A Prayer for Discipline in Your Time and Priorities
Daily Meditation When life’s calendar overflows with commitments, it can be hard to discern what’s truly important. In this relatable devotional, Laura Bailey reflects on how our time can quickly get consumed by good things—yet still leave us feeling spiritually empty. She draws from 1 Corinthians 10:23 to challenge us to rethink our calendars, our hearts, and our priorities. Through a busy season of endless events, Laura invites us to pause and ask: Just because we can, does that mean we should? By seeking the Lord’s guidance, we can learn to live more intentionally, create margin for the things that matter most, and align our lives with the eternal purpose of serving and glorifying God. 📝 Main Takeaways Reflect on how busyness—even with good things—can lead to spiritual exhaustion. Learn how to assess your calendar with a heart of discernment, not just desire. Discover why prioritizing God’s will and the good of others transforms your daily choices. Be encouraged to build margin for what truly matters: relationships, rest, and gospel-focused living. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced 1 Corinthians 10:23 – “I am allowed to do anything—but not everything is beneficial…” 1 Corinthians 10:24 – “Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.” 🙌 Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily devotionals and encouragement. Leave a review to help others discover the joy of living for God’s priorities. Share this episode with someone who’s feeling overwhelmed or pulled in too many directions. Explore more devotionals on prioritizing faith and purpose at BibleStudyTools.com. 🔗 Resources & Mentions Devotional by: Laura Bailey More daily devotionals: iBelieve.com Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands: How to Put God First in a Busy Life – Crosswalk.com What Does the Bible Say About Priorities? – Christianity.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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A Prayer of Praise When Things Aren't Going Well
Created in God's image, we have emotions because He has emotions. However, we often allow our emotions to cause us to lose sight of our Savior rather than prompting us to draw near Him. - Ashley Moore Daily Meditation Difficult days can quickly spiral us into self-pity, frustration, or confusion. Ashley Moore vulnerably shares how it’s easy to get stuck in those emotions, losing sight of God’s presence and peace. In this devotional, she invites us to shift our focus from the storm to the Savior. Rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, this episode reminds us that God doesn’t ask us to pretend our troubles don’t exist—He asks us to bring them to Him. Even in the hardest circumstances, giving thanks for God’s unchanging nature opens the door to His peace and perspective. When we trade tunnel vision for a heart of gratitude, we discover God’s refuge in the midst of the mess. 📝 Main Takeaways Discover how giving thanks in hard seasons changes your perspective and brings peace. Be reminded that God doesn’t ask you to have it all together before coming to Him. Learn how gratitude helps you see God’s presence and purpose, even when life feels overwhelming. Find comfort in knowing that your big emotions are safe with God, who gently invites you to rest in Him. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances…” Matthew 11:28-29 – “Come to me, all you who are weary…” Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace…” 🙌 Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily comfort and biblical encouragement. Share this episode with someone navigating a difficult season. Leave a review to help others find rest and refuge in God’s unchanging love. Explore more devotionals on finding peace in the storms of life at BibleStudyTools.com. 🔗 Resources & Mentions Devotional by: Ashley Moore More daily devotionals: iBelieve.com Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands: Finding Gratitude When Life Feels Overwhelming – Crosswalk.com What the Bible Says About Gratitude in Hard Times – Christianity.com SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotionalYour Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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A Prayer for When It’s All Too Much
Daily Meditation Sometimes, life hits us with overwhelming challenges—medical diagnoses, emotional overload, or spiritual weariness. In this transparent devotional, Keri Eichberger shares her personal experience of reaching the point where prayer felt impossible. She offers a comforting reminder: even when we can’t find the words, the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf. Rooted in Romans 8:26, this message encourages you to let go of the shame of feeling too weak to pray, and to rest in the assurance that God is still with you—carrying you, even in silence. 📝 Main Takeaways Discover how God’s Spirit covers you when words and strength run out. Learn to release guilt for not always having the “right” prayer in crisis moments. Find comfort in the truth that the Holy Spirit is always interceding for you. Be reminded that you are never outside the reach of God’s presence and protection. 