Feeling overwhelmed by too many decisions? From big life choices to everyday responsibilities, decision fatigue can leave your mind exhausted and your heart anxious.

Today’s prayer, “A Prayer to Overcome Decision Fatigue,” written by Whitney Hopler and read by Leslie Ann, reminds us that God does not leave us to figure everything out alone. Psalm 25:4-5 invites us to pray, “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths…” When your mind feels crowded and your next step feels unclear, you can ask God for wisdom, peace, and guidance.

Let this prayer help you release the pressure of making the perfect choice and trust that God will give you enough light for the step in front of you.

Key Bible Verse

Psalm 25:4-5 — “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths… for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:56 Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

01:35 What is decision fatigue?

02:36 God walks with you as your guide

03:43 Your hope is not in perfect choices

04:34 Let God lead your next step

05:20 Prayer begins

06:27 Outro

This new mom wasn’t sure about motherhood, and then everything changed. She initially had strong reservations about becoming a parent, but now her attitude and outlook on the situation have changed dramatically. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the mother describe how she initially was very apprehensive and anxious about being a parent, and how she now has a very different perspective and feelings.

Being a parent is one of the greatest blessings anyone can experience on Earth. In fact, many would argue, I believe rightfully so, that welcoming a child into your home is the best thing that can happen to anyone. Children are a gift from the Lord above, and they should be treated as such.

However, as every parent knows, there are typically many questions, uncertainty and even fear that arise before the child arrives, especially for first-time parents. Will I be a good parent? How will I do this or that? What if the child needs that, and I’m unable to provide the thing they need most? Children will forever change your lives in every way imaginable, so being a little unsure and uncertain seems to be completely understandable.

In a clip posted on social media, a young woman shared that she was more than a little unsure about becoming a parent. Even after becoming pregnant, she remained unsure whether she was up to the challenge of motherhood. Did she even want to be a mom?

However, as she adds, she has completely changed her mind about being a mother. In her opinion, being a parent is one of the greatest things in the world, a sentiment sure to elicit near-universal agreement.

“I had her, and it’s been three days,” she said. “She’s three days old, and I want 75 of these. I want 75 of them. I’m already thinking in my mind, like, when can I do this again? The hormones that flood your brain that get rid of any thoughts of labor or discomfort or any, all the money that you’ve spent on them so far, it completely wipes out your brain. And it creates new memories of this is the best thing in the entire world that's ever happened to me. So, now I understand why people have like five of these things.”

Psalm 127:3 “See, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

Are you in a season of waiting tonight?

Whether you're waiting for answers, healing, direction, or breakthrough—this nightly prayer is for you. In the middle of life’s uncertainties, God remains faithful. He sees you, walks with you, and provides peace even when the outcome is unknown.

Tonight’s devotional reminds us that while we may not control the future, we can trust the One who holds it.

📖 Scripture:

“The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.” — Psalm 145:13

As you rest tonight, release your worries into God’s hands and receive His peace for this present moment.

🙏 KEY BIBLE VERSES

• Psalm 145:13
• 1 Peter 5:7
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Lamentations 3:22–23

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:28 Scripture

0:45 Devotional (Trusting God in the Waiting)

3:05 Night Prayer

4:05 Reflection Questions

4:40 Outro

The birds and animals in this video live freely under God’s care — no fear, no worry. If He provides for all creation, He will surely provide for you. Rest in His care today.

Facing health challenges can be daunting, and this video explores a personal journey through various physical ailments. We discuss the experience of dealing with **dry eye symptoms**, persistent **itching**, and other issues, highlighting that **health matters** deeply. It prompts us to consider different perspectives on our well-being, even when a **doctor** might have a different initial assessment. Listening to God throughtout the process

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Joining us this week on the podcast is special guest Tara Sun. Tara is an author, speaker, and podcast host, and today we're going to talk all about her newest book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up with God When You’re Just Trying to Keep Up with Life, which just released August 5th!

In this powerful conversation, Tara opens up about her own struggles with feeling overwhelmed, gives an important warning from the life of Samson, and offers plenty of encouragement and practical steps to take when you’re feeling overbooked and overwhelmed.

You can connect with Tara online and find her book at TaraSunMinistries.com. She is @MissTaraSun on instagram, or check out her podcast Truth Talks with Tara. 

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This elderly woman’s adorable gardening assistant will melt your heart. These two have quite the green thumb, or paw. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see who helps this woman with her gardening and how.

Aren’t dogs the best? I mean, how can someone not like dogs? Even those who would not consider themselves animal people still must have a soft spot in their hearts for them. As we all know, they are referred to as man’s best friend, and that’s a title that they have earned, and we see more and more examples of why every day.

