The Evening Mindset: Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:2 Timothy 1:13–14[13] Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. [14] By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with 2 Timothy 1:13–14 and let Paul’s words settle our hearts before sleep. We talk about following the pattern of sound teaching and trusting the Holy Spirit within us to guard what God has entrusted to us.• the “pattern of sound words” as a steady guide for everyday life • relying on faith and love in Christ Jesus while we read and obey Scripture • letting the Holy Spirit remind us and guide us when we feel unsure • guarding the good deposit so it doesn’t fade from memory or drift in practice • resting tonight with confidence about tomorrow because God is present within usSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 5:24[24] Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with Jesus’ words in John 5:24 and let “Truly, truly” pull our attention toward a promise strong enough to carry us into sleep. We reflect on eternal life, the end of judgment, and the cross so we can lay down tonight with gratitude and steady faith.• Jesus’ repeated “Truly, truly” as an invitation to pay attention • Hearing Christ’s word as receiving His teaching about who He is • Believing the Father who sent Jesus as the doorway to eternal life • Eternal life as lasting fellowship with God that begins now • Passing from death to life as a real spiritual change • No judgment because Jesus takes it on the cross • A closing prayer of thanks and a request for faith for tomorrow Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Romans 8:9[9] You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. (ESV)SUMMARYWe linger over Romans 8:9 and let it redefine how we see ourselves when we feel pressured to rely on sheer effort. We remind ourselves that faith in Jesus means the Holy Spirit dwells in us, so tomorrow can be lived from Spirit power instead of the flesh.• reading Romans 8:9 as an identity statement• describing what it means to be in the Spirit• defining the flesh as independent self-reliance and human impulse• contrasting gritting your teeth with learning reliance step by step• bringing identity to the surface at decision moments• praying for a Spirit-set mind for tomorrowSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Hebrews 7:25[25] Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (ESV)SUMMARYWe meditate on Hebrews 7:25 and the stunning promise that Jesus can save completely because he always lives to intercede for us. We end the day resting in the comfort that our advocate stands before the Father on our behalf, not because of our strength but because of his.  • reading Hebrews 7:25 as an evening mindset meditation  • unpacking “consequently” and why context matters  • Jesus as the great High Priest who never dies  • salvation “to the uttermost” and the reach of Christ’s intercession  • drawing near to God through faith in the cross  • choosing rest, humility, and confidence at bedtime  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 37:18–19[18] The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; [19] they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Psalm 37:18–19 as an evening mindset meditation and sit with how God’s promises can feel confusing in real suffering. We reframe “not put to shame” and “abundance” through God’s long-term view, then pray for peace as we head into tomorrow.• reading Psalm 37:18–19 as a bedtime devotion • questioning what it means to not be put to shame in evil times • facing the reality of persecution and public humiliation • redefining abundance as knowing God, not just having more • taking an eternal perspective on heritage, legacy, and reputation • praying for rest, peace, and trust ahead of tomorrow’s trials Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 37:8–9[8] Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. [9] For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Psalm 37:8–9 and face the hard command to refrain from anger even when evil feels personal and urgent. We talk about righteous anger, why fretting harms us, and how trusting God’s justice helps us rest tonight.• Psalm 37 as an evening mindset meditation • righteous anger as a real response to evil • the call to stifle anger and forsake wrath • fretting as a pathway that tends toward harm • trusting that God will cut off evildoers • waiting for the Lord and trusting his timing • inheriting what God has in store • closing prayer to release control and sleep Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 37:7[7] Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Psalm 37:7 and face the quiet anger that rises when people do evil and still seem to thrive. We choose stillness before God, reject suspicion, and end the day with a prayer for patient trust and real rest.• Psalm 37:7 as an evening meditation on stillness and patience • The temptation to fret when evil appears to prosper • How confusion about injustice can turn into suspicion of God • Stillness as humility under God’s sovereignty • Waiting patiently as active trust in God’s wise action • A closing prayer for peace, strength, and restful hearts Discover more resources for your Christian walk and how you can support the Evening Mindset by going to Evening Mindset.com. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 37:5–6[5] Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. [6] He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with Psalm 37:5-6 and sit with a simple promise: when we commit our way to the Lord and trust Him, He acts. We reflect on how letting go of control leads to real rest and we close with a prayer to help our hearts surrender.• reading Psalm 37:5-6 as an evening meditation • noticing how selfish habits and personal agendas fight trust • committing our way to the Lord as an act of surrender • finding comfort in the promise that God will act • trusting God to bring righteousness to light and justice to clarity • ending the day by releasing control and choosing rest through prayer Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 37:4[4] Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (ESV)SUMMARYWe reflect on Psalm 37:4 and slow down long enough to see how the promise begins with delighting in the Lord Himself. We share how God uses closeness, worship, and trust to reshape what we want into desires that match His goodness, even in hard seasons.• reading Psalm 37:4 as a whole promise • a teenage misunderstanding of God as a formula • delighting in God’s character instead of His gifts • how God forms and refines the desires of our heart • trusting God’s good work in difficult circumstances • a closing prayer for changed wants and deeper assurance Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Corinthians 3:16[16] Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? (ESV)SUMMARYWe meditate on 1 Corinthians 3:16 and let the truth settle in: through faith in Jesus Christ, we are God’s temple and His Spirit dwells in us. We connect the tabernacle and Moses’ radiance to everyday stress, then pray for strength and rest when pressure hits.• reflecting on the question “Do you not know” as a wake-up call • linking the glory cloud and temple imagery to God’s real presence • explaining why believers are now God’s dwelling place • letting go of the idea that worship requires a specific building • finding courage for hard moments through the Spirit’s strength • closing with a prayer to remember this truth at bedtime Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Timothy 2:5–6[5] For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with 1 Timothy 2:5-6 and sit with the claim that Jesus is the one mediator who brings us into God’s presence. We unpack how sin creates real relational distance, then end with a prayer for childlike faith, peace, and rest.• reading 1 Timothy 2:5-6 and holding the words in silence  • naming how God is unlike us and why that matters for closeness  • explaining sin as relational distance that needs a bridge  • describing Jesus as fully God and fully man as a mystery received by faith  • unpacking “ransom” as Jesus paying to release us from bondage  • inviting a bedtime mindset of trust in Jesus mediating right now  As you prepare for bed, set your mind on this reality.  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Philippians 4:5–6[5] …The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (ESV)SUMMARYWe anchor an evening mindset meditation in Philippians 4:5-6 and the simple promise that the Lord is at hand. We share a story about feeling protected, then turn anxiety into prayer, specific requests, and thankful trust as we rest.• reading Philippians 4:5-6 as the foundation for calm • linking anxiety relief to the nearness of God • telling a bully story that illustrates security through presence • practicing prayer and supplication when worry rises • adding thanksgiving to requests as an act of trust • closing with a guided prayer for peace, faith, and rest Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Ephesians 3:17–19[17] …that you, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, [19] and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge... (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Paul’s prayer from Ephesians 3:17–19 and let it reset what we ask God for. We end by guiding a simple way to go to bed rooted and grounded in Jesus’ love.• reading Ephesians 3:17–19 as a model prayer • noticing Paul’s focus on being rooted and grounded in love • asking for strength to comprehend the vast love of Christ • reflecting on the cross as the clearest proof of Jesus’ love • practicing a bedtime focus that leads to real rest As you prepare for bed tonight, I want you to put your mind on Jesus' love for you. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Romans 5:1[1] Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Romans 5:1 as a nighttime anchor and sit with the claim that justification by faith leads to real peace with God through Jesus Christ. We face the truth about sin and judgment, then rest in the cross where God’s wrath is poured out on Jesus so we can lie down forgiven.• Romans 5:1 as a simple evening meditation for rest • recognizing we are at odds with God because of sin • God as holy and just judge over every heart • forgiveness offered through Jesus Christ alone • the cost of sin as death and why Jesus had to die • faith as the means of justification and lasting peace As you go to bed tonight, set your mind on that reality. You, because of Jesus, have peace with God.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Jeremiah 33:2–3[2] “Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is his name: [3] Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Jeremiah 33:2 to 3 and sit with God’s promise to answer when we call, especially when fear tells us we’ve been rejected. We take a slow breath, turn our hearts back toward Jesus, and end with a prayer for guidance and deep peace as we fall asleep.• listener support and becoming a partner • Jeremiah 33:2 to 3 read aloud and anchored in God’s character • turmoil, discipline, and the fear that God is done with us • reassurance that God remains committed to his people • repentance as a return to God’s presence and availability • a brief breathing pause to settle the mind before rest • closing prayer for hidden wisdom, guidance, and peace Please consider becoming a partner. Go to Evening Mindset dot com to find out more. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 14:16–17[16] And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, [17] even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. (ESV)SUMMARYWe land on John 14:16–17 and let Jesus’ promise of the Spirit of truth reshape how we end the day. We remind ourselves that God lives in us as our helper, so we can let go of anxiety and rest in real peace.• reading and reflecting on John 14:16–17 • the Holy Spirit as helper and Spirit of truth • God’s presence dwelling in us by faith in Jesus Christ • discernment and guidance to see truth from error • releasing stress, fear, and end-of-day anxieties • resting at bedtime with a mind stayed on God • closing prayer for wisdom, strength, and peace Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 3:7–8[7] Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ [8] The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Jesus’ words to Nicodemus and let them challenge the idea that we can earn righteousness through effort. We pray for the Holy Spirit to move like the wind in our lives, bringing inner renewal, trust, and peace as we rest.• Nicodemus as a rule-keeper drawn to Jesus’ message • Religiosity as an outside-in project that cannot remake the heart • “You must be born again” as spiritual rebirth, not self-improvement • The Holy Spirit compared to the wind we cannot control • A simple invitation to ask for guidance, restoration, and salvation • Trusting unseen spiritual work and praying for loved ones I encourage you to pray often for God's spirit to blow in your life to guide you, to restore you, to bring you salvation if you've never experienced it.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 John 5:14[14] And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. (ESV)SUMMARYWe anchor our evening mindset in 1 John 5:14 and the promise that God hears prayers aligned with his will. We talk through what that confidence looks like in real life and how closeness with Jesus shapes what we learn to ask for. • reading 1 John 5:14 as a foundation for confidence in prayer • unpacking what “according to his will” means in everyday requests • comparing prayer to healthy parent child trust and generosity • explaining how abiding in Jesus forms our desires over time • closing with a guided prayer for rest, assurance, and grace Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 15:4[4] Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. (ESV)SUMMARYWe anchor tonight’s mindset in John 15 and Jesus’ words about abiding, because fruitfulness starts with staying connected to him. We reflect on a simple garden picture and end with a prayer to rest in Christ so his life can flow through ours tomorrow.• John 15:4 as the core invitation to abide • the garden and grapevine image that makes the lesson tangible • why a branch cannot bear fruit alone • Jesus as the true source of life, wisdom, and strength • resting at night as a practical act of trust and dependence Let’s abide as we lay our heads down in rest. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Titus 2:11–12[11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, [12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Titus 2:11–12 and admit how quickly God’s call to self-control can feel like pressure and performance. We slow down to hear the good news first: grace is God’s help coming to us, empowering real change and real rest.• Titus 2:11–12 as a promise before a command • the pressure of trying to “perform” godliness • grace as God’s help for what we cannot do • salvation in Jesus as the source of empowerment • renouncing ungodliness and worldly passions without pretending they vanish • self-controlled, upright, godly living as Spirit-given strength for today • obedience as gratitude rather than earning • a bedtime reminder and prayer to rest in God’s salvation Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Proverbs 2:6–7[6] For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; [7] he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, (ESV)SUMMARYWe center our night around Proverbs 2:6-7 and the promise that the Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. We talk through why trust and obedience open us up to more wisdom and how integrity becomes a shield as we rest.• reading Proverbs 2:6-7 as an evening mindset meditation • naming our shared hunger for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding • tracing wisdom back to God as the source • noticing sound wisdom stored up for the upright • practicing the trust God then obey pattern • connecting integrity with God’s protection • turning the teaching into a calm bedtime reflection for tomorrow Let’s ponder these things as we prepare for bed tonight. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Romans 8:11[11] If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. (ESV)SUMMARYWe linger over Romans 8:11 and the surprising power of one small word, “if,” that turns the verse into a clear condition and promise. We trace Paul’s logic from the resurrection of Jesus to the Holy Spirit’s life-giving work in our bodies and end with a calm thought to carry into sleep.