Dearest God, the past few days have not been good to me. I feel as if everything is going wrong. I feel so worried, anxious, and afraid. This is probably the biggest difficulty I have ever had to face in my life. It feels as if my world is falling apart all around me. I feel that at any time, the weight of all my problems will crush me. Not a moment goes by that I don’t think about the problems surrounding me. I have grown so weary that I can’t even think properly.

But Lord, You said in Your word not to worry about anything, but instead to pray and present my concerns to You with thanksgiving. Thank You, God, that I am able to have this chance to make my requests known to You. I cast those cares, fears, and worries to You, Lord. I lay my burdens down at Your feet. Thank You, Lord, for easing my burden. Thank You that You are able to carry me through my toughest days. Let Your love surround me, Lord, and let it replace my feelings of worry.

You also said in Your word, God, that as I present my requests to You, Your peace that surpasses all understanding will guard my heart and my mind. Show me, Lord, what it means to experience that kind of peace. Grant me that peace so that I could live life to the fullest again. May that peace reign in my mind and in my heart. Remind me, Lord, that despite all of the trials I’m going through, You are always there to guide me. You are always there to be my comfort and my shelter.

As I go through this day, Lord, whatever trials come my way, please be with me. And as You walk with me today, surround me with that peace. Enable me to do my best today for Your glory. All these I ask in Your Name, Amen.