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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 to Impact Those in Your Sphere of Influence

Being wronged cuts deeply—especially when the hurt comes from someone you trusted or stood alongside in faith. This devotional speaks honestly to that pain, sharing the emotional weight of betrayal, disappointment, and offense that can surface when others turn away from truth or cause harm through their actions. In moments like these, it’s tempting to respond with exposure, retaliation, or harsh words, believing that justice requires us to fight back.

But Scripture calls us to a different response—one that doesn’t ignore truth, yet refuses to be ruled by bitterness. Walking by the Spirit means actively resisting the urges of the flesh, even when our emotions feel justified. God doesn’t leave us guessing about how to respond; His Word provides clarity and direction when feelings are intense and wounds are fresh. Love, grace, and mercy are not passive responses—they are intentional, disciplined choices that reflect Christ.

The devotional highlights a powerful truth from 1 Peter: love covers a multitude of sins. This doesn’t mean overlooking error or avoiding necessary correction. It means that once truth has been spoken, we entrust the outcome to God. Sometimes loving someone well looks like stepping back, guarding your heart, and choosing not to rehearse offense or collect evidence to “win” a battle that God never asked you to fight.

Forgiveness and grace are not signs of weakness—they are evidence of spiritual maturity. When we release others into God’s hands, we free our hearts from bitterness and make room for peace. This prayer invites us to remember that every person is made in God’s image and that the same mercy we’ve received is meant to flow outward—even toward those who have hurt us the most.

Main Takeaways


Being wronged can stir strong emotions, but Scripture helps guide our response.


Walking by the Spirit means resisting retaliation and choosing love over bitterness.


Love does not ignore truth, but it releases the need for personal vindication.


God’s Word provides clarity when emotions feel overwhelming.


Extending grace protects your heart and reflects Christ’s character.

Today’s Bible Verse

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” - 1 Peter 4:8, ESV

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“Help me extend grace to those who have wronged me… Help me release that situation to You, Lord.”

You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.


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This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “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. 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/ 

Being wronged cuts deeply&mdash;especially when the hurt comes from someone you trusted or stood alongside in faith. This devotional speaks honestly to that pain, sharing the emotional weight of betrayal, disappointment, and offense that can surface when others turn away from truth or cause harm through their actions. In moments like these, it&rsquo;s tempting to respond with exposure, retaliation, or harsh words, believing that justice requires us to fight back.
But Scripture calls us to a different response&mdash;one that doesn&rsquo;t ignore truth, yet refuses to be ruled by bitterness. Walking by the Spirit means actively resisting the urges of the flesh, even when our emotions feel justified. God doesn&rsquo;t leave us guessing about how to respond; His Word provides clarity and direction when feelings are intense and wounds are fresh. Love, grace, and mercy are not passive responses&mdash;they are intentional, disciplined choices that reflect Christ.
The devotional highlights a powerful truth from 1 Peter: love covers a multitude of sins. This doesn&rsquo;t mean overlooking error or avoiding necessary correction. It means that once truth has been spoken, we entrust the outcome to God. Sometimes loving someone well looks like stepping back, guarding your heart, and choosing not to rehearse offense or collect evidence to &ldquo;win&rdquo; a battle that God never asked you to fight.
Forgiveness and grace are not signs of weakness&mdash;they are evidence of spiritual maturity. When we release others into God&rsquo;s hands, we free our hearts from bitterness and make room for peace. This prayer invites us to remember that every person is made in God&rsquo;s image and that the same mercy we&rsquo;ve received is meant to flow outward&mdash;even toward those who have hurt us the most.
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Main Takeaways
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Being wronged can stir strong emotions, but Scripture helps guide our response.
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Walking by the Spirit means resisting retaliation and choosing love over bitterness.
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Love does not ignore truth, but it releases the need for personal vindication.
</li>
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God&rsquo;s Word provides clarity when emotions feel overwhelming.
</li>
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Extending grace protects your heart and reflects Christ&rsquo;s character.
</li>
</ul>
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Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.&rdquo; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/1-peter/4-8.html">1 Peter 4:8</a>, ESV
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Your Daily Prayer
Here is a brief excerpt from today&rsquo;s prayer:
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&ldquo;Help me extend grace to those who have wronged me&hellip; Help me release that situation to You, Lord.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.
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LifeAudio &ndash; Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com
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Crosswalk &ndash; Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com
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</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;&ldquo;Whether we&rsquo;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. 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&nbsp;1-800-793-8548&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org/</a>&nbsp;

A Prayer for Those Who Have Wronged Us

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It’s possible to believe in God and still try to keep distance from Him. Sometimes we don’t call it “running”—we call it independence, freedom, or needing space. But this devotional is honest about what running can look like: changing locations, changing environments, changing relationships, and hoping that if we get far enough away, we won’t feel the conviction, the questions, or the call of God. Yet the message is simple and comforting: God doesn’t stop pursuing His children.

The author shares a personal journey of trying to outrun God, convinced that submission to Him would mean losing pleasure and living under a suffocating list of rules. But the farther she ran, the more she found the opposite of freedom—loneliness, exhaustion, and despair. What looked like control eventually turned into emptiness. That’s often how running works: it offers temporary relief, but it can’t provide lasting peace.

