Prayer For Patience And Understanding For Those With Mental Illness

Romans 12:12-13 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Patience is truly a virtue. So many aspects of our lives call for patience, whether it be waiting in line at the grocery store or holding on for a brighter tomorrow. Regardless of what you’re waiting for, know that God is always with us, both for the good and the bad in life. Bible verses about patience teach us that we must be patient in His plan for us, especially when we are going through some hard times. And prayer for patience goes a long way. 

Consider the value of patience in the bible: Joseph waited 13 years before God fulfilled His promise and Abraham waited 25 years for a divine encounter with God through a burning bush. Meanwhile, Moses was left stranded in the wilderness for 40 years before God showed Him the way to the Promised Land and Jesus waited for 30 years to fulfill His role as our Savior. To make a person great, God breaks them first before putting the right pieces together.

Though we may not always understand those with mental illness, offering a prayer for mental health already speaks volumes and goes a long way. May the Lord grant us the wisdom and patience to better understand the struggles of those around us.

Prayer:

Oh Almighty Father, I come to You asking for a better understanding of those who fight their own demons on a daily basis. I may not be able to fully grasp the gravity of their plight, so I do what I can in my own way. Though I may never comprehend these struggles in their entirety, those around me who live through such suffering are not alone.

Lord, I ask for patience so that I can become a shoulder for these people to turn to. Only You know what true suffering is, so I continue to offer this prayer for those who struggle to find Your light in these dark times. I vow to be patient and understanding to them because this is what You would do for us in our time of need. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.