Many of us live life like it’s a race—always rushing to the next goal, the next season, the next “big thing.” But God calls us to a slower, steadier rhythm—one where we walk with Him instead of running ahead.

Kyle Norman shares how impatience and hurry can rob us of peace and blind us to the beauty of the present moment. Like the writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us, God makes everything beautiful in its time—not before, not after, but right on time.

When we rush through life, we miss the beauty He has already placed around us. But when we slow down, we begin to see glimpses of His grace in unexpected places—in the tears of a stranger, in a conversation over coffee, in the quiet pause between our plans.

Walking with God means trusting His timing, not racing to outpace it. It means exchanging anxious striving for patient faith. As you rest tonight, remember: you are not behind. You are exactly where God wants to meet you—right here, right now.

Tonight’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Gracious Lord,
I confess that I often rush through life, anxious to get to what’s next. Help me to slow down and rest in Your presence. Teach me to see the beauty in this very moment, and to trust that Your timing is perfect. When I’m tempted to run ahead, remind me that You walk beside me—faithfully, patiently, lovingly. Give me eyes to notice the grace that surrounds me and the patience to walk in step with You.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon


Seeing Beauty in the Present:
What is beautiful about your life in this current season? Ask God to help you notice and name it.


Letting Go of Hurry:
What causes you impatience or anxiety? How might you surrender those things to the Lord today?


Eternal Perspective:
God has placed eternity in your heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11). How does viewing life through that lens change the way you measure success and peace?

📣 Calls to Action


🌿 Pause tonight before bed and take three deep breaths, thanking God for one beautiful thing about this moment.


💬 Share this devotion with a friend who feels overwhelmed or rushed. Encourage them to walk—not run—into God’s peace.


📬 Sign up for Your Nightly Prayer to receive more nightly encouragement and Scripture reflections in your inbox.

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Many of us live life like it&rsquo;s a race&mdash;always rushing to the next goal, the next season, the next &ldquo;big thing.&rdquo; But God calls us to a slower, steadier rhythm&mdash;one where we walk with Him instead of running ahead.
Kyle Norman shares how impatience and hurry can rob us of peace and blind us to the beauty of the present moment. Like the writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us, God makes everything beautiful in its time&mdash;not before, not after, but right on time.
When we rush through life, we miss the beauty He has already placed around us. But when we slow down, we begin to see glimpses of His grace in unexpected places&mdash;in the tears of a stranger, in a conversation over coffee, in the quiet pause between our plans.
Walking with God means trusting His timing, not racing to outpace it. It means exchanging anxious striving for patient faith. As you rest tonight, remember: you are not behind. You are exactly where God wants to meet you&mdash;right here, right now.
Tonight&rsquo;s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer
Gracious Lord, I confess that I often rush through life, anxious to get to what&rsquo;s next. Help me to slow down and rest in Your presence. Teach me to see the beauty in this very moment, and to trust that Your timing is perfect. When I&rsquo;m tempted to run ahead, remind me that You walk beside me&mdash;faithfully, patiently, lovingly. Give me eyes to notice the grace that surrounds me and the patience to walk in step with You. In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
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🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon
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Seeing Beauty in the Present: What is beautiful about your life in this current season? Ask God to help you notice and name it.
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Letting Go of Hurry: What causes you impatience or anxiety? How might you surrender those things to the Lord today?
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Eternal Perspective: God has placed eternity in your heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11). How does viewing life through that lens change the way you measure success and peace?
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📣 Calls to Action
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🌿 Pause tonight before bed and take three deep breaths, thanking God for one beautiful thing about this moment.
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💬 Share this devotion with a friend who feels overwhelmed or rushed. Encourage them to walk&mdash;not run&mdash;into God&rsquo;s peace.
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📬 <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-nightly-prayer/" data-start="2657" data-end="2752">Sign up for Your Nightly Prayer</a> to receive more nightly encouragement and Scripture reflections in your inbox.
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Your Nightly Prayer is an evening Christian prayer podcast from LifeAudio.com and Crosswalk.com. Each night, the team behind Crosswalk.com brings you a nightly devotional and prayer to help you end your day in conversation with God. May these evening prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God as you end your day.

Your Nightly Prayer is an evening Christian prayer podcast from LifeAudio.com and Crosswalk.com. Each night, the team behind Crosswalk.com brings you a nightly devotional and prayer to help you end your day in conversation with God. May these evening prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God as you end your day.

Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christians

Your Nightly Prayer is an evening Christian prayer podcast from LifeAudio and Crosswalk.com. Each night, the team behind Crosswalk.com brings you a nightly devotional and prayer to help you end your day in conversation with God. May these evening prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God as you end your day.

Your Nightly Prayer is an evening Christian prayer podcast from LifeAudio and Crosswalk.com. Each night, the team behind Crosswalk.com brings you a nightly devotional and prayer to help you end your day in conversation with God. May these evening prayers help you find the words to pray and focus your heart and mind on the love of God as you end your day.

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