Dogs are some of the most loving, kind and loyal creatures on this planet. Show a canine a little bit of kindness and attention, and you have yourself a friend for the rest of your life. Also, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been gone for five minutes, five days or five months; upon your return, that dog will be sitting there waiting for you, just wanting to jump about as they give you big, wet, slobbery kisses.

Since we are all well aware of the loving and kind nature of dogs, it should be no surprise that whenever we hear of something else one is doing or has done for someone else. However, those stories never fail to further deepen our appreciation for those four-legged, furry creatures.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman in her 90s stays active by gardening. She enjoys planting flowers in her front yard. However, this 96-year-old grandmother does not do this alone. She gets some special assistance from Chewy, a Newfoundland dog.

With the dog by her side, the woman simply points to the spot in the yard where she’d like to plant the flowers, and her furry assistant gets to work. The animal immediately gets to work digging, making a hole for the woman to put the flower into, and it’s just about the cutest thing in the world!

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

This nurse brings comfort to patients using his musical talents. The medical professional soothes and helps alleviate fears and worries in an unexpected but incredibly welcomed way. Watch this short but heartwarming clip to see and hear how this nurse uses music to bring about smiles and comfort to hospital patients.

Visiting hospitals is rarely, if ever, an enjoyable experience. That sentiment is especially true if you’re the one being taken to the hospital. That’s because we feel, much like The Office’s Michael Scott so correctly and wisely stated about hospitals, “in my mind, they are associated with sickness.”

We want to avoid visiting the hospital as much as possible. While the absurd, borderline criminal cost of health care in the United States is not the primary reason, it certainly does not help matters. No, this fear is because anything can happen when in the hospital. Sure, those nurses and doctors may be upstanding, perfectly pleasant people at the top of their profession. However, having that knowledge does little to nothing to keep from making a hospital visit any less nerve-racking and anxiety-inducing.

Understandably, most people in the hospital are fearful and full of nerves. In a clip posted on social media, one nurse is doing what he can to bring comfort and relief to patients, and it has nothing to do with temperatures, IV drips or blood pressure. The nurse, Rodelio “Rod” Salaysay, uses his musical gifts to bring smiles to those in the hospitals.

In the video, Rod plays The Beatles’ classic “Here Comes the Sun” on the ukulele as he belts the lyrics made famous by Paul McCartney, John Lennon and the rest of the lads from Liverpool. About halfway through the video, the camera pans to reveal that Rod is playing for a young lady lying in a hospital bed. She has a big smile on her face.

If Rod, through his musical performances, can bring even a moment of relief to those in the hospital, it would have mattered a great deal, making their time there a little more pleasant and a little less frightening.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Evangelist Jay Lowder joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to break down the powerful spiritual movement unfolding on college campuses across America. He shares what happened at a recent event where more than 500 students made decisions for Christ -- and why he says the hunger among Gen Z is unlike anything he’s seen in 20-plus years of ministry. Lowder also explains the difference between a revival and a true spiritual awakening, and why that distinction matters right now. Plus, he opens up about his own journey from a suicide attempt to a life devoted to helping others find hope in Christ.

Jesus said there would be tests and trials. No need to be taken by surprise. Jesus said these things would happen. What Jesus said at the end of that scripture...BE OF GOOD CHEER when stuff happens, because He has overcome the world!

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When was the last time a Bible verse just popped into your head exactly when you needed it?

In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime and Alana dive into the often-overlooked spiritual discipline of Scripture memorization—why it matters, what gets in our way, and how to actually do it as adults.

What does it look like to hide God's Word in your heart when life feels too busy and your brain feels too full? Jaime and Alana share personal stories, practical strategies, and honest confessions about the "blocks" that keep us from memorizing Scripture—from feeling too old, to frustration with changing Bible translations, to the overwhelm of not knowing where to start.

Along the way, they unpack creative tools that work at any age—setting verses to familiar tunes, using hand motions, breaking passages into manageable chunks, and asking reading-comprehension questions to slow down and absorb the text. Alana shares how Bible quizzing as a teenager shaped her ability to memorize entire chapters of Matthew, while Jaime offers a fresh perspective on why we can't always rely on our phones to bring God's Word to mind.

Whether you're a seasoned Scripture memorizer who has fallen out of practice or someone who has never tried it before, we hope you'll join us as we rediscover the joy, depth, and lasting fruit of committing God's Word to memory—one verse at a time.

Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:

Stephen Gets Stoned: Christianity's First Martyr:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-gets-stoned-christianitys-first-martyr/id1837250927?i=1000754401765

465 Blocks That Keep You From Reading Your Bible

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXUuCicPK8

469 From Guilt to Joy: Rethinking Your Bible Reading Routine:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59dnZMQk92Bz6tP4srKpuZ

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Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? Like you need to be smarter, more successful, or more like someone else to be truly valued?

Today’s prayer is a powerful reminder from Ephesians 2:10—you are God’s handiwork, His masterpiece, created with purpose and intention. You don’t have to strive to become someone else. God already delights in who He created you to be.

