A Prayer to Rejoice and Be Glad on This Day | Your Daily Prayer

Fall leaves remind us how beauty and brevity often go hand in hand.

Updated Oct 14, 2025

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Their brilliant colors take our breath away—yet they only last for a season. In today’s devotional from Whitney Hopler, we’re reminded that each day is like those leaves: beautiful, brief, and not to be missed. Psalm 118:24 calls us to rejoice in the day God has made. But so often, we let stress, distractions, and fear rob us of the present. Whether we’re weighed down by yesterday’s mistakes or anxious about tomorrow’s unknowns, God invites us to be fully here, today, with Him. Rejoicing doesn’t mean ignoring pain. It means anchoring ourselves in the unchanging truth that God is with us now. His presence is reason enough for joy—no matter what’s going on around us. From golden leaves to quiet moments, the fingerprints of His faithfulness are everywhere. Let today be sacred. Notice God’s goodness in the ordinary. Choose to rejoice—because this moment won’t come again. 📖 Today’s Scripture Reading: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 (ESV) 🔗 Explore this verse on BibleStudyTools.com 🙏 Let’s Pray Together Dear God, Thank You for this day. Forgive me for rushing past Your blessings or letting stress cloud my joy. Open my eyes to Your presence in the present. Help me rejoice—not because life is perfect—but because You are good and near. Let me live today fully, intentionally, and gratefully. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🍂 Key Devotional Takeaways: Each day is a gift—notice it, celebrate it, don’t waste it. Joy isn’t circumstantial. It flows from God’s presence, not perfect conditions. God made this day. That alone is reason to rejoice. Living in the moment brings spiritual clarity and emotional peace.

Originally published October 14, 2025.

Whitney Hopler helps people discover God's wonder and experience awe. She is the author of several books, including the nonfiction books Wake Up to Wonder and Wonder Through the Year: A Daily Devotional for Every Year, and the young adult novel Dream Factory. Whitney has served as an editor at leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She currently leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Connect with Whitney on her website at www.whitneyhopler.com and on her Facebook author page.