Do you ever feel like your faith is being tested when dealing with difficult people? If so, you are not alone. As a believer in Christ, it can be hard to fight the urge to become frustrated and angry with certain people or situations.
In these moments of distress, turn to prayer—it is truly “a friend that sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).
Prayer will help provide peace and stability, clarity of mind so that decisions are made wisely rather than out of anger, as well as discernment on how best to interact with others who may cause tension or heartache.
Here are a few specific prayers that you can use to pray when faced with difficult people or situations:
Prayer For Handling Difficult People
1)
Dear Lord, I entreat You to give me the strength and wisdom to remain calm when dealing with difficult people.
Help me to speak in a gentle and loving way and fill my heart with compassion.
Give me the courage to confront them in a respectful manner, yet remain firm in my beliefs so that Your truth can be heard.
Let all my actions be guided by Your will and truth, regardless of how others might respond.
In Your name I pray, Amen.
2)
Dear Lord, I come before you in prayer, asking for strength and guidance as I strive to handle difficult people with understanding and grace.
Give me the courage to remain steadfast in my convictions and grant me patience when conversations become tense.
Help me to remember that we are all created in your image and that despite our different perspectives, we have the potential to be united by shared kindness and love for one another.
Enable me to approach every interaction with a spirit of compassion, treating others gently but firmly.
With your help, I am confident that I can navigate difficult relationships with wisdom and self-control.
Amen.
3)
Dear Lord, I thank You for all of the difficult people in my life, for They are a part of Your shaping plan for me.
Help me to confront and address grievances with a heart full of mercy, grace, and love.
Give me the wisdom to also use gentleness in my communication as I strive to understand their perspective and why they behave in certain ways.
Encourage me to keep a strong sense of self-worth while engaging with them and grant me the courage to walk away from situations when necessary.
Above all else, guide me each day towards humbly seeking Your will. Amen.
4)
Dear Lord, I humbly come before you to call upon your wisdom. As I find myself surrounded by difficult people, help me to respond with love and endure with patience.
Grant me the courage and strength to confront those who bring hurt and confusion into my life.
Let the peace of your Spirit pervade my words and actions.
Help me not to be a source of distress, but rather be a source of respect and understanding as I speak truthfulness in love.
Guide me in forming relationships that are rooted in joy, peace, and compassion as I strive to honor you in all these trying times.
Amen.
5)
Dear Lord, I come before You with a heart full of trouble, for I am overwhelmed by difficult people in my life.
With Your help, I pray to be equipped with the strength and grace to handle disagreements peacefully and with understanding, no matter how hard it might get.
Help me find patience in every situation and remind me to always extend kindness and thoughtfulness towards others even when it’s the last thing I want to do.
Enable me to live out humility and submission when dealing with difficult people, so that Your name may be honored in all that I say or do.
In Jesus’ Name Amen.
6)
Dear Lord, I come before you asking for your help in dealing with difficult people.
I know life is full of challenges and conflicts, but it helps to know that you are always with me in times of turmoil and unrest.
Please grant me patience and understanding as I navigate these trying situations, that instead of reacting to their words, I might respond with love and kindness.
Guide me to the right solutions, so that even old feuds may be mended through positive dialogue and mutual respect.
Allow my faith to shine through – a beacon amidst the chaos. Thank You for being my ever-present companion and reminder of Your perfect peace throughout all troubles.
Amen.
