A prayer to hold fast to God in difficult times

"Rather, hold on tightly to the Lord your God as you have done up to now." - (Joshua 23: 8 NLT)

Will these troubled times we're going through ever end?

If you've been asking yourself this question lately, you're not alone. For many of us, life hasn't been easy over the past few weeks, months, or even years. We know that God's Word makes it clear that “in this world we will have trouble” (John 16:33). But when difficult circumstances happen one after another, we can be overwhelmed by the long season of difficult times. So what do we do when hard times follow each other with no end in sight?

In his last words to the leaders of Israel, Joshua gave this command to God's chosen people. His words still speak the truth to us believers today.

"Rather, hold on tightly to the Lord your God as you have done up to now." (Joshua 23: 8 NLT)

Joshua 28: 3

The Israelites were enjoying a period of rest in the land that God had given them. Joshua's life on earth was about to end, so he encouraged God's people to cling to Him in difficult times.

Joshua warned people not to be distracted by other gods. He knew the temptation they would have to face, both in this rest season and in the heat of battle. They had to be aware of the dangers of turning their backs, but also reassured of God's desire to fight for them. “Each of you will put a thousand enemies to flight, because the Lord your God fights for you, just as He promised. So be very careful to love the Lord your God “. (Joshua 23: 10-11)

When we are in the midst of troubled times and doubt how things could turn out, today's verse offers the answer we need. We can cling to God just as we have in the past and trust that He will be with us during all of this. He is faithful. Let's cling tightly to God right now with this prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father,

It seems like everyone around me is going through tough times. We see discouraging news in our world and feel its effects in our homes, families and personal lives. We know we can hold on to you when circumstances overwhelm us, but we still struggle to find peace.

Lord, help us feel Your presence right now. We know that you are faithful and we ask you for comfort in difficult times. The kind of comfort that only Your Holy Ghost can give. Let your words through Joshua seal permanently in our hearts today. We know there is hope and healing when we choose to hold on to You firmly.

Forgive us for being distracted by the things of this world. We can be pulled from your loving arms without even realizing it. When we are in danger of turning our backs, help us turn to Your Word instead. It will be our constant and unshakable lamp to guide our path in difficult moments. We cling to You, Lord, today and every day.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.