Nearer My God

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Come As You Are We’ve all found ourselves in painful situations. Maybe you’ve had your heart broken. Perhaps someone you trusted took something valuable away from you. Or maybe you’ve been unfairly judged, misunderstood, or undervalued. What you’re holding is heavy, real, and exhausting. Jesus says, “Come to me all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 NLT In life’s heaviness, Jesus offers you an invitation. Jesus wants to help lighten your load, and one of the ways He does this is by making a way for you to come confidently into God’s presence. Jesus knows exactly what you’re going through because He endured the cross for you. His life on earth allows Him to empathize with your weaknesses. He knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, tempted, and exhausted because He experienced all those things. But He also gave up His life so that we could experience His mercy and grace. This means that nothing can separate you from God and His love. Jesus gets who you are. He already sees you at our most vulnerable, and He invites you to come vulnerably before Him. This might look like having an honest conversation with God about what’s on your mind right now. It could mean talking to Him about struggles you’re currently facing, or disappointments you’ve experienced. Perhaps it means letting go of a past hurt, or maybe it looks like accepting that God loves you the way you are. Jesus wants to release you from whatever is holding you back from coming confidently to Him. You are not defined by your pain or your past. You are identified by the Savior who gave up His life so that you could be loved, forgiven, and known. So right now, spend some time with God, ask Him to search your heart, and give Him any hurt you’ve been carrying.

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A Prayer for When You’re Trying to Be Thankful

A Prayer for When You’re Trying to Be Thankful Gratitude can feel a little complicated. There are seasons when noticing what’s good comes naturally. But there are other seasons when disappointment, uncertainty, or unmet needs seem to take up all the space. You may know you have things to be thankful for and still find it difficult to feel thankful. As Thanksgiving gets closer, you don’t have to force yourself into a feeling of gratitude. Instead, you can bring the whole truth of where you are to God and ask him to help you see what you might be missing. Here’s a prayer for those days when you’re trying to be thankful, but gratitude doesn’t come easily.

Luke 18:1-8 - Parable of Persistent Widow: Pray and Trust His Faithfulness

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Are You Speaking Against Yourself? 😲

Are You Speaking Against Yourself? 😲 Whoever is speaking against you today, know this: God is for you! Now that’s a powerful way to start the day! 🔥 It doesn’t even have to be other people speaking against us. Unfortunately, we’re pretty good at doing it ourselves… We might think, “ugh, how am I supposed to get everything done today?” first thing in the morning. Or, “man, I’m so tired of my job”. Or we might take a look in the mirror and think negatively about how we look. Do you realize that you’re actually feeding your own frustration? But the Bible says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) This is a complete, all-encompassing peace. Not just for “one little area” of your life, but for all of them—even as you are hoping for a solution to the conflict in your family, or waiting for a health issue to get better. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) God wants us to focus on TODAY, because He has given us an assignment for TODAY. Don’t let the enemy take that away from you… The enemy wants to make us feel like we’ve already lost. Because if he can get us to give up, he has taken out someone through whom Christ could have worked. And when we feed our frustration, it multiplies very quickly. I’m sure I don’t need to explain that any further, because we’ve all been there… The harder, and much more important, thing is learning to speak this over every frustration: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) Peace is not the absence of problems, but the presence of trust. ❤️ Peace is when your thoughts no longer control you. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to finally get there? Ask God for it: “Lord, please give me Your peace. I’m putting up a stop sign in front of my thoughts. I want to hold firmly to You and trust in You alone.” Whoever is speaking against you today—even if it’s YOU(!)—God is for you! You are a miracle! Déborah Rosenkranz

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“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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Monday, November 9, 2026

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This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch Monday Night Prayers - Lectio 365 by 24-7 Prayer:

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Observations from the Text

Observations from the Text God’s goodness is cause for thanksgiving (v. 1) God’s love is everlasting (v. 1) We should share stories of God’s goodness and redemption in our lives (v. 2) God rescues us from adversity and gathers us together (v. 3)

I’ll Tell My Story

I’ll Tell My Story Think of a time in your life when things have gone really, really well. Throughout the Old Testament, and especially in the Psalms, God asks his people to remember what he’s brought them through and what he’s done for them. Remembrance and gratitude are important practices in Christian life, but it doesn’t stop there. We’re also called to share that remembrance with others and testify to the goodness of God in our lives. Find someone in your life you can encourage with your story, or write down your stories of rescue and redemption to be shared later, giving glory and thanksgiving to God!