Scripture for everyday life

When I Don't Know What to Pray

You don't need the right words.

Hope & Prayer

Romans 8:26 · WEB

“In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.”

What this can mean for today

Not knowing what to pray is normal. God helps even when all you have is a sigh.

Read in Context

Psalm 145:18 · WEB

“Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

What this can mean for today

You don't need special words—honest ones are enough.

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Matthew 11:28 · WEB

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”

What this can mean for today

Jesus invites tired people to come as they are. You don't have to have it together first.

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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (Public domain).