Devotions for Faith and Prayer

The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.—Proverbs 13:9 (ESV)

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.—Psalm 25:9 NIV

You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.—Deuteronomy 28:6 NIV

Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”—Luke 1:18 NIV

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.—Isaiah 41:13 NIV

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.—Matthew 9:9 NIV

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.—Hebrews 4:13 NIV

I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.—John 5:30 (ESV)

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.—Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.—Philippians 4:11 (NIV)

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test.—2 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)