When You’re Desperate: 21 Days of Honest Prayerنموونە

Have you ever wanted to believe more than you actually do? This father doesn’t fake it. He brings Jesus what little faith he has and asks for help with the rest. That’s what desperation sounds like sometimes: I believe…and I need Your help. That’s what desperation sounds like: honest, humble, and needy. Jesus meets him right there in His uncertainty, and He will meet you too.

Practice:

Use this as a template: I ______, help me ______.

Fill in the gap between what you can say with confidence and what you’re struggling to say with faith. That’s the space where desperate prayer lives.

“I trust You. Help me to trust You.”

“I’m listening. Help me to listen.”

“I surrender. Help me to surrender.”

It’s simple. It’s honest. And it keeps you in the posture of desperate dependence — the exact place God loves to meet us.

Guided Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

Today, I trust what You can do

far more than I trust what I can do.

I believe in Your power

and I believe in Your promises.

But I must confess that at times,

I still wrestle with doubt.

Teach me to immediately doubt my doubt.

Strengthen my faith

in Your ability and goodness.

When I struggle to trust You,

remind me that nothing is impossible for You.

I’m bringing my fears and uncertainties to You,

confident You can transform them into faith and hope.

Assure me You are in control

and that Your plans are always good.

Help me see Your hand at work,

no matter how difficult my circumstances may be.

Thank You for being patient with me.

I believe. Help my unbelief!