Prayer Devotionals for Honest Conversation with God
A place to begin again
167 devotionals about prayer
About these prayer devotionals
Prayer is not performance. It is conversation with a Father who was already listening before you found the words.
These devotionals gather messages on prayer, praise, gratitude, worship, and the discipline of returning to God honestly instead of impressively.
Use this collection when you need language for the morning, courage to keep praying, or a quiet reminder that God is not grading the polish of your sentences.
Scripture Thread
- Philippians 4:6-7
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Matthew 6:9-13
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How do I start a daily prayer habit?
Start small and honestly. Read one scripture-rooted reflection, name what is true, and talk to God about the next faithful step.
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167 devotionals in Prayer
July 23, 2026
Bear One Another's Burdens
Kathryn Ledford, a member of our Be Nice Grace Wins family, is fighting colorectal cancer for the third time. Bear one another's burdens. Give, pray, or send encouragement.
prayerJuly 22, 2026
Soliciting vs. Understanding
We say Lord willing, but do we actually trust His answers? Prayer and trust go hand in hand. I'm trying to spend my prayer time understanding God rather than soliciting Him.
graceJuly 15, 2026
We Got It
Paul worked harder than any of them, but knew it wasn't him, it was grace. We don't work hard to get grace, we work hard because we got it. Let your work be worship.
renewalJuly 9, 2026
Self-Corrected
Our lives are driven by our strongest thoughts. But through faith in Christ, we don't have to stay stuck in the negative. A little prayer, and we're back on track. Where is your mind today?
gratitudeJune 25, 2026
Look Them in the Eye
Gratitude is easy with the people close to us. But what about the others? The clerk, the waiter, the neighbor. Jesus made time for everyone. Look one stranger in the eye today and mean it.
gratitudeJune 24, 2026
What We Don't Say
What do people see on your face? What do they hear when you speak? Gratitude shapes our outlook, our attitude, even our expressions. And sometimes the most grateful thing we can do is not say the thing.
intentionalityJune 23, 2026
Look at the Unseen
Whatcha thinking about? Being intentional with our minds is a discipline. When we shift focus from what we want to what we have, we give praise to our Provider. The unseen is eternal.
gratitudeJune 19, 2026
The Very Thing
When Paul said give thanks in all circumstances, he meant ALL. Including the crappy ones. Try thanking God today for the very thing that's keeping you from thanking Him.
gratitudeJune 18, 2026
Find Him in the Ordinary
We get excited about big blessings, but His blessings are everywhere if we'll just look. The little chats. The slight smile. Even the dogs that need us. All of it is praiseworthy.
gratitudeJune 17, 2026
Like a Father's Arm
Today is short and sweet because God's love is simple. His love endures forever. I felt it yesterday at treatment, like a father's arm around a son. I am humbled with gratitude.
gratitudeJune 4, 2026
Nothing Compares
Much of what we're grateful for are things of this world. But in light of what we have in Christ, nothing compares. Nothing this world offers comes close to a personal relationship with Jesus.
faithMay 7, 2026
Bloom Where You Are Planted
God didn't put you where you are by mistake. Bloom where you are planted, pray for the place and the people, and stand still while He fights the battle for you.
peaceMay 6, 2026
The Peace That Only God Can Give
In the middle of hard times, what we really need isn't for the trouble to disappear, it's the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. With His peace, we can face anything.
gratitudeApril 29, 2026
Gratitude First
I had a good conversation with some old friends Monday night and one of the things I brought up was we need to be intentional. Welp, I read this last...
gratitudeApril 20, 2026
Use Your Blessings to Bless Others
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19 So...
joyApril 14, 2026
Enjoy the Journey God Laid Out
I want to stick with Rory for one more day because something he said in his post round interview has not left me alone. He was talking about when he...
faithMarch 12, 2026
What Do You Do When God Goes Silent?
So I've been reading and thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? Naw, I think he's always there... But...
perseveranceJanuary 12, 2026
Hope in Hardship: When Prayers Seem Unanswered
Have you been praying for something for a long time and it hasn’t happened yet? I think at times we all have. Look, we all know that life isn't always easy, I dig it. And more so for a Christian who wants to live a life contrary to the world's philosophies. Sometimes it is tempting to throw in th...
gracious-wordsDecember 30, 2025
Words Like Honey: Speaking with Grace
I was talking with my a buddy of mine recently and we were talking about what comes out of our mouths and what people see. “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”Proverbs 16:24 Ok, let’s get real for today and do some self reflecting. What do the peopl...
peaceNovember 3, 2025
Finding God's Peace in Hard Times
Wow, November already…So, I did me some thinking over the weekend about my daily prayer with God and I’d say the number one thing I ask for is peace. Not much of anything matters to me as much as a sense of peace and serenity that only God can give me. You see, like most everyone, I too have seen...
gratitudeOctober 6, 2025
From Complaining to Gratitude: Transforming Our Words
I want to wrap up this discussion surrounding what comes out of our mouths with the idea of complaining. I’m guilty as charged and no matter how much I try to stop it, I still fail. Good news is God has been working on me and he’s given me an “out” and I’m getting better. Let me elaborate on what...
prayerAugust 26, 2025
When God Is Silent: Growing Faith in the Quiet
So I’ve been reading-thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? Naw, I think He’s always there...But how do we react when God is silent? You see, God uses silence to draw out faith. Great faith. When God is silent, do we listen to voices that question ou...
prayerJuly 10, 2025
Stop and Really Listen: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Every once in a while I will stop, take a breath and really listen. What I mean is we live in such a fast paced world and our brains pick up on things that provide stimulus to us an it deciphers what we are hearing or reading without us consciously really reading or hearing it. You dig what I’m t...
forgivenessMay 23, 2025
Forgiveness as an Act of Worship
Welp, we made it another week! Let’s take the weekend and think about forgiveness. It’s not that I’m saying we don’t forgive, I just think we can all use a reminder as we part for a couple of day about the one thing that is the essence of who we are...forgiveness. You see, God loves you! And he k...