Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” When we come to Jesus Christ, we discover we're no longer our own. Jesus paid for us with His blood. It's only reasonable to give our lives as a living sacrifice for His purposes. We are to be yielded to Christ.  A...

1 Peter 4:12–13 says: “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” You may also be glad and joyful about the journey God has for those He plans to use. The new things He wants...

Psalm 22 begins with the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” King David experienced a dark night of the soul, during which he shared in the sufferings of the future Son of God, who would be crucified on the cross for our redemption. Jesus quoted this Psalm while hanging on the cross, revealing the connection between David's journey and Christ's ultimate sacrifice.  This Psalm serves...

I long to see a spiritual awakening in my lifetime. I desire to see the name of Jesus Christ glorified and hear praises in the house of God. I want to see families gathering around their tables, opening the Bible, and reading it to their children. I yearn for marriages to be restored and for prisoners to be set free.  Let us pray for deliverance, for drug addicts, and for our children to pray in t...

In Matthew 16:24–25, Jesus said, “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.’” If we try to preserve our dignity and avoid the mockery of those who doubt the supernatural life that God offers, we will miss ou...

In Revelation 2:29, Jesus says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” The Lord Jesus Christ calls us to something more profound than we've previously acknowledged. Many people around us are going through storms everywhere. Many, many people are going down with the weight of their circumstances. We have the answer.  We are God's church on the earth. We are His peop...

Colossians 1:16–17: “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.” Jesus Christ created and owns everything in Heaven and on the earth, and despite His vast ownership, He still s...

Have you fully understood the significance of Christ's death on your behalf? The path to eternal life lies in humbling ourselves before Him and acknowledging Him as our Lord and Savior. Surrender your life to Jesus. Open your heart to His forgiveness and accept Him as the rightful ruler of your life.  Recognize today that you've been purchased with the precious blood of Jesus Christ; because of th...

Open your heart to Jesus, and He will cleanse you from sin, restore your relationship with God, and start working miracles in your life. What do you need to do?  Read His Word and believe in His promises. Allow God’s truth to shape your thinking and guide your actions. Embrace the teachings found in the Bible and trust in God's faithfulness as you align your life with His truth. You will experienc...

The Lord asks us today whether we have truly grasped the gravity of our sin and its consequences. Have we indeed seen Christ on the cross and comprehended the ugliness, shame, and vileness that he had to endure?  It's crucial to realize that God's love for us compelled Him to send His Son to suffer and die for our sins. This was not a mere obligation but a demonstration of God's immense love for u...

Jonah 2:5–6 says: “The waters surrounded me, even to my soul; The deep closed around me; Weeds were wrapped around my head. I went down to the [a]moorings of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O Lord, my God.” Everything in Hell will try to come against you. The thought that our whole purpose in life is to live for ourselv...

To truly make a difference in this generation, we must turn away from anything that merely imitates a relationship with God but does not truly walk with Him.  It's not enough for us just to attend church without a genuine connection to God. We may sing songs and declare Him our King, refuge, and guide. We must also ask ourselves if these words reflect our lives and our hearts in the days ahead.  I...

The days keep getting darker as evil continues to rise in our present day. In times like these, your calling is not to survive or just preserve yourselves. We're called to make a difference in our society.  Throughout history, when hope seems scarce, God has consistently raised the least expected individuals to establish a new testimony of His power. We must not limit our perspective to what we ca...

If you feel like you're sinking today, don't worry because God won't let you go down. He will reach down, pick you up, and as he did with King David, place you on a solid foundation. You'll give you a new song and a testimony of his power to transform you and I from glory to glory by the spirit of God. If you're feeling overwhelmed or singing today, remember this, God is for you and God is with yo...

2 Corinthians 13:5 says, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.” Paul's words encourage us to examine and evaluate what we believe. We mustn't shy away from allowing God to search our hearts and reveal any areas we may lack in our relationship with Him.  We must assess whe...

Acts 27:21–22 says: “But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.” We are headed for a terrible storm like those men. The Word of God clearly warns that o...

Philippians 2:14–16 says: “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.” The apostle Paul reminds us tha...

Psalm 49:11 says: “Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.” The arrogance of a society that turns itself away from God begins to turn to its reasonings. But again, in Psalm 55:23, the psalmist David says, “But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction; bloodthirsty and decei...

There's a strong push against biblical morality and truth in our country today. Seeing people in authority boldly lying without hesitation when their falsehoods are proven wrong is concerning. This rebellion against God and His values is fueled by Satan, who seeks to undermine all authority.  However, we must remember that God has a plan to deal with this evil. We believers should hold fast to the...

2 Timothy 3:1–5 says: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godline...

Psalm 110:3 says: “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of Your power; in the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, you have the dew of Your youth.” There will be people who volunteer and are called partakers of God’s power. Honest, sober, and serious about their condition, they know they have nothing to offer the Kingdom of God.  God says, “It's not about you offering me anyth...

I want to remind you that God knows everything that we need. He heals our past and present and is already in our future.  Think briefly about Nehemiah, a butler God called to rebuild a fallen wall. He wasn't an architect but trusted in God's call on his life. When faced with the king's question of what he needed for the journey, Nehemiah prayed about what he should pray for instead of relying on h...

In Nehemiah 8, a moment of realization dawned upon the people, who started to weep. They came to understand the consequences of neglecting the Word of God and the things about Him. However, Nehemiah does not join in their despair. Instead, he encourages them to go forward, enjoy life's blessings, and begin to share with those in need. Nehemiah reassures the people that it brings joy to the heart o...

In Acts 2:17, God declares, “In the last days, certain things will come to pass.” When God speaks, His voice carries the same authority as when He created light or calmed a storm; His power is that remarkable. The last days began with the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, and will conclude with His return. Understanding the signs of the last days is crucial, as it helps us to be more awa...

2 Chronicles 1:1 tells us that Solomon the king was strengthened in his kingdom, and God was with him, exalting him greatly. We, too, can experience this strength and transformation power from our Lord.  You may not be where you want to be, but you are improving daily in Christ. Your struggles are diminishing, and there will be a day in your heart when fear will no longer govern your future. Your...