NOVENA FOR SINGLE MOTHERS

Join Us for a 9-Day Novena: A Prayer Journey for Single Mothers

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come." – Proverbs 31:25

Behind every single mother is a story of courage. Many have walked through heartbreak, rejection, abandonment, or even grief but they rise daily with love in their hearts and their children in their arms. They are both the gentle nurturer and the steadfast protector, juggling roles that were never meant to be carried alone. This Novena is for them.

For nine powerful days, we will stand in the gap for single mothers offering them to God in prayer. Each day will reflect a different area of their lives: emotional healing, financial provision, inner peace, strength in parenting, spiritual renewal, and more.

Why Join This Novena?

Because prayer changes things.

Because every single mother needs to know she is seen, valued, and deeply loved by God.

Because in a world that sometimes looks down on their struggles, God lifts them up.

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you." – Isaiah 41:10"Even if my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me in." – Psalm 27:10"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

Each day will include:

• A powerful reflection on a common struggle single mothers face

• A short life teaching rooted in Scripture

• A heartfelt prayer of intercession

• A moment of silence to lift specific names and needs to the Lord

This journey is for everyone whether you are a single mother, were raised by one, love someone who is, or feel called to pray for them.

Let us walk these nine days together, with hearts full of faith. Let us believe that no woman who walks this path alone is ever truly alone for the Lord is her Shepherd, her Defender, and her Provider.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19

NOVENA PRAYERS

Day 1

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Lord, I Need Your Strength and Courage

Theme:

Today, Lord, I confess—I’m tired, and I need You to carry me.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

• “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.” – Psalm 28:7

• “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” – Isaiah 46:4

  
  

My Life Today:

Lord, I woke up this morning with so many thoughts running through my head. I looked at my children and smiled, but deep inside I felt tired from always being the one holding everything together. I carry responsibilities that some people don’t even understand. I go to sleep with unanswered questions and wake up with the weight of the world on my shoulders.

There are moments I feel like giving up, but then I remember I have You. I know you are not far away. You see me as I make breakfast, get the kids ready, go to work, or hustle to provide. You hear the cries I hold back, the prayers I whisper through clenched teeth and quiet tears.

I’m not just a mother I am a warrior. But even warriors need rest. So here I am, Lord… resting in You.

My Heart’s Teaching:

You never asked me to be strong on my own. You promised to be my strength. You’re not waiting for me to have it all together you’re inviting me to lean into You. When I admit my weakness, you come in with power. You are not disappointed in me. You are proud of me. And You’re fighting for me in ways I can’t even see.

My Novena Prayer

Dear Jesus, I come to You just as I am tired, worn out, sometimes discouraged… but still standing. Lord, you know what it’s like to carry weight alone. You walked the road to Calvary with pain in Your heart and love on Your shoulders. So, I know you understand me.

I need You. I need You in the small things and the big things. I need You when my children ask questions I don’t know how to answer. I need You when bills pile up, and I’m unsure how we’ll make it through the month. I need You when the silence at night reminds me that I am doing this on my own. I need You when loneliness creeps in and tells me I’m forgotten.

Lord, speak to that place inside me that no one sees. Remind me that I’m still Your daughter still worthy of love, still called, still held in Your arms.

Give me the strength to smile genuinely, to laugh with my children, to sleep without fear. Fill me with courage not the kind that hides tears, but the kind that says: I’m still here, and I’m still believing.

Walk with me, Jesus. Hold me when I break. Restore me when I run dry. Be my shield, my peace, my daily portion. Be the father to my children, and the provider for our needs.

I lay everything before You my pain, my pressure, my parenting. I ask You to cover my children with Your protection and to help them grow with joy and wisdom.

If no one else tells me today that I’m doing well, I believe you are. And that’s enough for me.

