Courage for What’s Developing | Your Nightly Prayer

Amanda Idleman

Contributing Writer
Updated May 11, 2026

Life changes whether we are ready or not. Seasons shift, children grow, opportunities come and go, and sometimes the future feels uncertain. Yet through every transition, God remains steady.

Psalm 27:1 reminds us:
“The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”

Tonight’s prayer invites us to release our fear of what’s ahead and trust that God is developing something beautiful in every season. Even when change feels uncomfortable, new joy and deeper faith can grow through it.

God’s grace meets us in every stage of life, and with Him, the future is always filled with hope.



Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.comBiblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.

You May Also Like...