Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone else, partly because it was easier than facing your own struggle? Many of us find it far simpler to give help than to admit we need it — but the problem is still waiting for us when we’re done.

In today’s prayer, Valarie gets honest about the pride, disappointment, and fear that keep us isolated, even when God has placed people right beside us to encourage us. She reminds us we were never meant to do life alone: when we’re left to our own devices, we can fall down with no one to help us up. Anchored in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 — “two are better than one, for if either of them falls down, one can help the other up” — she prays for the courage to receive encouragement as freely as we give it, to see that vulnerability isn’t weakness but trust, and to build relationships that honor Him. She leaves us with a question worth sitting with: who has encouraged your faith recently? Take a moment to thank them.

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a weight that never seems to get lighter? Join Valarie for a special online webinar — When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Strength Through Prayer — on Sunday, August 16th at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Together we’ll discover how prayer can become more than a response to life’s challenges — a lifestyle that anchors your heart, renews your hope, and gives you strength to face each day with confidence. You’ll learn how to find peace even when circumstances haven’t changed, overcome the obstacles that keep you from consistent prayer, and experience how prayer renews your perspective. Seats are limited and registration closes once they’re filled, so reserve yours by searching “When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Strength Through Prayer” on Eventbrite.

If today’s prayer encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that they don’t have to walk alone — and come back tomorrow to pray with us again.

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