Recently, I found a prayer that has become a daily anchor for me — a simple reset button for my soul. It goes like this:
God, thank You for welcoming me into Your kingdom. Thank you for accepting me, even though I don’t have it all together. Your power is sufficient for my needs, so help me lean on Your strength today. Please help me walk gently and humbly with those around me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
It’s a beautiful prayer, isn’t it? But what does it mean to pray these words when life feels anything but together? Let’s unpack it together.
Welcomed, Even When Life Is Messy
“Thank You for welcoming me… even though I don’t have it all together.”
When I say these words, a list of my “not together” moments flashes through my mind. Life has thrown its share of curveballs. For me, that has included deep loss — two divorces and the heartbreaking death of a former girlfriend. These events built a deep fear of abandonment, making it hard to get close to people. If the people you love most can leave — by choice or by circumstance — why risk opening your heart again? There were years when I felt broken and far from any kind of “kingdom.”
After my first divorce, I had to rebuild my life from the ground up. Loneliness weighed heavily. Finances were tight. I learned budgeting at the school of “What’s the cheapest thing I can eat for a week?” That season humbled me. It also showed me what it means to be accepted — not for what I owned or achieved, but simply as a son of God who needed help.
Rebuilding wasn’t a straight path. It was messy. Yet grace ran through it all. Today, I have a wonderful partner, and we’re building a life together with our kids. We’re not married yet, but we live and love with honesty and grace. Our imperfect life shows the truth of being welcomed and accepted as we are. While some in the Christian community have judged our situation, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus doesn’t. He meets us where we are, and together we’re working toward marriage.
Leaning on God’s Strength in Weakness
“Your power is sufficient… help me lean on Your strength today.”
This part of the prayer is my lifeline. My prayer life runs in cycles. Some days I’m eager, reading my Bible and praying with focus. Other days, I barely have the energy. The Bible sits unopened. My prayers shrink into a quick thought before bed — or vanish entirely.
Then there are the private battles I’d rather hide. My struggle with lust and pornography is one I have fought for years. It’s not easy to admit, but it’s part of my story. In those moments, I stop pretending I have it together. This prayer becomes my cry for help: “Your power is sufficient for my needs,” because mine isn’t.
It’s freeing to admit that I can’t do it all. I was never meant to. God’s strength steps in where mine ends.
Walking Gently and Humbly with Others
“Please help me walk gently and humbly with those around me.”
The mess in my life has shaped me. It’s made me slower to judge others — though I still fail at times. When I catch myself judging, I remember that I can’t see the battles others are fighting.
My struggles with abandonment have taught me to be gentle. I know what it’s like to feel walled off and afraid to let people in. This prayer reminds me that my faith isn’t just about me. It shapes how I interact with the world. Grace should overflow into my relationships. It means holding back a sharp word, choosing kindness over judgment, and remembering that everyone is doing their best, one messy day at a time.
A Prayer for You
Whatever your mess looks like — financial struggles, broken relationships, hidden battles, or fear of abandonment — you’re not alone. We’re in this messy middle together. Grace isn’t about perfection. It’s about being real with God, who welcomes us as we are.
Let’s pray these words together, not as a quick fix, but as an honest acknowledgement of our need for Him:
God, thank You for welcoming me into Your kingdom. Thank you for accepting me, even though I don’t have it all together. Your power is sufficient for my needs, so help me lean on Your strength today. Please help me walk gently and humbly with those around me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.