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You don’t have to understand God’s plan to trust His heart. In this episode, discover how true peace comes from surrendering control and believing that God’s wisdom is higher than yours.

Have you ever prayed for something that didn’t go the way you expected?

When doors close or plans fall apart, it’s easy to think God’s forgotten you, but what if He’s simply redirecting you toward something better?

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of NBA player Jeremy Lin, whose journey from rejection to global spotlight reminds us that God’s timing is always right. His success wasn’t luck, it was the fruit of surrender. When Jeremy trusted God in uncertainty, he discovered a peace that didn’t depend on the scoreboard.

God’s ways are higher. His plans are wiser. And even when life doesn’t make sense, His heart for you is good.

Main Scriptures:

Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Isaiah 55:9 – “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s detours are often divine direction
• How to release control and trust His wisdom
• A prayer to help you rest in God’s plan today

Today’s Challenge:

Think of one area where you’re struggling to understand God’s plan.

Write down Proverbs 3:5–6 and pray: “Lord, I don’t understand what You’re doing, but I trust that You do. Lead me step by step.”

Keep this verse nearby as a daily reminder that peace doesn’t come from knowing the plan; it comes from knowing the Planner.

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Faith that lasts isn’t built in the spotlight; it’s rooted deep in Jesus through everyday obedience. In this 100th episode, discover how steady faith changes everything, one small step at a time.

Reaching 100 episodes is a milestone worth celebrating, and it’s all about one thing: faith that stays steady.

Faith that doesn’t quit when life gets unpredictable.

Faith that grows roots deep in Jesus, even when there’s no applause or quick results.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of missionary Lottie Moon, whose quiet, consistent faith in China planted seeds that are still bearing fruit more than a century later. Her story reminds us that God’s greatest work often happens through steady, ordinary obedience.

Main Scriptures:

Colossians 2:7 – “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”

Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why spiritual maturity grows slowly but deeply
• How small acts of faithfulness can echo for generations
• One daily practice to help you stay grounded when life feels unsteady

Today’s Challenge:

Ask God to deepen your roots in Him.

Don’t rush the process or chase the next big thing; just stay steady in prayer, Scripture, and obedience.

Write down Colossians 2:7 somewhere visible as a reminder that God builds strength in the soil of consistency.

And as this podcast celebrates 100 episodes, would you take a moment to pray for continued stamina and faithfulness to keep creating these devotions and sharing God’s Word?

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When God feels distant, don’t assume He’s gone. In this episode, discover how to walk by faith when your emotions fade, and why His presence is closer than you think.

Have you ever prayed and felt like your words just disappeared into the ceiling?

You’re not the only one. Even faithful believers, people like David, Elijah, and the missionary David Brainerd, faced long seasons when God seemed silent.

In today’s devotion, you’ll hear the story of David Brainerd, a young missionary who battled sickness, loneliness, and spiritual dryness yet refused to stop seeking God. His journal shows that faith isn’t built on feelings; it’s forged in the quiet trust that God is still at work, even when we can’t feel Him.

Main Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 31:8 – “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Psalm 73:28 – “But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.”

By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s presence doesn’t depend on your emotions
• How to stay faithful when your spiritual life feels dry
• One simple way to reconnect with God in the silence

Today’s Challenge:

Take five quiet minutes today and tell God exactly how you feel, honestly and without filter. Then thank Him for being near, even when you can’t sense Him. Write down Deuteronomy 31:8 somewhere you’ll see it often as a reminder that He’s never left you.

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