Prayer for Strength: A Catholic Prayer When You're Weary
A simple prayer for strength when you feel worn out, with a short version, prayers for hard days and for others, and KJV verses to lean on.
Lord, I am tired, and I do not have much left to give today.
You know what I am carrying: the worry I can't put down, the task that feels too big, the person I find hard to face. I cannot fix it all, and I am not asking you to take away every difficulty. I am asking you for strength to take the next step.
Give me strength for my body when I am weary, and strength for my mind when it won't rest. Steady my heart when I want to give up. Remind me that I was never meant to do this alone.
When I feel weak, let me remember that your power is not limited by my weakness. Hold me up, one hour at a time, until this day is done.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Short Version
Lord, give me strength for today. I cannot do this alone, but I trust you will carry me. Amen.
A Prayer for Strength in a Hard Season
God of all comfort, this season has gone on longer than I expected, and my patience is thin. Strengthen me where I am wearing down. Give me courage to keep showing up, and the humility to accept help when it is offered.
Let me not measure my days by how much I accomplished, but by whether I stayed faithful. When the way ahead is unclear, give me enough light for the next step. Amen.
A Prayer for Strength for Someone You Love
Father, I place before you someone I love who is struggling. You see what I cannot see. Be their strength when they have none, and their peace when their mind is full of fear.
Send them people who will listen and help. Give me the right words, or the wisdom to say nothing and simply stay close. Amen.
A Morning Prayer for Strength
Good morning, Lord. Before the day pulls me in every direction, I give it to you. Give me the strength I will need for what is coming, even the things I don't know about yet. Keep me patient, kind and steady. Amen.
How to Pray for Strength
You do not need special words to pray for strength. The most honest prayer is often the shortest: "Lord, help me." The prayers above are here to give you words when you have none.
Be specific. Name what is wearing you out, whether it is grief, illness, work, a relationship or simply exhaustion. God already knows, and saying it out loud helps you to hand it over.
Ask for enough for today. Scripture often speaks of strength given day by day, not all at once. Praying for just the next step can feel more possible than praying for the whole mountain.
Pray in the middle of the day. A single sentence while you walk, drive or wait is enough. Many Catholics repeat a short phrase like "Jesus, I trust in you" or "Lord, give me strength" throughout the day.
Don't pray alone. Strength often arrives through people. Ask a friend, a family member or a priest to pray for you, and consider Mass or Eucharistic adoration when you can. Sitting quietly before the Blessed Sacrament is a simple way to rest.
Scripture to Pray With
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)
for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good prayer for strength?
A short, honest prayer works best, such as "Lord, give me strength for today. I cannot do this alone." The full prayer on this page gives you more words when you need them.
What Bible verse is best for strength?
Many people turn to Isaiah 40:31 and Philippians 4:13. Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength," is also a comfort in hard times.
How do you pray for strength in difficult times?
Tell God plainly what is weighing on you, ask for enough strength for the next step, and keep the prayer short and repeated through the day. Ask others to pray with you.
Is it okay to pray for strength for someone else?
Yes. Praying for another person is an act of love, and the Church has always encouraged intercession. Name them and ask God to be their strength.
Last updated 2026-10-12