Prayer for Strength When You Feel Weak
Drawing on God's power when your own has run out
Morning Prayer editorial team · Updated: November 2026
Saint Paul heard the Lord say that His grace is enough and that His power works best in weakness. This prayer is for the moment when you have nothing left and need to borrow strength from God.
Let us pray
Almighty God, I am running on empty. I have tried to be strong for everyone around me, and I have reached the end of what I can do on my own. So I come to You, the source of all strength, and I ask You to fill what is empty in me.
Give me strength in my body, to do the work of this day without collapsing. Give me strength in my mind, to think clearly and make good decisions when I am exhausted. Give me strength in my heart, to keep loving when it would be easier to shut down.
You know what has worn me down: the responsibilities that do not let up, the worry that follows me into sleep, the grief I have not had time to feel. I am not asking You to take all of it away. I am asking You to carry it with me.
Lord, You strengthened Elijah with bread in the wilderness. You strengthened Mary at the foot of the cross. You strengthened the apostles with fire at Pentecost. Strengthen me now in whatever way I need most.
Teach me to lean on You instead of pretending I can do everything. Let my weakness become the place where Your power is seen.
I will stand up again, Lord, not because I am strong but because You are. Be my strength today. Amen.
Blessing
May the God of all power uphold you, and may you find in your weakness the strength that is His.
How to pray this prayer
- Find a quiet moment and breathe slowly.
- Read the prayer aloud or in your heart.
- Add your own intention before the Amen.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a lack of faith to feel weak and need a prayer for strength?
Not at all. Scripture is full of strong believers admitting weakness, from David to Paul. Asking God for strength is an act of faith, not a failure of it.
How often should I pray for strength?
As often as you need to. Some people pray this each morning during a hard season. Repetition is not a problem; God never tires of being asked.
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