Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast
Reverend Ben Coopers podcast, offers an inviting space for listeners to explore Christianity and spiritual growth with wisdom, humor, and a deep commitment to biblical truth. Through Rev. Ben's engaging conversations with guests, the podcast not only explores the timeless wisdom of the Bible but also tackles the pressing issues of life, faith, and hope in a way that is accessible, thought-provoking, and enriching. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment, answers to life’s big questions, or simply a place to reflect on your faith, the Rev Ben podcast is a valuable resource on your journey.
In each episode, Rev. Ben guides listeners through profound theological reflections, personal stories, and practical insights drawn from the Bible and the broader Christian tradition.
Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast
Daily Prayer - Strength in the Storm - @05
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Life has a way of pressing in—through work stress, family responsibilities, personal struggles, and the quiet battles that no one sees. When fear creeps in and strength feels scarce, where can we turn?
This prayer meditation offers a spiritual sanctuary—a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the One who never leaves us. Inspired by Isaiah 41:10, it proclaims God’s powerful promise: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.”
This is not a prayer of perfection. It’s a raw, vulnerable confession that acknowledges the weight of anxiety, the persistence of fear, and the fatigue of trying to hold everything together. It doesn’t minimize the struggle—it meets it with truth. As we lift our voices in honest prayer, we remember that perfect love drives out all fear and that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness.
What makes this episode especially meaningful is its universal relevance. Whether you're listening from across the street or across the world, the need for divine help unites us all. Fear speaks many languages, but so does hope. This prayer crosses cultural boundaries to meet you in your unique moment of need.
You don’t have to carry the burden alone. The Holy Spirit is near. As you listen, let this prayer wrap around your spirit like a blanket of peace. Ask for greater mercy. Ask for renewed strength. Ask for courage that rises not from willpower, but from the unshakable presence of God.
Let this be your reset—your quiet moment of surrender and strength. If your heart is heavy today, take two minutes to sit in stillness and remember: God is with you. He will help you. You are never alone in your struggle.
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Thank you for joining us for prayer for today, father, in the name of Jesus. We need strength, lord, we need hope. But the prayer today, lord, the scripture reading today, is coming from the book of Isaiah, 41, verse 10. So, do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and help you, father.
Speaker 1:That scripture gives me hope because I need strength today, lord, there's trouble at work, there's trouble at home, there's trouble, dear God, in my school, in my university. There's trouble within me and, lord, I need strength for the day. So, father, will your word carry me through the storms of life. Lord, will your word set me free from the troubles within? Because your word tells me in Isaiah 41, verse 10 so do not fear, Lord, I can't help it. I keep falling back into fear. I keep falling back into fear, I keep falling back into anxiety, I keep falling back into doubt. So, lord, I need your word.
Speaker 1:Father, the word tells me perfect love drives out all fear. So, lord, wherever we are across this beautiful earth, whatever nation we may be, in whatever tongue we speak, help me, lord, to stand on the word of God so that I do not fear because you are with me. I will strengthen you and help you, says the Lord. Father, we need more Holy Spirit, we need more of your strength, we need more of your mercy. Need more of your strength, we need more of your mercy. But, lord, I need strength for today because today feels weary. Come Holy Spirit, come Lord. In Jesus' name, we are blessed, amen.
