Hard Pressed but Not Crushed

As night falls, take a moment to reflect on the greatness of God and the depth of His mercy. Tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation invites you to stand in awe of both His power and His forgiveness. Reflecting on Psalm 65:1–5, we are reminded that the God who created the mountains and calms the seas also forgives our sins and draws us near to Himself. His power is matched by His compassion, and His mercy welcomes us into His presence.

As the day comes to an end, step away from the busyness and rest in the gentle invitation of Jesus. Tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation invites you to slow down and simply be with Him. Reflecting on Mark 6:30–32, we are reminded that Jesus calls us to come away and rest in His presence. True renewal is not found in doing more, but in drawing near to the One who restores our souls.

Let  the words of Isaiah 26 keep you steadfast in the peace of God, which is fully available for you this evening. No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. 

From childhood to adulthood, we all face difficult moments that can dwell in our hearts and lead to unresolved feelings of fear, grief, or anxiety—moments like the divorce of our parents, the loss of a loved one, or hurt within the church. Without even meaning to, we often repress those hurtful moments until it comes out in a myriad of ways later down the road. Rebekah Lyons was a young mom living in New York City when she began to have panic attacks from the unresolved pain in her life. Her mental health struggles led her on a journey to deepen her trust that God’s love for her was enough in her life. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they hear Rebekah’s testimony and how we can all renew our spiritual and mental health in this God Hears Her conversation.  

Rejoice in the most perfect, unchanging, faithful love of God for you. No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. 

Traditionally, the Old Testament book of Ruth has been viewed as a love story. But in this series of 12 conversations with author Carolyn Custis James, Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan discover that this story of Naomi and Ruth and Boaz is not all about romance. It’s about God’s ability to make much of broken lives, and how he calls men and women to serve together to build His kingdom.

Come and set your heart to simply know and rest with God; seek Him, for He is here to be found in His Word. No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. 

Find refuge and comfort as you meditate on the awesome name of God. No matter what kind of day you’ve had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. 

As the evening draws to a close, take time to reflect on the condition of your heart before God. Tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation invites you to come honestly before Him and be renewed by His love. Reflecting on Romans 12:9–12, we are reminded that love, devotion, and spiritual passion must be nurtured and sustained. When our hearts grow weary or distant, God invites us to draw near and be rekindled by His Spirit.

As night settles in, take a moment to reflect on the greatness of the God who holds both the universe and your life in His hands. Tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation invites you to rest in His power and care. Reflecting on Psalm 148:1–6, we are reminded that all creation declares God’s glory—from the vast heavens to the smallest details of life. Yet this same God sees you, knows you, and loves you deeply.