Although we may wrestle with why God has allowed certain things to take place, He offers Himself as a refuge. He is not scared or unprepared for your questions, tears, or anger. His hands are strong enough to hold us when we are falling apart. - Christine Perry

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Although we may wrestle with why God has allowed certain things to take place, He offers Himself as a refuge. He is not scared or unprepared for your questions, tears, or anger. His hands are strong enough to hold us when we are falling apart. - Christine Perry
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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.

A Prayer When the Hurt Is Heavy

Valentine’s Day often centers on romance. For some, that brings joy and celebration. For others, it can stir loneliness or disappointment. But Scripture reminds us that love is far bigger than romance.

When Jesus was asked what matters most, He answered with one word: love. Love God fully. Love your neighbor as yourself. Everything else flows from these two commands.

Walking in God’s love doesn’t require perfect emotions or flawless behavior. It begins with a daily decision. Love is not just something we feel—it’s something we practice. It’s choosing patience instead of irritation. Kindness instead of indifference. Forgiveness instead of resentment. Service instead of self-focus.

Valentine’s Day can be a beautiful reset—a reminder that we are loved first by God. From that secure place, we are free to love others well. Whether you are celebrating with a spouse, spending the day with friends, or navigating it alone, you are invited to walk in the steady, faithful love of the Father.

Love grows as we practice it. And when we choose love, we draw closer to the God who is love.

Main Takeaways


Love is the foundation of faithful living.


God’s love is not limited to romance—it is relational, sacrificial, and active.


Loving God and loving others shapes every decision we make.


Love is a daily choice, not just an emotion.


Valentine’s Day can be a fresh commitment to walk in God’s love year-round.

Today’s Bible Verse

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” – Matthew 22:36-40, NIV

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“Help me love you with all my heart, soul, and mind, and let your love flow through my life so I can love myself and other people.”

You can listen to the entire prayer here or read the full devotional and complete prayer by visiting the links below.

Continue growing in faith and love with these resources:


LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts, devotionals, and spiritual encouragement


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Valentine&rsquo;s Day often centers on romance. For some, that brings joy and celebration. For others, it can stir loneliness or disappointment. But Scripture reminds us that love is far bigger than romance.
When Jesus was asked what matters most, He answered with one word: love. Love God fully. Love your neighbor as yourself. Everything else flows from these two commands.
Walking in God&rsquo;s love doesn&rsquo;t require perfect emotions or flawless behavior. It begins with a daily decision. Love is not just something we feel&mdash;it&rsquo;s something we practice. It&rsquo;s choosing patience instead of irritation. Kindness instead of indifference. Forgiveness instead of resentment. Service instead of self-focus.
Valentine&rsquo;s Day can be a beautiful reset&mdash;a reminder that we are loved first by God. From that secure place, we are free to love others well. Whether you are celebrating with a spouse, spending the day with friends, or navigating it alone, you are invited to walk in the steady, faithful love of the Father.
Love grows as we practice it. And when we choose love, we draw closer to the God who is love.
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Main Takeaways
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Love is the foundation of faithful living.
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God&rsquo;s love is not limited to romance&mdash;it is relational, sacrificial, and active.
</li>
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Loving God and loving others shapes every decision we make.
</li>
<li data-start="1438" data-end="1486">
Love is a daily choice, not just an emotion.
</li>
<li data-start="1487" data-end="1564">
Valentine&rsquo;s Day can be a fresh commitment to walk in God&rsquo;s love year-round.
</li>
</ul>
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Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?&rdquo; Jesus replied: &ldquo;&lsquo;Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.&rsquo; This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: &lsquo;Love your neighbor as yourself.&rsquo; All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+22:36-40">Matthew 22:36-40</a>, NIV
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Your Daily Prayer
Prayer excerpt for listeners:
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&ldquo;Help me love you with all my heart, soul, and mind, and let your love flow through my life so I can love myself and other people.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
You can listen to the entire prayer here or read the full devotional and complete prayer by visiting the links below.
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LifeAudio.com &ndash; Christian podcasts, devotionals, and spiritual encouragement
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Crosswalk.com &ndash; Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk.&nbsp;Call us at 1-800-793-8548 |&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a> TrinityCredit &ndash; Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference.&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>

A Prayer to Walk in God’s Love on Valentine’s Day

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Many of us carry wounds shaped by our earthly relationships—especially when love from a parent felt inconsistent, absent, or conditional. Those experiences can quietly influence how we view God, leaving us striving for approval, afraid of failure, or convinced we must earn love through performance.

