A Prayer for Patience during Travel Delays

June 10, 2025
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Gracious God, thank you that you are always with me. Even when things do not go as planned, I know I am safe in your care. - Gem Fadling, host of the Unhurried Living Podcast

Daily Meditation

Travel delays can quickly unravel even the best-laid plans, stirring up stress and frustration. In this gentle devotional, Gem Fadling shares a personal story of how a cascade of unexpected changes during international travel tested her patience—and how God’s presence became her anchor.

Rooted in Psalm 73:23-26, this reflection is a tender reminder that patience isn’t just about waiting well; it’s about experiencing God’s nearness in the chaos. Whether you’re navigating delays in airports, or delays in the larger journey of life, this prayer invites you to pause, center yourself in the moment, and remember that you’re never alone.


📝 Main Takeaways

  • Discover how travel delays (and other life disruptions) can become opportunities to practice patience.

  • Learn how grounding yourself in the present moment can open your heart to God’s presence.

  • Be encouraged that patience is a fruit of the Spirit that grows in surrendered hearts.

  • Find comfort in the truth that even in delays, God is your portion, your strength, and your constant companion.


đź“– Bible Verses Referenced


About the Author

Gem Fadling is a spiritual director and author passionate about helping others live from a place of deep love and intentional presence. She invites believers to embrace transformation by slowing down and tuning into God’s voice amid everyday life. You can find more from Gem at https://www.unhurriedliving.com/.

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  • Explore more devotionals on navigating challenges with God’s peace at BibleStudyTools.com.

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Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.
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