Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”—John 13:37 NIV

Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.—Job 13:15 NIV

The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field, the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.—Psalm 103:15-16 NIV

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.—John 14:26 NIV

Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.—Psalm 33:8 KJV

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified.—Matthew 17:5-6 NIV

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

So 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

But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”—Matthew 3:14 NIV

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 NIV

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.—2 Timothy 1:6 NIV