If you’ve been struggling with comparison, insecurity, or self-doubt, this prayer will help you rest in God’s truth and embrace your identity in Christ.

You are loved. You are chosen. You are enough—because you belong to Him.

Written by: Vivian Bricker

Read by: Leah Gerard

Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Key Bible Verses

Ephesians 2:10

Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 31:3

Psalm 139:14

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:40 Today’s Scripture

01:10 Devotional Reflection

04:15 Prayer

06:00 Closing Encouragement

As the day comes to an end, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by fear, uncertainty, or the weight of what lies ahead. But tonight’s prayer reminds us of a powerful truth from Joshua 1:9—God is with you wherever you go.

This peaceful nightly prayer is for anyone facing a difficult decision, stepping into the unknown, or simply needing courage to keep going. God doesn’t promise an easy path, but He does promise His presence, His peace, and His strength.

Let this prayer calm your heart, renew your courage, and remind you that you are never alone—even in life’s scariest “yes” moments.

Written by: Amanda Idleman

Read by: Brooke McLaughlin

Tonight’s Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Key Bible Verses

Joshua 1:9

Isaiah 41:10

Psalm 23:4

Hebrews 13:8

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:45 Tonight’s Scripture

01:10 Devotional Reflection

04:30 Prayer

06:10 Guided Reflection

There are times when Christians need the encouragement to not be afraid or feel alone. This video reminds of God is our protector, he has redeemed us and we belong to him. Memorize these scriptures to help you in times of feeling fear.

Exploring Genesis is a series that combines our Seconds In Genesis episodes so that all episodes dealing with a verse or a selection of verses can be easily viewed in a single video. This is great if you want to know what we have taught on a specific verse. In Episode 24, we combine Episodes 136 -142, which deal with Genesis 2:16-17. Discover the truth of these amazing, foundational verses. The Free courses mentioned in the video [Death And Beyond and The Love Covenants] can be found at the Joshua Institute - https://www.free-bible-study-lessons.com/joshua-institute.html

It’s easy to chase what we think will make us happy—comfort, success, or control over our circumstances. But true peace isn’t found in getting everything we want… it’s found in learning to delight in God.

Today’s prayer is rooted in Psalm 37:4, reminding us that when we take deep joy in the Lord, He transforms our hearts and aligns our desires with His perfect will.

If you’ve been feeling restless, discontent, or pulled toward your own plans instead of God’s, this prayer will help you surrender, refocus, and find true satisfaction in Him alone.

When life feels like it is slowly falling apart, it can be hard to hold on to hope. Things wear down, plans change, relationships struggle, health fades, and our hearts can grow weary under the weight of it all.

Today’s prayer reminds us of the promise in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: even though our bodies are wasting away, our spirits are being renewed day by day. What we see now is temporary, but what God is preparing is eternal.

If you feel tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed by the brokenness around you, this prayer is for you. May God renew your strength, steady your heart, and help you fix your eyes on the eternal hope found in Jesus.

A father shared a tear-jerking message on how the mess is a blessing. This dad understands his child will only be little for a short time, so he’s going to appreciate every minute of it, even the messy parts. Watch this short but powerful clip to hear what this father had to say about cherishing every moment with your children.

Everyone who is a parent will agree that there is nothing like it. There is no greater blessing on Earth than being a parent. Watching them grow, learn and explore is an experience unlike any other. Children are a gift from the Lord and should be treated as such.

However, as all parents also understand, those children do not stay little for long. Before you know it, that baby you brought home from the hospital is ready to head off to kindergarten, and you’re doing everything you can to keep the tears from flowing. Blink, and they are starting high school. Do it again, and now they’ve graduated and are now backing out of your driveway, heading to college.

So, that’s why it’s important to cherish every moment with your children, even those messes, especially the messes. In a clip posted on YouTube, a father reflects on a recent interaction with his 4-year-old daughter. His powerful, heartwarming and tear-jerking message reminds parents that powerful, beautiful memories can even come from those messes.

“I think, too often, we forget that what looks like a mess to us is actually a memory being built in real time, right in front of us, for both of us,” he said. “It’s just her little body saying, ‘Hang out in my world for a minute, Dad. Before I grow up, will you meet me here?”

That’s an incredibly powerful message and a reminder to slow down and cherish the time with our children because once they are gone, they are gone forever.

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant -- and why has its mystery captivated the world for centuries? In this episode, biblical archaeologist Chris McKinny joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to explore the leading theories, ancient legends and what Scripture says about the Ark’s disappearance. He also shares how archaeology continues to illuminate the world of the Bible and strengthen understanding of its historical setting. McKinny hosts the new film "Legends of the Lost Ark." If you love biblical history, faith and fascinating mysteries, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.