Pray For Grace to Overcome Obstacles
Grace to Overcome Obstacles
Today we will pray for grace to overcome obstacles. Life is full of challenges, setbacks, and obstacles that can make us feel stuck, discouraged, or even defeated. However, as believers, we are not left to struggle on our own. God’s grace is available to empower us, strengthen us, and help us overcome every obstacle in our path.
What is Grace?
Grace is the unmerited favour of God. It is His divine help and supernatural ability that enables us to accomplish what we cannot do by our own strength. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV), God told Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” This means that when we feel weak or incapable, God’s grace steps in to give us the strength to overcome.
Biblical Examples of Grace in Overcoming Obstacles
1. Moses – Grace to Lead Despite Weakness (Exodus 4:10-12)
Moses doubted his ability to lead because he had a speech impediment. He told God, “I am slow of speech and tongue.” However, God assured him that He would be with his mouth and teach him what to say. By God’s grace, Moses became one of the greatest leaders in biblical history, delivering Israel from Egypt.
2. David – Grace to Defeat Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45-50)
David, a young shepherd, faced a giant warrior, Goliath. By human standards, he was no match for Goliath. But through the grace of God, David declared, “I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty” (1 Samuel 17:45). With just a sling and a stone, David overcame what seemed like an impossible battle.
3. Paul – Grace to Overcome Persecution (2 Corinthians 11:23-27)
Paul faced numerous obstacles—beatings, imprisonment, shipwrecks, and opposition—but he remained steadfast. He testified in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The grace of God enabled him to persevere and fulfill his mission despite all challenges.
How to Access God’s Grace for Overcoming Obstacles
1. Trust in God’s Strength, Not Your Own (Proverbs 3:5-6)
We often try to rely on our own abilities, but true victory comes when we trust in God’s wisdom and strength. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
2. Pray for Grace (Hebrews 4:16)
When we face difficulties, we must come boldly to God in prayer. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
3. Walk in Faith (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Obstacles can cause fear and doubt, but faith keeps us moving forward. 2 Corinthians 5:7 reminds us, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” When we believe that God’s grace is sufficient, we can overcome any challenge.
4. Speak God’s Promises (Isaiah 41:10)
Declaring God’s Word over your life strengthens your faith. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Conclusion
Obstacles are a part of life, but God’s grace gives us the power to overcome them. Whether you are facing personal struggles, opposition, or challenges in your faith journey, remember that His grace is sufficient. Stay connected to God through prayer, trust in His strength, and walk in faith. With His grace, you will overcome!
Prayer Points for Grace to Overcome Obstacles
1. Grace in Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)
- Lord, I thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me. In my weakness, let Your power be made perfect in my life.
- Father, help me to embrace my limitations, knowing that Your strength is at work in me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
2. Strength Through Christ (Philippians 4:13, KJV)
- Lord, I declare that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. No obstacle shall defeat me!
- Father, renew my strength daily and empower me to fulfill Your purpose for my life.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
3. Access to Grace and Mercy (Hebrews 4:16, ESV)
- Father, I boldly approach Your throne of grace today. Let me receive mercy and grace to overcome every challenge in my life.
- Lord, in times of need, let Your grace be my help and my sustenance
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
4. Victory Over Fear (Isaiah 41:10, NIV)
- I rebuke every spirit of fear and discouragement in my life. Lord, strengthen me and uphold me with Your righteous right hand.
- Father, let Your presence be my confidence. I will not be dismayed, for You are my God!
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
5. Overwhelming Victory in Christ (Romans 8:37, NLT)
- Thank You, Lord, because I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me. No situation shall defeat me.
- Lord, fill me with the mindset of victory, knowing that in all things, I triumph in You.
Romans 8:37 (NLT)
“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.”
6. Dependence on the Holy Spirit (Zechariah 4:6, NKJV)
- Father, I surrender my battles to You. I know that it is not by might nor by power, but by Your Spirit that I will overcome.
- Holy Spirit, guide me and empower me to accomplish what I cannot do by my own strength
Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)
“So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
7. Divine Strength and Establishment (1 Peter 5:10, AMP)
- Lord, after every trial I face, establish me, strengthen me, and perfect all that concerns me.
- Thank You, Lord, for the assurance that my suffering is temporary, but Your grace will make me who I ought to be
1 Peter 5:10 (AMP)
“After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].”
8. God as My Refuge (Psalm 46:1, NIV)
- Father, I declare that You are my refuge and strength, my ever-present help in trouble. I will not fear!
- Lord, be my shield and strong tower. No trouble shall overwhelm me because You are with me.
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
9. Peace in Troubled Times (John 16:33, ESV)
- Jesus, You have overcome the world. I receive Your peace in every storm of my life.
- No matter the tribulations I face, I take heart, knowing that victory is mine through Christ.
John 16:33 (ESV)
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
10. Courage and Confidence in God (Deuteronomy 31:6, KJV)
- Lord, I refuse to be afraid. I receive strength and courage, knowing that You will never leave nor forsake me.
- Father, in every battle, let me walk with confidence, knowing that You go before me.
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
11. Grace for the Humble (James 4:6, NKJV)
- Lord, give me a humble heart that always depends on You, for You give grace to the humble.
- Father, remove every trace of pride from my heart so that I may receive the fullness of Your grace.
James 4:6 (NKJV)
“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’”
12. Strength in Grace (2 Timothy 2:1, NIV)
- Father, strengthen me in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Let Your grace empower me to do Your will.
- Lord, let my life be sustained by the grace of Christ, enabling me to overcome every difficulty.
2 Timothy 2:1 (NIV)
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
13. Divine Protection in Trials (Isaiah 43:2, NLT)
- Lord, when I go through deep waters, be with me. Let no trial drown or consume me.
- Father, just as You protected Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, protect me from every challenge that seeks to overwhelm me.
Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”
14. Abounding Grace (Romans 5:20, ESV)
- Thank You, Lord, that where sin and trials abound, Your grace abounds even more. Let Your grace overflow in my life.
- Father, let Your grace speak for me in every difficult situation and make a way where there seems to be none.
Romans 5:20 (ESV)
“Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”
15. Unshakable Faith and Courage (Joshua 1:9, KJV)
- Lord, I receive the strength and courage to step into my divine destiny without fear or hesitation.
- I declare that no obstacle shall make me afraid, for You are with me wherever I go.
Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
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