Saturday, February 28, 2026
John 16:33 NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
In all the words we have from Jesus in Scripture, he never tried to pretend that life would be easy. He was honest with us, reminding us that we live in a broken world, facing real spiritual opposition, and carrying heartaches that come from our own choices and from things that were never our fault.
We experience loss, disappointment, stress, and seasons that feel heavier than we expected.
Though trouble is part of this world; it's not the end of the story. Because of Jesus, we are never left to face it alone.
He removes our condemnation when shame tries to define us.
He replaces our power source when we’re exhausted and running on empty.
He reinstates our identity when we forget who we are.
He strengthens our resolve when we want to give up.
He rewrites our future when our past feels too broken to redeem.
As you reflect today, take a moment and ask yourself:
Where do I need healing right now?
What part of my life feels worn down, stuck, or unfinished?
What has God been gently bringing to my attention this week?
Spend some time reflecting on these themes. Pray honestly, and ask for his guidance. Repent if that's what's needed. Release what you've been carrying.
Whatever comes to your mind, bring it to him. You don't have to have it all figured out; he only asks that you keep walking forward with him, trusting that he is still at work within you.
He has already overcome the world, and he is faithfully restoring what's been broken in you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for overcoming the world and for your promise to make all things new. Help me to trust that you are at work in every part of my life - even those areas that feel unfinished or beyond repair. Give me the courage to bring my hurts, questions, and burdens to you, believing that you are gentle and faithful to restore what is broken. I love you, I trust you, and I worship you. Amen.
Series Theme Verse:
Colossians 3:10
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
This post was written by Lori Tuckerman, Director of Content for the Daily LivingItOut.