Have you ever found yourself praying out of habit rather than hope? Or continuing to believe, even while feeling spiritually empty or worn down by suffering? Seasons of dryness can leave us wondering whether our faith is slipping away, yet these moments are often where God is working most quietly and deeply.
This prayer is meant for those times when belief feels heavy instead of joyful, and trust feels like a daily effort. It reminds us that enduring faith is not about constant strength, but about remaining open to God even when the heart feels tired. God does not measure faith by emotion, but by surrender. Even a trembling faith, placed in His hands, is precious.
Create in Me a Faith That Endures
Heavenly Father,
when my heart feels weary and my faith feels thin, I come before You just as I am.
You see the dryness within me; the prayers spoken without feeling,
the questions I carry in silence,
the weight of suffering that has tested my trust in You.
Lord, create in me a faith that endures.
Not a faith that depends on comfort or clarity,
but a faith rooted deeply in Your presence,
even when I cannot sense You near.
When I feel distant, remind me that You are never absent.
When my hope falters, strengthen me with the quiet assurance
that You are still working even in the hidden places of my life.
Teach me to trust You in the waiting,
to believe when answers do not come quickly,
and to remain faithful when the road feels long.
Jesus, You carried the cross in love and obedience.
In my own trials, help me to unite my suffering with Yours.
Let every struggle refine my heart rather than harden it.
Give me perseverance when I want to give up,
and courage when fear whispers that my faith is not enough.
Holy Spirit, breathe new life into my soul.
Fan the small flame of belief within me until it becomes steady and strong.
Help me to remain faithful in prayer,
patient in trials,
and hopeful in Your promises.
I place my life, my doubts, and my future into Your hands.
Create in me, O God, a faith that endures
one that trusts You in darkness,
waits on You in silence,
and clings to You in love until the end.
Amen.
Faith That Remains When the Feelings Fade
Faith that endures is formed not in moments of ease, but in perseverance. Scripture gently reassures us that “the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Endurance does not mean never doubting, it means choosing God again and again, even in uncertainty.
In times of suffering, our faith is purified. We learn to trust God for who He is, not only for what He gives. Like gold refined by fire, enduring faith becomes deeper, humbler, and more resilient. When prayer feels dry, it is still prayer. When belief feels weak, grace is still at work.
God honors the soul that stays, waits, and hopes – even in silence. Your perseverance today may be quietly shaping a stronger tomorrow, one rooted not in feelings, but in faithful love.
Faith in Daily Practice
- Offer this prayer during moments of discouragement or spiritual dryness.
- Sit quietly with God, even if no words come easily.
- Reflect on past trials where God carried you through unseen.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen your faith one day at a time.
- Share this prayer with someone who is struggling to hold on to hope.
