In this episode of Your Nightly Prayer, Angie Grant's devotional peace guides us into the new year, reminding us that God's peace is like a fresh box of crayons - full of possibilities and order. Just as a new box of crayons brings creativity without fear of needing to be perfect, God's peace tells us we don't have to be perfect, just stay with Him. We can walk into a new season or year with courage and joy, trusting His peace to guide our steps. 

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

"Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. What areas of my life do I most need a "fresh start" this year, and how might inviting God's peace into those areas help change my perspective?

2. What feels out of order in my heart or mind? How can I surrender those places to experience the steadiness of God's peace?

3. What new thing do I sense God inviting me into? How can I best trust the peace of God to help guide my steps as I move forward into new territory?

In this episode of Your Nightly Prayer, Angie Grant's devotional peace guides us into the new year, reminding us that God's peace is like a fresh box of crayons - full of possibilities and order. Just as a new box of crayons brings creativity without fear of needing to be perfect, God's peace tells us we don't have to be perfect, just stay with Him. We can walk into a new season or year with courage and joy, trusting His peace to guide our steps.&nbsp;
TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE
"Then you will experience God&rsquo;s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/4-7.html">Philippians 4:7</a>
THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON
1. What areas of my life do I most need a "fresh start" this year, and how might inviting God's peace into those areas help change my perspective?
2. What feels out of order in my heart or mind? How can I surrender those places to experience the steadiness of God's peace?
3. What new thing do I sense God inviting me into? How can I best trust the peace of God to help guide my steps as I move forward into new territory?

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.

Peace That Guides the New Year

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Does God only work in the miraculous and the extraordinary? It can be easy to believe so. After all, that’s what we see in scripture, isn’t it? We see Moses confronted by a burning bush, Jonah swallowed by a big fish; Elizabeth miraculously pregnant, and the disciples witnessing majesty after majesty as they journey with Jesus. Clearly, when we get closer to God, we experience wonders beyond compare, right? 

But then why does our life of faith sometimes seem so ordinary? Do you ever wonder why you don't witness miracles on a regular basis? 

This is the truth: God meets you where you are, and in what you experience. God dwells in the normal and the routine. In the hum-drum places of life, you are invited to feast on daily bread and thereby meet the living God.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Precious Jesus,
You are the living bread, the bread that I need to journey in faith. I thank you that your presence dwells with me in the intricate moments of my day. As complicated and turned around as my life can be at times, still, you are faithful.  

Lord, help me quiet myself so that I can notice the movement of the Spirit all around me. Turn my attention away from the grand and the miraculous and open my heart to the gift of your presence in this moment. Help me hear your voice as you speak about the things of my life: my daily tasks, demands, and obligations.  Give me the boldness to share your gift of daily bread with others.
This I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON 

1. In the Lord’s prayer, Jesus asks us to pray for God’s will to be done before we pray for our daily bread. How does our prayer for God’s kingdom to come take precedence in our lives?

2. During the Exodus, Manna was given each day as a symbol of Israel’s trust in God’s provision. How can you express your trust that God will provide each day?

3. Daily bread denies a spirit of scarcity (i.e., we believe there will be enough) and a spirit of excess (i.e., we don’t hoard our bread).  Do you believe that scarcity or excess is a bigger temptation today?

Does God only work in the miraculous and the extraordinary? It can be easy to believe so. After all, that&rsquo;s what we see in scripture, isn&rsquo;t it? We see Moses confronted by a burning bush, Jonah swallowed by a big fish; Elizabeth miraculously pregnant, and the disciples witnessing majesty after majesty as they journey with Jesus. Clearly, when we get closer to God, we experience wonders beyond compare, right?&nbsp;
But then why does our life of faith sometimes seem so ordinary? Do you ever wonder why you don't witness miracles on a regular basis?&nbsp;
This is the truth: God meets you where you are, and in what you experience. God dwells in the normal and the routine. In the hum-drum places of life, you are invited to feast on daily bread and thereby meet the living God.
TONIGHT&rsquo;S SCRIPTURE
&ldquo;Give us today our daily bread.&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/6-11.html">Matthew 6:11</a>
YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER
Precious Jesus, You are the living bread, the bread that I need to journey in faith. I thank you that your presence dwells with me in the intricate moments of my day. As complicated and turned around as my life can be at times, still, you are faithful. &nbsp; Lord, help me quiet myself so that I can notice the movement of the Spirit all around me. Turn my attention away from the grand and the miraculous and open my heart to the gift of your presence in this moment. Help me hear your voice as you speak about the things of my life: my daily tasks, demands, and obligations. &nbsp;Give me the boldness to share your gift of daily bread with others. This I pray in Jesus&rsquo; name. Amen.
THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON&nbsp;
1. In the Lord&rsquo;s prayer, Jesus asks us to pray for God&rsquo;s will to be done&nbsp;before&nbsp;we pray for our daily bread. How does our prayer for God&rsquo;s kingdom to come take precedence in our lives?
2. During the Exodus, Manna was given each day as a symbol of Israel&rsquo;s trust in God&rsquo;s provision. How can you express your trust that God will provide each day?
3. Daily bread denies a spirit of scarcity (i.e., we believe there will be enough) and a spirit of excess (i.e., we don&rsquo;t hoard our bread). &nbsp;Do you believe that scarcity or excess is a bigger temptation today?

