A Sad Heart – A Prayer For Sadness

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Prayer For Sadness

Oh Merciful Father, You who knows our innermost being, I come before You today with a heavy heart. Lord, the world around me feels dark and dreary, and I find myself in the depths of sadness. My spirit is low, and joy seems so distant. As David cried out in his time of distress, so I cry out to You, Lord, from the depths of my sorrow.

I know that You hear me, Lord. I know that You see my tears, and not one falls that You do not take notice. I trust in Your unfailing love and Your promise to be near to the brokenhearted. Even in my pain, I cling to Your promises.

Peaceful, Loving Father, I humbly ask that you heal this ache in my heart, Oh Lord. Allow me to find that joy that I once knew. The sadness of my heart consumes me. But I will not give in, for I am stronger than the mind games the devil tries to play on me.

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 56:8 You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

Seeking God’s Comfort

Dear God, I need You now more than ever. This sadness seems to envelope me, casting a shadow over every part of my life. But I believe in Your Word, which promises me comfort and peace. I believe that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.

Pour out Your healing balm upon my soul, Lord. I need Your comfort, the kind that transcends human understanding. I need the peace that comes from knowing that even in my sorrow, You are with me.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.

Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Hope for the Future

Even though I am hurt and the pain lingers on each day, I will not give up, for the battle is already won. This sad heart sickens my soul. These tears that hit my pillow at night longs to see happiness once more and I pray that You will open up a way for me.

Oh God of Hope, I lift my eyes to You. Even in my deepest despair, I have hope because You are in control. I have hope because I know that my present pain will not last forever, but joy comes in the morning.

I look forward to the future with hope, knowing that You hold it in Your hands. I trust in Your promises of a better tomorrow, a future filled with hope and peace. My heart may be sad today, but my spirit rejoices in the hope of Your salvation.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Psalm 30:5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Cultivating A Heart Of Gratitude

Dear Heavenly Father, even as sadness fills my heart, I choose to give thanks. I am grateful for Your love, Your grace, and Your faithfulness. Even in this season of sorrow, I see Your hand at work. Every breath I take is a testament to Your sustaining grace.

Help me cultivate a heart of gratitude, Lord. Let my heart always find reasons to thank You, even when joy seems elusive. In every situation, I want to be able to say, “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 9:1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Give Me Strength To Overcome This Sadness

Sovereign Savior, my Gentle Jesus, my heart cries out to thee, Oh Lord, my God. Ease the hurt, relieve the pain, I release it unto You. These tears that fall and glisten, as the sun rises, long for that unspeakable joy they once knew.

I need You, Lord, now more than ever. This sadness in my heart craves to find that wonderful joy only You can give and that peace that passes all understanding. My heart cries out to You.

Dear Lord, I surrender my sorrow to You. I cast all my cares, all my pain, all my sadness on You, knowing that You care for me.

In my weakness, You are my strength. In my sorrow, You are my joy. I thank You for Your steadfast love that never ceases and Your mercies that are new every morning. Even in my sadness, I will trust in You. Give me strength, oh gentle Savior.

In Jesus’ name, love, joy, peace, and happiness will follow me wherever I go and this sadness within me will be destroyed, Amen and Amen!

Jeremiah 30:17 For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says the LORD; because they called you an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeks after.

1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.

A Sad Heart - A Prayer Against Sadness

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  1. Father God, I bring my sister who has lost her husbsnd before you. Please ease the pain and loneliness which she is experiencing at this time. As she mourns her lost, give her the strength, joy and peace that only you can supply during this difficult time. In Jesus name I pray with thanksgiving. Amen

    1. I am feeling sadness but don’t know why exactly. I feel I’ve slowly lost motivation. I have been blessed but I also feel that I’ve allowed life troubles to overwhelm. I want to feel happy and motivated and full of life like I was once like. Not just focus on issues or problems or what I could of done better. I pray that God can instill in me motivation and to live a fuller life.

  2. Dear lord,
    I’m so sad don’t know what to do or say there is so many things going on in my life, I need you to help me and guide me on what to do, in Jesus name amen🙏

  3. Please pray for my depression and anxiety disorder..i cant go on living another day like this..its hell on earth..i would rather end my life. Please pray for me

    1. I pray for you to get better. You shall one day find peace in your heart and find something you love. Lord God is here for you, amen

  4. Heavenly Father,

    Today is one of those days that I cry, I hurt inside and I have no one to talk to but I know that God you are always there listening to my words and I thank you.
    I cry as I write this and pray Lord Jesus that the burdens be lifted and the hurt be washed away. I pray throughout the day for many different things, including just your presence in my life.
    I know God my prayers are heard and I just ask that you continue to help and protect my family and me as we go through our hurts and struggles.
    I Love you Lord oh God and I thank you for what you’re doing, what you’re about to do, and pray for your continuance in my life. Amen.

