Devotionals Daily Blog for Inspiration and Growth

Praying for Mental and Emotional Health

I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set ...

The Prayer that Gets Results

O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the Lord who said to me, “Return to your country and to your family, and I will deal ...

Don't Get Hangry!

Editor’s Note: Devotions are for everyone from adults to small children! Did you know that kids’ devotionals are some of our most popular? Be sure to share this one with ...

An Abrupt Turn

“St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” a powerful prayer attributed to Saint Patrick of Ireland, begins in this way: I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief ...

God's Whoever Policy

Sometimes I detect my favorite fragrance wafting from the kitchen: strawberry cake. I follow the smell like a bird dog follows a trail until I’m standing over the just-baked, just-iced ...

Unclutter Your Soul and Overcome!

What Is Your Soul Telling You? I love a good movie soundtrack. They can bring feelings of melancholy and pain; hope and joy. I feel other-ly and myself all at ...

For the Body

This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! — Ezekiel 37:5 * To breathe is brave. Never ...

Increase Our Joy

Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve ...

In Our Hard Times

If God is found in our hard times, then all of life, no matter how apparently insignificant or difficult, can open us to God’s work among us. To be grateful ...

Jesus, Help Me with My Problems

Merciful Jesus, I ask You to smooth out the tangled-up places in my life, including those in my mind and heart. I come to You just as I am — with ...

Forget Pursuing Revenge

Reflect on God’s Word In the classic Alexandre Dumas story The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantès lives a seemingly perfect life, which causes three of his so-called friends to ...

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, But now am found Was blind But now I see. What kind of music ...

Spoiler Alert… Heaven Can Be Yours

Our views of the afterlife often make God an afterthought. We imagine reunions with loved ones, no disease, no pain, no sin, no suffering, no tears — all gloriously true! ...

God’s Will 101

God is God. If He is God, He is worthy of my worship and my service. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will, and that will is ...

A Prayer for When You Need Encouragement

This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ...

Pursuing Romance in Marriage

My marriage was not in crisis. We, like many young couples, were just busy with work, kids, and social commitments. Even with our monthly dates, marriage counseling, and dance lessons, ...

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