Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer for When You're in the Wilderness


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Have you ever felt stuck in a wilderness season—wandering from hope to hopelessness, unsure if God is still working? In this daily prayer and devotional, Jessica Van Roekel reflects on Isaiah 43:18–19 and reminds us that God is always doing something new, even when our surroundings feel barren. Like the Israelites in exile, we can become trapped in discouragement, shame, or the memory of past failures. But God calls us to lift our eyes, remember His faithfulness, and trust that He is making a way through the wilderness and streams in the desert.

Main Takeaways

  • God’s promises are not bound by our circumstances.

  • Remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens hope in the present.

  • Shame over past mistakes can blind us to His new work in our lives.

  • Even in deserts—whether by God’s leading or our own choices—He offers comfort, hope, and provision.

  • We can trust Him to make a way forward when we can’t see one ourselves.

Bible Verse Reference

  • Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing…”

Calls to Action

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  • Share this episode with a friend who might be in a season of waiting or struggle.

  • Explore more devotionals and Bible studies at Crosswalk.com.

  • Leave a review to help others discover the podcast.

Relevant Links & Resources

  • Related articles on wilderness seasons:

    • How to Find God in the Wilderness Seasons

    • God Will Make a Way in Your Desert

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