A Prayer for the Messy Moments of Life

September 18, 2025

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Life can feel overwhelming and messy—whether it’s a cluttered desk, chaotic schedules, or the heavy emotional and spiritual burdens we carry. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, some mess is self-made through poor choices or sin; other times, it comes from circumstances beyond our control or from lies we’ve believed about ourselves and God.

Psalm 40 reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: no matter how “together” we appear, we are always in need of God’s help. The psalmist doesn’t hold back in his cry—he names his need and calls on the Lord to deliver. In the same way, when life feels messy, we are invited to bring our chaos, questions, and burdens honestly before God in prayer.

The good news is that God doesn’t turn away from our mess. He invites us to cast our cares on Him (Psalm 55:22) and promises to carry our burdens. When we surrender our cluttered hearts to Him, He replaces our chaos with peace, guiding us step by step in His love.

Your Daily Bible Reading:

"As for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay." – Psalm 40:17

Key Takeaways

Everyone experiences messy seasons in life—spiritually, emotionally, and practically.
Psalm 40 reminds us to acknowledge our need and cry out to God honestly.
God invites us to cast our burdens on Him, promising to carry and deliver us.
Prayer is the path from chaos to peace; God meets us right where we are.

Let’s Pray Together

Gracious Lord Jesus, thank You that I can bring the mess of my life honestly before You. You know my needs more deeply than I do, and You are my help and deliverer. Calm my anxious heart, guide me through the questions I face, and give me Your peace in place of my chaos. I trust that I never walk alone, for You are with me always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Calls to Action

Write down the “messy moments” you’re facing right now and bring them to God in prayer.
Memorize Psalm 55:22: “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.”
Share this devotional with someone who may be walking through a chaotic or heavy season.

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Meet Your Hosts

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.

Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.