A Prayer for Confidence That God’s Help Will Come Through

# What happened

Keri Eichberger arrived at her quiet time facing a task she felt unable to do: tell her children that the family dog, after ten years, had only months left to live. She replayed possible scenarios and felt inadequate, weak, and unsure how to carry the emotional burden of the news.

# The verse that helped

# How she put it into practice

She prayed specifically for help as the moment approached. She asked God to increase her confidence and to speak through her. When the time came to share the news, she still felt fragile, but she sensed God strengthening her spirit. She and her husband witnessed God holding every heart in the room while the family responded with tears and emotion.

# The direct conclusion

Eichberger draws a straightforward takeaway: God is a present source of strength and protection when you need help. You can trust that help will come through, and you don't have to carry hard things alone.

# The prayer she offers

She prays aloud in the piece, asking God to provide help for daily challenges, to remind her when she forgets that God is near, and to increase her confidence in God's sovereign care so she can point others to that help. The prayer closes in Jesus' name.

# Practical steps readers can apply

• Before a hard conversation or task, pause for a short devotional moment and bring a Scripture to mind.
• Pray for specific needs: words to say, calmness in your voice, and a sense of God's presence.
• Invite a trusted partner (spouse or friend) to share the responsibility so you don't carry the burden alone.

Eichberger is a Kentucky-based writer and ordained minister who writes devotional content and has authored a book titled Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes. She encourages readers to join the conversation on the Crosswalk Forum and shared photographic credit for the story image.

# Bottom line

When a situation feels beyond your strength, a short devotional, a focused verse, and a prayer asking God to act through you can change how you face the moment. Psalm 28:7 is presented here as a simple scriptural anchor to trust when you need help.