Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.—Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purpose.—Romans 6:13 (TEV)

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.—1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.—Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)

When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.—Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”—Luke 11:28 (NIV)

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.—1 John 4:16 (NIV)

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them… Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!—Genesis 1:27, 31 (NLT)