Gracious God, thank you that you are always with me. Even when things do not go as planned, I know I am safe in your care. - Gem Fadling, host of the Unhurried Living Podcast

Daily Meditation

Travel delays can quickly unravel even the best-laid plans, stirring up stress and frustration. In this gentle devotional, Gem Fadling shares a personal story of how a cascade of unexpected changes during international travel tested her patience—and how God’s presence became her anchor.

Rooted in Psalm 73:23-26, this reflection is a tender reminder that patience isn’t just about waiting well; it’s about experiencing God’s nearness in the chaos. Whether you’re navigating delays in airports, or delays in the larger journey of life, this prayer invites you to pause, center yourself in the moment, and remember that you’re never alone.

📝 Main Takeaways

• Discover how travel delays (and other life disruptions) can become opportunities to practice patience.

• Learn how grounding yourself in the present moment can open your heart to God’s presence.

• Be encouraged that patience is a fruit of the Spirit that grows in surrendered hearts.

• Find comfort in the truth that even in delays, God is your portion, your strength, and your constant companion.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced

• Psalm 73:23-26 – “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand…”

About the Author

Gem Fadling is a spiritual director and author passionate about helping others live from a place of deep love and intentional presence. She invites believers to embrace transformation by slowing down and tuning into God’s voice amid everyday life. You can find more from Gem at https://www.unhurriedliving.com/.

🙌 Calls to Action

• Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily spiritual encouragement.

• Subscribe to Unhurried Living Podcast to hear from Gem every week!

• Share this episode with someone navigating the stress of unexpected delays.

• Leave a review to help others find peace in the journey of life.

• Explore more devotionals on navigating challenges with God’s peace at BibleStudyTools.com.

Related Articles:

• Finding God’s Peace When Travel Plans Change – Crosswalk.com

• How to Pray for Patience and Trust in God’s Timing – Christianity.com

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📖 Daily Meditation

Prayer is one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines, yet it’s also one of the hardest to sustain—especially when answers seem delayed. In this honest and encouraging devotional, Christine F. Perry shares how, even as she wrote about prayer, she felt her own struggle to pray deeply. But instead of giving up, she turned to God’s Word and refocused her heart.

Rooted in Colossians 4:2, this reflection reminds us that staying faithful in prayer is an ongoing battle—and one worth fighting. Whether your heart is full of praise or weary from waiting, God invites you to keep coming back to Him, watchful and thankful, trusting that He hears and cares.

📝 Main Takeaways

• Learn why prayer is a spiritual discipline that requires persistent commitment.

• Discover how journaling answered prayers can fuel your faith when you feel discouraged.

• Be inspired by faith-filled prayer warriors throughout history.

• Find hope in the truth that even when you feel too weak to pray, Jesus intercedes for you.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced

• Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

• Psalm 55:16-17 – “I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice.”

• James 5:16 – “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

🙌 Calls to Action

• Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily spiritual encouragement.

• Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling weary in their prayer life.

• Leave a review to help others find hope and encouragement through prayer.

• Explore more devotions on prayer and faithfulness at BibleStudyTools.com.

🔗 Resources & Mentions

• Devotional by: Christine F. Perry

• More daily devotionals: iBelieve.com

Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands:

• How to Stay Consistent in Prayer – Crosswalk.com

• What the Bible Says About the Power of Prayer – Christianity.com

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My wife has recently painted these words on a wall in our house as a reminder to us both: “Mightier than the waves of the sea, is His love for us!” (Inspired by Psalm 93:4). Please remember this. Mightier than the tempest you are facing is His love for you! - Chris Eyte

Daily Meditation

When life crashes over us like an impossible wave—unexpected illness, personal crises, or spiritual darkness—it’s easy to feel utterly hopeless. In this moving devotional, Chris Eyte shares his miraculous journey from the brink of death to full recovery after a brain bleed. His story is a testament that God truly makes the impossible possible.

Rooted in Matthew 19:26, this reflection reminds us that even when our own strength fails, the “J Factor”—Jesus Christ Himself—steps in. His name, “God With Us,” is a promise that no situation is beyond His power or love.

📝 Main Takeaways

• Be encouraged that no matter how impossible your circumstances, God can do the miraculous.

• Discover how God’s love is mightier than the fiercest storm you face.

• Learn how to anchor your heart in hope through prayer and trust.

• Find comfort in knowing that whether you live or die, you belong to the Lord who never abandons you.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced

• Matthew 19:25-26 – “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

• Psalm 93:4 – “Mightier than the waves of the sea is His love for you.”

• Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield…”

🙌 Calls to Action

• Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily hope and biblical encouragement.

• Share this episode with someone facing an impossible situation today.

• Leave a review to help others find the peace of God through prayer.

• Explore more devotionals on God’s power and faithfulness at BibleStudyTools.com.

Related Articles from Salem Web Network Brands:

• When You Feel Like the Situation Is Hopeless – Crosswalk.com

• How to Pray for the Impossible – Christianity.com

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