10 things to pray when it feels too hard

When you’re running low on strength. When you’re struggling to hear beyond the voices that tell you this is just too hard. When you’re not sure how to take your next step.

Here are 10 sets of Scripture you can pray to combat lies that begin with “I.” 

  1. I can’t keep up.

    • Isaiah 40:29-31

    • Philippians 4:11-13

  2. I’m afraid of what’s next.

    • Philippians 4:19

    • Deuteronomy 31:8

  3. I’m not strong enough for this.

    • Philippians 1:6

    • 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

  4. I’m on my own.

    • Isaiah 41:10

    • John 15:5

  5. I can’t do the right thing.

    • Hebrews 4:14-16

    • 1 John 1:9

  6. I want to give up.

    • Psalm 40:1-3

    • Galatians 6:9

  7. I can’t carry all of this.

    • Luke 9:23-24

    • Matthew 11:28-29

  8. I’m not equipped.

    • Hebrews 13:20-21

    • 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  9. I don’t have what it takes.

    • Ephesians 2:8-10

    • Colossians 1:9-14

  10. I don’t understand why this is happening; it’s just too hard.

    • 1 Peter 4:12-13

    • James 1:2-4

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Have you been battling any of those “I” lies? I sure have. Here’s what these verses remind me of, more than anything, though: I really am weak, I really can’t do this on my own, and I’m really not doing myself any favors by focusing on myself; but God is strong, He won’t leave me, and He gives me strength, through Jesus, to do whatever He calls me to do.

I’d love for you to come hang out with me over on Instagram @tochoosejoy so we can dig deeper in these verses together over the next several days.

What other “I” lies are we up against? Can you think of some #truth to help us fight them?

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