A Prayer for Sadness

Father of all comfort, I come to You with a heavy heart. A sadness has settled over me, and I do not have the words to carry it alone.

Meet me here, Lord. You know every tear and every sigh. Hold me close, and let me feel that I am not forgotten.

Gently lift this weight from my soul. Where there is sorrow, bring comfort. Where there is darkness, let a small light return.

I trust You with my tender heart. Stay near me until joy comes again, in Jesus' name, Amen.

When to Pray This

Pray this whenever sadness settles over you, whether you know its cause or not. Let the words be slow and honest, and know that God welcomes your heavy heart just as it is.

A Verse to Hold On To

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." — Psalm 34:18 (KJV)