Faith, Prayer & Devotions Archives

My Most Invigorating Prayer

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Eleanor Roosevelt’s favorite prayer may become one of yours, too.

A Simple Exercise of Faith

By julia-attaway1 min read

Training ourselves to hear and enjoy our quiet time with God.

Julia Attaway, Seeds of Devotion blogger

I still pray, read the Bible and live out my beliefs even when my devotions are less than satisfying. I think God is probably glad I’m doing all those things even though I’m not “getting anything out of it.”

Praise for the Passing Storm

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

The problem we face with any of life’s storms is that we don’t always know when they’re over. Now is a time to be thankful and give praise.

Prayer Before a Hurricane

By Rick Hamlin1 min read

As we prepare for a hurricane, a prayer to help soothe our hearts and remember what matters most.

Rick Hamlin, Executive Editor of Guideposts and Prayer blogger

Prayer for Senior Moments

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

If you ever have those moments when your brain goes blank trying to remember a name or a word, welcome to the club. How prayer can improve your brain power and expand your memory.

Four Hundred Years of the King James Bible

By Rick Hamlin4 min read

The King James Bible celebrates its 400th birthday in a unique exhibit at the Museum of Biblical Art.

Praying Through Hard Times

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

How do you pray when you’re worried about your job, your savings, your security? The best thing I’ve found to do when I get too worried about myself is to pray for someone else.

Turning Fault-Finding into Prayer

By julia-attaway1 min read

Just as I begin to judge the girl at church with the too-tight clothes and too-high heels, just as I begin to pity her parents, I remember to pray for her instead.