Fear can creep into our hearts from unexpected places — a troubling story, a dark memory, or an image we wish we could erase. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, evil and darkness are real in our world, and Scripture never minimizes their existence. Yet, it also tells us a far greater truth: Jesus has already won the victory.

In this powerful reflection, Sophia Bricker reminds us that while the world often surrounds us with shadows, we can stand in the unshakable light of Christ. On the cross, Jesus broke the power of sin, death, and the devil. What seemed like defeat became the ultimate triumph — the moment when light shattered the darkness forever.

Even though we still live in a fallen world, we can find peace by focusing our minds on Christ’s love and His authority over all evil. When fearful memories or anxious thoughts return, we can rest in the truth that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38–39). Jesus is the Light of the World — and in Him, no darkness can remain.

Today's Bible Reading:
“Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.” – Hebrews 2:14–15, NIV

💡 Takeaway Truths


Jesus has already defeated sin, death, and the powers of darkness.


Nothing on earth or in the spiritual realm can separate us from His love.


When fear and anxiety arise, we can fix our minds on Christ’s victory and peace.

🙏 Let’s Pray

Jesus,

You are the Light of the World — the One who has conquered darkness once and for all. Even as evil surrounds us in this fallen world, You remain sovereign and victorious. Thank You for breaking the power of death and setting us free from fear.

When frightening thoughts or memories try to take hold, help us remember Your cross and resurrection. Fill our hearts with Your peace and our minds with Your truth. Nothing can overcome the light of Your love, and nothing can separate us from You.

In Your mighty name, Amen.

📖 Related Scriptures


Colossians 2:15 — “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”


John 8:12 — “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”


Romans 8:38–39 — “Nothing... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

🔗 Related Resources


The Battle Against Evil Is Already Won - Daily Hope with Rick Warren


Finding Peace Amid Spiritual Warfare – Christianity.com


Listen to More Daily Prayers on LifeAudio.com

🎧 Connect

Listen to more uplifting daily prayers and devotionals at LifeAudio.com, or subscribe to Your Daily Prayer wherever you get your podcasts.
If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of Christ’s victory and His unfailing love.

Fear can creep into our hearts from unexpected places &mdash; a troubling story, a dark memory, or an image we wish we could erase. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, evil and darkness are real in our world, and Scripture never minimizes their existence. Yet, it also tells us a far greater truth: Jesus has already won the victory.
In this powerful reflection, Sophia Bricker reminds us that while the world often surrounds us with shadows, we can stand in the unshakable light of Christ. On the cross, Jesus broke the power of sin, death, and the devil. What seemed like defeat became the ultimate triumph &mdash; the moment when light shattered the darkness forever.
Even though we still live in a fallen world, we can find peace by focusing our minds on Christ&rsquo;s love and His authority over all evil. When fearful memories or anxious thoughts return, we can rest in the truth that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38&ndash;39). Jesus is the Light of the World &mdash; and in Him, no darkness can remain.
Today's Bible Reading: &ldquo;Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death&mdash;that is, the devil&mdash;and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.&rdquo; &ndash; Hebrews 2:14&ndash;15, NIV
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💡 Takeaway Truths
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Jesus has already defeated sin, death, and the powers of darkness.
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Nothing on earth or in the spiritual realm can separate us from His love.
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When fear and anxiety arise, we can fix our minds on Christ&rsquo;s victory and peace.
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🙏 Let&rsquo;s Pray
Jesus,
You are the Light of the World &mdash; the One who has conquered darkness once and for all. Even as evil surrounds us in this fallen world, You remain sovereign and victorious. Thank You for breaking the power of death and setting us free from fear.
When frightening thoughts or memories try to take hold, help us remember Your cross and resurrection. Fill our hearts with Your peace and our minds with Your truth. Nothing can overcome the light of Your love, and nothing can separate us from You.
In Your mighty name, Amen.
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📖 Related Scriptures
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Colossians 2:15 &mdash; &ldquo;And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.&rdquo;
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John 8:12 &mdash; &ldquo;I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.&rdquo;
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Romans 8:38&ndash;39 &mdash; &ldquo;Nothing... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.&rdquo;
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🔗 Related Resources
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<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/daily-hope-with-rick-warren/daily-hope-with-rick-warren-september-22-2022.html">The Battle Against Evil Is Already Won - Daily Hope with Rick Warren</a>
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<a href="https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/spiritual-warfare-prayers-protection-in-battles-of-spirit.html" data-start="3279" data-end="3428">Finding Peace Amid Spiritual Warfare &ndash; Christianity.com</a>
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<a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/" data-start="3433" data-end="3525">Listen to More Daily Prayers on LifeAudio.com</a>
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🎧 Connect
Listen to more uplifting daily prayers and devotionals at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com" data-start="3608" data-end="3650">LifeAudio.com</a>, or subscribe to Your Daily Prayer wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of Christ&rsquo;s victory and His unfailing love.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily...

Your Daily Prayer

Every morning, the team of women behind iBelieve.com bring you a devotional and prayer to help you start your day in conversation with God. The Bible tells us to bring our prayers and petitions before God and He WILL give us peace! May these daily prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God today.