Devotions for Faith and Prayer

The Other Side of Grief

He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.—Isaiah 53:3 (KJV)

Embrace Challenging Verses

All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.—Psalm 119:160 (NIV)

Bathed in His Grace

Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.—Ephesians 6:24 (NKJV)

Right Your Compass

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.—Galatians 1:10 (NIV)

Showing Up

Let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.—Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)

Woman looking up in a hopeful way during spring

An Awesome Truth

We say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”—Hebrews 13:6 (NIV)

Woman reading spring prayers in her old Bible

Are you “feeding on ashes” rather than nourishing yourself with the Word of God? Often our hearts and minds mislead us as we attempt to replace our faith in God with something else. Looking for contentment or satisfaction anywhere else is a lie.

The Path to Victory

I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands.—Psalm 119:59–60 (NLT)

Young woman standing in a field saying her spring prayers

The Faith to Persevere

We share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.—Romans 8:17–18 (NIV)

His Heavenly Counsel

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?—Psalm 139:7 (NIV)

Travel with God

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.—Psalm 37:23 (NLT)

Strength in Balance

A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment?—Ecclesiastes 2:24–25 (NIV)