This devotional reminds us that the Father’s love is not based on our past, our perfection, or our ability to “get it right.” Through Jesus, we are welcomed into God’s family as His children. Not because of human effort or merit, but because God chose us.

Receiving the Father’s love often requires unlearning lies we’ve believed for years—that God is distant, angry, or withholding. Scripture reveals a different truth: when we receive Christ, we are fully embraced by a Father whose love heals, restores, and never lets go.

If your earthly story included loss, pain, or rejection, God’s love meets you there. He invites you to stop running, stop striving, and rest in the security of being His child.

Main Takeaways


God’s love is received, not earned.


Through Christ, we are given the right to be called children of God.


The Father’s love heals wounds left by broken earthly relationships.


You cannot outrun God’s love or exhaust His grace.


Your truest identity is found in belonging to God.

Today’s Bible Verse

“But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13, HCSB).

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“In Christ, I am given the right to be called Your child. I rest in the finished work of the cross and trust that You are healing my wounded heart.”

Listen to the full prayer here, or to read the full devotional and complete prayer, visit the links below.

Find more encouragement, devotionals, and prayers here:


LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts, devotionals, and faith resources


Crosswalk.com – Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org

TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org

Many of us carry wounds shaped by our earthly relationships&mdash;especially when love from a parent felt inconsistent, absent, or conditional. Those experiences can quietly influence how we view God, leaving us striving for approval, afraid of failure, or convinced we must earn love through performance.
This devotional reminds us that the Father&rsquo;s love is not based on our past, our perfection, or our ability to &ldquo;get it right.&rdquo; Through Jesus, we are welcomed into God&rsquo;s family as His children. Not because of human effort or merit, but because God chose us.
Receiving the Father&rsquo;s love often requires unlearning lies we&rsquo;ve believed for years&mdash;that God is distant, angry, or withholding. Scripture reveals a different truth: when we receive Christ, we are fully embraced by a Father whose love heals, restores, and never lets go.
If your earthly story included loss, pain, or rejection, God&rsquo;s love meets you there. He invites you to stop running, stop striving, and rest in the security of being His child.
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Main Takeaways
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God&rsquo;s love is received, not earned.
</li>
<li data-start="1186" data-end="1258">
Through Christ, we are given the right to be called children of God.
</li>
<li data-start="1259" data-end="1331">
The Father&rsquo;s love heals wounds left by broken earthly relationships.
</li>
<li data-start="1332" data-end="1386">
You cannot outrun God&rsquo;s love or exhaust His grace.
</li>
<li data-start="1387" data-end="1439">
Your truest identity is found in belonging to God.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="1441" data-end="1444">
Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be&nbsp;children&nbsp;of God, to those who believe&nbsp;in His name,&nbsp;who were born, not of blood, or of the will&nbsp;of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God&rdquo; (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/passage/?q=john+1:12-13">John 1:12-13</a>, HCSB).
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Your Daily Prayer
Prayer excerpt for listeners:
<blockquote data-start="1550" data-end="1700">
&ldquo;In Christ, I am given the right to be called Your child. I rest in the finished work of the cross and trust that You are healing my wounded heart.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
Listen to the full prayer here, or to read the full devotional and complete prayer, visit the links below.
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Find more encouragement, devotionals, and prayers here:
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LifeAudio.com &ndash; Christian podcasts, devotionals, and faith resources
</li>
<li data-start="1957" data-end="2041">
Crosswalk.com &ndash; Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk.&nbsp;Call us at 1-800-793-8548 |&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a> TrinityCredit &ndash; Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference.&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>

A Prayer to Receive the Father's Love

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When we hear the phrase “a person after God’s own heart,” it can sound like something reserved for spiritual giants—people who never struggle, never fail, and never fall into sin. But Scripture tells a different story.

David was called a man after God’s own heart, yet his life was marked by real mistakes, painful failures, and seasons of disobedience. And still, God saw something deeper in him: a heart that ultimately wanted to return to the Lord, repent, and pursue what is right.

