God with Us in the Ordinary | Your Nightly Prayer

There are moments in life when we long for God to break in dramatically — to part the heavens, send signs, or perform unmistakable wonders.

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Published Nov 26, 2025

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In our evening prayer and devotional, Clarence Haynes Jr. reflects on a night in college when studying felt impossible. Exhausted and unmotivated, he whispered a short prayer for help. Instead of sudden brilliance, God sent a classmate — someone holding the same textbook, equally overwhelmed, willing to study alongside him. It was a reminder that God does not only dwell in the spectacular. He moves through the everyday.

Originally published November 26, 2025.

Clarence Haynes 1200x1200 Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a dynamic speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club. In addition, he serves as a campus pastor at Walnut Hill Community Church. Clarence is dedicated to helping people live with purpose and clarity. His unique ability to blend practical wisdom with spiritual insight equips people to thrive in every area of life.

He is the author of The Pursuit of Purpose, which helps readers understand how God leads them into his will, and the author of The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Clarence is also committed to helping 10,000 people learn how to study the Bible and has released his first course, Bible Study Basics, to achieve that goal. To learn more about his ministry and resources, please visit clarencehaynes.com.

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