In Your faithful name, I pray, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Take a moment to breathe deeply. Close your eyes and picture Jesus sitting beside you, holding your hand. Then, do one small thing just for you today a warm bath, a walk, a song you love, or simply ten minutes of stillness.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Day 2: Lord, Please Heal My Heart

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I ask You to touch the hidden wounds I carry.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

• “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book.” – Psalm 56:8

• “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

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My Life Today:

Lord, I’ve smiled when I was broken. I’ve stayed strong when I wanted to scream. I’ve walked around with invisible wounds that never seem to fully heal memories of betrayal, abandonment, rejection, words that cut deep, and dreams that never came true. Sometimes I wonder if anyone sees how much I’ve had to survive just to be standing.

There are nights I’ve cried myself to sleep and mornings I’ve woken up heavy. I’ve become so used to “being okay” that I barely notice I’m still carrying pain I never gave myself time to feel.

But You see it all, Lord. And today, I give You permission to touch what hurts.

My Heart’s Teaching:

Healing isn’t weakness. It’s surrender. You are the God who sits with me in the quiet, who doesn't rush my recovery, who doesn't shame my scars. You are not embarrassed by my past or impatient with my pain. Instead, you bend low, like a Father tending to His child’s wounds, gently reminding me: "My daughter, I will not let this pain define you. I will use it to heal you.”

You don’t just want me to survive you want me to live fully, joyfully, and freely.

My Novena Prayer

Abba Father, Here I am again, just me and You. And today I’m not hiding anymore. I bring You the wounds that still bleed inside me the ones no one sees, not even my children. You know the parts of my story that still hurt. The moments I was left, lied to, disrespected, overlooked, and broken. You know the names that still echo in my head, the regrets I carry in silence, and the shame I’ve tried to bury.

But I don’t want to carry this anymore. Jesus, I believe you are the healer of my soul. Come into the places that feel numb. Touch the tears I’ve never cried. Bring light into the memories that still darken my heart. Remove the bitterness, the guilt, and the blame.

If I have believed lies about my worth, replace them with Your truth. If I have been holding onto resentment, give me grace to let go. If I have been afraid to trust again, hold my heart until it’s safe in You.

Lord, I want to feel whole not just for me, but for my children. I want them to see a mother who is not just surviving but healed. I want my heart to overflow with joy again not forced smiles, but real peace. I surrender the hurt, the disappointment, the silence, the questions. And I ask You, Jesus be my healer, my comfort, my rest. Speak Your truth to me today: That I am not damaged. I am not too far gone. I am not defined by who left or what happened. I am Yours. Loved. Redeemed. Whole. Thank You for never walking away from my pain. Thank You for staying close, even when others left. Hold my heart and heal it day by day.

I trust you, Lord. I’m healing with You. In Jesus’ holy name, Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Write a letter to yourself beginning with the words: “Dear me, I forgive you...” Let it flow. Let it be messy or beautiful. Then talk to Jesus about what you wrote.

Day 3: Lord, Provide for Me and My Children

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I come with open hands, asking You to be our Provider.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

• “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’... your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” – Matthew 6:31–32

• “The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” – Psalm 34:10

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My Life Today:

Lord, you know the bills waiting on my table. You know the empty spaces in the kitchen, the shoes that need replacing, the school fees that keep me up at night. You know how hard I try not for myself, but for my children. I do everything I can… but some days, it still doesn’t feel like enough.

I want to give my children the world, but I only have what’s in my hands. Sometimes my heart breaks when they ask for things I can’t afford, or when I pretend, we’re okay when secretly I’m praying we make it to the end of the week. I don’t want to live in fear of lack. I want to live in faith that You’ll provide.

My Heart’s Teaching:

You are Jehovah Jireh my Provider. Not just in big miracles, but in daily bread. You see when no one offers help. You send blessings in unexpected ways. You use even strangers to be answers to my prayers.

You never run out of resources. You are not limited by my bank account, my job, or my circumstances. You own the cattle on a thousand hills. You are the same God who fed the widow in Zarephath, who multiplied oil, and who rained manna from heaven.

I am not begging You I am trusting You.

My Novena Prayer

Lord my Father, I come to You with real needs and a real heart. I don’t want riches I just want what’s enough. Enough for rent, enough for food, enough for clothes, enough for peace. You see me working hard. You see me trying to make ends meet. You see me stretching what little I have. And I thank You, Lord, because even though things haven’t been easy, you’ve never truly let me go without. You’ve always made a way.

