Devotions for Faith and Prayer

A closeup of a carpenter's hands at work

The Master Carpenter

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in
the synagogue, and many who heard him were
amazed. “Where did this man get these things?”
they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been
given him? What are these remarkable miracles
he is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter?
Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James,
Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters
here with us?” And they took offense at him.—Mark 6:2–3 NIV

A man's hands are clasped in prayer

Rooted in Jesus

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.—Colossians 2:6–7 NIV

Two mature women comfort each other

Share Your Problems

Therefore confess your sins to each
other and pray for each other so
that you may be healed.—James 5:16 NIV


People scurrying by on a busy city street

Safe in His Palm

If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes
his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not
fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.—Psalm 37:24–25 NIV

An open Bible

Your Spiritual Vision

But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.—Matthew 13:16 NIV

A flock of sheep in an autumnal meadow

Jesus’ Voice

My sheep recognize my voice. I know
them, and they follow me.—John 10:27 MSG

A man offers hot soup to a homeless man on the street

No Place for Lukewarm Faith

I know your deeds, that you are neither
cold nor hot. I wish you were either
one or the other! So, because you are
lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am
about to spit you out of my mouth.—Revelation 3:15–16 NIV


Abundant food

Seeds of Faith

He cuts off every branch in me that
bears no fruit, while every branch
that does bear fruit he prunes so
that it will be even more fruitful.—John 15:2 NIV

A group of assorted African animals

Trust His Timing

But God remembered Noah and all the
wild animals and the livestock that were
with him in the ark, and he sent a wind
over the earth, and the waters receded.—Genesis 8:1 NIV

A man prays alone in a chapel

When God Says No

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love,
O LORD, endures forever.—Psalm 138:8 NIV

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