Devotions for Faith and Prayer

When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose.—Acts 11:23 (ESV)

Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon.—John 1: 38–39 (NIV)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)

“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)

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.—Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.—Psalm 25:5 (NIV)

But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.—Isaiah 64:8 (ESV)

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.—Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”—Acts 16:31 (NIV)

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.—Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)