A New Beginning Every Day | Your Nightly Prayer

Do you ever replay your failures the moment your head hits the pillow—one harsh word, one bad reaction, and suddenly you’re remembering every time you’ve ever fallen short?

Jennifer Slattery

Updated Jan 27, 2026

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Jesus, Tonight, shame wants to keep me awake—replaying what I said, what I did, and what I wish I could undo. But I bring it all to You. Thank You for being tender with my weakness and patient with my growth. When I’m tempted to condemn myself, remind me of Your mercy and Your cross, of the forgiveness You offered even in suffering. Help me receive Your grace deep in my soul, not as a concept, but as comfort and truth. Where I need to repent, lead me gently. Where I need to make things right, give me courage. And where I can’t change what’s already done, help me release it into Your hands. Thank You that in You I am a new creation, and that You are still transforming me. Quiet my mind, guard my heart, and let Your love be louder than my shame. In Your Name, Amen.

Originally published January 27, 2026.

Jennifer Slattery is a writer and speaker who co-hosts the Faith Over Fear podcast and, along with a team of 6, the Your Daily Bible Verse podcast. She’s addressed women’s groups, Bible studies, and taught at writers conferences across the nation. She’s the author of Building a Family and numerous other titles and maintains a devotional blog at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com.

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