A Prayer for Deliverance and Hope in Times of Sorrow

"O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" - Job 14:13

"O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" - Job 14:{verse.verse_number}

O Lord, Almighty God, as I bow my head before you today, I am reminded of the profound words spoken by your servant Job: "O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" (Job 14:13 KJV). These words resonate deeply within my soul, echoing the cries of many hearts that yearn for peace, solace, and understanding amidst life's trials and afflictions.

Heavenly Father, in times of turmoil and despair, I find myself longing for a place of refuge, a sanctuary away from the strife that surrounds me. Like Job, I often ponder the heaviness of life, the weight of my burdens, and the shadows of grief that loom over me. I come to You, Lord, seeking the comfort that only You can provide. "O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave…" This cry speaks not only of the desire for physical rest but an even deeper longing for spiritual renewal.

Lord, I ask You to hide me in the folds of Your grace, where the chaos of this world cannot penetrate. Cover me with Your love, shield me from despair, and guard my heart from the judgments of others. In the silent corners of my heart, I acknowledge my fears, my uncertainties, and the pain that clings to me like a shadow. Yet, I trust that You are well aware of my struggles, for You know the depths of my sorrow and the intricacies of my soul.

In the trials I face, I plead for Your mercy, asking that You would keep me secret, enveloped in Your divine care and protection. "…that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past…" Lord, I seek Your forgiveness for the times I have faltered, doubted, or strayed from the path You have set before me. I recognize that my tribulations may often arise from my own shortcomings or the consequences of a fallen world. But even in the face of Your righteous anger, I cling to the promise of Your unfailing love. I yearn for Your abundant grace and understanding as I endure through these seasons of correction and learning.

I cherish the hope that comes from knowing You are wise and just, and that Your plans for me are good. When the storm rages, I humbly ask You to appoint me a set time. "…that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" Lord, I place my trust in Your sovereign timing. Help me to see beyond my current suffering and to understand that, in Your perfect plan, there is a purpose. Grant me patience as I wait. Remind me that times of hardship are often followed by profound blessings and breakthroughs, and teach me to remain steadfast in faith.

As I navigate this journey of life, Lord, let me never forget that You are with me. Remind me that my existence is not fleeting in Your eyes, and that You have engraved my name upon Your heart. May this realization be my anchor of hope; that I am not forgotten, but cherished and loved by You.

In closing, I dedicate my sorrows, my griefs, and my heartfelt prayers to You, Lord. Let Your perfect peace envelop me, even when I seem lost in darkness. You are my refuge and fortress; my ever-present help in trouble. Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer. Thank You for remembering me always, for Your promises are true, and Your love endures forever.

In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, I pray. Amen.

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Job 14:13 - "O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!"

Job 14:13 - "O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!"

"O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" - Job 14:13

"O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!" - Job 14:13

Job 13:14 - "Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?"

Job 13:14 - "Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?"

Job 31:13-14 - "If I have denied justice to my menservants and maidservants when they had a grievance against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to account?"

Job 31:13-14 - "If I have denied justice to my menservants and maidservants when they had a grievance against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to account?"

"Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?" - Job 13:14

"Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?" - Job 13:14

Job 37:14 - "Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God."

Job 37:14 - "Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God."

Job 14:2

Job 14:2

Job 1:14 - "And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:"

Job 1:14 - "And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:"

Job 2:11-13

Job 2:11-13

Job 39:13-25

Job 39:13-25

Job 2:11-13

Job 2:11-13

Job 2:11-13

Job 2:11-13

Job 38:14 - "It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment."

Job 38:14 - "It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment."

Job 36:14 - "They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean."

Job 36:14 - "They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean."

Job 13:13 - "Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will."

Job 13:13 - "Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will."

Job 5:14 - "They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night."

Job 5:14 - "They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the night."

Genesis 46:13 - "¶ And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron."

Genesis 46:13 - "¶ And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron."

Job 28:14 - "The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me."

Job 28:14 - "The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me."

Ezekiel 14:14 - "Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD."

Ezekiel 14:14 - "Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD."

Job 12:13 - "With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding."

Job 12:13 - "With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding."

Job 13:7 - "Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?"

Job 13:7 - "Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?"

Job 42:13 - "He had also seven sons and three daughters."

Job 42:13 - "He had also seven sons and three daughters."

Job 40:13 - "Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret."

Job 40:13 - "Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret."

Job 13:4 - "But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value."

Job 13:4 - "But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value."

Job 14:1 - "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble."

Job 14:1 - "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble."

Job 14:14 - "If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come."

Job 14:14 - "If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come."

Job 39:14 - "Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,"

Job 39:14 - "Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,"

Job 23:14 - "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him."

Job 23:14 - "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him."

Job 7:14 - "Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:"

Job 7:14 - "Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:"

Job 24:14 - "The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief."

Job 24:14 - "The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief."