Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Wipe the Slate Clean

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”—Luke 23:34 (ESV)

Embrace God’s Promise

“Is the seed still in the barn? Even including the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree, it has not borne fruit. Yet from this day on I will bless you.’ ”—Haggai 2:19 (NASB)

A New Way

Jesus said to him, “Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.”—John 5:8 (NASB)

Arguing with God

“How then can I dispute with him? How can I find words to argue with him?”—Job 9:14 (NIV)

Prune Your Priorities

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.—John 15:2 (NIV)

Words to Live By

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

Be Strong and Brave

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.—Joshua 1:5 (NIV)

Your Fresh Start

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.—Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)

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Focus on Unity

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.—Galatians 6:4 (NLT)