Shared Prayer

O Lord, who hears and answers prayers You have invited Your people to call unto You, and You have promised to answer and to show great and mighty things we do not know. So we call on You with honest hearts. For the one who feels overwhelmed, confused, or worn down from carrying too much, speak clearly and answer with Your sure direction. Break the grip of fear and silence every accusing voice that says You will not respond. Because Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever, we come with confidence that Your mercy and Your power do not change. Give faith to ask, patience to wait, and humility to obey what You reveal. Strengthen weary hands and minds, for we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Thank You for hearing, for answering, and for showing what we could not see without You. In Jesus' name. Amen.