Change is never easy—especially when it means saying goodbye to a season we’ve grown to love or finding the courage to step into something new. Yet, as our nightly prayer and devotional remind us, “the end of a thing” can actually be better than its beginning.

As creatures of habit, we often resist change. We like what’s familiar, predictable, and comfortable. But God’s Spirit is always moving us forward—inviting us into growth, transformation, and new expressions of His work. When we hold too tightly to the past, we risk missing the “new thing” He is doing in and through us.

Letting something end well isn’t the same as abandoning it. It’s about releasing it with gratitude. It’s remembering that the God who was faithful in the past is the same God who will be faithful in the future. His character never changes, even as the seasons of our lives do.

As you reflect tonight, ask yourself: What season might be coming to a close in my life? Maybe it’s a role, a ministry, or even a mindset. Whatever it is, you can end it with thanksgiving, trusting that the same Spirit who guided you here will lead you into what’s next.

Tonight’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8 (ESV)

“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.”

🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Almighty God,
You are the Lord of every season, and Your wisdom governs all beginnings and endings. Help me to release what needs to end so I can embrace what You are doing next. Give me courage to step forward in faith when I am tempted to cling to comfort. Teach me to end well—with gratitude, humility, and trust in Your perfect timing. Thank You for the ways You’ve worked in my life and for all that You have yet to do.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon


Gratitude at the Finish Line:
Why is it sometimes hard to express thankfulness when something ends? What would it look like to finish this season with praise instead of regret?


God’s Countercultural Wisdom:
Ecclesiastes 7 reminds us that God’s wisdom often flips our assumptions upside down. How does learning to “end well” show trust in His greater plan?


Patience Over Pride:
Where might God be asking you to practice patience as one chapter closes and another begins?

📣 Calls to Action


✨ Reflect on one area of your life that may be nearing its end. Write a short prayer of gratitude for how God has worked through it.


💬 Share this devotion with someone who’s in a season of transition or closure—they may need encouragement to trust what’s next.


📬 Sign up for Your Nightly Prayer to receive nightly encouragement and Scripture-based reflection in your inbox.

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Change is never easy&mdash;especially when it means saying goodbye to a season we&rsquo;ve grown to love or finding the courage to step into something new. Yet, as our nightly prayer and devotional remind us, &ldquo;the end of a thing&rdquo; can actually be&nbsp;better than its beginning.
As creatures of habit, we often resist change. We like what&rsquo;s familiar, predictable, and comfortable. But God&rsquo;s Spirit is always moving us forward&mdash;inviting us into growth, transformation, and new expressions of His work. When we hold too tightly to the past, we risk missing the &ldquo;new thing&rdquo; He is doing in and through us.
Letting something end well isn&rsquo;t the same as abandoning it. It&rsquo;s about releasing it with gratitude. It&rsquo;s remembering that the God who was faithful in the past is the same God who will be faithful in the future. His character never changes, even as the seasons of our lives do.
As you reflect tonight, ask yourself: What season might be coming to a close in my life? Maybe it&rsquo;s a role, a ministry, or even a mindset. Whatever it is, you can end it with thanksgiving, trusting that the same Spirit who guided you here will lead you into what&rsquo;s next.
Tonight&rsquo;s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8 (ESV)
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&ldquo;Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.&rdquo;
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer
Almighty God, You are the Lord of every season, and Your wisdom governs all beginnings and endings. Help me to release what needs to end so I can embrace what You are doing next. Give me courage to step forward in faith when I am tempted to cling to comfort. Teach me to end well&mdash;with gratitude, humility, and trust in Your perfect timing. Thank You for the ways You&rsquo;ve worked in my life and for all that You have yet to do. In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
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🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon
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Gratitude at the Finish Line: Why is it sometimes hard to express thankfulness when something ends? What would it look like to finish this season with praise instead of regret?
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God&rsquo;s Countercultural Wisdom: Ecclesiastes 7 reminds us that God&rsquo;s wisdom often flips our assumptions upside down. How does learning to &ldquo;end well&rdquo; show trust in His greater plan?
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Patience Over Pride: Where might God be asking you to practice patience as one chapter closes and another begins?
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📣 Calls to Action
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✨ Reflect on one area of your life that may be nearing its end. Write a short prayer of gratitude for how God has worked through it.
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💬 Share this devotion with someone who&rsquo;s in a season of transition or closure&mdash;they may need encouragement to trust what&rsquo;s next.
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📬 <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-nightly-prayer/" data-start="2913" data-end="3008">Sign up for Your Nightly Prayer</a> to receive nightly encouragement and Scripture-based reflection 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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