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Faith can feel fragile when we’re walking through seasons of suffering, loss, or unanswered prayer. Illness, financial strain, broken relationships, and lingering silence from heaven can leave even the strongest believers wondering if their faith is enough.

In tonight's prayer and devotional, Jesus reminds us that even faith as small as a mustard seed is powerful when placed in Him. Our hope doesn’t rest in the size of our faith, but in the greatness of the One we trust.

Like the harsh winters that blanket Colorado, seasons of despair can feel endless and barren. Yet spring always comes, and with it, signs of new life. In the same way, even when our hearts feel cold and withered, God is still working beneath the surface, preparing growth and renewal.

Remember this truth: God has not abandoned you in your struggle. He sees you, hears you, and even now, Jesus is interceding for you (1 John 2:1). Your broken prayers matter to Him. Your tears are noticed. And His presence remains, even when your faith feels faint.

Tonight’s Scripture: Matthew 17:20

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
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Your Nightly Prayer

Father,
You know the heaviness I carry tonight. You see my doubts, fears, and questions. Sometimes my faith feels too small to hold on, but I know even a mustard seed of faith in You is enough. Shine Your light into my heart, remind me of Your nearness, and give me strength to trust You through this dark season. Thank You for being faithful, even when my faith is weak.
Amen.

Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. Even Jesus and Paul experienced unanswered prayers—yet God’s plan was greater.

2. The Psalms reveal that it’s okay to be honest with God about your despair. He can handle your questions.

3. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, faith trusts that God is with us in the fire—even before deliverance comes.

Calls to Action

• Ask God to show you one “mustard seed” of hope in your current season—write it down and thank Him for it.

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• Share this prayer with a friend who is struggling in their faith as a reminder that even small trust in God is powerful.

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“High performers can hold it together—but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy.”

That’s how Julie Holly describes the tension she lived in for years. On the outside, she was a successful entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster. But on the inside, alcohol was becoming her go-to solution for stress, escape, and the ache of not belonging. And like many high-performers, her success masked the weight that alcohol was starting to become round her neck.

But a doctor’s curiosity and an honest comment from one of her children gave her the reality check she had been running from.

In this conversation, Julie opens up about how drinking became tied to belonging, how craft cocktails became a nightly ritual that both connected and slowly destroyed, and how a doctor’s gentle curiosity helped her finally face the truth.

In addition, she explains the quiet midnight wrestling matches she had with God, how mining her story of origin revealed abandonment wounds, and the courage it takes to name alcohol for what it really is.

This isn’t a rock-bottom story. It’s about a high achiever learning that freedom comes not from holding it all together, but from finally letting go.

We explore:

—Why high-functioning people struggle to admit alcohol is a problem
—How Julie’s drive for belonging fueled her drinking
—The danger of comparison and the “at least I’m not that bad” trap
—Why story work and exploring our past is essential for healing
—How God patiently pursues us through small moments and people
—The role of ego and elitism in justifying drinking
—Why midnight wrestling with God reveals deeper unrest
—The moment a doctor’s curiosity, not condemnation, opened her eyes
—How money spent on alcohol can be repurposed into kingdom work
—The freedom of realizing you belong because you belong to the Father

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’" — Mark 9:24

Mark 9:24 captures one of the most relatable prayers in all of Scripture. The desperate father believed Jesus could heal his son, yet he also admitted his struggle with doubt. Instead of hiding his weakness, he brought it honestly to Christ—and that’s where his faith grew.

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Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken

Listen to more daily devotionals with Carol at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio

Carol Ogle McCracken is a dynamic Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher known for her warmth, humor, and transparency. She brings biblical truths to life through real-world stories and relatable experiences—whether navigating alcohol recovery, parenting a child with special needs, or walking through divorce.

Today, she serves as Minister of Discipleship at her local church and shares God’s Word through women's retreats, conferences, and online devotionals. Her book, Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It, was released in 2020 and continues to encourage readers in their pursuit of godly wisdom.

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Bible sales are at record highs and over 100 million people heard the gospel just this past weekend. People are searching for God like never before - but how do we truly seek Him?

