Keep trusting Jesus and stay open to the Helper

Assume hardship means God has pulled away from you

Wait for complete explanation before you obey

Treat spiritual help as something you no longer need

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and I cannot save myself. I turn from my sin and ask you to forgive me. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess that you are Lord, and I ask you to come into my life and lead me. Thank you for receiving me and for giving me what I need. Amen.

Receive Jesus and His Truth

Lord, renew your Church where we resist your wisdom and fear what we cannot see. Make us a people who trust your truth, welcome the Helper, and live in step with your good purpose. Wake us up to your presence and send fresh courage among us, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church to Trust Your Promise

Thank God for Jesus' truthful words, for good that can come through hard changes, and for the promised Helper who comes by his sending.

Thank You for Truth That Serves Us

Father, when I do not understand why something has to change, help me trust that you are working for my good. Keep me from assuming you have left me, and make me open to the help you send, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Help Me Trust Your Goodness

Begin by naming one change that feels like a loss. Tell God honestly what you fear, ask him to show you the good he is working, and ask him to make you attentive to the Helper's help.

Pray Through a Hard Goodbye

Pray for people who are facing a hard departure, a delay, or a season of waiting: that they would trust Jesus' words, not mistake silence for abandonment, and receive the Helper's comfort and guidance.

For Friends in the Waiting

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John 16:7 — FormalTAB

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