• reading Romans 8:11 as an evening mindset meditation • noticing how the word if signals a condition • identifying the Spirit who raised Jesus as the Holy Spirit of God • following the verse’s logic from resurrection power to indwelling presence • exploring “mortal body” as real flesh and blood life • considering present-day strength for physical, psychological, and emotional needs Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Ephesians 2:8–10[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down at bedtime with Ephesians 2:10 and let God’s words reframe our worth. We rest in the truth that we are God’s workmanship, shaped with care for good works already prepared for us.• reading and sitting with Ephesians 2:10 as an evening mindset meditation • using craftsmanship as a picture for growth, practice, and intentional design • trusting God’s excellent work in us, even when we feel unfinished • seeing good works as prepared paths, not pressure to perform • noticing how insecurity and low esteem can challenge grace-filled truth Find out how you can support the show by going to eveningmindset.com. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Ephesians 2:8–10[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Ephesians 2:8-10 and sit with the weight of being saved by grace through faith as a gift from God, not a result of works. We connect that truth to real assurance, reminding ourselves we cannot undo what we never earned and we can rest secure in Jesus.• reading and unpacking Ephesians 2:8-10 • salvation as grace received through faith • why “not your own doing” kills both pride and panic • assurance of salvation rooted in God’s gift, not our effort • resting in the security of being kept by God So, friends, as you lay your head down tonight, I want you to ponder that place of security. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 139:7–10[7] Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? [8] If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! [9] If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, [10] even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Psalm 139:7–10 and sit with its clear promise that God is with us in every place and every season. We talk about how this truth meets the ache of loneliness, then we turn it into a quiet meditation for real rest at night.• remembering first being captivated by Psalm 139 in middle school • naming the universal fear of being alone in the world • hearing David’s words as God’s comfort and promise • tracing God’s presence in heaven, death, and the farthest places • applying the truth that nothing separates us from God • praying for faith to rest in God’s leading hand and holding hand Let’s meditate on this as we prepare our minds and our hearts for a good night’s rest.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Galatians 4:6–7[6] And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” [7] So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down in Galatians 4:6-7 and let God’s promise of adoption sink deep into the heart. We explore how the Holy Spirit makes our belonging real so we can rest as sons, daughters, and heirs of God.• reading Galatians 4:6-7 and focusing on “Abba, Father” • adoption into God’s family through faith in Jesus Christ • the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Jesus in Paul’s language • the Holy Spirit shaping felt belonging, love, guidance, and wisdom • moving from a slave mindset to a child identity • receiving grace by faith and resting in what Christ has done • ending with a quiet prayer of thanks before sleep Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Corinthians 6:19–20[19] Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Paul’s words that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and sit with the weight of what that means. We trace how God’s presence within us reshapes identity, everyday choices, and the way we rely on strength that isn’t just our own. • Paul’s claim that the Holy Spirit lives within believers • The Old Testament temple compared with God dwelling in us • “You are not your own” as identity and ownership • Being “bought with a price” and what redemption implies • Trusting God’s promise of presence without trying to force outcomes • Learning to draw on wisdom, strength, and guidance for daily duties • A bedtime moment to ponder God’s nearness and respond in prayer Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Acts 4:12[12] And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Acts 4:12 and let its exclusive claim settle our minds: salvation is found in no one but Jesus. We connect that truth to real life, define what we actually need saving from, and end by resting our souls on Christ through prayer. • reading Acts 4:12 as an evening mindset • using a three-year-old analogy to show why capability matters • recognizing the exclusivity of Jesus as Savior • defining salvation from sin, our past, our future, and God’s wrath • practicing spiritual rest by trusting Jesus alone • closing with a prayer of thanks and dependence Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

