Devotions for Faith and Prayer

A woman gazes out at a morning cityscape

A Future Filled with Hope

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”—Matthew 14:27 (NIV)

The Greatest Position

Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.—Matthew 18:4 (NIV)

My Burden Is Light

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.—Matthew 11:29–30 (NIV)

A Devotion and Prayer to Release Your Fears

Ask Yourself

Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”—Mark 4:40 (NLT)

Feed Your Spirit

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”—John 6:35 (NIV)

A young woman prays while clasping her Bible

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good—2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NIV)

His Power Is at Work

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you.—Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)

Your Best Response

And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.—Luke 24:51 (KJV)

Eyes on God

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.—Psalm 112:7 (NIV)

Hear God’s Messages

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”—1 Samuel 3:9 (NIV)

Full of Good Works

Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.—Acts 9:39 (KJV)

Restoring Hope

“As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.”—1 Kings 17:12 (NIV)