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Share the Light Interview: Week 2 In today’s special Share the Light episode, Nicolet Bell & Stacey Thacker talk about cultivating simple, meaningful traditions that help families “share the light” of Christ during the Christmas season. This week’s featured listener story comes from Brianna , who takes her children on a Christmas light scavenger hunt while retellin...

A Prayer for a New Day Dawning with Stacey Thacker In motherhood, moments of silence are rare and most often linked to trouble. God's people waited in silence for 400 years. On today's episode of the Everyday Prayers Podcast, we look at how Luke 1 paints a picture of people sitting in darkness, waiting for God to speak again after 400 years of silence. Into this longing, Zechariah announces t...

A Prayer for the Gift I Want Most with Stacey Thacker The gift we need most is wisdom—God’s light-filled wisdom that brings clarity in dark seasons, understanding in confusion, and guidance in everyday decisions. In today's episode we take a deeper look at the contrast between light and darkness in Scripture—light as knowledge, clarity, and revelation, and darkness as confus...

A Prayer to Rise and Shine with Stacey Thacker Have you ever felt disappointment during the Christmas season? I'm sure we all have. In today’s devotion, we begin the second week of December’s readings with a reminder to rise and shine—not in our own strength, but in the light of God’s glory. We hope this prayer encourages you to embrace the season with joy, not because...

A Prayer for Peace when Christmas is Hard by Brooke McGlothlin What does it mean to be a peacemaker during the Christmas season?  In today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin, we are reminded that peace often begins with us. Even when reconciliation feels unlikely, we are called to plant seeds—small acts of kindness, openness, and forgiveness—believing that God will tend and grow what...

Share the Light Interview: Week 1 n today's of the Everyday Prayers podcast, hosts Nicolet Bell and Stacey Thacker celebrate the release of 'Everyday Prayers for Christmas' and discuss the importance of sharing the light of Jesus during the holiday season. They share personal stories and listener contributions about family traditions that incorporate faith, emphasizing the significance of everyday...

A Prayer to Look Upon the Light by Stacey Thacker The book of Job--an unexpected corner of Scripture for the Christmas season. In today's episode, we focus on a reminder spoken to Job by Elihu, who points out that God is both rescuer and redeemer, using suffering not as punishment but as refinement. Elihu lifts Job’s gaze upward, encouraging him to look at the light of God rather than t...

A Prayer to Experience the Story of Light  God often meets us with personal, unexpected reminders of His presence. Today's episode by Stacey Thacker invites listeners to consider how God uses both our brokenness and our offerings to illuminate His presence in our lives. Reference: Exodus 13:21 Prayer: Father, you always go before me, and I'm grateful for the intentional way you lead me, espec...

A Prayer for Miraculous Light in the Wilderness by Stacey Thacker God’s guidance is steadfast—even when the path feels lonely, long, or unclear. In today's episode, we look at Exodus 13:21 and the powerful image of God leading His people with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Let today's episode be a reminder that, just as He illuminated Israel’s way through...

A Prayer to Let Your Light Shine by Katie J. Trent Christmas lights have long symbolized joy, celebration, and warmth. But beyond the twinkle and sparkle, they also point us to a deeper truth: we are called to shine the light of Jesus in our everyday lives. In today's episode, Katie Trent reminds us to shine the light of Jesus in the world through our kindness, generosity, compassion, & love!...

A Prayer to Let Jesus Lead by Katie J. Trent What is the significance of the Christmas star? In today's episode, we learn how the star points us to the greater truth of Jesus’ guidance in our lives. Just as the star led the Magi on their long journey to find the newborn Messiah, Jesus promises to lead and direct us as we trust Him. We reflect on how stars fill our homes and holiday tradition...

A Prayer for Gratitude That Comes from Within by Amanda Luedeke  Happy Thanksgiving! In today's episode by Amanda Luedeke, we explore a deeper, richer understanding of gratitude—one that goes beyond simply listing what we’re thankful for. While naming our blessings is meaningful, Scripture invites us to view gratitude not just as a response to good things, but as a way of living,...

