Lysa TerKeurst Inspired Daily Prayer | November 14, 2026

Disappointment can hit in big ways and small ways. A marriage that did not turn out the way you dreamed. A friend who betrayed your trust. A pregnancy test that was negative again. Or smaller things that still sting: a plan that fell through, a promotion that went to someone else, a family gathering that ended in tension instead of joy.

This Lysa TerKeurst inspired daily prayer for November 14, 2026 is for anyone whose heart feels cracked or completely broken. It is a reminder that God does not stand at a distance from your pain. He comes close.

You do not have to tidy up your feelings before you bring them to Him. He already knows, and He already cares.

Today’s Scripture

“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” — Psalm 34:18, KJV

David wrote Psalm 34 after a frightening and humiliating moment in his life, when he had to pretend to be insane to escape danger. He knew what it felt like to be afraid, rejected, and far from home. Yet in this psalm he praises God for being near to people exactly like him.

“Nigh” means near. When your heart is broken, it can feel as if God is far away. But this verse says the opposite. God draws near to the brokenhearted. He does not wait for you to feel better before He comes close. He comes into the hurt with you.

God may not explain every disappointment, and He may not immediately change your circumstances. But His presence is real. Over time, He can bring healing, perspective, and even new hope. Today’s prayer is about letting Him into the places that still hurt.

A Prayer for a Disappointed Heart

Lord, I come to You with a heart that hurts. You know what disappointed me. You know the hopes I had and how it felt when they did not happen. I do not want to pretend I am fine. I bring You my sadness, my frustration, and my questions.

Thank You that You are near to the brokenhearted. Right now, I ask You to come close to me. Let me sense Your presence in a way I can recognize. When I feel alone, remind me that You have not walked away from me.

Help me be honest with You without letting bitterness take root. I may not understand why things happened the way they did, but I choose to trust that You are good. When my feelings tell me otherwise, help me hold onto what Your Word says is true.

Give me strength for the next small step. I do not need to have the whole future figured out today. Show me what to do this morning, this afternoon, and this evening. Send people who can encourage me, and give me the courage to let them in.

Heal my heart in Your timing. Restore my hope, little by little. Use even this disappointment to make me more compassionate toward others who are hurting. I place my broken heart in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray Through Your Day

Carry this prayer with you in three short moments today.

Morning: Lord, I wake up with this ache still in my heart. Come close to me before I face the day, and remind me that I am not walking through this disappointment alone.

Midday: Father, if sadness catches me off guard this afternoon, let me turn toward You instead of shutting down. Give me one small reason to hope.

Evening: Lord, thank You for staying near to me all day. Hold my broken heart tonight, and let me rest knowing You are working even when I cannot see it.

One Small Step Today

Write a short, honest note to God about your disappointment. Do not edit it or make it sound spiritual. Then read Psalm 34 slowly and underline any phrase that comforts you. If someone you trust has been asking how you are, tell them the truth today.

Let’s Encourage One Another

Have you experienced God’s nearness during a time of disappointment? Share a sentence or two in the comments. Your testimony may help someone hold on to hope today.