But today, I need fresh help. I need You to open doors for opportunities, jobs, connections, favor. I need wisdom to manage what I have and courage to keep going when it feels like I’m drowning in responsibility. Provide for my children’s needs: Give them food, education, clothes, and joy. Keep them from shame or lack. Let them know a God who provides through their mother’s prayers.

And Lord, please restore my dignity. Let me not always be the one in need. Raise me up to be a giver one day. Help me one day be the answer to someone else's prayer.

You know the burdens I carry. And today, I put them all down at Your feet. I’m tired of worrying. I’m tired of calculating. I choose to trust You. Let me sleep tonight without anxiety. Let me wake up with hope. Let the favor of God surprise me. Let doors swing wide open. Let blessings overflow not just for survival, but for peace. You are my God, my Father, my Helper. You will take care of me and my children. And I will give You all the glory.

In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Write down three things God has provided for you this month even if they were small. Then say out loud: "If He did this, He can do more. I trust You, Lord."

Day 4: Lord, Heal My Heart from Rejection and Abandonment

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I give You the pain of being left behind and feeling unwanted.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” – Psalm 27:10

• “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine.” – Isaiah 43:1

• “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22

  
  

My Life Today:

Lord, it still hurts more than I want to admit. To be chosen once and then forgotten. To be promised forever, only to be left behind. To give everything my love, my body, my time and still be told I wasn't enough. I carry wounds from words spoken in anger and from silences that said even more. I was abandoned not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes financially.

I smiled so others wouldn’t see my cracks. I said “I’m fine” when deep down I felt discarded. I’ve asked, “Why did they leave? Why wasn’t I worth staying for? "And though time has passed, the sting of rejection still lives in hidden corners of my heart.

But I’m tired of pretending. Today, I ask You, Jesus, to go where no one else can.

My Heart’s Teaching:

Being left doesn’t mean I’m worthless. Jesus, You Yourself were rejected by people You came to love and save. You know what it feels like to be betrayed, denied, abandoned… yet You never stopped loving. You turned pain into purpose. You don’t define me by who left, but by who stayed, and You stayed. You never walked away. You call me daughter, beloved, chosen. You are not like people who change their mind. You are the faithful One.

Today I choose to anchor my identity, not in who hurt me, but in who heals me.

My Novena Prayer

Jesus, my Savior and Friend, you see the bruises on my heart the ones that no one notices but still weigh me down. You know how deeply I loved how much I gave, and how badly it hurt when I was left behind. It wasn’t just the man who left It was the dreams that disappeared with him, the sense of being invisible, the nights of wondering what I did wrong. And Lord, sometimes I still feel the echo of those lies: "You're not enough. You're too much. You're hard to love."

But today I bring those lies to You. I don’t want them anymore. I want to believe what You say about me. You say: I am not rejected I am accepted. I am not forgotten I am known. I am not alone I am held by You. I release the bitterness, Lord. I forgive the one who walked away. I surrender my need for closure, for apologies, for explanations. Because what I need more is peace Your peace.

Heal the lonely parts of me. Restore my confidence. Remind me I am still worthy of love, laughter, joy, and new beginnings. And when my children ask about what happened, give me wisdom to speak with grace, not hatred. Let them see in me a woman who was wounded but now walks in wholeness. Lord, I bless You for staying close even when I pushed You away. Thank You for holding me in the silence. Thank You for being the Father my children can always count on. I may have been rejected by man, but I am forever chosen by You. Let that truth take root and live in my soul forever.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Write this and repeat it aloud: "I am not who left. I am not what they said. I am loved. I am seen. I am enough because I am God’s."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

 Day 5: Lord, Give Me Strength to Keep Going When I Feel Weak

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I lay down my exhaustion and receive Your strength to carry on.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

• “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.” – Psalm 28:7

• “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles…” – Isaiah 40:31

  
  

My Life Today:

Lord, I’m tired. Not just physically but tired in my bones, in my spirit, in the parts of me that never get to rest. I wake up early. I sleep late. I worry about things others don’t see. I carry my own load and my children too. And some days, I feel like I’m running on empty.

