Devotionals

Particular Prayers

“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.“1 John 5:14 ESV It’s been recorded that there are more than 650 prayers …

Pray, Pray, Pray

“One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.“Luke 6:12 NLT It’s been said that prayer gives eyes to our faith, where we see beyond …

Growing in Faith

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.“2 Peter 3:18 ESV “How can I have …

Conquering Faith

“Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.“Psalm 55:22 NLT Some have unsound beliefs about the ways God might help …

Many Plans

“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.“Psalm 90:12 NLT How do we live? Does one day follow the next, in an endless replay of the same habits …

He Knows Our Frame

“For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust.“Psalm 103:14 NLT God knows we’re weak. He knows that living the Christian life is hard, that we’re always at odds with the …

He Strengthens Me

“Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint!“Isaiah 40:31 Our source of …

Knowing God

“And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.“John 17:3 NLT Knowing about God and actually relating to Him is, …

The Relationship

“In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.“Jeremiah 29:12-13 NLT There’s a relationship more important than any other. The one we have with God. …

What a Friend!

“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have …

The Gift We Don’t Deserve

”Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.”Romans 6:14 NLT As Christians, we know that the grace …

When We Sin

”If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.”1 John 1:8 NLT As followers of Jesus, we don’t plan to sin. That doesn’t mean we don’t. …

His Mighty Power

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.“Ephesians 6:10 NLT When we draw closer to God, our spiritual battle will increase, and the attacks of the devil will intensify. “Stay …

The Narrow Way

”Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”Mark 3:35 NLT The narrow way, the way to salvation, is that we repent of our sins and trust in Jesus as our Lord …

Day Planner

“You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.“Proverbs 19:21 NLT Most days we make plans to finish whatever needs to be done that particular day. If we’re focused and determined, we allow nothing …

Listen First

“And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith.” Genesis 15:6 NLT We’re told that God will be with us always, that He will never leave us. “And be …

We Must Trust

“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.“ Isaiah 26:4 NIV How do we learn to trust Jesus completely? By first considering, and then believing, that He is …

Patience Please

”Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.”Ephesians 4:2 NLT The Bible says a lot about patience, most likely because it’s something that …