Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Grace Upon Grace

From his fullness we have all
received, grace upon grace.—John 1:16 ESV

Don’t you know that you yourselves
are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit
dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys
God’s temple, God will destroy that
person; for God’s temple is sacred,
and you together are that temple.—1 Corinthians 3:16–17 NIV

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Begin with Praise

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I
have drawn you with unfailing kindness.—Jeremiah 31:3 NIV

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Relax, God Has It Covered

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but
it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.—Proverbs 19:21 NIV

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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

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

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

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The Answer to All Your Prayers

Then when you call, the Lord will answer.
‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.—Isaiah 58:9 NLT

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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

Your Spiritual Vision

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

Jesus’ Voice

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

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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