everything feels heavy, help me trust that You’ve got this, that You’re sorting it all out in Your own perfect timing. Even on the tough days, nudge me to remember Your grace is right here with me—and that You’re walking beside me, every single step.
Amen.
Prayer for Peace in the Storm
Dear God, I’m in the middle of a storm right now, and it feels like the waves just keep crashing over me. I’m asking You for peace—the kind that settles deep inside, even when everything around me is chaos. You calmed the sea once before, so I know You can calm this too. Help me feel Your presence holding me steady when I’m scared or overwhelmed. Quiet my racing thoughts and replace them with trust in You. Let me rest in the truth that You’re bigger than all of this, and You’ve got me in Your hands. Thank You for being my safe place, no matter how wild things get. Amen
Greater Strength, Less Stress
Dear Heavenly Father, You’re my safe place—like a strong tower I can hide in, a rescuer who pulls me out of trouble, and a shelter when everything feels shaky. I’m running to You right now because I’m worn out and need You to refill my strength. Please guide me today with Your Holy Spirit, nudging me along so I don’t lose my way. I’m leaning on You to get me through, step by step, with a little less stress and a lot more of Your peace. Thank You for being there, always, in the way only You can. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
A Prayer for Guidance and Strength
Dear Lord, I’m coming to You today feeling a bit lost, desperate for Your guidance and a steady hand to hold onto. Things are tough right now—crisis mode, really—and I need Your help to stay on the right path, even when it’s hard to see. My heart’s heavy, sinking under all this weight, but I’m trying to keep my eyes on You, trusting that Your wisdom, so much bigger than mine, will point me toward something fair and good. Thank You for listening, for sticking with me through every mess, and for being that constant presence I can count on. Amen
In Moments of Overwhelm
Dear Lord, You’ve shown me that stumbling doesn’t mean I’ve failed—it’s just part of being human—and I’m so grateful for that lesson right now because I’m overwhelmed, barely keeping my head above water. When I feel like I’m drowning, You’re the one who pulls me up, my rescuer every time. You’re Jehovah-Sabaoth, the Lord of hosts, this rock-solid tower I can lean on when everything else shakes. I’ve got nowhere else to go, no safer place than You, and honestly, I don’t want one. I’m putting all my trust in You, Lord, knowing You’ve got me, no matter how messy this gets. Amen
A Prayer for God’s Strength and Power
Oh God, help us to live by faith. Let it never be said that our faith is too small. Teach us to look to You, to behold Your infinite power, glory, greatness, majesty, and unlimited ability. Guard us, O God, from trusting in our own strength. Help us to place our trust fully in Your power. As we pray right now, remind us that we are speaking to You—the King of the universe, who holds all authority and power, sovereignly ruling over all things. Help us not to underestimate You in our prayers.
As we pray for others and serve them, guide us to do so with a deep awareness of Your power at work within us. We do not want to live or minister in our own strength. Forgive us, Lord, for when we rely on ourselves instead of You. Help us to trust in You, seek You, and believe in Your ability. Lord, increase our faith.
We trust that You have the power to do what is impossible without You. We bring our needs before You, knowing that without Your intervention, nothing will happen. But we also trust that You have the power to answer these prayers and that You will do so in a way that glorifies You. Give us the faith to believe in Your power to accomplish what we cannot.
We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prayer for the Weary
Dear Lord, I’m coming to You worn out and needing You more than ever—my heart’s tangled up, my mind’s a mess, and my time feels stretched way too thin. Please help me sift through all these burdens, the heavy stuff weighing me down, and make some sense of it. Thank You for being where I find the strength to keep going, even when I’m running on empty. Guide me today with Your Spirit, like a gentle hand steering me straight, and pour Your peace into me until I can breathe again. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
A Prayer for Strength and Wisdom
Thank You, Lord, for being there for me and allowing me to cry out to You in my times of need. It astounds me that the Lord of the Universe would take the time to listen to me and care about what I say. God, there are things happening around me right now that I do not understand. Some of these challenges make me feel weak, helpless, and afraid. Yet, even in the midst of this, I know You are the Lord. I trust that the situation is in Your hands. I ask for strength and wisdom to endure and to handle it in a way that brings glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In My Weakness, Your Strength Prevails
Lord Jesus, You are my strength and my refuge. I humble myself before You and declare that in my weakness, You are strong. There is no one like You. Thank You for clothing me in Your power and righteousness. I am enough because of You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Prayer for Strength to Overcome Sin
O God, in Your perfect wisdom, You created and redeemed humanity. Grant us steadfast hearts and minds to resist the temptations of sin, so that we may experience the joy of eternal life with You. Hear our prayer, O Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for God’s Divine Strength
O Mighty King, co-eternal with the Father, by Your power You defeated hell and trampled death underfoot. You bound the strong man, and through Your miraculous power and the radiance of Your incomprehensible Godhead, You arose as the second Adam from the tomb. Send forth Your invisible right hand, full of blessings, and grant us Your favor. Have mercy on us, O Lord, and strengthen us with Your divine power.
