Prayer to believe in yourself again, and in God too

Because sometimes what hurts the most isn't what happened, it's what we stop believing afterwards.

There are days when faith wavers. Not because you wanted it to, but because life hit you hard. And when that happens, it's not just God you start to doubt - it's yourself too. Everything goes silent inside. Hope disappears. Strength disappears. And the mirror seems to reflect someone you no longer recognize.

But even in this abyss of confusion, there is a way out. It starts slowly. Almost imperceptibly. And it's called prayer. Not the kind made with ready-made formulas, but the kind born from the bottom of your chest, among the rubble of what's left. That's where you learn, with humility and courage, to believe again.

When life breaks down, faith is in pieces

Have you ever had days when everything seemed to fall apart at once? When "it's going to work out" was no longer convincing? At such times, the first thing you lose is trust. First in God. Then in yourself. And the worst thing is that nobody notices.

You keep smiling on the outside, but inside you carry a mixture of tiredness and disbelief. You don't know if God is listening. And, deep down, you begin to think that perhaps the mistake is in you. That perhaps you no longer deserve to dream, to try, to start again.

But it's a lie. None of it is true. You're just hurt. And wounds don't erase promises. They just need time, care... and faith restored.

Starting again is a silent act of faith

Believing in yourself again is one of the hardest battles. Because it requires patience with your failures, and compassion with your stumbles. It means understanding that you don't have to be strong all the time, or perfect to be loved.

And when faith in God also weakens, all that's left is to sit down, breathe, and talk to him like talking to an old friend: without masks, without fear, without shame.

The prayer that heals is not the prettiest. It's the most sincere.

Prayer for when everything falls apart

If you don't know what to say, just say it:

"Lord, I admit it: I'm not well. I've lost myself, and maybe I've drifted away from you too. But I'm here, with what's left. I don't have any nice words or certainties. Just one request: help me to come back. To trust again. To see myself again with your eyes. And if it's possible... to feel You again too."

It doesn't matter if your voice is weak. God hears the heart. He knows the weight you're carrying and how hard you're trying. This prayer, said in truth, is more powerful than any perfect ritual.

Faith in God begins with faith in oneself

How can you believe that God still has plans for you if you can't even believe in your own worth? That's why faith healing begins within. Trusting in yourself again is the first step towards trusting in everything else.

And it's okay if it takes time. Every step is already a miracle. Every attempt to get up is a living prayer. Every time you say: "I'll try again", heaven smiles.

You don't have to be strong today. You just need to be willing not to give up on yourself.

A whisper for your tired soul

If you're reading this now with a tight chest, know this: you're not alone. Everyone has doubted their own strength at some point. Everyone has questioned whether God was still there.

And it is precisely at this point that the greatest reunions take place. Because God is not offended by your doubt. He just wants you to come back. To open your heart as it is. Without masks. No memorized phrases. Just you and him.

Take a deep breath. Put your hand on your chest. Close your eyes for a moment. And say:

"I want to believe again."

That sentence is already a whole sentence.

God never gave up on you

While you questioned everything, he was already preparing a fresh start. While you cried, He covered you in silence. And while you were saying "I can't take it anymore", He was holding what you couldn't even imagine.

You may have lost your way, but God has always known where to find you. And now that you've stopped, taken a breath and decided to try again, He will lead you back. Slowly, in time, with love.

Believe me: He still has plans for you. And your story doesn't end here.

The miracle begins with one step

You don't have to feel 100% to start again. You just need to want to. And that will, however small, already moves mountains in the spiritual world.

Don't underestimate the power of a tearful prayer. God values your heartfelt outpouring more than your efforts to look good. He doesn't want masks. He wants you whole. Just the way you are.

And if all you can manage today is to say "Help me, God"... that's enough. Because faith doesn't have to be big. It just needs to be real.

See also: How did the ancient Christians practice their faith?

May 21st, 2025