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Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 14:6–7[6] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. [7] If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with John 14:6-7 and let Jesus’ words land with full weight: he is the way, the truth, and the life, and knowing him is how we know the Father. We end the day with an honest question and a prayer for God to soften our hearts and give us real rest in Christ.• John 14:6-7 read slowly as an evening meditation • Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life • why our deepest searching is answered in a person • what it means to come to the Father through Jesus • the personal question “Do I know Jesus?” • a closing prayer for faith, a softened heart, and rest Discover more resources for your Christian walk and how you can support the evening mindset by going to eveningmindset.com. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 117[1] Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! [2] For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! (ESV)SUMMARYWe read a Psalm of praise and slow down long enough to feel the weight of God’s steadfast love toward us. We connect God’s enduring faithfulness to real assurance in Christ, then end with a prayer to rest with our minds fixed on what lasts.• Psalm praise that calls all peoples to worship • God’s steadfast love as steady and unchanging • God’s faithfulness as the basis for security in Christ • assurance that God keeps us because of Jesus • a simple nighttime mindset for peaceful rest Let’s put our thoughts on him.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Peter 1:20–21[20] He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you [21] who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read 1 Peter 1:20–21 and let it re-center our faith on the risen Jesus who is glorified and interceding for us. We name how easily our minds drift under pressure, then we end with a simple bedtime prayer of gratitude, surrender, and renewed hope.• reading and reflecting on 1 Peter 1:20–21 • noticing how distraction shifts our hope and misplaces our faith • remembering God’s mighty works in sending Jesus to save us • practicing a bedtime reset that asks God for rest and a right mindset for tomorrow • praying honest gratitude and asking Jesus to use and shape us Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Peter 1:17–19[17] And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, [18] knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, [19] but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Peter’s reminder that God is our Father who judges impartially, so reverence and obedience belong in a believer’s daily life. We also trace the staggering cost of redemption and end with a prayer for Spirit-powered gratitude that reshapes how we live.• God as Father and impartial judge • Holy justice that holds us accountable as His children • Redemption from futile inherited ways of living • The priceless ransom of Christ’s precious blood • Gratitude and love as the motive for obedience • A bedtime prayer for confidence and Spirit-empowered living As you prepare for rest, as you think about the day tomorrow, ask the Father to give you a realization of his role as your father and of his love for you, and ask him to prepare you to understand the great and mighty value of what he has done for you in Christ.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Peter 1:14–16[14] As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, [15] but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, [16] since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with 1 Peter 1:14–16 and let “be holy” land as an invitation to live like God’s children. We connect obedience to love and trust, then ask what it looks like to leave old impulses behind and grow into our Father’s character.• reading and reflecting on 1 Peter 1:14–16 • identity as children of God shaping daily conduct • obedience flowing from love for a good Father • resisting the passions of former ignorance • holiness as family resemblance over time • looking ahead to tomorrow’s chances to live differently • closing prayer for reassurance and steady growthSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Peter 1:13[13] Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with 1 Peter 1:13 and let it reset our minds for the night, moving from swirling feelings to steady truth. We end by placing our hope in the future grace of Jesus Christ so we can rest with confidence about tomorrow.• reading and reflecting on 1 Peter 1:13 as an evening mindset meditation • preparing our minds for action in light of what Jesus has done • practicing sober-mindedness by refusing to be led by feelings or circumstances • looking at life through the lens of truth • setting hope fully on coming grace and keeping eternity in view • praying for rest and trusting God’s control now and in the future Please ponder those words as the piano continues to play.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Romans 5:2[2] Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with Romans 5:2 and let it reshape how we think about grace, faith, and what Jesus has already done for us. We end by praying for peace and rest, choosing hope over fear as we lay our heads down tonight.