A prayer for the messy moments

I wanted to type out a lot about how life is hard and it isn’t always a fairytale, but I want this space to be one of encouragement and edification. I want to encourage you to seek God and I want my readers to feel safe knowing they can read these words and come away with peace, joy or a drive towards healing.

So I made a decision.

I gave words to ChatGPT and asked it to make it into an encouraging prayer.

Then I read it.

And I think I should pray it every single day.

Maybe this prayer is just what you needed in your today. I hope it encourages your spirit.

A Prayer for the Messy Moments

Credits ChatGPT and my messy moments

Lord,

Life isn’t a fairytale—and You never promised it would be.

It’s messy. Complicated. Full of challenges, brokenness, and hard choices.

But You are right here in the middle of it with me.

Help me show up when it’s hard.

Give me the courage to love when it’s uncomfortable,

to forgive when it hurts,

to speak up with grace,

and to act with wisdom.

In my relationships, remind me that love often means going first—

saying “I’m sorry,” reaching out, sacrificing pride.

Help me choose humility over stubbornness.

Help me choose connection over comfort.

Thank You for being patient with me in my mess.

Shape my actions to reflect Your heart.

Guide the steps I take so that my choices honor You

and lead to healing, not harm.

Even in the chaos, remind me—

You are the God of restoration,

and with You, no mess is wasted.

Amen.