Jesus, I Need You: Honest Prayers from a Trusting Heart
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Good times. Bad times. In-between times. When your daily ordeals threaten to overwhelm you, the simple prayer “Jesus, I need You”offers peace and rest.
Whether you’re experiencing a season of heartache or a season of joy, a time of questioning or a time of deep gratitude, the vulnerable prayers featured throughout will meet you where you are. With space for journaling, Jesus, I Need You will quiet your mind and heart as you discover the Lord’s faithfulness and lovingkindness.
Find the comfort, hope, and celebration you seek as you ground your faith in the Savior who can be trusted in all circumstances.
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Contents
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Jesus, I Need Your . . . Guidance
I Need You
Scattered Thoughts
Learning to Trust
When I Am Tempted
In Prayer
My Helper
I Surrender All
Guide Me, Please Guide Me
How Should I Decide?
Light My Way
Reflections On Guidance
Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Overwhelmed
I Can’t Do It Myself
We’re In This Together
I’m Worn-Out
A Weary Traveler
Moving Mountains
Singing a New Song
Good News, Bad News
The Rush and Hurry
I Can Choose
Overwhelmed With Joy
Reflections On Feeling Overwhelmed
Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Gratitude
Bring Out the Best
What a Beautiful Day!
Thank You for Joy
Gratitude Over Grumbling
You Lift Me Up
Thank You for Laughter
Dear Jesus, I Love You
The Little Things
Your Beautiful Creation
Those Who Serve
Reflections On Gratitude
Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Heartache
Brighter Future
Fitting In
Losing a Loved One
Safe Place
Seek and Save
Words Can Hurt Me
A New Calling
Do You Weep?
Pleasing You
Nothing Can Harm Me
Reflections On Heartache
Jesus, I Need Your . . . Comfort
You Are My Refuge
Watch Over Those I Love
You and Me
Quiet Time
All Around
Grant Me Peace
Comfort My Friend
When I Need Rest
When I Am Sick
The Comforts of Home
Reflections On Comfort
Jesus, I Need Your . . . Grace
That Difficult Person
Learning Patience
The Power of Community
Loving Everyone
Childlike Faith
Angels In Disguise
Rewards of Believing
Guilt versus Grace
What a Mess
Faith and Grace
Reflections On Grace
Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Disappointment
This Mixed-Up World
Pull Me Back to You
I Tried So Hard
Trying to Be Perfect
Do I Disappoint You?
Underappreciated
Disappointing Others
Rejoice In Disappointment?
Courage to Try Again
You Never Disappoint Me
Reflections On Disappointment
Jesus, I Need Your . . . Faith and Hope
Light of My Life
When I Ask
Courage to Trust
You Are My Hope
The Gift of Hope
Try, Try Again
Things Unseen
Faithful Relationships
Hope for Those I Love
Hope Is Eternal
Reflections On Faith and Hope
Jesus, I Need Your . . . Wisdom
Time-Out, Please
Dead Ends
Jesus Understands
The Secret of Contentment
True Wisdom
These Little Ones
Wisdom In the Storm
To Know You
Wisdom to Help
Your Mysterious Ways
Reflections On Wisdom
Notes
images/img-7-1.jpgI Need You
Dear Jesus,
Sometimes it’s so easy for me to forget just how much I need You. How many times have You tried to tell me something, and I haven’t listened? I need to listen more to Your soft, quiet voice. And how often have You tried to show me something, but I haven’t seen? I need to open my eyes to Your presence all around me. I need to take time to look up at the sky and down at the earth and to recognize the amazing works of Your hands. I need to open my heart to the needs of others so I can sympathize and empathize with them and serve them better.
Dear Jesus, I need You. With every day, every minute, every breath, I need You. Teach me to seek You more each day. Remind me that unless I take time to draw near to You, I will struggle to hear Your voice and to see all You have to show me. Jesus, when I read my Bible, reveal Yourself to me through Your words. Fill my heart with Your love and my spirit with Your strength. Wipe away the world’s distractions, and help me focus on You.
I need You, Jesus.
We all need Jesus. Not only does He save us from our sins and open the way to heaven for us, Jesus also longs to save us from anything that stands in the way of our relationships with Him. Is there something keeping you from drawing nearer to Jesus? Write a prayer asking Jesus to remove anything that stands between you and Him. Ask Him to help you draw ever closer to Him.
[Your Response Here]
Scattered Thoughts
Dear Jesus,
My thoughts are so scattered today. The anxiety that comes with too many things to do and trying to get them all done makes my chest tighten and my mind spin out of control. I’m having trouble capturing my thoughts and organizing them so that I can come up with a clear and productive plan.
Lord, the what-ifs and if-onlys keep sneaking into my head and stealing my ability to concentrate on what I need to do. They whisper and taunt me: What if I can’t do this? What if I can’t get it done in time? If only I didn’t have so much to do! If only I had someone to help me! Oh, Lord, help me remember that I do have Someone to help me—I have You!
Why is it so hard for me to remember to call on You first? I know You’re always with me and ready to help. I ask You to help me now, Lord Jesus. Remove all these what-ifs and if-onlys from my mind. Show me what is truly important. Sweep away what’s unnecessary and