Devotions on Faith and Prayer Archives

A woman prays alone in a darkened church

Solitary Prayer

Very early in the morning, while it was still
dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went
off to a solitary place, where he prayed.—Mark 1:35 NIV

Pray Little Prayers

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.—Psalm 37:23 NLT

A man greets the sunrise, his arms outstretched

But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves
up in this most holy faith by praying in the
Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s
love, keeping your arms open and outstretched,
ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus
Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!—Jude 1:20-21 MSG

A starlit early-evening sky over a mountain

God Has Your Back

No man shall be able to stand before
you all the days of your life. Just as I
was with Moses, so I will be with you.
I will not leave you or forsake you.—Joshua 1:5 ESV

A woman, hands crossed over her heart, expresses gratitude

A Good and Perfect Gift

Every good and perfect gift is from
above, coming down from the Father
of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 NIV

A Supreme Act of Faith

Then Noah built an altar to the
LORD and, taking some of all the
clean animals and clean birds, he
sacrificed burnt offerings on it.—Genesis 8:20 NIV

Victory over Problems

Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and courageous. Do not be afraid; do
not be discouraged, for the LORD your
God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 NIV

His Living Word

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.—Hebrews 4:12 NIV

Turn Resolutions to Answered Prayers

Watch and pray so that you will not
fall into temptation. The spirit is
willing, but the flesh is weak.—Matthew 26:41 NIV

A woman looks out over a scenic vista from a hilltop

He Speaks in Silence

But when you pray, go into your room
and shut the door and pray to your
Father who is in secret. And your Father
who sees in secret will reward you.—Matthew 6:6 ESV