Devotions for Faith and Prayer

The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”—Mark 6:30–31 (NIV)

I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord; therefore I obey your instructions.—Psalm 119:55 (NLT)

Jesus said to Simon Peter… “Do you love me more than these?”—John 21:15 (NIV)

He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.”—Luke 9:3 (NIV)

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.—Psalm 118:22 (NIV)

What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”—Mark 10:51 (NIV)

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.—Psalm 119:9 (NIV)

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.—Epehsians 6:12 (NIV)

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.—Psalm 118:8 (NIV)