100 Days of Prayer for Difficult Times: What to Pray During Your Hardest DaysSample

Oh God,

I humbly ask that you hear the cry of my heart. Only you can soften the hearts and restore the relationships that appear to be hopelessly broken in this situation.

Father, I pray that just as you did for Saul on the Damascus road, you will open eyes, hearts, and minds so that the dear ones involved can see—­really see—­who you are and what you desire for them in these relationships. You did a miracle in Saul’s life, and I’m asking for one now, Lord. Help them see what’s at stake by their attitudes and behaviors—­relationships lost, loved ones left behind, and lives damaged. Guide them to think about their words before speaking them and to be respectful to loved ones who have different opinions or attitudes. Respect doesn’t cost anything. These relationships will only change through the miracle of your intervening power.

Oh God, I know you have the power to change hearts, open eyes, clear minds, and lift the blinding scales caused by deception. I ask you to intervene. May these dear ones know that their salvation in this is only by your incredible power and intense love working for them and through them.