Prayer for My Faith While Under Spiritual Attack

There are times when I feel completely out of balance. Mentally, I am unable to focus. Physically, my muscles ache, and I am fatigued. Emotionally, I am irritable and angry for no reason. Spiritually, I feel disconnected from God, as if my praise, worship, and prayers are not reaching Him. I feel like I am under spiritual attack.

During times like these, in periods of weakness, I know I am vulnerable to falling prey to temptation. My feelings easily influence my decisions, and I am convinced I am emotionally, physically, and mentally too exhausted to do anything.

Pastor Charles Stanley said when under these conditions, we should use the H.A.L.T. principle. We should never make decisions when we are too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Instead, we should concentrate on the Lord and draw strength from Him.

Lord, I am grateful for You reminding me of Your promises and helping me discern truth from lies. Thank You for reminding me I can do everything through You, who gives me strength. Thank You for guiding me to consider my thoughts and refocus on my work so I may complete it. Thank You for offering me rest in You and reminding me not to over-exert myself. Thank You for tempering my emotions and reminding me I have Your Spirit of self-control. Thank You for encouraging me to encourage myself by reading and memorizing Your Word. Thank You for Your insight into the scriptures and for helping me recall them when needed.

Thank You, Lord, for the measure of faith You have given me. Grow it. Sustain it. Strengthen it. Deepen it, and don’t let it fail. Make my faith the power of my life so that in all I do, You get the glory as the great Giver that You are. Amen.

Scriptures for Reflection: Psalm 23-28