Some days, you don't have the energy for eloquent prayers. The fatigue runs so deep that stringing words together feels impossible. On those days, simple prayers are enough.
God doesn't need our polished words. He needs our honest hearts.
When You Can Barely Keep Your Eyes Open
Lord, I am so tired. Hold me while I rest. Amen.
When You Feel Like You're Failing
Father, I feel like I'm falling short today. Remind me that Your grace covers my gaps. Amen.
When Your Body Won't Cooperate
God, my body is struggling. Be my strength when I have none. Amen.
When Anxiety Creeps In
Jesus, my mind is racing with worries. Replace my fear with Your peace. Amen.
When You Feel Alone
Holy Spirit, I feel so isolated today. Help me sense Your presence. Amen.
When Guilt Is Overwhelming
Lord, the guilt is heavy today. Lift it from my shoulders. I receive Your forgiveness and grace. Amen.
When You Don't Know What to Pray
Father, I don't have words. But You know my heart. That is enough. Amen.
When You Need to Surrender
God, I cannot do this on my own. I surrender today to You—the hard parts, the scary parts, the exhausting parts. Take it all. Amen.
A Breath Prayer Practice
When even these short prayers feel like too much, try breath prayers:
Inhale: "Lord, give me"
Exhale: "strength for today"
Inhale: "Jesus, I trust"
Exhale: "in Your love"
Inhale: "Holy Spirit"
Exhale: "carry me"
*"The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans."* — Romans 8:26
On your most exhausted days, the Spirit prays for you. Rest in that truth, dear mother. You are held.