• reading Romans 5:2 as an evening mindset meditation • Jesus as the way we obtain access to grace • faith as trusting Christ and receiving what He has done • the room of grace metaphor and what it changes • defining grace as God’s help and empowerment • rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God • praying for peace, comfort, and endurance to the endSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 John 3:2–3[2] Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. [3] And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. (ESV)SUMMARYWe slow down with 1 John 3:2–3 and let the words “we are God’s children now” reset our view of identity and belonging. We trace how future hope in Jesus’ return shapes present choices toward purity and a life that matches what God says is true.• a steady evening mindset meditation from 1 John 3 • God calling sinful people his children through Jesus’ sacrifice and righteousness • the promise that what we will be is not yet revealed • becoming like Jesus when he appears because we will see him as he is • hope as a motive for purification and everyday holiness • living now as if our future identity is already trueSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Thessalonians 4:16–18[16] For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. [17] Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. [18] Therefore encourage one another with these words. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 and let it reshape how we think about mortality, fear, and what comes after death. We end the day with prayer, setting our hearts on resurrection hope and the promise that we will always be with the Lord.• evening mindset meditation centered on 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 • why we instinctively protect ourselves through medicine and safety habits • the honest confession that we are frail and mortal • eternal life in Jesus as more than comfort, a real future with Him • resurrection hope, bodies raised and reunited, transformed and whole • encouragement to rest tonight with confidence rather than fear • closing prayer for peace, strength, and a life that shows others Jesus Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 Thessalonians 4:16–18[16] For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. [17] Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. [18] Therefore encourage one another with these words. (ESV)SUMMARYWe ground our tired minds in First Thessalonians 4:16 and let the promise of Jesus’ return bring real comfort after a hard day. We name the burdens we carry and fall asleep remembering that today does not get the final word.• reading and reflecting on the trumpet call of Scripture • looking back on today’s hardships with honesty • naming burdens like mistreatment, long trials, and chronic illness • building a habit of remembering Jesus will return • releasing tension with a deep breath at bedtime • praying for confidence, empowerment, and hope for tomorrow Please consider becoming a partner. Go to Evening Mindset dot com to find out more.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Revelation 21:4[4] He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Revelation 21:4 and let its promise speak louder than the tears, the exhaustion, and the questions that won’t resolve. We end the night by trusting that pain is real but not final, because God will make all things new through Jesus Christ.• reading Revelation 21:4 as an evening mindset meditation • naming exhaustion, struggle, and repeated sorrow without pretending it is small • wrestling with “why is this continuing?” and living with unanswered questions • holding on to endurance in faithful service when explanations do not come • imagining God’s comfort and the end of death, mourning, crying, and pain • resting in the promise that the former things will pass away • closing prayer for God’s presence and peace tonight Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Revelation 21:3[3] And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Revelation 21:3 and slow down long enough to feel the weight of its promise that God’s dwelling place is with his people. We connect John’s vision to Jesus’ work and the Holy Spirit’s presence so we can lie down tonight with real comfort and peace.• Revelation 21:3 as a clear promise of God with his people • John’s vision as both present insight and future hope • a new kind of relationship where God dwells with us continually • Jesus’ death and resurrection as the opened door to God • the Holy Spirit living in believers as God’s presence right now • bringing daily burdens into the light of God’s nearness • future confidence of being with God fully and fearlessly • closing prayer for hope, rest, and peace at day’s end Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Hebrews 6:19–20[19] We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, [20] where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Hebrews 6:19-20 and sit with its bold claim that Jesus is a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul. We connect the “behind the curtain” language to real-life stress and end with a prayer to rest in being accepted and loved in God’s presence.• Hebrews 6:19-20 as a picture of hope that holds • Jesus as the better fulfillment of the Hebrew heritage • The Holy of Holies image and what “behind the curtain” means • Jesus as our forerunner and forever high priest • An anchor that remains steady through worry and fear • A closing prayer to shift our minds from stress to Christ Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:2 Timothy 4:7–8[7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 and picture what it looks like to finish life with calm confidence instead of regret. We challenge ourselves to rely on the Holy Spirit day by day so we can fight the good fight, keep the faith, and live for Jesus with purpose.