THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK DEVOTIONAL
From Darkness to Light.
By Deborah Shaffer December 9th, 2025
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
It’s barely past 2:00 a.m., and I am suddenly awake. Why? This isn’t a day I have to get up and prepare for work. Yet, I am wide awake—but not okay. My mind is filled with thoughts—issues and situations—and there is no rest. No peace.
I dwell on things coming up that I don’t know how to face. I think of the past, the same old hurts, struggles, and questions. I quietly rise; yes, I know where I must go. This has to stop, and it must stop today.
I step into the kitchen to peer out the back door into the darkness. I turn to the counter and glance at the flashing light coming from my phone—and my heart sinks. I’ve missed the call I expected 24 hours earlier. How long must I wait now to speak to that loved one? It feels as if one more stone has been thrown on top of me.
I make it to my destination—my prayer room—and I fall to my knees. I feel as if I am buried alive. I am hurting from the pressure of life’s stones. I am ready for it to end; to experience the relief and see the light shine through again. How did I get this way? Why am I fighting the same old demons? I want to get to the root of this and get this settled.
I cry out to my Father. It’s not easy at first; I don’t know where to start. There is no beginning or end. One by one I begin telling Him all my concerns. I weep as I tell Him how I just don’t know how to fix myself. I’m so messed up. I don’t understand myself.
He tells me it’s ok, because He does.
As the minutes turn into an hour, I feel the stones being lifted off of me. I can breathe again. Peace is coming. I rise from under the heaviness of my burdens and see the breaking of my night into day. “Thank you, Lord, for your mercy.”
My cares are still a reality, but the weight of them is gone. I know I can face today, and for that I’m thankful. In His strength, I won’t worry about tomorrow or what will happen in the future. My Father has that—and me—in His hands.
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50 verse 15.
From Darkness to Light.
By Deborah Shaffer December 9th, 2025
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
It’s barely past 2:00 a.m., and I am suddenly awake. Why? This isn’t a day I have to get up and prepare for work. Yet, I am wide awake—but not okay. My mind is filled with thoughts—issues and situations—and there is no rest. No peace.
I dwell on things coming up that I don’t know how to face. I think of the past, the same old hurts, struggles, and questions. I quietly rise; yes, I know where I must go. This has to stop, and it must stop today.
I step into the kitchen to peer out the back door into the darkness. I turn to the counter and glance at the flashing light coming from my phone—and my heart sinks. I’ve missed the call I expected 24 hours earlier. How long must I wait now to speak to that loved one? It feels as if one more stone has been thrown on top of me.
I make it to my destination—my prayer room—and I fall to my knees. I feel as if I am buried alive. I am hurting from the pressure of life’s stones. I am ready for it to end; to experience the relief and see the light shine through again. How did I get this way? Why am I fighting the same old demons? I want to get to the root of this and get this settled.
I cry out to my Father. It’s not easy at first; I don’t know where to start. There is no beginning or end. One by one I begin telling Him all my concerns. I weep as I tell Him how I just don’t know how to fix myself. I’m so messed up. I don’t understand myself.
He tells me it’s ok, because He does.
As the minutes turn into an hour, I feel the stones being lifted off of me. I can breathe again. Peace is coming. I rise from under the heaviness of my burdens and see the breaking of my night into day. “Thank you, Lord, for your mercy.”
My cares are still a reality, but the weight of them is gone. I know I can face today, and for that I’m thankful. In His strength, I won’t worry about tomorrow or what will happen in the future. My Father has that—and me—in His hands.
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50 verse 15.
THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK DEVOTIONAL
From Darkness to Light.
By Deborah Shaffer December 9th, 2025
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
It’s barely past 2:00 a.m., and I am suddenly awake. Why? This isn’t a day I have to get up and prepare for work. Yet, I am wide awake—but not okay. My mind is filled with thoughts—issues and situations—and there is no rest. No peace.
I dwell on things coming up that I don’t know how to face. I think of the past, the same old hurts, struggles, and questions. I quietly rise; yes, I know where I must go. This has to stop, and it must stop today.
I step into the kitchen to peer out the back door into the darkness. I turn to the counter and glance at the flashing light coming from my phone—and my heart sinks. I’ve missed the call I expected 24 hours earlier. How long must I wait now to speak to that loved one? It feels as if one more stone has been thrown on top of me.
I make it to my destination—my prayer room—and I fall to my knees. I feel as if I am buried alive. I am hurting from the pressure of life’s stones. I am ready for it to end; to experience the relief and see the light shine through again. How did I get this way? Why am I fighting the same old demons? I want to get to the root of this and get this settled.
I cry out to my Father. It’s not easy at first; I don’t know where to start. There is no beginning or end. One by one I begin telling Him all my concerns. I weep as I tell Him how I just don’t know how to fix myself. I’m so messed up. I don’t understand myself.
He tells me it’s ok, because He does.
As the minutes turn into an hour, I feel the stones being lifted off of me. I can breathe again. Peace is coming. I rise from under the heaviness of my burdens and see the breaking of my night into day. “Thank you, Lord, for your mercy.”
My cares are still a reality, but the weight of them is gone. I know I can face today, and for that I’m thankful. In His strength, I won’t worry about tomorrow or what will happen in the future. My Father has that—and me—in His hands.
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50 verse 15.
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