Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

In the Bible, the apostle Paul said that he and his companions had experienced immense pressure and despair in Asia. They felt as if death was looming over them and reached a point where their only hope was to trust in Christ. They had exhausted all their own strength and had to rely completely on God just to survive. Let me assure you, my brothers and sisters, that the Christian life is not witho...

If you weren’t where you are today, who would testify about Jesus Christ there? Did you know that God has purposefully placed you exactly where you are? Whether it’s in a kitchen with other dishwashers, in a classroom, or in any industry—or even outside of one—your presence has a divine purpose. There needs to be a testimony of God’s goodness everywhere in society. You and I are called to be salt...

Our human nature often leads us to believe that true happiness lies somewhere else—somewhere beyond our present circumstances. We tend to think the grass is always greener on the other side, only to realize that true fulfillment can be found right where we are. The life that God wants to bless you with may be exactly where you are at this moment. It’s not about finding another job, moving to anoth...

Psalm 24:7-8 – “Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” These days, many are walking with their eyes fixed downward, staring at their cell phones. Today, I encourage you to look up. Lift up your heads. Our King is coming! Who is this King, you ask?...

Matthew 23:37-39 – “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See, your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’” Jesus is sayi...

Many people often feel inadequate and weak when it comes to obeying God. They may believe their strength is limited and struggle to fulfill their calling. However, God assures us that He has already prepared an open door for each of us. We don’t have to search for it or struggle to find it—it will come to us in due time. All we need to do is have the courage to walk through that door when it opens...

The apostle Paul firmly believed that nothing in heaven or on earth could separate him from the love of God. He trusted that everything he entrusted to God would be kept secure until the day he stood before Him. Paul’s commitment to glorify God remained unshakable, regardless of his circumstances or understanding. He sought God’s presence and did not look for an easy way out. Let’s follow Paul’s e...

Don’t let your weakness diminish your awareness of the depth of God’s love for you. If only you knew how truly loved you are by God! His love is beyond our comprehension—like trying to fit the ocean into a thimble. When we stand before the throne of God, we will be awestruck by the magnitude of His love for us. Then, we will fully understand the meaning of: “For God so loved the world.” We will gr...

Luke 8:22 – Now, it happened on a certain day that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” Jesus is inviting us to join Him on a journey that will require us to have faith in His word. If we don’t have faith, every time we face storms and trials, we will be easily moved to fear. He is sending us on a mission—to set captives fre...

You may think your prayers are feeble today. It's easy to believe that if we find the right formula or pray long enough, our prayers will become effective.  Even when we have faith, doubt can still creep in. We all struggle with it. We want to believe wholeheartedly, but sometimes we falter. We may feel unworthy of mercy and think that our prayers are too weak, but let me assure you, both thoughts...

I want to encourage you never to believe the lie that you do not deserve mercy. It's important to understand that mercy is not about being worthy or deserving. It cannot be earned or paid for by our good deeds or actions. It's simply an act of God's grace and compassion.  I believe that God seeks individuals willing to receive His mercy. If you believe the lie you're unworthy, I want to tell you t...

In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Don't be afraid. If you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, your name is already written in Heaven. Heaven is your home; right now, a mansion is being prepared for you. You will rule with Christ for eternity. Trust in God's plan and live a life that will confidently bri...

When Jesus rose from the dead, He took our captivity captive and bestowed gifts upon us. These gifts are abilities that can only come from God. Through Jesus Christ, we are cleansed and declared as clean as God Himself. The scripture says we become God's righteousness in Christ Jesus.  We’re also promised a new, abundant, eternal life, which gives us a purpose for living on this earth. Let's recog...

Have you ever considered that God did not hold back His own Son but gave Him up for all of us? If He was willing to make such a sacrifice, how much more will He freely give us? Everything we need?  God didn't withhold His Son from you. He allowed His Son to endure the cross, be beaten, and pay the price for all our wrongs. Jesus’ sacrifice allows us to be reconnected to the living God. We experien...

Acts 16:25 says, “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.” Midnight, the darkest hour, is a type of place that is entirely void of hope. Yet, at that time, God gave Paul and Silas a song. When it's darkest in your life, the last thing you want to do is sing, but not these men.  Nobody can take away the song that God has plante...

1 Corinthians 1:26–28 says, “ For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has c...

I want to remind you that we are a supernatural people designed to be the church of Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not to argue about the existence of God but to be a living testimony of this reality. We're destined to go places only those who walk with God can reach.  We've each been given unique abilities to accomplish what only God can do. These things will bring His name to reputation through us...

God has always known our struggles and challenges. He knew we would face giants and be born into a society that has lost its way. However, God had a plan for you and me right from the beginning. He knew we would be His last-day plan to glorify His name on earth.  In Ephesians 4:7–8, Paul, the apostle, reminds us that we have been given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift. When Christ a...

Psalm 96:6–8 says, “Honor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts.” We are God's sanctuary, His church. The Lord's strength and beauty are in our physical bodies. When we said “Yes” to Jesus Christ, God...

Hebrews 12:25–27 says, “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, ‘Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.’ Now this, ‘Yet once more,’ indicates the removal of those thing...

In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” The challenges and hardships of this world will not overcome you because Jesus already triumphed over their power to triumph over you. He's promised to protect and preserve you regardless of the circumstances you mig...

In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul says, “ Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God.” God saved us and called each of us with a holy purpose, which separates us from the people of this world. Walk in places unknown to those without God, for He knows everything and saw you before birth. You...

In 2 Kings, there's a story about a king called Hezekiah who received a word from God that he would die. He turned to the wall, and the scripture says he prayed and asked God to spare his life.  God heard him, granted his request, and gave him 15 more years to live. Not only that, but God also promised to deliver the city that he was in from its enemies. Hezekiah then asked for a sign confirming G...

Ezekiel 22:30 says, “So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” People looked around and only saw the nation's moral decay, thinking it deserved judgment, but God had a different perspective. Sometimes, we also feel undeserving of God's mercy. We may think that we've failed and blo...

Isaiah 24:13 says, “ When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people, it shall be like the shaking of an olive tree, like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done.” When I read this passage, it stirred something inside of me. Suppose we possess Heaven's value system, bringing the lost to a saving knowledge of Christ. If we have Calvary's kingdom planted inside of us and are...