25 Short Inspirational Prayers for Strength

When you feel like the mountain top is too high to climb, seek after the Lord for your strength. These short inspirational prayers for strength serve as perfect examples of the types of prayers you can recite.

Filled with Strength Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that you are my shield and my strength. May I live free from fear knowing that, as my shield, you protect me from every attack. May I live with confidence knowing that my strength comes from you. Nothing I face today can compare to your mighty power. Fill me with the faith that I have nothing to fear under the shelter of your loving care. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Renew My Strength Prayer
Lord God, I thank you because you know me and you love me. You promise a renewal of strength to those who hope in you. When I grow weary, lift me up on an eagle’s wings. When I stumble, give me the strength to carry on. Restore my strength, Lord. Nothing can overcome your strength. Let me find a renewed confidence in the power of your Spirit. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Fill Me with Power Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, I praise you because you are the resurrection and the life. Death holds no power over you. The power which conquered the grave now lives within me. Fill me with your power, Lord Jesus. Your word says that I can do all things through you, who gives me strength. When I am in danger, protect me under the power of your mighty name. When I fall down, lift me up with your mighty hand. In your all-powerful name, I pray, Amen.

Strength in Weakness Prayer
Eternal Father, I praise you because your grace and mercy are inexhaustible. Your word says that you will sustain your people through every kind of trouble. In my weakness, fill me with your power. When I am in trouble, fortify me with the power of your Spirit. Pick me up when I cannot keep going. Help me to trust in you to deliver me through every trial I face.  Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Sustaining Strength Prayer
Mighty God, thank you that you are my protector, my ever-present help in times of trouble. I ask that you give me the strength to overcome anything that stands in the path you have chosen for my life. Sustain me by the presence of your Spirit within me. Your word says that you are faithful to fulfill every promise, and you have promised that no one can pluck me from your hand. Protect me and help me to prosper in any and every circumstance. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strengthen Me Prayer
Eternal Father, I give thanks to you because you are my provider. Everything I need is found in you. Your plans for me are for good and for prosperity. I know you will never cause harm to me. I pray for the strength to continue the plans you have for my life. As I feel pressure from the circumstances that surround me, please restore my strength in moving forward in your holy direction for my life. Lift up my eyes to you that I may trust in your love for me. You will never let me down. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength for the Weary Prayer
Compassionate God, thank you that you are faithful to fulfill all your promises. Your promises are that strength will be given to me when I am weary, and power will be given to me when I am weak. When I struggle through difficult times, I can find refuge in you. When I feel crushed, I will rely on your grace so I can stand. When I feel overwhelmed, I will continue to forge ahead because you are my fortress. Help me to focus on your possibilities for my life, dear God. I know that if I focus on you, you will take care of everything else. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength for Transformation Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank you that all good things are made by you. The circumstances that have crushed me can be transformed. Your righteousness has replaced my sin. I ask that your strength would replace my weakness and that you would replace my sadness with your joy. May I live a life of freedom instead of shame. I am a new creation in you. Help me to live a new life. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Great Strength Prayer
Almighty God, thank you that your love remains steadfast throughout eternity. Whatever plans I may make, it is you who establishes my steps. As I walk into the future, I ask that you give me clear guidance on the decisions I have to make and strength for the challenges that I will face. Everywhere I go, keep me under your watchful care. Fill me with the power and might that comes from your Spirit. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength in Christ Prayer
Merciful Father, thank you that you are my refuge and my fortress. May I find refuge in you from the pressures and difficulties of the word and have my strength renewed each day. May I find protection in you from enemy attacks and have your peace bring rest to my soul. Energize me so that I am able to do everything I need.  May your Spirit dwell in my heart through faith so that I may have the strength to know the love of Christ that surpasses all knowledge. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength in God Prayer
O Lord my God, thank you that you are the one who will fill my heart with joy and strength. Strengthen me according to your word. You have spoken words of life and love to me, help me to find courage in your promises. Strip away every part of my life that hinders my relationship with you. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, now and forever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength beyond Measure Prayer
Lord, my Rock and Redeemer, thank you that you are great and abundant in power, your strength is beyond measure. According to your word, I lack no blessing from you. When times are hard, you will supply everything I need for joy and holiness. May I thrive in the midst of weakness because you strength flows through me. May I be victorious in you. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

God’s Power Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that all things were created through you and for you. My life belongs to you. When I lack strength, your grace is sufficient for me. When I am struggling, your power is made perfect in my weakness. As I pray to you now, may I feel your power flowing through me. May I walk in your footsteps today, overflowing with your love towards others. In your powerful name, Amen.

