Devotions for Faith and Prayer

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.—Matthew 11:29 NIV

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?—Psalm 42:2 ESV

The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.—Proverbs 25:23 ESV

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