I smile because I have to. I keep moving because there’s no choice. But inside, I’m breaking. Lord, today I need more than coffee. I need You. I need a deep, soul-level strength the kind only You can give. I don’t want to fake it anymore. I want to feel held by You.

My Heart’s Teaching:

You never said life would be easy, but You promised you’d walk with me. You are not standing at the finish line cheering me on from afar. You are right beside me, holding me up when I want to collapse. Jesus, you carried Your cross you know exhaustion. You fell, but You got back up. And now, you carry me. I don’t have to be superwoman. I don’t have to be strong all the time. I just have to be Yours.

My Novena Prayer

My God, I come to You worn down mentally, emotionally, physically. Sometimes I feel like no one understands the load I carry: the decisions, the emotions, the planning, the pressure, the pain. I feel like everything depends on me… and it’s too much. I’ve wiped tears in the dark and held back sobs in the middle of chores. I’ve prayed in whispers while folding laundry and cried quietly while pretending I was “just tired. "But You see me. You see it all.

And today, I’m not asking to be strong by myself. I’m asking to be strong in You.

Breathe life back into my weary soul. Fill my lungs with hope again. Let my body rest. Let my mind stop racing. Let my heart know peace. And even when the situation doesn’t change, let me be changed.

Help me not just survive but be renewed. Let me rise tomorrow with supernatural energy, unexpected joy, and holy courage. Let my children see a mother who leans on the Lord and walks in quiet confidence. Lord, teach me to rest in You, even while I work. Let me feel you whisper: “You are doing better than you think. I’m proud of you.” I cast off the lie that says I must carry everything alone. I welcome Your strength. I receive Your help. And I walk forward not in fear, but in faith. Thank You, Jesus, for never letting go of me.

Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Take 10 minutes today no phone, no work, no talking. Just sit still. Breathe deeply and whisper, “Lord, I need You. I receive Your strength.”

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Day 6: Lord, Heal My Children from the Effects of a Broken Home

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I bring the hearts of my children before You heal what I can’t see and restore what I can’t fix.

Scripture Just for Me and My Children:

• “All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” – Isaiah 54:13

• “Let the little children come to me... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14

• “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children’s children.” – Psalm 103:17

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My Life Today:

Lord, you see my children. You know what they’ve gone through even the things they haven’t said. You know the nights they cried quietly, the questions they held back, the moments they looked for their father and didn’t understand why he wasn’t there.

Sometimes I see the effects in their eyes, in their behavior, in their moods. Sometimes I wonder if the silence and separation are doing more damage than I know. And it hurts because as their mother, I want to protect them from all pain. But Lord, there’s only so much I can do. That’s why I bring them to You.

My Heart’s Teaching:

My children are not defined by this brokenness they are defined by Your love. They are not doomed by this chapter of our story. You are the God who rewrites legacies and restores families. Just as You were the Father to the fatherless, you will be Abba to my children. You will comfort them where I can’t, speak to them when I’m not there, and fill every emotional gap. Jesus, you love my children even more than I do and I trust you with them.

My Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father, Today I stretch out my hands and place each of my children into Yours.

You know their wounds the ones I’ve seen and the ones I haven’t. You know how they’ve been affected by the absence, the tension, the instability, the tears. You know the longing they have for love, security, and peace. Lord, I’ve tried my best, but I confess that my best has sometimes fallen short. So, I surrender them to You.

Heal their hearts. Uproot any bitterness, confusion, or insecurity that has taken root. Remove shame, fear, or rejection from their souls. Guard their identity. Let them know they are not forgotten, not fatherless, not damaged they are Yours. Speak over their minds at night. Guide their decisions as they grow. Surround them with godly mentors, healthy friendships, and divine protection. May they not repeat cycles of pain. May they build new legacies with You at the center.

