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How do you trust God when your life looks completely different than the one you originally planned?

This week, Karol Holmes, a mother of seven and passionate advocate for families raising children with disabilities, joins Jaime for an honest conversation on navigating trauma and grief based on her newest book, Only Jesus Knows: Loving the World's Most Vulnerable.

In this episode, Karol shares her powerful testimony of temporarily hosting a critically ill baby from Haiti—a decision that led to adopting three children with significant developmental and medical needs. 

Karol also tackles the extreme isolation families impacted by disability often face—especially within the church—and offers practical advice on how the body of Christ can step up to provide meaningful, tangible support.

Karol also opens up about the devastating loss of two of her children, sharing how she learned to survive the darkest trenches of grief by focusing on "whatever comes next." You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on the biblical practice of lament, and how honestly pouring out your pain to God can transform your deepest sorrow into genuine praise.

Visit lovingtheleast.com to connect with Karol and pick up a copy of Only Jesus Knows, which tells the heart-warming story of her son Moise while offering vital, step-by-step resources for navigating the journey of raising adults with developmental disabilities.

While there, you can also learn about her first book, Grace According to Gifts, and connect with her on social media at @karolholmesauthor

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Forgiveness is one of the most difficult commands Jesus gives—and one of the most freeing. When someone deeply wounds us, the natural response is to hold tightly to the hurt. We replay the moment, rehearse the injustice, and quietly hope that somehow the person responsible will feel the weight of what they did.

But unforgiveness slowly becomes its own prison.

Galatians 5:1 reminds us that Christ set us free so we would no longer live in bondage. Yet when we hold onto bitterness, we place a yoke back on our own shoulders. The offense may have been real and painful, but the burden of carrying resentment can slowly consume our hearts.

Forgiveness does not mean excusing wrongdoing or pretending the pain never happened. It does not mean that justice is ignored or that trust is instantly restored. Instead, forgiveness means releasing the right to hold someone’s offense over them and entrusting justice to God.

Jesus demonstrated this ultimate act of mercy on the cross. Even as He was being crucified, He prayed for those who harmed Him. Through His sacrifice, our sins were forgiven completely—removed as far as the east is from the west. When we remember how much we have been forgiven, it reshapes how we approach the forgiveness of others.

Unforgiveness isolates us from the freedom Christ intends for us. Bitterness quietly grows, affecting our peace, our relationships, and even our fellowship with God. But when we release that burden—sometimes slowly, sometimes painfully—we make room for healing.

The Holy Spirit empowers us to forgive even when it feels impossible. Forgiveness is not a feeling we wait for; it is a step of obedience we choose. And when we choose it, we begin to experience the freedom Christ died to give us.

Main Takeaways

• Unforgiveness creates emotional and spiritual bondage.
• Forgiveness releases the burden of bitterness and resentment.
• Forgiving does not excuse wrongdoing but entrusts justice to God.
• Christ’s sacrifice reminds us how deeply we have been forgiven.
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to forgive even deep wounds.

Today’s Bible Verse

Galatians 5:1

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“Help me release bitterness and walk in the freedom that forgiveness brings.”

Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below.

Continue growing in faith and encouragement:

• LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals
• Crosswalk.com – Daily prayers, articles, and Bible study resources

If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

It’s possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason. Outwardly, everything can look faithful, obedient, even spiritual—while inwardly, pride, insecurity, comparison, or the desire for approval quietly drive us.

Psalm 24 asks a sobering question: “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?” The answer isn’t impressive résumés or visible success in ministry. It’s “clean hands and a pure heart.”

Clean hands speak to our actions. A pure heart speaks to our motives.

The challenging part about motives is how subtle they can be. We can serve and secretly want recognition. We can give and quietly hope to be noticed. We can help and still desire control. Sometimes we don’t even realize what is shaping our “why.”

But nothing is hidden from God. He sees beyond performance and into intention. That truth isn’t meant to frighten us—it’s meant to free us. Because the God who sees our motives is also the God who invites us to bring them to Him.

A pure heart doesn’t mean a flawless one. It means a humble one. A heart willing to say, “Lord, search me.” A heart that responds with repentance when conviction comes. A heart that values God’s glory more than personal recognition.