Remove the sinful and destructive influence of carnal desires. Let Your light shine into our souls, dispelling the darkness of sin. Unite us with the all-blessed assembly that pleases You. Through You, with You, and in You, all praise, honor, power, adoration, and thanksgiving belong to the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
The Comfort of Christ’s Yoke
Jesus, we come to You, seeking rest in Your presence. We need You—Your pardon for our sins, Your forgiveness, and Your guidance to walk in obedience to God. We long to experience the joy of following Your commands, but we cannot do it alone. We need Your help through Christ to live the Christian life. We couldn’t do it yesterday, and we can’t do it today or tomorrow without You. Please help us, Lord. Help us in such a way that we find true rest for our souls as we abide in You, walk in Your yoke, and learn to follow You. May our souls grow in deeper rest and greater delight in You, through the work of Christ within us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The Strength to Endure
God, I thank You for providing everything we need to face hardship with grace. I am grateful for Your constant presence with me in times of pain. I lift up all my brothers and sisters who are being persecuted for Your sake today. May they feel Your nearness and know they are not forgotten in their suffering. Provide them with all they need to stand firm in faith. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Hope in the One Who Never Tires
Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You for who You are—the Eternal God. Forgive me for the times I have placed my hope in anything other than You, for there is no substitute for Your love and faithfulness. I pray that You realign my heart to Yours and grant me the strength I need for today, in You and You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Strength for Spiritual Battles
Heavenly Father, each day brings its own struggles with sin and temptation. Grant us the strength to overcome cruelty with grace and hatred with love. Remind us that our actions matter, for we are not fighting a physical battle, but a spiritual one. With each act of compassion, we help build Your kingdom. Empower us to be kingdom-builders today. Amen.
Prayer for God’s Empowering Strength
Dear God, we thank You for the power of Your Word and Your presence over our lives. We are grateful that no weapon formed against us will prosper, for greater are You who is in us than he who is in the world. We pray that You will cast down every threat and accusation, every cruel word and attack aimed at us. We praise You that nothing is impossible with You, for You are loving, gracious, full of mercy and might. We trust in You alone to rise up strong on our behalf. Thank You that You are our Defender, our Strong Tower, our Refuge, and our Strength. Thank You for fighting for us today, and in our weakness, You make us strong. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
A Prayer for Unwavering Strength
Do not worry about what may come tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will provide you with unfailing strength to endure it. Be at peace, then. Release all anxious thoughts and fears, and continuously declare: “The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me, and I in Him.”
Renew Us, Strengthen Our Faith
We thank You, Almighty Lord God, for refreshing us through the body and blood of Your dear Son. We pray that through this sacred gift, You would strengthen our faith in You and deepen our love for one another. May Your grace make us prosper in faith and in fervent love, through Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for God’s Guidance
God, guide me with Your wisdom. Discipline me with Your justice. Help me with Your mercy. Protect me with Your strength. Fill me with Your fullness, shield me with Your shade, and surround me with Your grace, for the sake of Your Anointed Son. Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the boy in the Temple, the sacrificial Lamb in the Garden, who died for me.
Prayer for Endurance and Strength
Lord, I am weary, and I don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. It feels like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. Help me stop trying to escape my pain, and instead, grant me the strength to run with endurance the race You have set before me. I know that through You, I am ultimately a victor over the trials I face. I trust that nothing in this world can separate me from Your steadfast love. Please pour out a measure of Your love upon me today and give me the strength to endure this trial. Thank You for Your unfailing love, and thank You for the crown of joy that awaits me in Your Kingdom! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Strength in Times of Uncertainty
Lord, in times of uncertainty, when I feel lost and unsure, I seek Your guidance. Grant me the strength to navigate through confusion and the courage to trust in Your plan for my life. Help me to stand firm, knowing that You are with me every step of the way. Fill my heart with peace, and let me rest in the assurance that You hold my future in Your hands. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Patience and Perseverance
Heavenly Father, I ask for patience and perseverance as I face the challenges before me. Help me to wait on You with trust and hope, knowing that Your timing is perfect. Strengthen my resolve to keep pressing forward, even when the journey feels long. May I find joy in the process, and may Your strength carry me through every trial. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
A Prayer for Inner Peace
Lord of Peace, in the midst of chaos and noise, I long for Your calm and quiet presence. Still my heart and mind, and let Your peace guard my soul. Help me to let go of worries and anxieties, trusting that You are in control. Fill me with Your peace that passes all understanding, and help me to walk through this world with a heart at rest in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Courage and Boldness
God of Strength, I pray for the courage to face what lies ahead with boldness and confidence in You. Help me to speak truth, stand firm in faith, and never shy away from the opportunities You present. Fill me with Your power and love so that I can face every challenge, knowing that with You, I can do all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
A Prayer for Grace in Difficult Relationships
Lord, I pray for grace in the relationships that challenge me. Help me to extend kindness, forgiveness, and understanding, even when it’s hard. Soften my heart and give me the strength to love others as You have loved me. May my actions reflect Your grace, and may You bring healing and reconciliation where there is division. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Powerful Bible Verses on Strength
“The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” ~ Exodus 15:2
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” ~ Isaiah 41:10
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” ~ Isaiah 40:31
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13
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