Praying for Comfort and Peace

When our friends feel overwhelmed with the circumstances of their life, we have an extraordinary opportunity to remind them that with God they will not be overcome by their trials. We have the privilege to join them in their circumstances and pray God's truth into those areas of conflict, struggle, and pain.

There is overwhelming comfort and peace to be found when we look at our circumstances from the side of victory because of who God is and what He has done. But we know from experience it's often difficult to do when you're in the trenches of stress, fear, or hard realities. It’s often necessary to be reminded and encouraged to step back and remember the big picture of what God has done and what He has promised to do. This is a shift in perspective that puts God back in charge of our stories, not the world around us. Be a champion of God’s victory in your friend’s life today. Pass on the gift of the lasting, life-changing comfort and peace that only God can give by praying John 16:33 over a specific friend today.

TRY THIS PRAYER:

God, we know the peace we experience is a direct result of how much we trust You. Encourage _______________ (insert friend’s name) to fight any feelings that overwhelm them today by reminding them You have already overcome the world. Give them a brave and trusting heart to receive the peace You give so freely and let it change their day today. Thank You for caring about every layer and detail of our lives. Please let ____________ feel comforted and encouraged by your peace in every area of their life that is causing fear, anxiety, or pain. Thank you for letting us see your victory over the world around us.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP:

Encourage a friend (or several!) by saving the graphic with the verse below and sending it as a text to whomever God brings to mind, letting them know you’re praying for them today.