📖 Bible Verse Referenced Romans 8:26 – “The Spirit helps us in our weakness… the Spirit himself intercedes for us.” 🙌 Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement and biblical hope. Leave a review to help others find solace in the promises of God’s Word. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that even in silence, they’re still covered in prayer. Explore more daily prayers and devotionals at BibleStudyTools.com. 🔗 Resources & Mentions Devotional by: Keri Eichberger More daily devotionals: iBelieve.com’s Prayer Devotionals Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands: How to Pray When You Don’t Have the Words – Crosswalk.com Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer – Christianity.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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A Prayer to Be a Humble Servant
Humility is a mind that is set on Christ with submission to the will of God. When we bow in submission to the Lord, He will come to our rescue. - Christine Perry Humility doesn’t come naturally. It’s a posture of the heart that requires daily surrender to God’s will. In this reflective devotional, Christine Perry unpacks the powerful example of Jesus, who willingly set aside His divine privileges to serve and save. Rooted in Philippians 2:6-8, this message calls us to reject pride and embrace a servant’s heart, trusting that God uses even our trials to refine our character. Just as David and Job learned profound humility in their afflictions, we’re reminded that true greatness comes not from self-promotion but from bowing before the Lord and letting Him lift us up. 📝 Main Takeaways Learn how humility is both an attitude and an act of submission to God’s perfect will. Discover why trials can be tools for spiritual growth, just as David and Job found. Reflect on the example of Jesus, whose obedience and service define ultimate humility. Find encouragement to surrender your agenda and trust God’s sovereign guidance. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced Philippians 2:6-8 – Jesus’ example of humility and obedience. James 4:6-10 – “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble…” Psalm 119:71 – Learning through affliction. Job 42:1-6 – Job’s confession and submission to God. Psalm 25:9 – “He guides the humble in what is right…” 🙌 Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily reminders to walk humbly and trust God’s purpose. Share this episode with someone needing encouragement in their spiritual journey. Leave a review to help others find comfort and challenge in the wisdom of Scripture. Explore more devotionals on humility and service at Crosswalk.com 🔗 Resources & Mentions Devotional by: Christine Perry More daily devotionals: iBelieve.com Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands: How to Live a Humble Life in a Proud World – Crosswalk.com What it Means to Have a Servant’s Heart SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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A Prayer to Keep Jesus My Refuge
No matter what is it that you are walking through or will walk through, hold faithfully to the tasks that God has called you to do for His good and glory. Like Moses, recall and retell what God has stirred up in your heart before. - Chelsey DeMatteis 📖 Daily Meditation Life’s storms come in many forms—grief, spiritual attack, and personal crisis. In this raw and honest devotional, Chelsey DeMatteis shares how she’s found peace and hope amid overwhelming loss and pressure. When the weight of the world is too much to bear alone, Jesus is our steady refuge. Drawing from Psalm 91:1-2, Chelsey reminds us to seek comfort not in fleeting earthly pleasures but in the unshakable presence of our God. Just as Moses found strength to fulfill his calling in the face of doubt, we too can lean on God’s faithful care, trusting that even the heaviest seasons will be used for His glory. 📝 Main Takeaways Learn how to find spiritual refuge in Jesus during life’s darkest moments. Be reminded that our grief and trials are never wasted in God’s hands. Discover how Moses’ journey of faith inspires us to cling to God’s promises, even when we feel weak. Take comfort that God’s refuge is a steady, unchanging shelter—always available for His children. 📖 Bible Verses Referenced Psalm 91:1-2 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High…” Exodus 3:10-15 – God’s call to Moses and the assurance of His presence. 🙌 Calls to Action Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily spiritual insights and comfort. Leave a review to help others find biblical encouragement and daily peace. Share this episode with someone needing the refuge of Jesus today. Explore more devotionals on seeking refuge in God at BibleStudyTools.com. 🔗 Resources & Mentions Devotional by: Chelsey DeMatteis Explore more daily devotionals: iBelieve.com Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands: How to Find Refuge in God – Crosswalk.com Finding Peace in God’s Presence – Christianity.com SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotionalYour Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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