In this episode, we dive deep into Jeremiah 29:13: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Whether you're feeling distant from God, struggling with distractions, or wondering if you're seeking Him the "right way," this episode offers both encouragement and practical guidance.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What wholehearted seeking actually looks like (and what it's not)
• How to overcome common obstacles in your spiritual journey
• Practical prayer prompts to help you seek God throughout your day
• Why God's promise to be found is certain, not conditional
• A beautiful testimony of how seeking God through His promises transforms a life

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Emma Mae McDaniel isn't the only person who has felt caught up in "the middle"... the middle of indecision, the middle of fear, the middle of lies... but she took a brave step forward into fearlessness, boldness, and commitment to the call God has on her life! If that is you today, and you need to make the brave and bold choice to choose Jesus, obedience, and faith today, then this podcast is sure to inspire you!

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Lonein Lara, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Where do you find joy? Meditate on Psalm 16:11. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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A Prayer to Make the Hidden Things Known

Parenting young adults is a season marked by both joy and challenge. In today’s episode by Brooke McGlothlin, we explore the tension of releasing our children into independence while still feeling the weight of responsibility as parents.While we can no longer control their schedules, choices, or environments, God’s presence never leaves them. Even in places we cannot see or reach, He is there—leading, guiding, and holding them close.

Reference: Psalm 139: 7-12

Prayer: Father, I take such comfort in the fact that Even when I can't see my children, you can. There's nowhere they can go, nothing they can do, and no place they can hide, that they're outside the boundary of your love and your presence. Find them when they're in the dark and bring them into the light. In Jesus' name, amen.

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These past few weeks have been full of evil and violence, but also with the sounds of revival! 

How do we rightly respond to the evil and suffering that surrounds us?

In this timely conversation, I sit down with my husband, Dr. JP Jones, to explore the spiritual antidote to tragedies like assassinations, school shootings, and international conflict. Drawing from his years as a pastor and theologian, JP unpacks the root causes of moral decline while pointing us back to Scripture as our guide. 

Together, we discuss how to channel righteous anger without slipping into unrighteous responses, and how to wield spiritual weapons—like prayer and truth—in today’s battles. This episode will challenge and encourage you to stand firm in faith, overcome evil with good, and trust God’s sovereignty even in chaos.

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

Listen in to learn more :
(00:59) JP’s Insights on Evil and Suffering

(09:11) The Devil's Influence on Murderous Intent

(14:43) God's Plan for Salvation

(21:45) Rich and Heavy Biblical Wisdom

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Christian community and biblical fellowship are essential for spiritual growth and protection from the enemy. In Our Need for Each Other, Cindi McMenamin explores Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 and Proverbs 18:1 to show why God created us for connection, not isolation. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and even from caterpillars in North Africa, this episode highlights how linking with other believers strengthens our faith, shields us from spiritual attack, and helps us live out the “one another” commands of the Bible.

✨ Highlights

• Why “two are better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10) is vital for Christian living

• The dangers of isolation—how loneliness can open the door to shame, fear, and destructive thoughts

• Biblical wisdom from Proverbs 18:1 and the importance of community

• Lessons from creation: caterpillars traveling in unity as a model of spiritual defense

• Practical encouragement to link arms with other believers for spiritual survival and growth

• God’s design for fellowship, accountability, and interdependence in the body of Christ

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Full Transcript Below:

Our Need for Each Other  

By Cindi McMenamin, Crosswalk Contributing Writer 

 “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor for if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up!” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

King Solomon, whom Scripture calls the wisest man who ever lived, told us there is strength in numbers when we are surrounding ourselves with at least one other believer. 

But it’s just so easy these days to shoot a text or respond to someone via email instead of actually being with one another. 

Life can get busy and we can too easily find ourselves isolating from one another. We may not intend to do it, but when our to-do list screams at us to be more productive, the needs from our family become too insistent, and the internal cry of ours is to get away from everyone and get some rest, we can end up on an island, feeling isolated and alone.

But linking up with other belie

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Is it okay for New Testament Christians to pray imprecatory prayers asking God to curse their enemies? What about “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”? We discuss this question, spend some time in prayer, and explore Psalm 34, entitled Prayer for Rescue from Enemies. 

Join us for this 17-minute meditation on Psalm 34, where David illustrates the spectrum of emotions we can experience through passionate prayer: it alternates between prayers of praise and prayers of lament over persecution from enemies.

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