Quote of the Day

Ray Mileur
Feb 17, 2026By Ray Mileur

Quote of the Day

“The distance between your pain and God’s mercy is only a prayer away.”

Pain has a way of convincing us that we are alone. When the diagnosis comes, when the phone rings late at night, when a burden sits heavy on the heart, it can feel as though heaven is far off and silent. But Scripture tells a different story. The same God who rules over kings and nations bends low to hear a whispered prayer.

Prayer is not a last resort; it is immediate access. It does not require polished words, steady emotions, or perfect faith. Sometimes it is nothing more than a tear, a sigh, or a simple “Lord, help.” Yet that prayer bridges the gap between our weakness and His mercy.

God’s mercy does not always remove the trial instantly. Sometimes it strengthens us within it. Sometimes it changes our circumstances. Sometimes it changes us. But the invitation remains constant: come. Call. Cry out.

No palace walls, no hospital rooms, no midnight fears can block that access. The distance between your pain and God’s mercy is not measured in miles or moments. It is crossed the instant you pray.

And you can pray right now.