.Comparing our pace to someone else's, whether the neighbor with five kids in six sports or the family whose evenings look effortlessly managed, is one of the fastest ways to lose the peace that is already available to us in our own season.

Peace is a Person, not a feeling, which means it does not depend on circumstances being manageable. It is carried within us and available even on the busiest and most chaotic evenings when we turn our hearts toward the One who holds it.

Full evenings are an opportunity to practice leaning into God's guidance in real time, pausing between the activities, releasing perfectionism, and trusting that He is present in the chaos even when we forget to look for Him there.

Tonight's Scripture

"He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat." — Psalm 147:14, NIV

"The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7, NIV

Your Evening Prayer

Lord Jesus,

The schedule is full and the evenings are busy and the pressure to keep up is real. Tonight we confess the overwhelm of this season and lay down the weight we have been carrying. Please surround us with Your peace and help us follow Your pace for our lives rather than the pace our calendars are setting.

We surrender the control of outcomes and release the comparison and perfectionism that make everything feel heavier than it needs to be. Thank You for Your constant provision and presence, even in the most crowded evenings of the most demanding seasons.

Help us find You in the in-between moments. Let Your peace guard our hearts and minds tonight and tomorrow and through every full week ahead.

We love You, Lord.

Amen.

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.Comparing our pace to someone else's, whether the neighbor with five kids in six sports or the family whose evenings look effortlessly managed, is one of the fastest ways to lose the peace that is already available to us in our own season.
Peace is a Person, not a feeling, which means it does not depend on circumstances being manageable. It is carried within us and available even on the busiest and most chaotic evenings when we turn our hearts toward the One who holds it.
Full evenings are an opportunity to practice leaning into God's guidance in real time, pausing between the activities, releasing perfectionism, and trusting that He is present in the chaos even when we forget to look for Him there.
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Tonight's Scripture
"He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat." &mdash; Psalm 147:14, NIV
"The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." &mdash; Philippians 4:7, NIV
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Your Evening Prayer
Lord Jesus,
The schedule is full and the evenings are busy and the pressure to keep up is real. Tonight we confess the overwhelm of this season and lay down the weight we have been carrying. Please surround us with Your peace and help us follow Your pace for our lives rather than the pace our calendars are setting.
We surrender the control of outcomes and release the comparison and perfectionism that make everything feel heavier than it needs to be. Thank You for Your constant provision and presence, even in the most crowded evenings of the most demanding seasons.
Help us find You in the in-between moments. Let Your peace guard our hearts and minds tonight and tomorrow and through every full week ahead.
We love You, Lord.
Amen.
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Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/">https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/</a>&nbsp;

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 tonight.

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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 tonight.
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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 tonight.

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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 tonight.
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Peace for Busy Evenings Again

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