Devotionals about Prayer
Prayer isn't performance — it's a conversation with a Father who was already listening. The devotionals on prayer gathered here are about showing up honestly, staying when it feels one-sided, and learning the rhythm of talking to God.
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154 devotionals in Prayer
September 18, 2024
Finding Value in Everyone We Meet
You know, a few days ago I was talking about The Great Commission and how we are called to share the story of Christ. Well, today I got to thinking about the people we surround ourselves with and the people we express our gratitude towards. You see, sharing our gratitude with others is a great wa...
gracious-wordsSeptember 16, 2024
Words Like Honeycomb: The Power of Gracious Speech
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”Proverbs 16:24 Ok, let’s get real this week and do some self reflecting. What do the people around you see on your face? What do the people around you hear when you speak? Do your words, actions and attitudes tell...
intentional-thinkingSeptember 13, 2024
Being Intentional with Your Thoughts and Focus
Well, as this week has come to an end, I find myself coming back around to a question I ask a lot. Whatcha thinking about? For real, what has your attention and mind lately? I ask because I’ve been thinking about a discussion I had not long ago and we talked about being “intentional” with our thi...
gratitudeSeptember 11, 2024
Finding God in Life's Ordinary Moments
You ever stopped for a minute and looked around at all the blessings God has bestowed on you? I mean, look we all get excited and share His work when it’s something big like a new job, birth of a child, etc. But do you ever really stop and look around and see how His blessing are everywhere? Thin...
gratitudeSeptember 9, 2024
The Secret to Contentment in Every Circumstance
“I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”Philippians 4:12-13So, we’ve all seen the scripture above and in most every case i...
gratitudeAugust 19, 2024
Nothing Compares to Knowing Christ
You ever take a minute and look around your life and reflect on the blessing He has given you? I’m sure you have, we all do at times. This morning, as I was digging into the word, I was reflecting on some of those things and it struck me that much of what I was grateful for were things of this wo...
wisdomJuly 19, 2024
Ask God for Wisdom to Navigate Hard Times
Alright, so you are probably asking yourself, after yesterday’s message, “how exactly am I supposed to stay rejoicing during these hard times?” Well, I hear you and I get it. James is telling us to rejoice during our times of struggle because this faith produces perseverance. The Bible teaches us...
gratitudeJuly 15, 2024
Gratitude Changes Everything
I read this last night and it bears repeating;“We don’t need to see things differently to be grateful; rather, we must be grateful to see things differently.”Wow, I need to read that. You see, God turns our gratitude into goodness, adds peace to our pain, and provides strength in our struggles. G...
prayerMay 28, 2024
Finding Faith in God's Silence
So, I’ve been reading and thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? Naw, 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 our ri...
prayerApril 24, 2024
Nobody Stands Taller Than a Christian on His Knees
“Nobody stands as tall as a Christian on his knees”I love this anonymous quote. It reminds me to spend time on my knees and thank the Lord for all his blessings and forgiveness. I need it. And because I need it (forgiveness), and because he gave it, I am filled with His grace. God has me covered...
faithFebruary 20, 2024
Growing Love for God Through Faith
As I sit here watching the sun come up this morning, I can’t help but marvel at the beauty God has made. How do I know he made it? Well, I have faith that he did. It’s the same faith that I have in Him that allows me to grow closer to Him. You see, developing a love for God is a little more chall...
wisdomJanuary 29, 2024
Asking God for Wisdom in Hard Times
Alright, so you are probably asking yourself, after Friday’s message, “how exactly am I supposed to stay rejoicing during these hard times?” Well, I hear you and I get it. James is telling us to rejoice during our times of struggle because this faith produces perseverance. The Bible teaches us th...
salvationNovember 23, 2023
The Ultimate Thanksgiving: God's Gift of Salvation
“"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”John 3:16 So this morning’s verse popped up on my phone and it was John 3:16. We see it everywhere, it’s been commercialized, advertised and immortalized by famous athlet...
prayerNovember 20, 2023
When God is Silent
So I’ve been reading-thinking about prayer and when God is listening. Does he take a break from listening? I don’t think so…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 our right to hear f...
surrenderOctober 16, 2023
This Is God's World: Learning to Let Go of Control
You know, it’s tough when things don’t go the way we think they will. All of us struggle every day to try to get control of our environments. We try to build financial wealth so that we won't suffer need. We try to take care of our health so we don't feel pain or suffer illness. We try to manage...
gratitudeAugust 28, 2023
A Heart Full of Gratitude and Praise
I am so grateful for each of you. I’m feeling it and I want to talk about it. Last week I had the chance to talk with a couple of you and you have filled my heart with happiness because you told me you look forward each morning to our little devotional. I even got to talk about it on a podcast, “...
positive-thinkingAugust 10, 2023
The Power of Positive Thinking
So I have noticed a big shift in my thinking over the last couple years since my diagnosis and beginning treatment. The biggest and most welcoming being I refuse to spend much time in the negative. I’ve been intentional about spending time doing what I love and with those I love. Making time for...
trustAugust 8, 2023
Choosing Praise When We Don't Understand
I came across this prayer of sorts and since I don’t think I could write it any better, I thought I’d just share it with you today;Lord, everything you do is righteous and holy. Though I don’t always understand the things that happen, my heart is set upon you. I will rest in the faithfulness of y...
prayerAugust 7, 2023
Standing Tall on Our Knees in Prayer
“Nobody stands as tall as a Christian on his knees”I love this anonymous quote. It reminds me to spend time on my knees and thank the Lord for all his blessings and forgiveness. I need it. And because I need it (forgiveness), and because he gave it, I am filled with His grace. God has me covered...
emotionsJuly 10, 2023
The Truth Behind 'I'm Fine': Embracing Real Emotions
Are we always truthful when people ask us how we are doing? It occurred to me Friday when a couple of you checked in on me and asked how I was that maybe “I’m fine” or “I’m good, thanks!” Isn’t exactly true…I’m not exactly talking about me, but I think we all can be guilty of hiding from the emot...
spiritual-disciplineJune 27, 2023
Strength Through Weakness: Serving from Gratitude
There are no shortcuts to fully living for Christ. This is a battle. To return to Proverbs, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” Prayer, worship, meditation, Scripture memory, are all part of nurturing the inner life of our hearts.More than anything else, we must r...
prayerJune 14, 2023
Prayer is Two-Way Communication with God
I read a great quote on prayer,“The difficulty with almost everyone who prays is that he says "amen" and runs away before God has a chance to answer. Listening to God is far more important than giving Him our ideas. “Prayer is a two-way communication relationship with God. Most of us just pray to...
prayerMarch 10, 2023
Prayer: Your First Line of Defense
How many times a day do we see and hear people ask for prayer, say they prayed or given the response after something bad happens, “my thoughts and prayers are with you”? I’d say it happens daily and I say it too. While clearly nothing is wrong with it and prayer is an amazing thing, using it as a...
prayerMarch 6, 2023
Does God Hear Our Prayers?
Have you ever just cried out to the Lord in need and wonder if he “got the message”? I’m sure you have, I know I have. It’s funny though, even through we have faith that God hears us, we still have the human inclination to wonder if He heard us and if He’s got it. “And this is the confidence that...