When we allow God to examine our “why,” He gently realigns us. He purifies what is mixed. He cleanses what is selfish. He restores what is crooked. And He welcomes us into His presence—not because we are perfect, but because we are honest.

Tonight, let this be your quiet prayer: Lord, make my heart clean. Let what I do for You truly be for You.

Main Takeaways

• God cares not only about our actions, but about our motives.
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• Wrong motives can hide beneath right behavior.
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• A pure heart is humble, honest, and quick to repent.
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• God reveals our inner condition not to shame us, but to refine us.
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• Clean hands and a pure heart position us to walk closely with Him.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.” - Psalm 24:3-4

Your Evening Prayer

Lord,

You see beyond my actions into the motives of my heart. Nothing is hidden from You. Search me and reveal anything in me that is not aligned with Your will.

If I have served for recognition, given for praise, or acted from pride, forgive me. Cleanse my hands and purify my heart. Help me to do what is right for the right reason. Let Your glory matter more to me than approval, success, or reward.

Shape my heart so that my service flows from love and gratitude. I want to stand before You with honesty and humility.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Pastor and bestselling author Robert J. Morgan joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss his new book The Origin of Hymns, which is featured in the new film I Can Only Imagine 2. He explains how the book came together after filmmakers realized the story needed a real hymns book like the one seen in the movie. Morgan also shares what makes a hymn different from modern worship songs and why churches lose something when they stop singing them. Plus, he reflects on the powerful stories behind beloved hymns like It Is Well With My Soul and why those songs still resonate today.

There are seasons when effort seems to outpace results. You work hard, try new approaches, send the emails, make the calls—and still find yourself staring at closed doors. Resources shrink. Energy fades. Options dwindle. And quietly, fear begins to whisper: What now?

Philippians 4:19 speaks directly into that fear: “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Notice what it doesn’t say. It doesn’t promise provision according to your productivity, your strategy, or your remaining strength. It points to His riches—not yours.

When resources run low, it exposes where we’ve placed our trust. It’s easy to believe provision flows from our effort, our networking, or our careful planning. But God’s supply has never depended on human capacity. His storehouses do not empty. His generosity does not fluctuate. His timing does not panic.

In the Old Testament, God instructed His people to let the land rest every seventh year. That rest wasn’t just agricultural—it was spiritual. It was a lesson in trust. Could they believe He would provide even when they weren’t producing?

Sometimes running on empty is not punishment. It is invitation. An invitation to rest. An invitation to release control. An invitation to remember that God’s provision flows from His abundance, not your exhaustion.

If you feel depleted—emotionally, physically, financially, or spiritually—remember this: your limits do not limit God. When you are empty, He is still full.

Main Takeaways

• God’s provision is based on His riches, not our resources.
• Seasons of depletion reveal where we place our trust.
• Resting can be an act of faith in God’s provision.
• Productivity does not determine God’s faithfulness.
• When we are empty, God remains abundant.

Today’s Bible Verse

Philippians 4:19

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“Help me trust Your provision before I run out of options.”

Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below.

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If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

Some days make gratitude easy. Others leave us exhausted, disappointed, or quietly discouraged. When a hard season stretches longer than we expected, it can begin to feel like we are wandering without direction—left to figure it out on our own.

But Psalm 23 begins with a steady declaration: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

A shepherd does not abandon his flock when the terrain gets rough. He does not disappear when wolves lurk nearby or when the valley grows dark. He guides. He protects. He stays close.

When David wrote these words, he did not say, “The Lord was my shepherd,” or “The Lord will be my shepherd.” He said is. Present tense. Ongoing care. Active provision.

Even when gratitude feels thin, your Shepherd is still guiding.

Even when fear whispers loudly, your Shepherd is still near.

Even when provision seems delayed, your Shepherd is still preparing what you need.

Psalm 23 reminds us that valleys are places we walk through, not places we remain forever. The Shepherd’s presence transforms the valley from a place of abandonment into a place of companionship. “You are close beside me.” That closeness is the difference between panic and peace.

