SARAH JAKES ROBERTS DAILY DEVOTIONAL – SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 – WHEN GOD USES YOUR BROKEN PLACES

If you woke up today feeling like life has pulled more out of you than you have to give, you are not alone. Maybe you are carrying the weight of your family, silently battling anxiety, or wondering if God still has a plan after everything that has happened. On this September 29, pause and breathe: God has not forgotten you. He is sitting in the very places you feel most fragile. Just like Sarah Jakes Roberts often reminds us, God is not intimidated by your story; He intends to work right through it. Today’s devotional is an invitation to bring your raw, honest heart before the Lord and let Him turn what feels like an ending into a beginning.

Anchored by a Promise

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, NIV) This verse does not say God is close to the strong, the impressive, or the put-together. It says He draws near to the brokenhearted. That means your tears, your questions, and even your disappointments are not spiritual failures—they are landing places for God’s presence. When your spirit feels crushed, heaven does not back away; heaven leans in. Today, let this promise settle in your soul: you are not walking through this day alone. The God who saves, restores, and rebuilds is closer than your next breath.

Walking Out Hope in Real Life

Hope is not pretending everything is fine; hope is trusting God while things are still messy. Maybe your bank account is tight, your marriage feels distant, or your body is tired. Faith does not deny reality, but it refuses to give reality the final word. Instead of trying to control everything, ask, “God, how do You want me to show up today?” Maybe it’s choosing to speak gently when you want to snap. Maybe it’s sending that text of encouragement you’ve been putting off. Maybe it’s turning off the noise for ten minutes and simply sitting with the Lord. Spiritual growth looks like small, quiet, repeated choices to trust God in the middle of ordinary Tuesday moments. You are becoming who God called you to be, even when you can’t see it yet.

Lord, Grow My Faith in the Fire

Father, today I bring You my faith, even where it is shaking. Strengthen my trust in You when I don’t see the full picture. Teach me to lean into Your Word when my emotions are loud. Grow my spiritual roots deep so that when the winds of life blow, I bend but I do not break. Strip away every lie that tells me I am not enough or that You have forgotten me. Remind me that in Christ, I am chosen, loved, and called. Ignite a fresh hunger for Your presence, Your voice, and Your purpose. Let my faith be more than words—let it become a lived testimony that points others to You.

Covering My Home in Your Peace

Lord, I lift my family and loved ones to You. Step into every living room, bedroom, and kitchen represented here. Silence the spirit of division, anger, and confusion. Replace it with understanding, honor, and compassion. Heal fractured relationships between spouses, parents, and children. Give us the courage to apologize, to forgive, and to start again. Protect our children—guard their minds, their friendships, and their futures. Let our homes become places where Your name is honored, Your peace settles in the atmosphere, and Your love is felt in every conversation. May our families reflect Your grace, not our perfection but Your redemption.

Health for the Body and the Soul

God, I bring my health before You—every ache, diagnosis, fear, and unspoken concern. You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. Touch my body from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Bring alignment, strength, and restoration. For those battling chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or hidden illnesses, breathe fresh life and hope. Guide doctors, therapists, and caregivers with supernatural wisdom. Heal not only our bodies but also our emotions—lift heaviness, break cycles of stress, and restore deep, restful sleep. Teach us to care for these bodies You’ve given us with wisdom, balance, and grace.

Grace Over My Work and Finances

Father, I invite You into my work, career, business, and finances. Where there is pressure, bring

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