A Prayer for Strength and Courage in Times of Fear
"Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:" - 2 Chronicles 32:7
O Sovereign Lord,
In humility, we come before You, recognizing the boundless power and greatness of Your name. We echo the words of 2 Chronicles 32:7, declaring, "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him." What a profound truth these words hold, my Father!
As we stand today amidst the trials of this world, whether they be battles of the spirit, physical struggles, challenges in our relationships, or daunting responsibilities, we ask that You instill in us a spirit of strength and courage. Just as King Hezekiah encouraged his people with this crucial reminder of Your presence and power, so too do we plead for that same fortitude in our hearts.
Lord, remind us that we are not alone in our battles. When the enemy seems strong and overwhelming, when fear threatens to engulf our minds and hearts, help us to remember that You are the Lord of Hosts, and Your army encamps around us. We understand that the strength of man pales in comparison to the might of Your heavenly legion. May this knowledge bring us solace and unwavering faith during our times of vulnerability.
As we face our own particular ‘king of Assyria’ in our lives—be it fear, despair, temptation, or oppression—let us be steadfast in our resolve. Help us to preach to our own hearts the truth of Your Word, declaring with boldness, "Be strong and courageous!" Allow this declaration to echo through our thoughts and drown out the whispers of doubt and anxiety.
When we feel sadness creeping into our hearts like a thief in the night, renewing our worries, remind us not to be dismayed. Oh, how often we succumb to the weight of our circumstances! We renounce that spirit of fear and dismay today, trusting that You are with us. You are our shield and our exceedingly great reward.
Heavenly Father, as we look around us and see the multitude of challenges that confront us, may we embrace the reality that those who are with us are more than those who are against us. Open our eyes to perceive the truth of Your presence. Let us not dwell on our problems, but instead, let us focus on Your promises. Your Word assures us that You will never leave us nor forsake us.
We ask that You grant us discernment to see where Your hand is at work, even amid chaos. Teach us to fight the good fight of faith, to lift our voices in praise and worship, and to declare the victory that You have secured for us through the cross. May every attack of the enemy be met with worship from our lips, with faith in our hearts, and with hope for the future.
Gracious God, imbue within us persistence, stamina, and a courageous heart, so we can stand firm in our faith, regardless of what we face. Lord, in moments of doubt, remind us of the victories You have won for us in the past, that we might look back and find evidence of Your unyielding love and providence. Help us to build an altar of remembrance, a testimony to others of how You delivered us and brought us through.
We conclude this prayer in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior, who has equipped us to face all adversities with confidence. May we leave this place with renewed strength to confront each day, knowing that we are mighty warriors in Your Kingdom. Amen.
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2 Chronicles 32:7 - "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:"
"Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:" - 2 Chronicles 32:7
1 Chronicles 7:32 - "And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister."
2 Chronicles 32:2 - "And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,"
2 Chronicles 32:32 - "Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel."
2 Chronicles 32:20 - "And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven."
1 Chronicles 2:32 - "And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children."
"And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister." - 1 Chronicles 7:32
2 Chronicles 32:16 - "And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah."
2 Chronicles 32:28 - "Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks."
2 Chronicles 20:32 - "And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 32:19 - "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
2 Chronicles 32:10 - "Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?"
2 Chronicles 18:32 - "For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him."
2 chronicles 7:14
2 chronicles 7:14
2 Chronicles 34:32 - "And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers."
2 Chronicles 32:29 - "Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much."
2 Chronicles 32:24 - "¶ In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign."
2 Chronicles 11:7 - "And Beth-zur, and Shoco, and Adullam,"
2 Chronicles 32:6 - "And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,"
2 Chronicles 32:18 - "Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city."
2 Chronicles 32:3 - "He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him."
2 Chronicles 32:1 - "After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself."
2 Chronicles 32:23 - "And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth."
"And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem," - 2 Chronicles 32:2
2 Chronicles 29:32 - "And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was threescore and ten bullocks, an hundred rams, and two hundred lambs: all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD."
2 Chronicles 32:25 - "But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 32:22 - "Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all other, and guided them on every side."
2 Chronicles 32:30 - "This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works."