Help me, Lord, to parent them with wisdom, patience, and grace. Where I lack, supply. Where I fail, cover. Let my love never grow cold. Let my faith be their example. Let my prayers be a covering they’ll never outgrow. I declare in faith: My children will rise. My children will heal. My children will thrive not because I am perfect, but because You are.

Thank You for being the faithful Father they’ll never lose.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Speak this blessing aloud over your children today (or whisper it while they sleep): “You are loved. You are chosen. You are not broken you are beautifully becoming who God made you to be.”

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

 Day 7: Lord, Provide for Our Needs When Finances Are Tight

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I bring You my bills, my empty fridge, my rent notices, my stress and I ask You to provide like only You can.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

• “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread.” – Psalm 37:25

• “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’... Your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” – Matthew 6:31–32

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My Life Today:

Lord, sometimes I get tired of counting coins. Tired of figuring out what to sacrifice this week milk or electricity? School shoes or rent? Food or bus fare? I try to stretch every shilling, every coin, every breath of energy. Sometimes I wonder if my children notice when the portions are smaller, when the lights are off, when I pretend, we’re “okay.” There’s pressure on my shoulders that no one else feels. When I’m at work, I worry about the house. When I’m at home, I worry about the job. It feels like a never-ending race against time, against cost, against life itself. And yet deep inside I still believe You are the God who provides.

My Heart’s Teaching:

Jehovah Jireh, the Lord my Provider, you fed the Israelites with manna. You sent ravens to Elijah. You multiplied bread and fish. You can multiply what I have too even if it’s just a little oil left in a jar. You know how to surprise me with help, how to move hearts to bless me, how to meet my needs even when I see no way. You are not limited by my income, by my job situation, by my bank balance. You are unlimited.

So, I lay down this fear. I take a deep breath. I hold out my hands, not to beg but to receive.

My Novena Prayer

Abba Father, I come before You with nothing hidden. You see the bills I’ve tucked into. You see the empty pantry, the unpaid fees, the notices that make my heart sink. You see my account both the numbers and the burden behind them. Lord, I’ve cried in supermarket aisles. I’ve said “we already ate” when I skipped dinner so my children could have more. I’ve walked instead of paid fare. I’ve borrowed silently. I’ve prayed loudly.

And now, I surrender it all to You. Not just the need but the worry. Not just the numbers but the anxiety. Not just the pressure but the shame.

Abba Father, I believe you are my Source not just my job, not just child support, not the people I hope will come through. You Provide for us, Lord not only barely, but abundantly. Let Your miracles come through unexpected doors. Open opportunities, bring unexpected favor, stretch every coin with divine multiplication. Help me teach my children to trust You not just when things are plenty, but when we are learning to depend fully on You.

And when You bless me, Lord make me a blessing too. Let me give with the same compassion I once needed. Let this test become a testimony. Let this season of lack produce a harvest of praise. I trust you with our every need. You are the Father who never fails. You are the God who remembers even the sparrow. And I know you have not forgotten me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Take one small step of faith: write down three specific needs and say, “God, I give these to You. "Then thank Him in advance, even if nothing has changed yet.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Day 8: Lord, Heal My Heart from Rejection and Loneliness

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I come as I am wounded, weary, and at times, painfully alone. Touch the parts of me no one sees but You.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” – Psalm 27:10

• “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

• “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

• “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

  
  

My Life Today:

God, I didn’t expect to feel this empty. There are moments when silence feels loud. Nights when I lie in bed and feel the weight of the missing pieces the love that left, the promises that broke, the companionship that never returned. People see me strong. They say, “You’re doing well,” but inside I sometimes feel invisible, rejected, unworthy. Sometimes I ask: What’s wrong with me? Why did they leave? Will anyone ever stay? And in the loneliest moments, I long for more than survival. I long to be held, to be heard, to be loved deeply and not just for what I give as a mother, but for who I am as a woman.

My Heart’s Teaching:

Jesus, you know rejection. You were betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, abandoned by Your closest friends at Your darkest hour. So, you understand my pain and You meet me here, not with shame, but with compassion. I am not alone. You are Emmanuel God with me. You love me not because I perform well, not because I’ve held it together, but because I am Yours.