Jonah’s story mirrors this reality. Jonah tried to escape God’s call, but the storm made it clear that disobedience doesn’t lead to calm waters. In Jonah 1:12, he acknowledges that the storm was tied to his choices, and the turning point came when he realized he could not save himself—he needed God’s mercy. The devotional connects that to our own “storms” and low places: moments when we realize we’re in the wrong direction, the wrong patterns, the wrong boat—and we don’t have the strength to fix it alone.

This prayer invites listeners to stop running and start returning. God’s pursuit isn’t harsh; it’s love. Surrender isn’t the end of life—it’s the beginning of healing and safety in the arms of a Father who doesn’t give up. Whether you’re the one running or you’re praying for someone who is, today is a reminder that God can reach hearts, restore what’s broken, and bring prodigals home.

Main Takeaways


Running from God can look like chasing “freedom,” but it often leads to emptiness and isolation.


God pursues His children with persistent love, even when we resist Him.


Jonah’s story reminds us that disobedience brings storms, but surrender leads to mercy.


True peace is found not in escape, but in returning to God and trusting His care.


This prayer is also for those carrying burden for wayward loved ones—God can bring them back.

Today’s Bible Verse

“Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” - Jonah 1:12 NIV

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“If anyone is running from You, … open their hearts and minds to receiving You.”

You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.

Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content?


LifeAudio – Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com


Crosswalk – Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “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. 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/ 

It&rsquo;s possible to believe in God and still try to keep distance from Him. Sometimes we don&rsquo;t call it &ldquo;running&rdquo;&mdash;we call it independence, freedom, or needing space. But this devotional is honest about what running can look like: changing locations, changing environments, changing relationships, and hoping that if we get far enough away, we won&rsquo;t feel the conviction, the questions, or the call of God. Yet the message is simple and comforting: God doesn&rsquo;t stop pursuing His children.
The author shares a personal journey of trying to outrun God, convinced that submission to Him would mean losing pleasure and living under a suffocating list of rules. But the farther she ran, the more she found the opposite of freedom&mdash;loneliness, exhaustion, and despair. What looked like control eventually turned into emptiness. That&rsquo;s often how running works: it offers temporary relief, but it can&rsquo;t provide lasting peace.
Jonah&rsquo;s story mirrors this reality. Jonah tried to escape God&rsquo;s call, but the storm made it clear that disobedience doesn&rsquo;t lead to calm waters. In Jonah 1:12, he acknowledges that the storm was tied to his choices, and the turning point came when he realized he could not save himself&mdash;he needed God&rsquo;s mercy. The devotional connects that to our own &ldquo;storms&rdquo; and low places: moments when we realize we&rsquo;re in the wrong direction, the wrong patterns, the wrong boat&mdash;and we don&rsquo;t have the strength to fix it alone.
This prayer invites listeners to stop running and start returning. God&rsquo;s pursuit isn&rsquo;t harsh; it&rsquo;s love. Surrender isn&rsquo;t the end of life&mdash;it&rsquo;s the beginning of healing and safety in the arms of a Father who doesn&rsquo;t give up. Whether you&rsquo;re the one running or you&rsquo;re praying for someone who is, today is a reminder that God can reach hearts, restore what&rsquo;s broken, and bring prodigals home.
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Main Takeaways
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Running from God can look like chasing &ldquo;freedom,&rdquo; but it often leads to emptiness and isolation.
</li>
<li data-start="2050" data-end="2125">
God pursues His children with persistent love, even when we resist Him.
</li>
<li data-start="2126" data-end="2217">
Jonah&rsquo;s story reminds us that disobedience brings storms, but surrender leads to mercy.
</li>
<li data-start="2218" data-end="2303">
True peace is found not in escape, but in returning to God and trusting His care.
</li>
<li data-start="2304" data-end="2399">
This prayer is also for those carrying burden for wayward loved ones&mdash;God can bring them back.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="2401" data-end="2404">
Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;Pick me up and throw me into the sea,&rdquo; he replied, &ldquo;and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.&rdquo; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/jonah/1-12.html">Jonah 1:12</a>&nbsp;NIV
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Your Daily Prayer
Here is a brief excerpt from today&rsquo;s prayer:
<blockquote data-start="2521" data-end="2603">
&ldquo;If anyone is running from You, &hellip; open their hearts and minds to receiving You.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.
Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content?
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<li data-start="2782" data-end="2897">
LifeAudio &ndash; Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com
</li>
<li data-start="2898" data-end="2992">
Crosswalk &ndash; Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;&ldquo;Whether we&rsquo;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. 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&nbsp;1-800-793-8548&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org/</a>&nbsp;

A Prayer to Run to Instead of from God

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Few things feel as heartbreaking as seeing a child face injury, illness, or a frightening diagnosis. This devotional begins from a place of personal vulnerability—the author shares her own fear and anxiety while facing serious medical uncertainty, and that experience opens her eyes even more to the heavy burden children and their families carry. If it’s difficult for an adult to process testing, procedures, and “what if” thoughts, it’s almost unimaginable to consider what it’s like for a child who may not fully understand what’s happening or why.