Tonight, if your heart feels heavy, let this truth steady you: you are not wandering alone. The same Shepherd who led you yesterday is leading you still. His guidance has not paused. His protection has not weakened. His provision has not run dry.

He is still your Shepherd.

Main Takeaways

• God’s care is present and ongoing—He is your Shepherd today.
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• Valleys are temporary passages, not permanent homes.
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• The Shepherd guides, comforts, protects, and provides in every season.
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• Even when gratitude feels distant, God’s presence remains near.
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• Peace comes from knowing the Shepherd walks beside you.

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” - Psalm 23:1 ESV

Your Evening Prayer

Dear Lord,

Some days feel heavy, and tonight I may not see clearly where You are leading. But Your Word reminds me that You are still my Shepherd. You guide me when I cannot see the path. You protect me when fear rises. You provide for me even when I feel uncertain.

Help me rest in Your presence. Quiet my anxious thoughts. Remind me that this valley is not forever and that You are walking beside me through it.

With You as my Shepherd, I truly have all that I need.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Twice a year, we adjust our clocks—but it often feels like our bodies and routines take much longer to adjust. Daylight Saving Time can disrupt sleep, slow our mornings, and leave us feeling out of sync. While it may seem like a small inconvenience, even minor shifts can reveal how tightly we cling to our schedules and sense of control.

Joshua 10:13 reminds us that God alone holds authority over time. When the sun stood still, it was not human effort that altered the day, but divine power. We cannot stop or stretch time, but we can trust the One who governs it.

Ecclesiastes tells us there is a season for everything. God establishes times and purposes beyond our understanding. Even when change feels inconvenient, His timing remains perfect. Adjustments—whether seasonal or personal—invite us to surrender our rhythms to Him.

It’s easy to grumble when sleep is lost or routines are disrupted. Yet even in something as ordinary as a clock change, we are given an opportunity: will we respond with frustration, or with trust?

God uses seasons and shifts to refine our patience, remind us of our dependence, and redirect our focus. His timing is not random. He makes everything beautiful in its time—even the transitions we resist.

As you “spring ahead,” remember that your schedule is not sovereign. God is. And He is faithful to guide your steps at exactly the right pace.

Main Takeaways

• God alone has authority over time.
• Seasonal changes can reveal our reliance on routine and control.
• Ecclesiastes reminds us that God appoints every season with purpose.
• Even small disruptions offer opportunities to practice gratitude and trust.
• God’s timing is steady, purposeful, and good.

Today’s Bible Verse

“So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” - Joshua 10:13

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“Help me trust Your timing and adjust my heart as You adjust my schedule.”

Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below.

Continue growing in faith and encouragement:

• LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals
• Crosswalk.com – Daily prayers, articles, and Bible study resources

If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

Lent can begin with strong intention—clear focus, meaningful sacrifice, renewed devotion. But somewhere along the way, weariness can set in. The fast feels harder than expected. The discipline exposes weakness. Instead of feeling closer to God, you may feel more aware of your shortcomings.

Psalm 86:15 gently redirects our gaze: “You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”

Lent was never meant to be a performance review. It is an invitation into relationship. God is not watching your efforts with a clipboard in hand, tallying your success or failure. He is compassionate. He sees your desire to draw near. He honors the small, imperfect steps taken toward Him.

Grace is not reserved for the moment you “get it right.” Grace is present in every moment—especially the faltering ones. It is what draws you back when you drift. It is what steadies you when discipline feels heavy. It is what reminds you that your salvation was secured not by your striving, but by Christ’s finished work on the cross.

The heart of this season is not how well you fast, but how deeply you receive. God’s love is slow to anger, rich in mercy, and overflowing with faithfulness. Even now—especially now—there is grace for you.

Rest there tonight.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

"But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." - Psalm 86:15

Your Evening Prayer

Father,

Thank You for being compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and rich in love. When I grow weary or feel like I’m falling short, remind me that Your grace is not dependent on my performance.

Draw me close—not through pressure, but through peace. Help me rest in what Jesus has already accomplished. Teach me to receive Your mercy daily and to extend that same grace to others.