The Gift of Ordinary Days

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Sometimes we want change because we’re bored—but often we want it because life feels hard, confusing, or beyond our control. That’s where Israel stood at the Red Sea: water in front, an enemy behind, and no clear way forward.

Moses’ call to “be still” wasn’t a suggestion to relax—it was an invitation to surrender. Stillness, in moments like these, means releasing what we can’t fix and trusting God to do what we cannot. You may not know when change will come, but you can know Who is with you in the waiting. The Lord sees the road, fights for you, and guides you step by step.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” — Exodus 14:13

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER 

Gracious Lord,
I’m looking for change—answers, clarity, relief, direction. And if I’m honest, I’m tired of carrying what feels too heavy for me. Tonight, I hear Your Word: You will fight for me, and I need only to be still.

So I quiet my striving and surrender what I cannot control. I place before You the places I feel trapped, the fears that chase me, and the “Red Sea” moments where I don’t know how to move forward. Open doors I cannot open. Bring healing I cannot produce. Give wisdom I cannot manufacture.

Teach me what it means to stand firm—not in denial, but in trust. Help me to believe You are working even when I can’t yet see the way. And when You call me to move, give me courage to take the next faithful step.

More than changed circumstances, Lord, I want a heart anchored in You. Shape my desires, align my will to Yours, and guide me in the path You’ve prepared.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON


Where is my “Red Sea” right now?
What situation feels impossible or stuck—where you need God to make a way?


What does “be still” look like for me tonight?
Is it releasing control, stopping the mental spirals, forgiving, asking for help, or simply praying one honest sentence?


What is one next step of faith I can take?
Like Israel stepping forward, what small act of obedience might God be inviting you into—one phone call, one apology, one decision, one prayer, one step?

Sometimes we want change because we&rsquo;re bored&mdash;but often we want it because life feels hard, confusing, or beyond our control. That&rsquo;s where Israel stood at the Red Sea: water in front, an enemy behind, and no clear way forward.
Moses&rsquo; call to &ldquo;be still&rdquo; wasn&rsquo;t a suggestion to relax&mdash;it was an invitation to surrender. Stillness, in moments like these, means releasing what we can&rsquo;t fix and trusting God to do what we cannot. You may not know when change will come, but you can know Who is with you in the waiting. The Lord sees the road, fights for you, and guides you step by step.
TONIGHT&rsquo;S SCRIPTURE
&ldquo;The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.&rdquo; &mdash; Exodus 14:13
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YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER&nbsp;
Gracious Lord, I&rsquo;m looking for change&mdash;answers, clarity, relief, direction. And if I&rsquo;m honest, I&rsquo;m tired of carrying what feels too heavy for me. Tonight, I hear Your Word: You will fight for me, and I need only to be still.
So I quiet my striving and surrender what I cannot control. I place before You the places I feel trapped, the fears that chase me, and the &ldquo;Red Sea&rdquo; moments where I don&rsquo;t know how to move forward. Open doors I cannot open. Bring healing I cannot produce. Give wisdom I cannot manufacture.
Teach me what it means to stand firm&mdash;not in denial, but in trust. Help me to believe You are working even when I can&rsquo;t yet see the way. And when You call me to move, give me courage to take the next faithful step.
More than changed circumstances, Lord, I want a heart anchored in You. Shape my desires, align my will to Yours, and guide me in the path You&rsquo;ve prepared. In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
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THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON
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Where is my &ldquo;Red Sea&rdquo; right now? What situation feels impossible or stuck&mdash;where you need God to make a way?
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What does &ldquo;be still&rdquo; look like for me tonight? Is it releasing control, stopping the mental spirals, forgiving, asking for help, or simply praying one honest sentence?
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When You Are Looking for Change

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Although a New Year is usually celebrated with joyful expectation, for some, it brings an uncertainty of what might lie ahead in the coming year, especially if the last year brought sorrow, loss, and lack.