This devotional reminds us that being after God’s heart doesn’t mean being perfect—it means longing for holiness, righteousness, love, and obedience. It means valuing God’s ways above our own, even when our sinful nature pulls us off course.

The contrast between Saul and David is powerful. Saul rejected God’s command and hardened his heart. David sinned greatly, but he repented and returned to God. That posture of humility and repentance is what marks a heart that belongs to the Lord.

Today’s encouragement is simple but freeing: your failures do not disqualify you from loving God deeply. If you desire to follow Him, obey Him, and return to Him when you fall, then God is already working in your heart.

Main Takeaways


A heart after God’s own heart doesn’t require perfection—it requires repentance.


David’s story shows that God can use imperfect people who still seek Him.


God honors a sincere desire for holiness, obedience, and devotion.


Mistakes do not disqualify you from being loved by God or pursuing Him fully.


Obedience is a sign of love, and returning to God is always possible.

Today’s Bible Verse

“But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command” (1 Samuel 13:14).

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“Help me to follow after You and to be wholeheartedly dedicated to You. Even when I fall short, help me to remember that I can always return to You with a heart of repentance.”

Listen to the full prayer here, or read the full devotional and prayer by visiting the resources below.

Want More? Relevant Links & Resources

Explore more devotionals, prayers, and faith-building resources here:


LifeAudio.com – Christian devotionals, podcasts, and encouragement


Crosswalk.com – Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org

TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org

When we hear the phrase &ldquo;a person after God&rsquo;s own heart,&rdquo; it can sound like something reserved for spiritual giants&mdash;people who never struggle, never fail, and never fall into sin. But Scripture tells a different story.
David was called a man after God&rsquo;s own heart, yet his life was marked by real mistakes, painful failures, and seasons of disobedience. And still, God saw something deeper in him: a heart that ultimately wanted to return to the Lord, repent, and pursue what is right.
This devotional reminds us that being after God&rsquo;s heart doesn&rsquo;t mean being perfect&mdash;it means longing for holiness, righteousness, love, and obedience. It means valuing God&rsquo;s ways above our own, even when our sinful nature pulls us off course.
The contrast between Saul and David is powerful. Saul rejected God&rsquo;s command and hardened his heart. David sinned greatly, but he repented and returned to God. That posture of humility and repentance is what marks a heart that belongs to the Lord.
Today&rsquo;s encouragement is simple but freeing: your failures do not disqualify you from loving God deeply. If you desire to follow Him, obey Him, and return to Him when you fall, then God is already working in your heart.
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Main Takeaways
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<li data-start="1346" data-end="1430">
A heart after God&rsquo;s own heart doesn&rsquo;t require perfection&mdash;it requires repentance.
</li>
<li data-start="1431" data-end="1508">
David&rsquo;s story shows that God can use imperfect people who still seek Him.
</li>
<li data-start="1509" data-end="1579">
God honors a sincere desire for holiness, obedience, and devotion.
</li>
<li data-start="1580" data-end="1661">
Mistakes do not disqualify you from being loved by God or pursuing Him fully.
</li>
<li data-start="1662" data-end="1733">
Obedience is a sign of love, and returning to God is always possible.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="1735" data-end="1738">
Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord&rsquo;s command&rdquo; (<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/1-samuel/13-14.html">1 Samuel 13:14</a>).
<hr data-start="1785" data-end="1788">
Your Daily Prayer
Prayer excerpt for listeners:
<blockquote data-start="1846" data-end="2024">
&ldquo;Help me to follow after You and to be wholeheartedly dedicated to You. Even when I fall short, help me to remember that I can always return to You with a heart of repentance.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
Listen to the full prayer here, or read the full devotional and prayer by visiting the resources below.
<hr data-start="2094" data-end="2097">
Want More? Relevant Links &amp; Resources
Explore more devotionals, prayers, and faith-building resources here:
<ul data-start="2213" data-end="2372">
<li data-start="2213" data-end="2287">
LifeAudio.com &ndash; Christian devotionals, podcasts, and encouragement
</li>
<li data-start="2288" data-end="2372">
Crosswalk.com &ndash; Bible study tools, devotionals, and Christian living content
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk.&nbsp;Call us at 1-800-793-8548 |&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a> TrinityCredit &ndash; Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference.&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org</a>

A Prayer to Be Someone after God’s Own Heart

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A Prayer When the Hurt Is Heavy

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