Let Your love anchor my heart and quiet my striving.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

"Does a woman’s voice matter in the Kingdom? Join historical fiction author Cynthia L Simmons and guest Pam Farrel as they bridge 250 years of history. From the 'sanctified pen' of Revolutionary hero Mercy Otis Warren to the modern-day ministry of Pam Farrel, we explore how God uses a mother’s resolve to shape a nation’s soul. In this episode: How Mercy Warren advised the Founding Fathers through prayer and prose. The 'Susanna Wesley' secret to protecting your prayer life. Why integrity is the greatest legacy we leave our children. #ChristianHistory #Proverbs31 #FaithAndFreedom #PamFarrel #MercyOtisWarren"

For many believers, doubt feels like failure. We assume that strong faith means never asking questions, never wrestling, never wondering why. But Scripture paints a different picture. Faith is not the absence of questions—it is trust in the midst of them.

Few pains cut as deeply as feeling forgotten. When messages go unanswered, invitations stop coming, or relationships shift, it can stir a quiet ache: Do I matter? Am I unseen?

Through Isaiah, God speaks directly into that fear: “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast? … Though she may forget, I will not forget you.” The image is intentional. The bond between a nursing mother and her child is among the strongest attachments we know. Yet even if that earthly bond fails, God’s does not.

People forget. People disappoint. People get distracted, overwhelmed, self-focused, or weary. Human love, though meaningful, is imperfect. But God’s remembrance of you is constant. You are not a passing thought to Him. You are not lost in a crowd. You are not overlooked in the noise of the world.

When you say, “I feel forgotten,” God answers, “You are seen.”

When you think, “I’m invisible,” He says, “I know you by name.”

His presence acts like an anchor. Anchors don’t remove storms—they steady the ship in them. When emotions rise and relationships shift, His steady remembrance keeps you from drifting into bitterness or despair. Grace fills the gap between expectation and disappointment.

And here is the quiet freedom: when you trust that God never forgets you, you no longer require others to be perfect. You release people from carrying what only God can. You stop demanding from human hands what only divine love can provide.

Tonight, rest in this truth: you are fully known, fully seen, and never forgotten.

Main Takeaways

• Feeling forgotten can deeply wound the heart, but God’s remembrance is constant.
• Isaiah 49:15 assures us that God’s love surpasses even the strongest earthly bond.
• God’s presence anchors us when relationships disappoint.
• Trusting God frees us from expecting perfection from people.
• Living anchored in God’s remembrance keeps our hearts soft and grace-filled.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast? Though she may forget, I will not forget you.” -Isaiah 49:15

Your Evening Prayer

Father,

Thank You for never forgetting me. When I feel unseen or overlooked, remind me that I am fully known by You. Anchor my heart in Your steady love when relationships shift or disappoint.

Help me release others from expectations they were never meant to carry. Guard me from bitterness. Teach me to rest in the truth that You see me, You remember me, and You will never fail me.

Let Your voice be louder than my doubts.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

Confession can feel terrifying. It exposes what we’ve worked hard to hide. It forces us to name the thing we hoped would quietly disappear. Shame whispers that secrecy is safer. Pride insists we can manage on our own. Fear tells us that if anyone truly knew, we would be rejected.

But Scripture tells a different story.

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Notice the promise attached to confession: healing. Not humiliation. Not condemnation. Healing.

Sin grows in secrecy. Struggles tighten their grip when left in the dark. But when we bring them into the light—first before God, and often before a trusted believer—the power of isolation begins to break. The enemy loses leverage when honesty enters the room.

Confession does not mean consequences vanish. It does not mean recovery is instant. But it does mean you are no longer fighting alone. It shifts your posture from hiding to surrender, from pretending to trusting. And that posture creates space for God’s restoring work.

The Lord already knows what you carry. He is not shocked by your weakness. He is not waiting to shame you. He invites you to bring it into the open so that grace can rush in where secrecy once stood.

Tonight, if something has been weighing on your heart, consider this: confession is not the doorway to rejection. It is the doorway to freedom.

