Spiritual Warfare: 'Pray Through Troubles While Serving Others'

God's Power for Our Battles — Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
— Romans 12:11-12 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, when troubles hit I often forget to pray. Help me to be patient and keep praying while I’m waiting for You to act. Forgive my impatience and self-centeredness of the past. Grant me persistence in my prayer life and help me to focus on working hard for the Kingdom and serving others You have put all around me while I’m waiting for Your divine deliverance. Help me also to be enthusiastic in my work for You. Give me a straightforward focus on my work and hope until You bring me home to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

14 Related Resources by Heartlight

On Fire in the Spirit
Devo: God's Holy Fire
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."
Romans 12:11
Devo: Today's Verse
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. "
Romans 12:12
Devo: Today's Verse
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
Romans 12:12
Devo: Today's Verse
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
See All 14 Related Resources about Romans 12:11-12

Illustration

Illustration of Romans 12:11-12 NLT — Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Hebrews 10:23
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Daniel 10:11
"Child of God, do you hesitate to appropriate this title? Ah! has your unbelief made you forget that you are greatly beloved too? Must you not have..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Proverbs 29:25
"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Light that Burns Away Sin' (He. 12:29)
"Dear Father, who dwells in indescribable light, Living God, consuming fire, burn the sin from my life. Purify my heart's desire in the smelter of..."

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.

More Spiritual Warfare