When Suicide Strikes

As you draw near to God tonight, rest in the assurance that you are welcomed, accepted and deeply loved. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Galatians 4:4–7, we’ll discover the joy of being adopted into God’s family and the peace of knowing we belong to Him forever.

As you lay down the questions and decisions of today, rest in the wisdom of the God who gently guides your steps. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Proverbs 3:13–20, we’ll discover that God’s wisdom brings peace, steadies our hearts and is always available to those who seek Him.

As you settle into God’s presence tonight, let go of the pressure to earn His acceptance. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Titus 3:4–7, we’ll discover the kindness and mercy of God, who welcomes us with grace, renews us by His Spirit and holds us securely as His children.

As you come before God tonight, bring every failure, regret and burden into His presence. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 34:17-19, we’ll discover the joy of complete forgiveness through Jesus Christ—the One who washes every stain away and invites us to rest in His grace.

What does your name mean? Why were you given your name? Does it mean anything to you? Well, in this Discover the Word study, Bill lead Elisa and Bill and Daniel and Rasool in looking at some of the Old Testament “names” that are given to God. Discover how those names describe important aspects of what God is like and how these names can give us security and confidence to trust this God who love us so much.

As this day comes to a close, rest in the presence of the God who holds every moment in His hands. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 104:19–26, we’ll discover the beauty of God’s perfect timing and learn to trust Him with both today and tomorrow.

As you slow down tonight, take time to notice the generosity of the God who fills creation with His abundant goodness. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 104:14–18, we’ll discover how God’s faithful provision surrounds us each day and points us to His gracious heart.

As you rest in God’s presence tonight, bring Him the promises you’re still waiting to see fulfilled. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Genesis 41:28–32, we’ll discover the quiet confidence that comes from trusting the God who always keeps His word, even through seasons of waiting.

As you bring this day to the Lord, allow yourself to rest in His unfailing love. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, we’ll discover the patient, forgiving and steadfast love of God that welcomes us, restores us and never lets us go.

As you draw near to God tonight, rest in the presence of the One who is perfectly holy and wonderfully merciful. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Isaiah 6:1–7, we’ll discover the peace of approaching God’s throne through the cleansing grace of Jesus Christ.