SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE
The Christian prayer life can sometimes feel stale. It doesn’t mean your faith is weak, or that you’re doing something wrong—so don’t get hung up on it! It just happens. But if you want to connect with God and don’t know how to pray, or simply don’t feel like praying…then these everyday prayers are for you.
So Much Is Changing
Moving. Starting a new job. The beginning or end of a relationship. Trying out a new church. Having a kid. Adopting a dog.
Life is full of transitions. And transitions are, well, hard. They can cause stress and anxiety. They require new conversations with new people, and sometimes those conversations are rather awkward as we navigate personalities we haven’t dealt with before. Even when we’re excited about a change, adapting to new life rhythms makes us feel like a plant that’s been uprooted and replanted in new soil. We can feel rather unsettled, and it takes time to let our roots adjust to a new environment before we feel stable again.
So whatever transition you’re facing, here’s a Scripture and a prayer that helps us trust the steady hand of our faithful God.
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow” (James 1:17).
A Prayer for Life Transitions
Faithful Father and Steady Friend, change is never easy, so thank you for never leaving or abandoning me. As I face the uncertainty of new places, you are solid ground for me to stand on. As I interact with new people, you are my ever-present help in times of need. Help these things I know, bring peace to my anxious heart and confidence to my shaking voice. And when I feel a little extra tired, overwhelmed, or burned out, help me be kind to myself and others. Amen.
Prayers for everyday life are hard to come up with on the spot! If you’re in need of more simple prayers visit this page to help you connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of life!
