Sometimes life slows down without warning—plans change, timelines stretch, and we find ourselves stuck in circumstances we can’t control. In this episode, Dr. James Spencer reflects on how “winter seasons” expose our limitations and invite us into a deeper kind of trust. Drawing from a long, weather-delayed drive that became unexpectedly peaceful, we’re reminded that slowdowns can create space to be present, to listen, and to rest in God’s care. Trust doesn’t always arrive in dramatic breakthroughs. Often it grows quietly—through steady prayer, patient obedience, and daily dependence on the God who sees the whole road ahead.

Main Takeaways


Learn why seasons of delay and uncertainty can become opportunities to deepen your trust in God.


Discover how winter-like slowdowns reveal where you’ve been leaning on control or your own understanding.


Be encouraged that quiet trust often looks like steady faithfulness: praying without immediate answers, obeying without full clarity, and waiting with patience.


Find comfort in knowing God is still at work, even when progress feels stalled and outcomes remain unclear.

Tonight's Bible Verse:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” -Proverbs 3:5

Your Evening Prayer

Lord,
Teach me to trust You with all my heart, especially when I don’t understand what You’re doing or where the road is leading. When my plans slow down and answers feel far away, help me notice Your presence and rest in Your care. Loosen my grip on control and replace it with quiet dependence on Your wisdom. When progress feels stalled, remind me that You are still working—steady, faithful, and good. Grow in me a patient trust that endures through uncertainty and prepares me for what comes next. Guide me, sustain me, and give me peace tonight as I place my life in Your hands.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

For more episodes and encouragement, visit
https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

Sometimes life slows down without warning&mdash;plans change, timelines stretch, and we find ourselves stuck in circumstances we can&rsquo;t control. In this episode, Dr. James Spencer reflects on how &ldquo;winter seasons&rdquo; expose our limitations and invite us into a deeper kind of trust. Drawing from a long, weather-delayed drive that became unexpectedly peaceful, we&rsquo;re reminded that slowdowns can create space to be present, to listen, and to rest in God&rsquo;s care. Trust doesn&rsquo;t always arrive in dramatic breakthroughs. Often it grows quietly&mdash;through steady prayer, patient obedience, and daily dependence on the God who sees the whole road ahead.
Main Takeaways
<ul data-start="678" data-end="1163">
<li data-start="678" data-end="778">
Learn why seasons of delay and uncertainty can become opportunities to deepen your trust in God.
</li>
<li data-start="779" data-end="888">
Discover how winter-like slowdowns reveal where you&rsquo;ve been leaning on control or your own understanding.
</li>
<li data-start="889" data-end="1053">
Be encouraged that quiet trust often looks like steady faithfulness: praying without immediate answers, obeying without full clarity, and waiting with patience.
</li>
<li data-start="1054" data-end="1163">
Find comfort in knowing God is still at work, even when progress feels stalled and outcomes remain unclear.
</li>
</ul>
Tonight's Bible Verse:
&ldquo;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.&rdquo; -<a href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/proverbs/3-5.html">Proverbs 3:5</a>
Your Evening Prayer
Lord, Teach me to trust You with all my heart, especially when I don&rsquo;t understand what You&rsquo;re doing or where the road is leading. When my plans slow down and answers feel far away, help me notice Your presence and rest in Your care. Loosen my grip on control and replace it with quiet dependence on Your wisdom. When progress feels stalled, remind me that You are still working&mdash;steady, faithful, and good. Grow in me a patient trust that endures through uncertainty and prepares me for what comes next. Guide me, sustain me, and give me peace tonight as I place my life in Your hands. In Jesus&rsquo; name, Amen.
For more episodes and encouragement, visit <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/" data-start="1893" data-end="1939" data-is-last-node="">https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/</a>

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.

Trust That Grows Slowly

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/0f1cb62e-f4f7-468f-9ec9-b3d9012ac78d/transcript