You see every tear I hide behind my smile. You see every ache that words can’t explain. And You call me beloved. Let this season of loneliness become a season of deeper intimacy with You.

My Novena Prayer

Jesus, I don’t want to carry this ache anymore. The ache of being overlooked, misunderstood, unloved, and unwanted. The ache of being rejected by the one I gave my all to. The ache of feeling like no one truly knows what I go through not even my closest friends.

But You see me. You know my past, my pain, my silent cries, and You never turn away. You don’t leave when it gets messy. You don’t walk out when others walk away.

Today, I surrender this loneliness to You. I confess that sometimes I’ve tried to fill the emptiness with distractions, unhealthy relationships, or pretending to be okay. But I don’t want temporary comforts anymore I want healing.

Heal my self-worth, Lord. Remove the lies that tell me I’m not enough. Show me that I am worthy of love not because of what I’ve done, but because of who You say I am. Wrap me in Your arms, whisper into my soul, and remind me: I belong. When the nights are quiet and the house feels cold, fill my room with Your presence. Let me feel Your nearness in the simplest ways. Surprise me with Your tenderness. Restore joy where rejection tried to settle.

And, Lord, if it is Your will prepare someone who will love me and my children the way You do. But even if You don’t bring anyone right now, help me to know that I am already loved, fully and forever, by You. Thank You for never giving up on me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Take time to write a love letter to yourself as if it were from God. Start with: "My daughter, I see you…” Let His truth silences the voices of rejection.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Day 9: Lord, Strengthen Me to Keep Going When I Feel Like Giving Up

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Theme:

Today, Lord, I’m not pretending. I feel tired, weary, and tempted to give up. But I choose to reach out to You the God who lifts me up when I have nothing left.

Scripture Just for Me:

• “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” – Isaiah 40:31

• “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

• “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

• “Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

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My Life Today:

Lord, I’ve reached the end of myself more than once. I’ve hidden in the bathroom to cry. I’ve asked You, “How much more can I take? "I’ve stared at walls, overwhelmed, wondering if I’m really cut out for this journey. Being a single mother sometimes feels like climbing a mountain barefoot. I don’t always have someone to lean on. Some days I carry my children and my broken spirit at the same time. Some days, I wake up already tired.

But even when my strength fails Yours doesn’t.

My Heart’s Teaching:

You never asked me to do this alone. You never expected me to be superhuman. You are the God who strengthens the tired, lifts the crushed, revives the discouraged, and renews the hopeless.

When I don’t know what to pray You intercede. When I feel too tired to believe You carry me. When I’m too worn out to fight You defend me. You are not only my Savior you are my daily Strength. Today, I receive Your rest, Your power, and Your peace. I won’t give up. I will rise again with You.

My Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father, I made it to Day 9 but only by Your grace. There were moments this week when I wanted to quit. Moments I felt like a failure. Moments when the responsibilities were too many, and I was too little. But today I lift up my weary soul. I give You my exhaustion, my burnout, my “I can’t anymore. "Because You are the God who breathes life into dry bones.

Lord, give me fresh strength today. Let Your Spirit awaken my tired body, restore my mind, and fill my empty heart. Teach me to rest in You not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Where I feel unmotivated, ignite purpose. Where I’ve been discouraged, speak fresh hope. Where I’ve been walking alone, send helpers. Where I feel unseen, remind me You watch every step I take. Give me supernatural energy to love my children well. Give me wisdom to manage what I have. Give me courage to dream again. And most of all remind me that I am never, ever alone.

Father, I may be a single mother, but I am not a single woman. I walk with You stronger every day. I thank You for carrying me through these nine days. Help me carry this fire into the next season. I give You my life again every part of it. In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

Today’s Gentle Challenge (Just for Me):

Write this in your journal or on your mirror: "I am not alone. I am chosen. I am strong. I am loved. And I will not give up. "Say it out loud, with boldness even if your voice shakes.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen