Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Pray “As If”

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.—Colossians 4:2 (NIV)

Send Me!

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”—Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)

Accepting Help from Others

In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works.—EPHESIANS 2:10 NCV

Declutter Your Spiritual Life

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.—Psalm 51:7 (NIV)

He Rejoices Over You

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.—Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)

Turn Prayer into a Dialogue

In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly.—Psalm 5:3 (NIV)

God’s Formula for Happiness

Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.—JAMES 5:13 NIV

Essential Connection

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.—JUDE 1:20 NIV

In Jesus’ Name

And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.—John 14:13-14 (NIV)