There is something deeply human about wanting to plant a seed and wake up the next morning to find the harvest already waiting. We know, in our heads, that growth takes time — and yet our hearts keep hoping for the shortcut. Tonight's episode, rooted in the tender memory of a grandfather who rose before sunrise to tend his garden with a quiet, unhurried smile, invites us to consider what he already knew: patience is not wasted time. It is part of the process.

The same God who designed seeds to grow slowly, roots to deepen before anything blooms above ground, is the God who is at work in the seeds of your own life — your dreams, your prayers, your longings, the things you have been waiting on for longer than feels comfortable. He is not slow. He is patient, purposeful, and tending what He has planted in you with more care than you can fully see. Tonight is an invitation to stop rushing the harvest and trust the Gardener who knows exactly what your seeds need and when they will be ready.

Tonight's Scripture

"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming."— James 5:7

Ponder This Tonight
Growth cannot be rushed without being damaged. Just as a child needs years of lived experience to become who they are meant to be, the seeds God has planted in your life need time to develop the deep roots that will make their fruit lasting and strong.
Patience is not passive — it is active tending. While we wait on God's timing, we are called to water, nourish, and faithfully care for what He has given us. Waiting well is its own form of faithful obedience.
God's patience is always purposeful. He is not slow in fulfilling His promises — He is allowing time for what needs to happen before the harvest arrives. His timing, even when it feels long, is never careless.

Reflection & Encouragement

Whatever seeds you have planted — the dream you keep praying over, the relationship you are hoping will be restored, the promise that still hasn't come to pass — they have not been forgotten. The Gardener who tends your soul rises early and works faithfully, even when you cannot see what is happening beneath the surface. Let tonight be a moment of surrender rather than striving. The harvest is coming. Trust the One who is tending it.

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There is something deeply human about wanting to plant a seed and wake up the next morning to find the harvest already waiting. We know, in our heads, that growth takes time &mdash; and yet our hearts keep hoping for the shortcut. Tonight's episode, rooted in the tender memory of a grandfather who rose before sunrise to tend his garden with a quiet, unhurried smile, invites us to consider what he already knew: patience is not wasted time. It is part of the process.
The same God who designed seeds to grow slowly, roots to deepen before anything blooms above ground, is the God who is at work in the seeds of your own life &mdash; your dreams, your prayers, your longings, the things you have been waiting on for longer than feels comfortable. He is not slow. He is patient, purposeful, and tending what He has planted in you with more care than you can fully see. Tonight is an invitation to stop rushing the harvest and trust the Gardener who knows exactly what your seeds need and when they will be ready.
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Tonight's Scripture
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"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming." &mdash; James 5:7
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Ponder This Tonight
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<li>Growth cannot be rushed without being damaged. Just as a child needs years of lived experience to become who they are meant to be, the seeds God has planted in your life need time to develop the deep roots that will make their fruit lasting and strong.</li>
<li>Patience is not passive &mdash; it is active tending. While we wait on God's timing, we are called to water, nourish, and faithfully care for what He has given us. Waiting well is its own form of faithful obedience.</li>
<li>God's patience is always purposeful. He is not slow in fulfilling His promises &mdash; He is allowing time for what needs to happen before the harvest arrives. His timing, even when it feels long, is never careless.</li>
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Reflection &amp; Encouragement
Whatever seeds you have planted &mdash; the dream you keep praying over, the relationship you are hoping will be restored, the promise that still hasn't come to pass &mdash; they have not been forgotten. The Gardener who tends your soul rises early and works faithfully, even when you cannot see what is happening beneath the surface. Let tonight be a moment of surrender rather than striving. The harvest is coming. Trust the One who is tending it.
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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.

Patience While Seeds Grow

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