In moments like these, fear can take over quickly. Questions swirl, worst-case scenarios creep in, and daily life becomes hard to focus on. Yet the devotional reminds us that God meets us right in that fear. Isaiah 41:10 is offered as an anchor—God does not leave His people to face hard things alone. He strengthens, helps, and upholds. And while the original words were spoken in a specific context, the heart of the promise reflects God’s unchanging character: He is present with His children in suffering.

This devotional also highlights something practical and powerful: prayer. Whether you’re a parent walking through a child’s illness, a loved one supporting a family, or someone who simply feels burdened for children who are suffering, prayer is a meaningful response. Scripture encourages believers to bring sickness and pain before the Lord and to pray as a community. Even when we can’t fix the situation, we can entrust children and their families to the God who can comfort, protect, and provide peace beyond understanding.

Today’s prayer is an invitation to ask God to surround hurting children with His peace, strengthen their families, and bring healing and hope. And it’s a reminder that God is good—able to do far more than we can imagine—especially in the hardest places.

Main Takeaways


Children facing injury or illness carry heavy fears, and their families carry deep burdens too.


Medical uncertainty can stir anxiety and “what if” thinking, but God meets us in that fear.


God promises His presence, strength, and help—He does not abandon us in suffering.


Prayer is a powerful way to support hurting children and families, even from a distance.


God can bring comfort, peace, and healing in ways beyond what we can imagine.

Today’s Bible Verse

“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; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“Please help every child who is going through various treatments and surround them with the peace that only You can provide.”

You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.

Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content?


LifeAudio – Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com


Crosswalk – Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com

This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “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. 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/ 

Few things feel as heartbreaking as seeing a child face injury, illness, or a frightening diagnosis. This devotional begins from a place of personal vulnerability&mdash;the author shares her own fear and anxiety while facing serious medical uncertainty, and that experience opens her eyes even more to the heavy burden children and their families carry. If it&rsquo;s difficult for an adult to process testing, procedures, and &ldquo;what if&rdquo; thoughts, it&rsquo;s almost unimaginable to consider what it&rsquo;s like for a child who may not fully understand what&rsquo;s happening or why.
In moments like these, fear can take over quickly. Questions swirl, worst-case scenarios creep in, and daily life becomes hard to focus on. Yet the devotional reminds us that God meets us right in that fear. Isaiah 41:10 is offered as an anchor&mdash;God does not leave His people to face hard things alone. He strengthens, helps, and upholds. And while the original words were spoken in a specific context, the heart of the promise reflects God&rsquo;s unchanging character: He is present with His children in suffering.
This devotional also highlights something practical and powerful: prayer. Whether you&rsquo;re a parent walking through a child&rsquo;s illness, a loved one supporting a family, or someone who simply feels burdened for children who are suffering, prayer is a meaningful response. Scripture encourages believers to bring sickness and pain before the Lord and to pray as a community. Even when we can&rsquo;t fix the situation, we can entrust children and their families to the God who can comfort, protect, and provide peace beyond understanding.
Today&rsquo;s prayer is an invitation to ask God to surround hurting children with His peace, strengthen their families, and bring healing and hope. And it&rsquo;s a reminder that God is good&mdash;able to do far more than we can imagine&mdash;especially in the hardest places.
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Main Takeaways
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<li data-start="1993" data-end="2092">
Children facing injury or illness carry heavy fears, and their families carry deep burdens too.
</li>
<li data-start="2093" data-end="2188">
Medical uncertainty can stir anxiety and &ldquo;what if&rdquo; thinking, but God meets us in that fear.
</li>
<li data-start="2189" data-end="2275">
God promises His presence, strength, and help&mdash;He does not abandon us in suffering.
</li>
<li data-start="2276" data-end="2368">
Prayer is a powerful way to support hurting children and families, even from a distance.
</li>
<li data-start="2369" data-end="2448">
God can bring comfort, peace, and healing in ways beyond what we can imagine.
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="2450" data-end="2453">
Today&rsquo;s Bible Verse
&ldquo;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; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.&rdquo; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/41-10.html">Isaiah 41:10</a>
<hr data-start="2498" data-end="2501">
Your Daily Prayer
Here is a brief excerpt from today&rsquo;s prayer:
<blockquote data-start="2572" data-end="2699">
&ldquo;Please help every child who is going through various treatments and surround them with the peace that only You can provide.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
You can listen to the full prayer here or read the devotional at the links below.
Looking for more daily encouragement and faith-filled content?
<ul data-start="2878" data-end="3088">
<li data-start="2878" data-end="2993">
LifeAudio &ndash; Discover daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical encouragement at LifeAudio.com
</li>
<li data-start="2994" data-end="3088">
Crosswalk &ndash; Explore faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com
</li>
</ul>
This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management.&nbsp;&ldquo;Whether we&rsquo;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. 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&nbsp;1-800-793-8548&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://trinitycredit.org/">https://trinitycredit.org/</a>&nbsp;

A Prayer for a Child Facing Injury or Illness

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