A Prayer to Remember to Give Thanks There is a powerful connection between gratitude and peace. In today's episode by Tara L. Cole, she reminds us that when anxiety rises, scripture invites us to turn our attention to God through prayer with thanksgiving. Gratitude shifts our focus from ourselves to the One who is truly in control, reminding us of His past faithfulness and giving us hope for what&...

A Prayer to Be Satisfied in the Small Things God often works through the small, simple, and unexpected—especially during seasons where our expectations run high, like Thanksgiving. In today's episode by Amanda Luedeke, we’re reminded that even the most modest acts of obedience can open the door to God’s miraculous provision. We contrast the idealized “perfect Thanksgiving&r...

A Prayer When God Seems Distant What does it means to welcome God—even when life feels heavy, uncertain, or painfully silent? In today's episode by Amanda Luedeke, we explore how seasons of waiting can test our faith, strain our gratitude, and leave us wrestling with God’s seeming silence. The conversation invites us to consider how we respond when God doesn’t move the way we hop...

A Prayer to Rest in God's Promises Join this conversation with Nicolet Bell & Erin Warren as they talk about the character of God, and what it means to cultivate genuine, enduring faith. This month, we’re focusing on Everyday Prayers for Faith , written by Erin, and today’s conversation centers on God’s promises , His unchanging faithfulness , and how understanding His c...

A Prayer to Break Up with Mom Worry by Julie Gillies Let's talk about a struggle moms know all too well: worry.  In today’s episode by Julie Gillies, we look to Matthew 6:34 as our anchor and explore the truth that we don’t have to carry the weight of tomorrow—or the burdens surrounding our children—alone. This episode will guide you toward breaking the toxic cycle of...

A Prayer to Know God is Faithful to Forgive Let us not forget the comforting and steady truth that God is faithful to forgive. In today’s episode by Erin H. Warren , we are reminded that we can cling to God’s promise that He not only forgives but purifies us from all unrighteousness. Through confession, we can find freedom and restored fellowship with God. Forgiveness leads to joy, lig...

A Prayer for Our Children to be Bold by April Graney How can we encourage our kids to stand boldly against the culture of today? In today's episode by April Graney, we look at the remarkable story of King Josiah, who became king at just eight years old and yet “did what was right in the Lord’s sight.” His wholehearted devotion to God, despite his evil family lineage, raises power...

A Prayer to Get Started In today’s episode with  Nicolet Bell , we explore how praying for our children can sometimes feel like tackling that overstuffed closet under the stairs—full of good intentions but easily abandoned when overwhelm sets in. Just like cleaning out a messy closet, the most important thing in our prayer lives is that we begin. God meets us in the small starts,...

A Prayer to Understand God's Faithfulness: An Interview with Nicolet Bell + Erin Warren Do you really believe that God is always good? In today's episode, Nicolet Bell welcomes back author Erin H. Warren, writer of Everyday Prayers for Faith. Together they revisit the biblical definition of faith—rooted in belief, trust, and loyalty. Drawing from Greek language study, Erin explains that God...

A Prayer for When We Feel Less Than by Doris Swift What about those moments when we feel “less than"? Maybe it’s in the kitchen, the carpool line, or somewhere between laundry loads and late-night emails. Today's episode by Doris Swift reminds us that God’s grace is enough for every weakness, and our value isn’t found in our abilities, achievements, or how we measure up to...

A Prayer to Know God is Faithful to Go Before Us by Erin H. Warren God is always one step ahead of us. In today's episode by Erin H. Warren , we look at Deuteronomy 31 and Moses’ charge to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land. We are reminded that God doesn’t send a messenger — He goes Himself. His presence leads, surrounds, and sustains us. Psalm 139 paints this same...

A Prayer for Imperfect Moms by Julie K. Gillies Motherhood is full of moments that remind us just how imperfect we are. We lose our tempers, forget the little things, and wrestle with guilt over what we should have done differently. But today’s reflection by Julie K. Gillies reminds us that our failures don’t define us—God’s goodness and readiness to for...

A Prayer to Believe that Prayer Changes Everything Let's look at Philippians 4:6–7—not just as a list of instructions, but as a promise. God’s Word doesn’t simply tell us what to do about anxiety; it assures us that when we bring our worries and thanksgivings to Him in prayer, His peace—beyond human understanding—will guard our hearts and minds in Christ. Nicole...