Devotions for Faith and Prayer

A woman walks alone in a forest

Steadfast in Faith

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 NIV

An old brother forgives his younger brother

A Gentle Answer

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.—Proverbs 15:1 NIV

A group of young children kneel, hands clasped in prayer

Pray for Patience

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.—Romans 8:25 ESV


Sunlight on open hands

A Hug from God

And I pray that you, being rooted and established
in love, may have power, together with all the
Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and
high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know
this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may
be filled to the measure of all fullness of God.—Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV

A woman deep in thought gazes out a window

Your Heart: Christ’s Home

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited
resources he will empower you with inner
strength through his Spirit. Then Christ
will make his home in your hearts as you
trust in him. Your roots will grow down
into God’s love and keep you strong.—Ephesians 3:16–17 NLT

A woman prays alone in a darkened church

Solitary Prayer

Very early in the morning, while it was still
dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went
off to a solitary place, where he prayed.—Mark 1:35 NIV


A young girl clasps her hands in prayer

Pray Little Prayers

The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.—Psalm 37:23 NLT

A man greets the sunrise, his arms outstretched

Soak Up Jesus’ Love

But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves
up in this most holy faith by praying in the
Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s
love, keeping your arms open and outstretched,
ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus
Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!—Jude 1:20-21 MSG

A starlit early-evening sky over a mountain

God Has Your Back

No man shall be able to stand before
you all the days of your life. Just as I
was with Moses, so I will be with you.
I will not leave you or forsake you.—Joshua 1:5 ESV

A woman, hands crossed over her heart, expresses gratitude

A Good and Perfect Gift

Every good and perfect gift is from
above, coming down from the Father
of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 NIV

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