Devotions for Faith and Prayer

Footpath in a bamboo forest

The Best-Laid Plans

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.—PROVERBS 16:9 NIV

A triumphant man greets the sunrise from atop a cliff

Problems Have Purpose

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.—James 1:2-4 (NIV)


Young woman looks upward out of a window

Be a God-Pleaser

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.—GALATIANS 1:10 NIV

Senior man standing on a rock

An Extravagant God

Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, this most patient God, extravagant in love.—JOEL 2:13 MSG

Sad young woman

God’s Protection

You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.—PSALM 86:5 NIV


Senior man smiling

Where’s the Good?

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”—PSALM 16:2 ESV

A wife and husband on a hike

God Is in Control

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.—1 John 4:18 (NIV)

A beauitful sunrise

God Keeps His Promises

Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.—Joshua 21:45 (NIV)

A grieving woman

Heal Your Sorrows

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)

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