When you feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, it’s difficult to pray. You may not know what words to say, and that can leave you feeling frustrated and helpless. But prayer doesn’t have to be about saying the right words; it’s about connecting with God. Instead of worrying about finding the right words, take some time to open your heart and simply be present with God’s presence.
Praying When You Don’t Know What to Say
Settle into a quiet place and let go of any expectations or fears of praying. Take this time to be still and simply connect with God. Refocus on the bigger picture, reminding yourself that God is with you through all of life’s joys and struggles.
Let God guide you as you take a deep breath and relax into His presence. As thoughts or feelings come into your mind during this time, acknowledge them, but don’t get attached to them. Just continue to stay present with whatever arises in the moment.
Another helpful practice is asking God for help when you don’t know what else to pray for. For example, if you are facing a difficult situation and don’t know how best to handle it, try praying for strength and courage.
Ask for wisdom so that you can see things from His perspective and make wise decisions. Remind yourself that He is always ready to help us—all we need to do is ask!
Thank God for all the wonderful gifts He has given us. His love, grace, mercy, and guidance are all around us every day if we just take the time to notice them! Praise Him for His faithfulness even when we forget our own promises made in prayerful moments.
Acknowledge His presence in our lives—even when we don’t understand why certain things happen or why things don’t turn out as planned—and thank Him for His infinite love that never fails us!
Ways to Pray
Thank God for All the Good in Your Life
Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God and express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. Whether it’s an emotional prayer of thanks, or a simple acknowledgement of how fortunate we are, expressing our appreciation can be a powerful way to maintain a strong relationship with God.
Acknowledge Your Sins and Ask for Forgiveness
Acknowledging our sins and asking for forgiveness is an important part of prayer. When we take the time to acknowledge how we have wronged, it allows us to be vulnerable with God. It also reminds us we are not perfect and need God’s help and guidance to live a life worthy of His love.
Praise God for His Goodness
God is the source of all our joy, strength, and hope. In Him, we find refuge and comfort in times of darkness. We give thanks for His never-ending grace that is an ever-present help to us in times of distress. Let us draw near to Him and offer our praises with hearts overflowing with thanksgiving and gratitude.
Ask for Guidance and Strength in Difficult Times
When life gets hard and we’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck, prayer can be a powerful source of strength and guidance. When we take the time to open our hearts in prayer, we can ask for God’s help and wisdom in how to navigate these difficult times. We can also ask Him to give us the courage to face whatever lies ahead with faith, strength, and clarity.
Offer Prayers of Repentance and Forgiveness
When we offer prayers of repentance and forgiveness, we are humbly acknowledging our wrongdoings and asking for God’s help in making things right. We acknowledge how our actions have hurt not only ourselves but also those around us, and how we need His grace and mercy to make things right.
We express how we recognize our need for His love and how we want to make amends so that our lives may be more in line with His will.
Pray for Others
Praying for others is an essential part of our spiritual growth and relationship with God. When we take the time to offer prayers for those who are hurting or suffering, it shows how much we care about them and how we want to help. Praying for others can also be a powerful way to create positive change in the world and bring people closer to God.
Sit in Silence
Sometimes, it’s difficult to find the right words when we don’t know how to pray. In these cases, we can simply sit in silence and allow the Holy Spirit to move within us. This can help us tap into a deeper connection with God, where He knows our hearts and all the things that are too deep for words.
Final Thoughts
When we struggle with prayer because we don’t know what words to say, remember that prayer isn’t always about saying the right thing; it’s about being open to God’s presence so that He can work through us towards spiritual growth! Let go of your expectations or worries and allow yourself some space just “to be” while connecting with God’s infinite love.
Ask Him for help when needed and remind yourself of everything He has already done for us – praise Him for his faithfulness even when times seem tough! With practice, prayer will become easier over time as we learn how best to communicate with our Creator in ways most meaningful for each of us individually.
There are many tools to help us when we struggle to pray. Devotionals can guide us into prayer while leading us to hear God through His Word. Here is one of my favorites: One Good Thing, by Melissa Goepfrich.
