was the first five-word prayer I ever remember praying.

I prayed it one night when I

was at a loss for words, distressed over my lack of change and growth, struggling
over the same things I’ve struggled with for years. Sometimes I loathe the sound of
my own voice, praying the same stale prayers for change that aren’t guttural enough
for follow-through. I’m a grown woman, for goodness’ sake, but some days I feel like
a child. I say things I don’t want to say. I do things I don’t want to do. I behave poorly
when I know better. I know all the calorie counts and still struggle to eat the right
foods. My flesh is an albatross and daily I yearn to overcome it. So many things in
my life have changed since I was a child, yet so many things have not. I lift up my
eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes
from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. PSALM 121:1-2 NIV
I love You, Jesus, help was the first five-word prayer I ever remember praying. I
prayed it one night when I was at a loss for words, distressed over my lack of change
and growth, struggling over the same things I’ve struggled with for years. Sometimes
I loathe the sound of my own voice, praying the same stale prayers for change that
aren’t guttural enough for follow-through. I’m a grown woman, for goodness’ sake,
but some days I feel like a child. I say things I don’t want to say. I do things I don’t
want to do. I behave poorly when I know better. I know all the calorie counts and still
struggle to eat the right foods. My flesh is an albatross and daily I yearn to overcome
it. So many things in my life have changed since I was a child, yet so many things
have not.
We are a shared human race, so I know you feel my plight. We are a people of
hoping, trying our best and lamenting our worst. We have great days and weeks and
even some months and years...and then the crash comes, and we are left feeling
that all the good we experienced was just a massive fluke. We struggle not to slip
into skepticism. It’s tempting to worry away our days and fear ourselves into
numbness. And in those real moments, it may be that all we can o er to God are five
simple words:
I love You, Jesus. Help.
Those words may be small, but I believe that they are just the same as if they were a
spoken novel of all the best heart alliterations, He hears them and responds with all
fullness and tenderness of a Savior’s love. This simple prayer calls on heaven. It
says to God that though our heart is full of love for Him, it is breaking over the
frustrations the world is causing us.
This prayer is an abandoned prayer. It is a needy prayer. It is a sweet prayer from a
helpless child to a Father fully in control.
Even in this moment as we struggle, we can lift our eyes to the God who loves us.
We can lift our face to see Him in the dark, lift our voice to call out to Him for help.
He is tender to
our struggle. He is ready to respond to the need.
I love You, Jesus. Help.

"God Help Me!" Psalms to Pray

When you don't know what to pray, Scripture provides the words for you! Use these
prayers from Psalms to guide your request for help from God.
H - "Hear me Lord and answer me for I am poor and needy." Psalm 86:1
The first step is to let God know that you need him and want His help.
E - "Establish my steps in your word." Psalm 119:133
Second, ask God for His direction and for strength to stand firm in His promises.
L - "Let your compassion quickly meet our needs because we are on the brink of
despair." Psalm 79:8
We often need help because of our past choices and sin. Ask God to help you focus
on his compassion and grace to lift you out of your despair and heart ache.
P - "Protect me God because I take refuge in You. I say to the Lord, You are my
Lord, apart from You I have nothing good." Psalm 16:1
Whether it's spiritual protection from Satan's attacks or physical protection, we can
come to God and ask Him to be our protector and provider. Seek refuge and lean on
 God, not your own strength or abilities. God promises to be your refuge if you will let
Him!
*H.E.L.P acronym excerpt from 4 Psalms to Pray When You Need God's Help by
Jennifer Rothschild

Excerpted from Lisa's new book 5-Word Prayers: Where to Start When You Don’t
Know What to Say to God (Harvest House, October 3, 2017), author
and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle reminds readers the strength of prayers lies in the
heart’s intent, not the word count. Each entry in this forty-day devotional will provide
a simple five-word prayer, a corresponding Bible verse, and thoughts to encourage.
Lisa Whittle is a leader, author and speaker with a heart and passion to
communicate one thing: Jesus is everything. She is the author of six books, including
her latest Put Your Warrior Boots On, and a sought out Bible teacher for her wit and
bold, bottom line approach. Her writing has appeared on FOXNews.com, Charisma,
ForEveryMom, and more. She is a wife and mother of three who currently resides in
North Carolina. Visit her at LisaWhittle.com.
Image courtesy: Pexels.com
Publication date: October 3, 2017

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