Devotions for Faith and Prayer

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.—Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.—Psalm 46:1 KJV

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.—Proverbs 16: 9 NIV

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.”—Isaiah 43:1 (NKJV )

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.—Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”—1 Corinthians 15:33 (ESV)

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.—Psalm 84:3 (NIV)

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.—James 1:2 (MSG)

If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness.—Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)

Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled among the weeds and nothing came of it. Some fell on good earth and came up with a flourish, producing a harvest exceeding his wildest dreams.—Mark 4:7–8 (MSG)

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.—Psalm 121:8 (NIV)