True Strength Prayer
God of the Universe, your word says that the joy of the Lord is my strength. Let me be filled with your joy and find the strength I need to overcome any problem I face. As I start each day, may I feel your powerful presence at work within me. As I end each day, please renew my strength. Your power has been victorious over sin, shame and death. Let me live in the light of your victory. To you be honor and glory, forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength for Today Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that nothing is impossible for you. There are things in my life that seem impossible, fill me with the strength to face those challenges as nothing is beyond your power. Your hand created the universe and controls everything in it, may I be strengthened by that same hand. As I journey through this day, I pray that I would know your miracle-working power. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength with No End Prayer
King of Kings, Lord of lords, there is no end to your strength and power. You have said that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Although my faith seems small, you are still mighty enough to accomplish anything in my life. As I face mountains that seem immovable, fill me with faith that you can move them for me. To you be glory throughout all generations, forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Power in Jesus’ Name Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that your name is powerful. Your name causes darkness to disappear and demons to flee. Your name causes the deaf to hear and the blind to see. Your name conquered the grave. Your name will be worshipped for eternity. As I pray for strength today, I pray in your holy and all-powerful name. Fill me with strength that can withstand any challenge. Through your mighty name, Amen.

Miracle Prayer
Everlasting Father, thank you that you have plans for me that are for my good and your glory. The Bible tells of the miracles you carried out to bless your people. I ask that you fill me with that same miracle-working power to show your glory and goodness. Renew my strength and increase my faith. Uphold me in your mighty hand, today and forever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

God of Strength Prayer
God of all strength, you display your power in all the world. Throughout history, nations and kings rise up and are torn down, but your kingdom remains. Your kingdom is a kingdom of strength and power like no other. Your kingdom is a kingdom that will never end. May I live in the light of your kingdom, filled with the strength I need to follow you until the end of time. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

All Conquering Strength Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that I am clothed in your righteousness and your holiness. Thank you that you died in my place and then rose again, conquering death forever. May I know the same power flowing through me. With death defeated, I have nothing to fear. Give me strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To you be glory and power, forever and ever. In your powerful name, Amen.

Ever-Present Help Prayer
Lord, my Rock and Redeemer, thank you that you never fail. When the ground beneath my feet feels shaky, may I draw strength from you, my rock. When I struggle against temptation and sin, may I know your redemptive power in my life. Take away every trace of fear and replace it with faith in you, so that I can follow you with all my heart. May the peace of God, the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be within me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Prayer for Strength
O Lord my God, thank you that you know me better than I know myself. You have said that I should ask you for anything I need in the name of Jesus and you will answer. Hear my prayer today as I ask for strength. You know the circumstances in my life that are draining my strength. Please help me to rely on you instead of my own abilities. Thank you that I can trust that you always do what is best for me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Strength and Protection Prayer
Mighty God, thank you that you are my defender, my strong deliverer against any enemy. In the face of all the challenges and obstacles that stand before me, may I know your strength and victory. When life begins to wear me down, I ask that you fill me with joyful endurance. May the power of the Father flow through me, the grace of the Son motivate me and the presence of the Holy Spirit empower me. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

Power of the Spirit Prayer
Eternal Father, thank you that you alone are God, there is nothing else that can compare to you. The Bible says that you will make all things work together for my good. Please hear my prayer and fill me with your strength and power to overcome my weakness. Nothing can stand against me when you are for me. You are the sovereign King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light. To you be honor and eternal glory. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

More Than a Conqueror Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that your strength is infinite, consistent and perfect. You have said that you will go before me and fight while I remain rooted in you. You have promised that I am more than a conqueror in you. May I be filled with strength as I am reminded of that truth. Lord, bless me and keep me, make your face shine upon me. Turn your face towards me and give me peace. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

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