Prayer & Perspective

A Place to Land While You're Still Waiting

Five days a week, Dr. Lael writes the word she needed on her own hardest days. Short enough to read with your coffee, honest enough to sit with all day.

"Waiting is never wasted when God is in it."

01 Read A five-minute word, Monday through Friday
02 Pray Bring what it stirs up straight to God
03 Reflect Write it down in the free companion journal
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Rev. Dr. Lael C. Melville walks alongside three women on a sunlit garden pathway, illustrating the strength of faith, friendship, prayer, and Christian community. Prayer & Perspective devotional for June 26, 2026.

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PERSPECTIVE Hey friend, Not every battle is meant to be fought alone. Some seasons require support. Prayer. Wise counsel. Community. Encouragement. Accountability. Rest. Reinforcement. And honestly, one of the most dangerous lies people believe is: “I’ll figure it out by myself.” Sometimes pride keeps people isolated. Sometimes fear does. Sometimes disappointment does. Sometimes people have […]

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