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Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down for an evening mindset meditation on John 14:27 and sit with Jesus’ promise of peace that the world cannot give. We remind ourselves that his peace is not a passing feeling but a steady knowing that helps us rest even when life looks grim. • reading John 14:27 and pausing to ponder the words  • imagining the disciples’ disappointment and confusion  • hearing Jesus’ promise not to leave us alone  • applying supernatural peace to familiar daily grind and anxiety  • reframing peace as knowing rather than feeling  • closing prayer to claim the promise and rest  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Matthew 12:28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. (ESV) SUMMARY We reflect on Matthew 12:28 and the moment religious leaders accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the devil’s power. We follow Jesus’ clear logic, expose the deeper motives behind the accusation, and end by naming what it means to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom right now. • the Pharisees’ accusation and what it aims to do  • religious authority tied to wealth, status, and political power  • why Jesus’ growing influence feels like a threat  • Jesus’ “divided house” argument as a test of discernment  • Matthew 12:28 and the claim that God’s Kingdom has come  • a closing prayer of allegiance, protection, and Spirit-led obedience Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Lamentations 3:24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, therefore I will hope in him.” (ESV) SUMMARY We ground our night in Lamentations 3:24 and choose where our thoughts land as we prepare for rest. We unpack what it means to call God our portion, then pray for confident, peaceful sleep rooted in hope in Christ. • reading Lamentations 3:24 and placing hope in God  • exploring how desire follows what we think has value  • explaining “The Lord is my portion” as life and inheritance, not a small add-on  • contrasting what the world promises with what truly satisfies  • praying for assurance as sons and daughters through faith in Jesus Christ  • ending the day with calm trust and restful confidence  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:  Isaiah 26:3–4 [3] You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. [4] Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with Isaiah 26:3-4 and hold on to the promise of perfect peace when our minds stay fixed on God. We talk through how to set our thoughts on what is true and ask the Holy Spirit to shift us from turmoil to trust, especially when anxiety and fatigue feel overwhelming. • Isaiah 26:3-4 as a picture of peace rooted in trust  • Choosing to set our thoughts with intention  • Noticing how hardship can consume our focus  • Shifting attention from stress to God Himself  • Asking the Holy Spirit for help changing our thinking  • Trusting Jesus as our everlasting rock in every season  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 121:5–8 [5] The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is your shade on your right hand. [6] The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. [7] The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. [8] The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore. (ESV) SUMMARY We read Psalm 121:5–8 and sit with one steady claim: God keeps us, oversees our lives, and can be trusted when we feel unsafe or worn down. We also name what the Psalm is not promising, then end with a simple prayer that helps us lay down with confidence and peace. • reading Psalm 121:5–8 as a nighttime anchor  • defining “The Lord is your keeper” as God’s active care over our whole lives  • explaining “sun by day” and “moon by night” as total coverage rather than a literal guarantee  • clarifying “kept from all evil” without pretending hardship never happens  • resting in God’s rule over our going out and coming in  Find out how you can support the show by going to Evening Mindset.com. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 116:5–7 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; our God is merciful. [6] The LORD preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me. [7] Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down in Psalm 116:5-7 and let God’s character set the tone for our hearts. We talk about how God preserves the “simple,” rescues us when we are brought low, and calls our anxious souls back to real rest. • reading Psalm 116:5-7 and noticing the emotional honesty in David’s words  • holding together God’s grace, righteousness, and mercy  • unpacking “the Lord preserves the simple” as God’s care for people who stumble and fumble  • why testimony builds trust and defends God’s reputation  • preaching to ourselves “Return, O my soul, to your rest” when worry takes over  As you lay your head down tonight, give him all your cares.  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 113:4–6 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens! [5] Who is like the LORD our God, who is seated on high, [6] who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? (ESV) SUMMARY We ground our evening mindset in Psalm 113 and let it expand our view of who God is. We move from admiration of human legacy to awe at the daily gift of God’s presence made possible through Jesus Christ. • Psalm 113:4–6 as a lens for worship and perspective before sleep  • Why we honor family legacy, leaders, and historical figures  • The invitation to God’s presence as greater than any human encounter  • “Who is like the Lord our God?” as the core question of awe  • Jesus as the way to the Father and the doorway to oneness with God  • Comfort, favor, and belonging as we rest tonight  So, friends, take a moment this evening as you prepare yourself for rest to think about the great blessing of himself that God has given you through your faith in Jesus. