Devotions for Faith and Prayer

“So exercise yourself spiritually and practice being a better Christian.”—1 Timothy 4:8 (TLB)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.—1 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)

He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”—Luke 22:41-42 (NIV)

What shall I say? For he has spoken to me, and he himself has done it. I walk slowly all my years because of the bitterness of my soul.—Isaiah 38:15 (ESV)

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”—Isaiah 40:8 (KJV)

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?—Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.—PSALM 90:12 (NIV)

Once again David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered him, “Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand.”—1 Samuel 23:4 NIV

…Pray continually….—1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 NIV