Main Takeaways

• Secrecy strengthens shame, but confession weakens it.
• James 5:16 connects confession directly to healing.
• Bringing struggles into the light breaks isolation and invites support.
• Confession does not erase consequences but opens the path to restoration.
• God’s grace meets us in honest surrender, not polished perfection.

TONIGHT'S SCRIPTURE

“Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed" - James 5:16

Your Evening Prayer

Dear God,

You already know the places where I struggle, yet I still hesitate to bring them into the light. Fear and shame tempt me to hide. But Your Word promises healing when I confess.

Give me courage to be honest—with You and with those You’ve placed in my life for support. Break the power of secrecy. Replace my shame with Your grace. Help me trust that confession is not weakness, but the beginning of freedom.

Thank You for forgiving me, restoring me, and walking with me through the process of healing. Teach me to live in the light of Your mercy.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/

What is the greatest gift you can offer God? It isn’t your money, your talents, or even your service. It’s you.

Romans 12:1 calls believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice—holy and acceptable to God. This act of surrender is described as our “reasonable service.” In other words, in light of God’s mercy, offering ourselves fully to Him is the natural response of a grateful heart.

The rich young ruler walked away from Jesus because he wasn’t willing to let go. His possessions revealed something deeper—he hadn’t surrendered himself. God’s desire has not changed. He does not want partial access to your life. He wants your heart, your will, your plans, and your future.

Surrender means placing everything on the altar—your ambitions, relationships, fears, and expectations. It means trusting that God’s plan is better than your own, even when you don’t understand it. It means believing that the One who created you also knows how to lead you.

Throughout Scripture, God used ordinary people who made themselves available—Mary, Moses, the disciples. None were perfect. All were willing. The same invitation stands today: be available.

Surrender is not a one-time event. It is daily obedience. It is choosing God’s way over your own, even when it costs something. But surrender is not loss—it is alignment. It positions you to live fully within God’s purpose.

Only what is done for Christ will endure. When you offer yourself to Him, you are investing in what lasts forever.

Main Takeaways

• God desires our full surrender, not partial commitment.
• Presenting ourselves as living sacrifices is a daily act of worship.
• Surrender involves trusting God’s plans over our own.
• God equips those who are willing to be used.
• What we give to Christ has eternal value.

Today’s Bible Verse

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1 KJV)

Your Daily Prayer

Prayer excerpt for listeners:

“I surrender myself to You as a living sacrifice—use me for Your will and Your glory.”

In this powerful message for Purim 2026, we dive deep into the Book of Esther to uncover the mystery of the "Two Brides" and the contrasting destinies they represent. As the world watches modern-day Persia (Iran) and Israel, the prophetic parallels have never been clearer. Is God calling you to stand "for such a time as this"? Join us as we explore how hidden providence is becoming public revelation. ✨ In this video: The spiritual difference between Vashti and Esther. Why God’s name is hidden but His hand is visible. Corporate prayer strategies for the 2026 season. 📖 Scripture Reference: Esther 4:14 #Purim 2026, #Book of Esther, #Bible Prophecy, #Queen Esther, #End Times Prayer, #Israel and Iran, #Messianic Prophecy, #Spiritual Warfare, #Bible Study 2026

Humble leaders being promoted and acknowledged for their gifting, and their service.

In this episode, Robert Choate reveals how, as we place our trust in God to overcome life’s challenges, He builds us up in our love, our patience and our encouragement to others.

Mercy Otis Warren changed history without ever picking up a gun. She wrestled with the moral challenges of 1776 while keeping her eyes on Providence. Discover the story of the woman who reminded our Founders that liberty is a gift from God. #America250 #womeninhistory

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Greg Grandchamp shares his incredible journey from a faith rooted in tradition to a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. In 2002, after reading The Case for Christ, he realized faith isn’t just about belief—it’s about surrendering your heart. Discover how God’s grace, mercy, and love continue to shape his life and how Christ’s invitation to rest and renewal stands open for everyone, no matter their story.

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From the time that I was little, I've always felt called. I always had this love for God that I really couldn't explain. I listened to my mom tell stories about when I was a little kid, and even before I was communicative, she would talk to me about the things of God, and I would stare deep into her eyes like I understood everything she was saying.

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