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 110:5–7 The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. [6] He will execute judgment among the nations, filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs over the wide earth. [7] He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head. (ESV) SUMMARY We read Psalm 110:5–7 and sit with its stark picture of judgment day, where God confronts evil with total authority. We also explain why that hard language can be real comfort when you are stuck with injustices you cannot fix. • reading Psalm 110:5–7 and naming its violent imagery • God as judge arriving on the day of wrath • why final judgment can be comforting for those who suffer injustice • Psalm 110 as messianic prophecy pointing to the Messiah at God’s right hand • the warning and hope of being sheltered under the Messiah’s blood through faithful followership Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 108:1–4 My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being! [2] Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! [3] I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. [4] For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. (ESV) SUMMARY We read Psalm 108:1–4 and sit with David’s steady joy as he chooses praise with his whole being. We end with a simple practice for bedtime gratitude and a prayer to help us proclaim God’s love and faithfulness in everyday places. • David’s words as a window into a steadfast heart  • Praise as the natural response to God’s goodness  • “Awake the dawn” as intentional morning worship  • God’s steadfast love above the heavens  • God’s faithfulness reaching to the clouds  • Bringing gratitude and praise into workplaces, neighborhoods, and teams  So as you lay your head down tonight, count your blessings. Think of who your God is. How has he been loving and faithful in your life? Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 91:1–2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (ESV) SUMMARY We linger on Psalm 91 and the promise that God provides real shelter when life feels overwhelming. We connect the image of shade in extreme heat to the way God covers us, then we pray for renewed trust in the middle of fear and hardship. • reading Psalm 91:1–2 and sitting with its comfort  • picturing God’s protection as shade from relentless heat  • exploring “dwell” and “abide” as a way of living near God  • learning from David’s self-talk: naming God as refuge and fortress  • asking where fear, illness, or financial pressure is eroding trust  • closing in prayer for assurance, grace, and strength to trust  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:  Psalm 62:1–2 For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. [2] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. (ESV) SUMMARY We read Psalm 62 and sit with the line “For God alone my soul waits in silence,” letting it challenge our habit of complaining while we wait. We end with a prayer for God to steady our hearts at night as our rock, salvation, and fortress so we can rest without fear. • Psalm 62:1 to 2 as a bedtime meditation  • The difference between noisy waiting and silent trust  • God’s faithfulness and wisdom in timing  • The blessing of waiting in God’s presence  • Rock and fortress imagery as a picture of stability  • A closing prayer for rest, confidence, and an unshaken soul  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 56:3–4 [3] When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. [4] In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? (ESV) SUMMARY We read Psalm 56 and follow David’s step-by-step response to fear, choosing trust in God before our emotions catch up. We name fear as a liar, lean on God’s Word, and ask the Holy Spirit for strength to keep fighting until trust wins.  Psalm 56:3–4 as a clear script for fear • trust as a decision of the will • fear as a lie that says God is not safe • telling ourselves the truth with perseverance • using Scripture and God’s promises to steady the mind • building a practical fear action plan • praying for strength through the Holy Spirit Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with Psalm 4:8 and let its promise reshape the way we end the day. We name the worries that steal rest and choose to trust that God alone makes us dwell in safety through Jesus Christ. • Psalm 4:8 as a simple anchor for bedtime peace • how daily worries crowd in and rob rest • why believers can be some of the most peaceful people • the difference between lying down in peace and sleeping in peace • what it means that God alone makes us dwell in safety • Yahweh as “I Am” and God’s steady control • a closing prayer to rest right now Discover more resources for your Christian walk and how you can support the evening mindset by going to eveningmindset.com. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. (ESV) SUMMARY We anchor our evening mindset in Psalm 119:66 and ask God to teach us good judgment and knowledge instead of just hoping we will be wise when life gets hard. We face the gap between having endless Christian teaching available and still living with weak discernment, then we end with a prayer for rest and a teachable heart. • Psalm 119:66 as a nightly prayer for wisdom  • the difference between hearing commandments and gaining good judgment  • choosing to ask God directly for knowledge and discernment  • the modern church problem of more content and poorer judgment  • a simple habit to pray before sermons and teaching  • living in a way people can see Scripture in us  Friends, I challenge you, next sermon you hear, next teaching that you embrace, before you begin, ask God to teach you good judgment and to teach you his knowledge.  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE:1 John 2:2–3 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. [3] And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with 1 John 2:2-3 and unpack what it means that Jesus is the propitiation for our sins. We connect Christ’s sufficient sacrifice to real assurance that shows up as Spirit-shaped desire and growing obedience. • reading 1 John 2:2-3 as an evening mindset meditation  • defining propitiation as a satisfactory payment for sin in God’s sight  • facing the weight of the Son of God giving His life  • asking how we can truly know we believe in Jesus  • describing assurance as inner transformation rather than mere agreement  • tracing change from motives to desires to actions through the Holy Spirit  • closing in prayer and resting in confidence because Jesus saves  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset