Are you looking for a new daily habit that will help you grow closer to God and open your heart to His Word? Something you can look forward to—that will unlock a whole new world of joy and lead you on a new path on your faith journey? I’m so excited to share Guideposts’ new daily devotion book, 365 Days of Prayer, specifically designed to help you devote just a few minutes a day to nurture your faith.
As the writer, I spent many hours asking for God’s guidance in selecting Scripture and crafting a reflection and prayer that will add meaning and bring comfort. Each entry provides daily, uplifting inspiration to light the way and wisdom to help overcome life’s trials.
Because these daily devotions are undated, you can start at any time—and continue at your own pace. And each day, there is space for you to journal your own thoughts, prayers, and notes of your faith journey. Here’s a preview of 365 Days of Prayer:
Daily Devotion for Day 23: Pray Your Way Through Your Day
Pray continually . . .
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV)
Today’s faith exercise is to pray throughout your day. Make an effort to consciously work God into your thinking. Invite Him into your mind and ask Him to show you opportunities or inspire new ideas. Reach out and invite His amazing power to manifest in your life.
Heavenly Father, I want to talk with You about everything. You are my trusted teacher and friend. You are the Source of life, knowledge, and wisdom
Daily Devotion for Day 33: Follow the Leader
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
In this scripture, the apostle Paul addresses a problem everyone faces at one time or another: do we please the people around us, or do we please God? Your life won’t always make sense, and you won’t always make others happy, but it’s best to decide to trust His plan and purpose for your life. seek to please and obey God over other people, and everything else will fall into place.
Heavenly Father, I come to You today with a heart open and ready to follow You.
Daily Devotion for Day 63: Wake Up to Jesus’s Love
When I awake, I am still with thee.
Psalm 139:18 (KJV)
This scripture is the secret to having a wonderful day, every day. As soon as you emerge from sleep, say the words of the verse above and then add, “I am with God. He has watched over me throughout the night and has brought me to this new day. He will watch over me and guide me all day long.”
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to the blessings of today. Wake me up with excitement and hope for the dawning of a new day.
Daily Devotion for Day 92: Release Your Fears to God
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
What are you afraid of? Whether it’s dread of loneliness, loss, catastrophe, or suffering, all of us have something that triggers anxiety and separates us from God. Share your worries with the Lord and ask Him to transform your weakness into strength.
Heavenly Father, release the fear that is wrapped around my heart. Transform my worry into courage. Make me brave.
To see more of these devotions and discover the many blessings of His grace in your life, check out 365 Days of Prayer.
