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Joy doesn’t just show up in big moments—it’s often hidden in the everyday. Today’s devotion helps you find contentment and delight in the little things.

Feel like you’re stuck in the daily grind with nothing to smile about?

We often think joy is something we’ll feel later—when we reach a goal, fix a problem, or finally catch a break. But Scripture says you can experience deep, lasting joy even in the middle of a very normal day.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The secret Paul learned about joy in any situation
• Why contentment doesn’t mean settling—it means seeing clearly
• A simple way to shift your mindset and spot joy today

Your joy doesn’t have to wait for tomorrow.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Philippians 4:11–13 (NLT)

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When the future feels uncertain, you don’t need a clearer plan—you need a deeper trust. Today’s devotion helps you let go of control and lean into God’s guidance.

Worried about what’s coming next? Feeling stuck between what is and what might be?

Whether you’re waiting on answers, facing big decisions, or simply overwhelmed by what tomorrow might bring, Proverbs 3 gives us more than advice—it gives us an invitation to trust the God who already sees the whole picture.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why you don’t need all the answers to take the next step
• What it looks like to truly trust God with your whole heart
• A simple way to practice surrender today

You don’t have to figure it all out—just keep following the One who’s already gone ahead.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

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Anxiety doesn’t wait for a quiet moment—and neither does God’s peace. Today’s devotion reminds you that peace isn’t passive—it’s protection.

What if peace isn’t something you have to chase—but something God has already stationed around your heart?

When worry takes over, it can feel like your only option is to try harder to stay calm. But the Bible offers a better way: a peace that guards, protects, and holds you—even when life feels out of control.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why peace isn’t the absence of problems—it’s the presence of God
• The step-by-step path to experiencing God’s peace, starting today
• What it means for peace to guard your heart and mind

You don’t need to carry what God has already offered to cover.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT)

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Tired of trying to keep up with everything—including your faith? Today’s devotion reminds you that Jesus offers rest, not more pressure.

Ever feel like even your spiritual life is exhausting?

You’re doing your best—but it still feels like too much. Too many responsibilities, too many expectations, and not enough left in your tank. You wonder if Jesus is disappointed in you for not holding it all together.

But here’s the truth: Jesus doesn’t add to your burden—He lifts it.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why Jesus invites the weary, not the perfect
• What it really means to take His yoke upon you
• How to trade pressure and performance for peace and grace

Come to Him today—not with your strength, but with your need.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)

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Feeling invisible? Today’s episode is a reminder that God sees you, knows you by name, and calls you His—right in the middle of your everyday.

Ever feel like no one really sees you—not the real you?

You’re doing your best to show up, to care for others, to keep it together… but deep down, you feel overlooked. Unnoticed. Like you’re fading into the background.

But you’re not invisible to God. He not only sees you—He calls you by name.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The personal promise hidden in Isaiah 43:1
• Why your identity in God is stronger than any label or role
• A powerful way to remind yourself you are seen and known

You’re not just part of the crowd. You belong to Him.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Isaiah 43:1 (NLT)

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You’ve been putting it off—again. But today’s devotion reminds you that God rejoices in your small beginnings, and now is the perfect time to start.

What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it doesn’t feel big enough, polished enough, or “spiritual” enough?

You keep waiting for the perfect conditions—but they never come. And now you feel stuck, guilty, and unsure where to even begin.

But here’s the truth: God isn’t waiting for you to have it all together. He’s already celebrating your first step.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why small beginnings still matter to God
• The biggest lie that keeps us from taking action
• One powerful shift to help you start today

Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing—you can start from there.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)

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Trusting that God has everything under control when we’re freaking out over our latest catastrophe is really tough. But today’s devotion cracks the code to keeping it all together when life seems to be falling apart.

Does your life ever feel like it’s one more crisis away from collapse?

The deadlines, the disruptions, the disappointments—you’re holding it all together, but barely. And deep down, you’re wondering if God sees you… if He’s really in control of this.

Psalm 46 has something to say to you today.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The truth about God’s presence in the middle of your chaos
• Why trusting Him doesn’t mean the trouble disappears
• How to anchor your heart when everything feels unstable

You may feel like the ground is giving way—but God hasn’t moved.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Psalm 46:1–2 (NLT)

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Too busy for quiet time? Spirit running on empty before your day even starts? This short trailer introduces Daily Devotions for Busy Lives, a weekday podcast designed to help you pause, reconnect with God’s Word, and reset your heart—no matter how full your schedule gets. In just a few minutes a day, Dr. Bart Leger shares Scripture-based encouragement and one simple, practical way to carry God’s truth with you through the noise of life.

Stay tuned - The first episode will go live June 23, 2025. Please share this podcast so we can get the word out. Thank you and blessings.

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