• a slow meditation on “fought the good fight” and “finished the race” • Paul’s confidence rooted in God’s grace, not self-reliance • a direct question about leaning on the Holy Spirit daily • drawing strength for difficult and bold situations by faith • hope for a life lived with no regrets and a forward look to seeing Jesus Put your life on a kingdom advancing track tomorrow when you awake. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 14:2–3[2] In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read John 14:2-3 and let Jesus’ promise of a prepared home steady our minds when stress feels like a weight on the soul. We end by turning that hope into a simple bedtime prayer for peace, comfort, and a future with Christ. • Scripture meditation on John 14 and the promise of “many rooms” • how pressure and stress can feel exhausting at night • choosing confidence in Jesus’ promises when overwhelmed • what we can and cannot know about heaven, and why it still comforts • remembering this life is not the end and the best is yet to come • a closing prayer to lay down in peace and set our hope forward Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Colossians 3:3–4[3] For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. [4] When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (ESV)SUMMARYWe read Colossians 3:3–4 and sit with the shock of it: we have died, and our real life is hidden with Christ in God. We trace how the old self is buried with Jesus, how new life rises with him, and how that truth becomes peace as we fall asleep and confidence when we wake.• reading Colossians 3:3–4 as an evening mindset • naming the old self as dead at the cross with Jesus • connecting sin’s wages to the necessity of spiritual death • receiving new life through Christ’s resurrection • resting in the security of being hidden with Christ in God • looking ahead to appearing with Christ in glory • praying for deeper understanding, peace at night, and power in the morningSupport the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:2 Corinthians 4:16–18[16] So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. [17] For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparisonSUMMARYWe read 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 and face the reality that our bodies get worn down by suffering and age. We hold to the promise that God renews our inner self day by day and is preparing eternal glory that outweighs today’s pain.• the difference between outer weakness and inner renewal • how aches, weariness, and aging can trigger discouragement • why we do not lose heart because of Jesus’ promises • the Holy Spirit’s power as real help for daily burdens • “light, momentary affliction” compared to eternal glory • choosing rest and hope even when you hurt So lay your head down and rest tonight, even if you're in pain, knowing that glory awaits you.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Colossians 4:2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Colossians 4:2 and get honest about how easy it is to drift from prayer when life feels busiest. We practice laying burdens at God’s feet, trusting His timing, and ending the day with watchful gratitude that leads to real rest.• reading and reflecting on Colossians 4:2 as a nightly anchor• admitting the struggle to stay constant in prayer when days feel full• treating worries and cares as invitations to draw near to God• laying burdens down and resisting the urge to pick them back up• shifting from “will God do what I want” to “will God do what is best”• practicing watchfulness and thanksgiving while waiting for God’s timingFind out how you can support the show by going to eveningmindset.com.Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Romans 8:6For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. (ESV)SUMMARYWe sit with Romans 8:6 and name the stark contrast between a mind fixed on the flesh and a mind fixed on the Spirit. We talk through how to release guilt and stress at the end of the day and reset our focus toward the Holy Spirit’s life and peace.• reading Romans 8:6 and holding the contrast • why mindset matters and what we dwell on shapes us • defining “the flesh” as natural sin tendencies and selfish habits • how fixation on failure keeps us stuck in spiritual deadness • choosing to set our minds on the Spirit for life and peace • confessing the day’s sins then letting them go • refocusing on the fruit the Spirit grows in us • a closing prayer to offload fear, worry, stress, and performance guilt Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time)TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 16:33I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (ESV)SUMMARYWe reflect on Jesus’ promise of peace in John 16:33 and why he gives it to us when trouble is guaranteed. We end with a prayerful invitation to lay down our burdens and rest in the truth that Jesus has overcome the world.• John 16:33 as an anchor for peace in Christ • why Jesus names tribulation as a certainty • the disciples’ coming persecution and what it reveals about real faith • resting on a heart and spirit level because Jesus overcomes • laying our troubles at Jesus’ feet before sleep • dependence and reliance on God as a daily practice • trusting God’s control when life feels unstable Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupportJoin over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset