Devotionals for the Holidays

Prayers for a new year

Hope for the New Year

“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)

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Every Day of the Year

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the East and have come to worship him.”—Matt hew 2:1–2 (NIV)

The Nativity in stained glass

Christmas Hope

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.—Isaiah 9:6–7 (NIV)


A Nativity scene

Focus on Jesus

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”—Luke 10:41–42 (NIV)

A woman prays on Christmas

A Blue Christmas

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.—Psalm 73:26 (NIV)

Independence Day fireworks

Celebrate Freedom

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)


A mother converses with her young daughter

Mother’s Day Blessings

When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.—John 19:26–27 (NIV)

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Put on the Armor of God

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.—Ephesians 6:11 NIV

A father with his young son

Happy Father’s Day

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.—Matthew 6:13 (KJV)

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