Lia Girard

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Lia Girard author image bio photo Lia Girard is a seasoned writer, poet, and voice artist who formerly served as Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com and currently co-hosts the "Your Daily Prayer" podcast on Lifeaudio. She also shares her nature-inspired poetry on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry, and offers peaceful reflections on healing and hope through her “Heart of a Wildflower” podcast. Lia enjoys life with her husband and grown children, and walking in the woods with God.

Giving Your Adult Child’s Heartbreak to God - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 27

You may have been through to the other side of heartbreak yourself and seen the kind of redemption your child hasn’t. Yet. Remind your child that...

August 27, 2026

Giving Your Adult Child’s Heartbreak to God - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 27

A Prayer When a Close Relationship Changes | Your Daily Prayer

Changes in meaningful relationships can bring grief, uncertainty, and fear about the future. Drawing from Elijah and Elisha’s transition in 2 Kings...

August 12, 2026

A Prayer When a Close Relationship Changes | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer to Hold Fast When a Close Relationship Changes - Your Daily Prayer - August 12

Missions can change hands. Leaders can pass. But in the power of a close relationship that is based on honor, trust, and faith, God is always with...

August 12, 2026

A Prayer to Hold Fast When a Close Relationship Changes - Your Daily Prayer - August 12

A Prayer for Untangling from Stress Overload | Your Daily Prayer

Modern life can leave us emotionally exhausted and mentally overwhelmed. This prayer encourages believers to bring every burden to God, release...

August 08, 2026

A Prayer for Untangling from Stress Overload | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer for Untangling from the Stress of Worry - Your Daily Prayer - August 8

Prayer won’t instantly erase your circumstances. But it can help you cast your cares at the feet of Jesus, allowing you to reframe your...

August 08, 2026

A Prayer for Untangling from the Stress of Worry - Your Daily Prayer - August 8

A Prayer to Reclaim Rest | Your Daily Prayer

True rest isn't simply about slowing down—it's about drawing near to the One who restores our souls. This prayer encourages believers to release...

A Prayer to Reclaim Rest | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer to Reclaim Rest - Your Daily Prayer - July 21

Reclaiming your God-given requirement for rest involves shifting your energy from striving to trusting.

A Prayer to Reclaim Rest - Your Daily Prayer - July 21

A Prayer for Perseverance Through Pain | Your Daily Prayer

Pain can leave us feeling weary and discouraged, but God promises to strengthen those who trust Him. This prayer encourages believers to persevere...

A Prayer for Perseverance Through Pain | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer for Perseverance through Pain - Your Daily Prayer - July 17

There’s a kind of wise maturity that develops over time through trials, when you start to learn you’re not indestructible.

A Prayer for Perseverance through Pain - Your Daily Prayer - July 17

A Prayer to Prioritize Laughter | Your Daily Prayer

Life can easily become filled with stress, obligations, and discouragement. This prayer reminds us that God designed laughter and joy as gifts that...

A Prayer to Prioritize Laughter | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer to Prioritize Laughter - Your Daily Prayer - June 11

When we’re able to laugh at our circumstances or ourselves, we’re less likely to be crushed by unexpected difficulties or challenges.

A Prayer to Prioritize Laughter - Your Daily Prayer - June 11

7 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Godly Man

If we search through examples of God’s love in the Bible, we can piece together a reflection of him. Here are 7 qualities in a godly man worth...

7 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Godly Man

Handing God What's Weighing Me Down - Your Nightly Scripture - June 29th

Feeling overwhelmed or weighed down? Psalm 55 invites you to release every burden into God’s hands. This devotional helps you trade anxiety for...

Handing God What's Weighing Me Down - Your Nightly Scripture - June 29th

Why Do Bad People Seem to Win? A Prayer for Peace in Confusing Times

When evil seems to prosper and the world feels overwhelming, Psalm 37 reminds believers that God remains in control. This prayer encourages us to...

Why Do Bad People Seem to Win? A Prayer for Peace in Confusing Times

A Prayer to Not Fret in Confusing Times - Your Daily Prayer - June 12

God desires us to keep his commands and store his word in our hearts, so writing psalms (or sacred poems and hymns) was a God-inspired practice. In...

A Prayer to Not Fret in Confusing Times - Your Daily Prayer - June 12

Calm for a Mind That Won't Quit - Your Nightly Prayer - June 9th

When your mind won’t slow down at night, God’s Word can bring the calm your heart longs for. This devotional offers a simple, powerful way to...

Calm for a Mind That Won't Quit - Your Nightly Prayer - June 9th

A Prayer to Embrace Imperfection | Your Daily Prayer

God never intended us to carry the burden of perfection. Through Christ, we find freedom from unrealistic expectations and discover the beauty of...

A Prayer to Embrace Imperfection | Your Daily Prayer

A Prayer to Embrace Imperfection - Your Daily Prayer - June 8

For Christians, the concept of “perfection” can be tempting, because we’re all striving to learn how to love one another better.

A Prayer to Embrace Imperfection - Your Daily Prayer - June 8