In moments of deep sorrow, prayer can be a powerful source of comfort and strength. The Bible offers numerous verses that highlight the importance of turning to God in our times of distress. These scriptures remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and that God is always there to listen and support us.
As we explore these 30 verses, let them serve as a guide to help you navigate through your sadness. Each passage not only encourages prayer but also serves as a reminder of God’s unwavering love and faithfulness, offering solace in the darkest of times.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction.
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry come to you! Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts. And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret.
In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.
Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you, and you will pay your vows.
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Famous and Strong Quotes about prayer for sadness
“Your soul is oftentimes a battlefield, upon which your reason and your judgment wage war against your passion and your appetite.”
“When the soul suffers too much, it develops a taste for misfortune.”
“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time—waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God; it changes me.”
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.”
“Prayer is simply a communication with the divine and a reminder of who we are.”
Finding Strength Through Prayer in Times of Sadness
Heavenly Father,
In times of sorrow, we come before You with heavy hearts. We acknowledge our pain and the sadness that weighs us down. Lord, we seek Your comfort and guidance, turning to You in our distress. Fill us with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Help us to lift our burdens to You, trusting that You care deeply for each one of us. Illuminate our paths with Your light, leading us away from despair and towards hope. Grant us the strength to endure and the courage to find joy again.
Surround us with Your love and the support of those who care, reminding us that we are not alone. Heal our wounds and restore our spirits, helping us to see the beauty in life even amidst our struggles.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.