  5. My God is kind, deliverer mighty, holy,
    He heals me when am broken.
    In him, I live and move and have a being.
    Glorious is my father in heaven.
    Thanks for this message.
    I needed to meditate on it.
    Be blessed for sharing.

  6. Good afternoon Father God thank you for another day of life. Thank you, Jesus, for a new opportunity that waits for me. let your holy spirit help me on how to fulfill my duties for your glory. Thank you, Father God. I am honored to be your faithful servant in Jesus’s name I pray amen amen amen

  7. Good morning Father God . Thank you for another beautiful day . Pls lord protect me and give me financial freedom in Jesus mighty name amen.?

  8. Dear lord, please help me cause my daughter is blaming me for everything that is happening in her life. She is being attacked by evil spell with friends. But how come she is blaming me. Lord I need prayers for me to be able to help her facing all this situations. She left my house because she didn’t want me to talk to her. Amen

  9. Tuzna sam puno, toliko da boli…svaka suza, svaka kap, svaka misao….molim se da mi oci ponovo vide, molim se da ponovo cujem, molim se da dusa nadje ponovo radost, jer sad je tako mracno i tiho oko mene.

    Translation:(I’m sad a lot, so much that it hurts … every tear, every drop, every thought … .molim that my eyes can see again, I pray that once again I hear, I pray that the soul finds joy again, because now it’s so dark and quiet around me.)

  10. Amen! Great prayer for so many troubled in their hearts. God bless you more

    Almighty Father,
    Many hearts are troubled deep
    Tears flow as they are sorrow filled
    Only Your great love and compassion can heal
    And bring these hearts to peace
    Amen! 

  11. I claim the sadness is gone dear Lord give me the peace only you can give me today and everyday
    Thy will be done
    Amen & Amen

  12. Amen
    In the name of Jesus I declare a complete healing for my son Taylher Annius from diabetic
    Thank you for this beautiful prayer
    God bless you all Christianstt

  13. Glory to god i need prayers for me an my children we just lose our mom am praying for wisdom and understanding lord give me strength and health in the mighty name of Jesus amen

  14. In The name if The Father,The Son and The Holy Spirit Amen
    Ooh Merciful Lord Jesus I thank you for having brought me all this far and so happy that ever since I started reading these prayers my life has changed spiritually I continue to pray that I receive The Holy spirit for the rest of my life Amen

  15. Loved the prayer a lot and helps me out too with my broken heart.
    God’s words touched the ones with a broken heart.
    Will keep all the broken hearts in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this post Christianity.com. God bless you’ll Christianstt.com

  16. i am really blessed by these prayers for these are the prayers i need for my situation. i trust in the lord for breakthrough , for my heart is troubled and sad. i request prayer for my financial challenge.

  17. Dear Father God,
    Oh Lord,my God.
    My heart cries out to Thee.
    I am hurt and the pain linger on each day.
    I thank You,Lord,You has healed me.
    I need You,Lord,today and always.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ.
    The sadness within my heart will be destroyed.
    Replace with joy,love and peace.
    There is no room in my mind for dark thought,and no space in my heart for unhappy feelings.
    Every condition and every task will be easier.
    In Jesus mighty name,love,joy,peace and happiness will follow me wherever I go.
    The sadness in my heart will go away.
    Hallelujah
    Amen and Amen.

  18. Love, Peace, Joy, Happiness will follow me wherever I go
    Lord Jesus, the sadness is gone by the precious blood of Jesus
    Amen & Amen

    1. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ I pray for you to bring favor and new fruits of blessings into her life. May you move her into a new level of blessings, thank you in advance for your promises that whatever we ask in Jesus name, we will receive. Let your will be done in Jesus name.

  19. Believe in God, and all blessings will be answered
    God shuts a door for a reason
    Stop knocking on it, God will open at the right time because I pray and believe in the Lord. AMEN!!

    1. Dear saints, I am A deaf married woman from Namibia. Thank You, God And all blessings for my family. Please pray for my son staying in the prison. That God will change in his life. He will trust and believe in God. In Jesus Christ name, Amen.

  20. Dear Heavinly Father,
    I thank you Lord God that you have faith in me to guide my way all through this day.
    To keep me safe and secure.
    To provide for my every need, even before l ask.
    To eliminate the darkness in my life.
    To show me the right and worthy way, determine my direction and my mind.
    Take away all negative thoughts and attitudes and replace with love and positivity.
    Dear God I thank you for all the wonderful gifts you have given me and I pray now, for my circumstances to change and l humbly ask for a renewal of hope
    In Jesus mighty name I pray
    Amen and amen

  21. I just want to thank you for your powerful words of pray each and everyday it gives me hope and the faith to hold on God bless you