It’s easy to measure our worth by how much we accomplish in a day. But In tonight's prayer and devotional, we study Psalm 127, which reminds us that all our labor is meaningless unless it is rooted in God’s presence and purpose. 

True fruitfulness is not about squeezing more tasks into an already overfull schedule, but about aligning our lives with God’s will. When we surrender our goals, calendars, and plans to Him, we trade the stress of hustling for the peace of His guiding hand. Productivity reframed through grace prioritizes presence with God and others, rather than striving for perfection.

Tonight's Scripture: Psalm 127:1

“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
🔗 Read more on BibleStudyTools.com

🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Father,
I thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me. I ask for Your covering over this next season of life. Remind me that my true purpose is not to achieve more, but to build my home and my life in partnership with You. Teach me to say “yes” to the right things and “no” when necessary. Help me choose peace and presence over performance and productivity. I invite You into my schedule and trust that Your strength will provide everything I need.
Amen.

🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon


Take time to pray over your calendar, goals, and commitments. Which ones bring eternal value, and which ones may need to be released?


How can you practice prioritizing peace and presence with God and your loved ones over “doing more”?


Reflect on the ways constant hustling may be draining your spirit or family. How might God be calling you to rest in His grace?

📣 Calls to Action


💌 Receive nightly encouragement in your inbox: Sign up here for Your Nightly Prayer.


📖 Pause before planning tomorrow—pray over your to-do list and ask God to help you focus on what matters most.


🙏 Share this devotional with a friend who may also feel overwhelmed by the pressure to perform.

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It&rsquo;s easy to measure our worth by how much we accomplish in a day. But In tonight's prayer and devotional, we study Psalm 127, which reminds us that all our labor is meaningless unless it is rooted in God&rsquo;s presence and purpose.&nbsp;
True fruitfulness is not about squeezing more tasks into an already overfull schedule, but about aligning our lives with God&rsquo;s will. When we surrender our goals, calendars, and plans to Him, we trade the stress of hustling for the peace of His guiding hand. Productivity reframed through grace prioritizes presence with God and others, rather than striving for perfection.
Tonight's Scripture: Psalm 127:1
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer
Father, I thank You that Your grace is sufficient for me. I ask for Your covering over this next season of life. Remind me that my true purpose is not to achieve more, but to build my home and my life in partnership with You. Teach me to say &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to the right things and &ldquo;no&rdquo; when necessary. Help me choose peace and presence over performance and productivity. I invite You into my schedule and trust that Your strength will provide everything I need. Amen.
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🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon
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Take time to pray over your calendar, goals, and commitments. Which ones bring eternal value, and which ones may need to be released?
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How can you practice prioritizing peace and presence with God and your loved ones over &ldquo;doing more&rdquo;?
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Reflect on the ways constant hustling may be draining your spirit or family. How might God be calling you to rest in His grace?
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📣 Calls to Action
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💌 Receive nightly encouragement in your inbox: <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-nightly-prayer/https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-nightly-prayer/" data-start="2146" data-end="2220">Sign up here</a> for Your Nightly Prayer.
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📖 Pause before planning tomorrow&mdash;pray over your to-do list and ask God to help you focus on what matters most.
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🙏 Share this devotional with a friend who may also feel overwhelmed by the pressure to perform.
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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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