I am compelled to cast myself on You, God. There is nothing else to place my trust in. Let the winds of a trial’s severity assault the circumstances of life. I will remain steady in prayer. I avail myself on Your providence and protection. I take refuge in the fold of Your promises. Wreck me on a rock of financial woe and I will be that much more grateful for Your provision. Leave me alone and without friends and I will call upon Your Name, knowing that You answer when no one else does. When there is no shoulder to cry on nor another to lift me out of the pit, I offer my tears in prayer and call upon Your mighty arm to pull me out of darkness. Though I am burdened with troubles, Your presence alleviates the burden. Your yoke is easy, Lord. Let the tempest of difficulty drive me to You. I put my full confidence in all You say and in all You have done for me. You are my helper and sustainer. Help me show You to the world. Grant me fearless faith and valiant hope despite the trials. Let me be strong and courageous, knowing that You will be glorified by my weakness. As surely as You created all things, magnify Yourself in the midst of my distress. I am Yours, Jesus. Under the blessed assurance of Your Holy Word in Psalm 55:22 and the authority of Christ, I bow in humble prayer.

Cast your cares on the Lord
    and He will sustain you;
He will never let
    the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 55:22, NIV