Jesus, I Need You: Honest Prayers from a Trusting Heart

By Zondervan

Good times. Bad times. In-between times. When your daily ordeals threaten to overwhelm you, the simple prayer “Jesus, I need You”offers peace and rest.

Whether you’re experiencing a season of heartache or a season of joy, a time of questioning or a time of deep gratitude, the vulnerable prayers featured throughout will meet you where you are. With space for journaling, Jesus, I Need You will quiet your mind and heart as you discover the Lord’s faithfulness and lovingkindness.

Find the comfort, hope, and celebration you seek as you ground your faith in the Savior who can be trusted in all circumstances.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Aug 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9780310088301

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Jesus, I Need You

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Contents

Ebook Instructions

Jesus, I Need Your . . . Guidance

I Need You

Scattered Thoughts

Learning to Trust

When I Am Tempted

In Prayer

My Helper

I Surrender All

Guide Me, Please Guide Me

How Should I Decide?

Light My Way

Reflections On Guidance

Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Overwhelmed

I Can’t Do It Myself

We’re In This Together

I’m Worn-Out

A Weary Traveler

Moving Mountains

Singing a New Song

Good News, Bad News

The Rush and Hurry

I Can Choose

Overwhelmed With Joy

Reflections On Feeling Overwhelmed

Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Gratitude

Bring Out the Best

What a Beautiful Day!

Thank You for Joy

Gratitude Over Grumbling

You Lift Me Up

Thank You for Laughter

Dear Jesus, I Love You

The Little Things

Your Beautiful Creation

Those Who Serve

Reflections On Gratitude

Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Heartache

Brighter Future

Fitting In

Losing a Loved One

Safe Place

Seek and Save

Words Can Hurt Me

A New Calling

Do You Weep?

Pleasing You

Nothing Can Harm Me

Reflections On Heartache

Jesus, I Need Your . . . Comfort

You Are My Refuge

Watch Over Those I Love

You and Me

Quiet Time

All Around

Grant Me Peace

Comfort My Friend

When I Need Rest

When I Am Sick

The Comforts of Home

Reflections On Comfort

Jesus, I Need Your . . . Grace

That Difficult Person

Learning Patience

The Power of Community

Loving Everyone

Childlike Faith

Angels In Disguise

Rewards of Believing

Guilt versus Grace

What a Mess

Faith and Grace

Reflections On Grace

Jesus, I Need You . . . When I Feel Disappointment

This Mixed-Up World

Pull Me Back to You

I Tried So Hard

Trying to Be Perfect

Do I Disappoint You?

Underappreciated

Disappointing Others

Rejoice In Disappointment?

Courage to Try Again

You Never Disappoint Me

Reflections On Disappointment

Jesus, I Need Your . . . Faith and Hope

Light of My Life

When I Ask

Courage to Trust

You Are My Hope

The Gift of Hope

Try, Try Again

Things Unseen

Faithful Relationships

Hope for Those I Love

Hope Is Eternal

Reflections On Faith and Hope

Jesus, I Need Your . . . Wisdom

Time-Out, Please

Dead Ends

Jesus Understands

The Secret of Contentment

True Wisdom

These Little Ones

Wisdom In the Storm

To Know You

Wisdom to Help

Your Mysterious Ways

Reflections On Wisdom

Notes

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I Need You

Dear Jesus,

Sometimes it’s so easy for me to forget just how much I need You. How many times have You tried to tell me something, and I haven’t listened? I need to listen more to Your soft, quiet voice. And how often have You tried to show me something, but I haven’t seen? I need to open my eyes to Your presence all around me. I need to take time to look up at the sky and down at the earth and to recognize the amazing works of Your hands. I need to open my heart to the needs of others so I can sympathize and empathize with them and serve them better.

Dear Jesus, I need You. With every day, every minute, every breath, I need You. Teach me to seek You more each day. Remind me that unless I take time to draw near to You, I will struggle to hear Your voice and to see all You have to show me. Jesus, when I read my Bible, reveal Yourself to me through Your words. Fill my heart with Your love and my spirit with Your strength. Wipe away the world’s distractions, and help me focus on You.

I need You, Jesus.

We all need Jesus. Not only does He save us from our sins and open the way to heaven for us, Jesus also longs to save us from anything that stands in the way of our relationships with Him. Is there something keeping you from drawing nearer to Jesus? Write a prayer asking Jesus to remove anything that stands between you and Him. Ask Him to help you draw ever closer to Him.

[Your Response Here]

Scattered Thoughts

Dear Jesus,

My thoughts are so scattered today. The anxiety that comes with too many things to do and trying to get them all done makes my chest tighten and my mind spin out of control. I’m having trouble capturing my thoughts and organizing them so that I can come up with a clear and productive plan.

Lord, the what-ifs and if-onlys keep sneaking into my head and stealing my ability to concentrate on what I need to do. They whisper and taunt me: What if I can’t do this? What if I can’t get it done in time? If only I didn’t have so much to do! If only I had someone to help me! Oh, Lord, help me remember that I do have Someone to help me—I have You!

Why is it so hard for me to remember to call on You first? I know You’re always with me and ready to help. I ask You to help me now, Lord Jesus. Remove all these what-ifs and if-onlys from my mind. Show me what is truly important. Sweep away what’s unnecessary and