Many of us have faced hardships this past year, unexpected, difficult to navigate, and might be feeling pretty beat up from life over the last year, still in recovery and restoration mode, looking ahead to the New Year. If so, it’s understandable that we are somewhat reluctant to start all over again when we’re still struggling from the year before.

But as Christians, we don’t have to be fearful of facing uncertainty, because even if we don’t know what might lie ahead for us, our heavenly Father does know, and His word tells us that He is with us, leading us forward in this life.

God tells us in Isaiah 41:10, “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”

As well, God encourages us throughout the Bible to have faith in Him, to trust Him, because we don’t need to be fearful. He calls us to take on five traits when fear tries to overcome our faith. Listen to this episode to hear what those five traits are.

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” - Psalm 56:3

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Dear Father,
As we look ahead to the New Year, we are holding on tight to Your righteous right hand, knowing that even though fear tries to tear apart our faith and away from Your hand, it is holding onto us. Strengthen us, dear Lord, to be courageous, sound-minded, unshakable, fearless, and most of all peaceful. Help us find comfort and confidence in knowing You’ve got a hold on us that cannot be broken. As we enter the days ahead, leading us into the uncertainty of a new year, we know that with You, our futures are certain.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen. 

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON

1. If struggling with fear as we approach the New Year, look to the Bible for verses that help embolden your faith. Write them down and read daily, maybe carry them with you wherever you go on your phone to strengthen you when fear tries to knock you to your knees and drag you down.

2. Ask God to help you be courageous like David when faced with fear that seems as destructive and powerful as a bear, or a giant, or a mad King. During these fearful times, practice leaning on Him rather than giving in to fearful thoughts.

3. Find some Christian autobiographies to read, ones of individuals who relied on their faith in God over the fears they were facing in their lives. Read them to help encourage you in your own faith-over-fear battles.

Although a New Year is usually celebrated with joyful expectation, for some, it brings an uncertainty of what might lie ahead in the coming year, especially if the last year brought sorrow, loss, and lack.
Many of us have faced hardships this past year, unexpected, difficult to navigate, and might be feeling pretty beat up from life over the last year, still in recovery and restoration mode, looking ahead to the New Year. If so, it&rsquo;s understandable that we are somewhat reluctant to start all over again when we&rsquo;re still struggling from the year before.
But as Christians, we don&rsquo;t have to be fearful of facing uncertainty, because even if we don&rsquo;t know what might lie ahead for us, our heavenly Father does know, and His word tells us that He is with us, leading us forward in this life.
God tells us in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/41-10.html">Isaiah 41:10</a>, &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;
As well, God encourages us throughout the Bible to have faith in Him, to trust Him, because we don&rsquo;t need to be fearful. He calls us to take on five traits when fear tries to overcome our faith. Listen to this episode to hear what those five traits are.
TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE
&ldquo;When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.&rdquo; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/56-3.html">Psalm 56:3</a>
YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER
Dear Father, As we look ahead to the New Year, we are holding on tight to Your righteous right hand, knowing that even though fear tries to tear apart our faith and away from Your hand, it is holding onto us. Strengthen us, dear Lord, to be courageous, sound-minded, unshakable, fearless, and most of all peaceful. Help us find comfort and confidence in knowing You&rsquo;ve got a hold on us that cannot be broken. As we enter the days ahead, leading us into the uncertainty of a new year, we know that with You, our futures are certain. In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.&nbsp;
THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON
1. If struggling with fear as we approach the New Year, look to the Bible for verses that help embolden your faith. Write them down and read daily, maybe carry them with you wherever you go on your phone to strengthen you when fear tries to knock you to your knees and drag you down.
2. Ask God to help you be courageous like David when faced with fear that seems as destructive and powerful as a bear, or a giant, or a mad King. During these fearful times, practice leaning on Him rather than giving in to fearful thoughts.
3. Find some Christian autobiographies to read, ones of individuals who relied on their faith in God over the fears they were facing in their lives. Read them to help encourage you in your own faith-over-fear battles.

Choosing Faith Over Fear

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