Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.—1 John 3:2 (NIV)

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.—Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.—Psalm 113:3 (NIV)

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.—Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV)

Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.—Psalm 28:6 (NIV)

When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to consume them?”—Luke 9:54 (CEB)

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.—John 14:27 (NIV)

“Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.”—John 7:37 (NIV)

We share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.—Romans 8:17–18