When life hits you, it is sometimes hard to withstand the weight of your new circumstances. Our own short-sightedness can make God appear far from us. Know He is near. He sees you. And is only a prayer away. Call on the God who can rescue and restore you. Be encouraged.

Read one Scripture and pray the accompanying prayer each day (aloud, if you can, even if it is just a whisper). There is power in our spoken word. This Scripture-prayer pairing is known as praying the Scriptures or praying God's Word back to Him. It's an effective way of praying and getting prayers answered.