Lent 2025 School of Prayer 24

Day 24: Praying In Suffering

“My grace is enough for you, because my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

We all have to go through hard times, and praying can be hard during those times. But the Bible tells us that God’s kindness is strongest when we are weak. God did not take away Paul’s pain when he asked for his “thorn in the flesh” to be taken away. Instead, He told him, “My grace is sufficient for you.”

Jesus prayed while He was in pain. Even though He was in a lot of pain in Gethsemane, He gave in to the Father’s will. His pain became the way for us to be saved. In times of pain, prayer is not about getting rid of the pain; it’s about finding God’s power in it.

If you have something that’s bothering you today, talk to God about it. He may not take away your pain right away, but He promises to give you kindness, peace, and strength to get through it. Prayer doesn’t always make things better right away, but it does change us.

Reflection: What kind of pain or trouble do you need to bring to God today? How can you believe that His kindness will keep you going? Allow yourself to give up your pain and know that He is with you.

Fasting & Giving: Fast from laziness. Do an act of service for someone without being asked.