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When You Feel Behind in Life | Your Nightly Prayer

Waiting on God can feel unbearable—especially when it seems like everyone else is moving ahead: marriages, promotions, healing, ministries, or dreams fulfilled.
Jun 26, 2026
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Scripture reminds us that God's timeline is never late. In tonight’s devotional and prayer, we’re reminded that His delays are not denials—but divine preparations. 📖 “The last will be first, and the first will be last.” – Matthew 20:16 (NIV) 🔗 Read more devotionals at BibleStudyTools.com What may look like delay to us is often God shaping us for what’s next. If you feel forgotten or behind, this video is your gentle reminder: you are not late in the Kingdom of God. You are being prepared. 🙏 Tonight’s Prayer Dear Lord, As I lie down tonight, I bring You my comparisons, my impatience, and my fear of being left behind. I confess that I’ve measured my worth by the world’s timelines instead of Yours. Help me release the pressure to “catch up” and rest in Your perfect pace. Teach me to trust Your unhurried process and to find joy in what You’re doing right now, even when I can’t yet see the full picture. Tonight, I surrender my striving and my envy. Fill my heart with peace and contentment, reminding me that I am not behind—I’m being prepared for Your perfect plan, in Your perfect time. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Originally published October 13, 2025.

Tracie MilesTracie Miles is the Author of eight best-selling books, including God’s Got You, Living Unbroken, Living Unbroken: A Divorce Recovery Workbook, Love Life Again, Unsinkable Faith, and Stress Less Living. She is a sought after Author Coach where she coaches and mentors hundreds of aspiring writers, and a literay agent at Tracie Miles Literary Agency. She is a contributing writer for the devotion teams for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Ibelieve and Christianity.com. Tracie has three grown married children, and five little grandbabies, all of whom live in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can connect with Tracie on her website at www.traciemiles.com as well as on her Facebook Author page and Instagram.

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