A Prayer for the Unsparing Trials of Life
"In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see." - Deuteronomy 28:67
Heavenly Father,
As I come before You this day, my heart is heavy, and my spirit is weary. The words of Deuteronomy 28:67 echo in my mind, as I find myself caught in the relentless cycle of despair, longing, and fear. "In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see." Lord, I cannot help but feel the weight of this verse upon my soul as I wrestle with the worries that consume my thoughts and the sorrows that burden my heart.
O Lord, Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I beseech You to illuminate the darkness that surrounds me and to calm the fear that rises up within me like a tidal wave. Each morning, I greet the sun with a heavy heart, burdened by the uncertainties of life. I find myself wishing for evening’s respite, only to be met with the same fears when night falls. The cycle of longing is unending, and I feel trapped in a prison of my own making.
Father, as I confront these trials, I ask that You grant me strength. Give me the courage to face each day with hope and trust in Your promises. Help me to remember that no matter how dark the night may seem, You are the light that shines in the darkness—A beacon guiding me through the storms of life. Remind me, Lord, that each moment is an opportunity to draw closer to You and to find solace in Your presence.
Dearest Lord, teach me to cry out to You in my pain rather than allowing the weight of fear to isolate me. May I seek refuge in Your loving arms, knowing that You are a God who hears my cries and understands the depths of my struggles. As I wake each morning, let me bring my concerns to You in prayer, laying each anxiety before Your throne, so that I may walk through my day unburdened by the weight of fear. And as evening approaches, remind me that the setting sun is not a herald of despair, but rather a sign that You are there to embrace me in my weariness.
I pray, Almighty God, that You will replace my primal fears with faith. Help me to realize that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. When anxiety begins to chip away at my resolve, fill me with Your Spirit and grant me peace that surpasses all understanding. Let not my heart be troubled; rather, let it rest in the assurance that You are in control and that You work all things together for good for those who love You.
Lord, I also implore You to open my eyes to the blessings that surround me. Even in moments of profound difficulty, may I see Your hand at work in my life—whether through the love of family and friends, the beauty of nature, or the small victories of each day. Teach me gratitude, Father, so that my focus shifts from what is lacking to what is abundant. Let me find joy in the morning and peace in the evening, knowing that You walk beside me through every circumstance.
Lastly, I ask that You help me to be a source of light to others who may be experiencing the same fears that I face. Let my testimony of Your faithfulness serve as encouragement to those who are struggling. Help me to point them back to You, as a lighthouse directs weary travelers back to safe shores.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer. I trust in Your goodness and await the morning with hope, knowing that You are with me always.
In Your precious name, I pray, Amen.
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Deuteronomy 28:67 - "In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see."
"In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see." - Deuteronomy 28:67
Deuteronomy 28:28 - "The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:"
Deuteronomy 28:5 - "Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store."
Deuteronomy 28:17 - "Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store."
Deuteronomy 32:28 - "For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them."
"The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:" - Deuteronomy 28:28
Deuteronomy 28:16 - "Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field."
Deuteronomy 28:3 - "Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field."
Deuteronomy 28:42 - "All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume."
Deuteronomy 28:46 - "And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever."
Deuteronomy 28:34 - "So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see."
Deuteronomy 22:28 - "¶ If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;"
Deuteronomy 28:27 - "The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed."
Deuteronomy 28:23 - "And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron."
Deuteronomy 28:41 - "Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity."
Deuteronomy 28:47 - "Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;"
Deuteronomy 28:50 - "A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:"
Deuteronomy 28:19 - "Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out."
Deuteronomy 28:10 - "And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee."
Deuteronomy 28:38 - "Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it."
Deuteronomy 28:6 - "Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out."
Deuteronomy 28:18 - "Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep."
Deuteronomy 29:28 - "And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as it is this day."
Deuteronomy 28:37 - "And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee."
"Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store." - Deuteronomy 28:17
Deuteronomy 28:44 - "He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail."
"Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store." - Deuteronomy 28:5
Deuteronomy 28:2 - "And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God."
Deuteronomy 28:26 - "And thy carcase shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and no man shall fray them away."