Prayer for July 17th, 2025
Good morning, God of hope —thank you!!
As you are aware, in times of sorrow and hardship, finding solace and hope can be a challenging task. I pray for your strength, which enables me/us to cope with grief, navigate news, and the difficult circumstances, and people suffering all around the world. Holy Spirit, I shift my thoughts to you — a more optimistic tone, using cognitive reasoning, because a joyful heart is good medicine. The cares of my heart are many, but your consolations cheer my soul. Finding comfort and joy in your presence during times of trouble leaves me on a positive note. Thank you, Father! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.