Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.   Looking back on my early ministry days, I smile at my own fervent enthusiasm, knowing that those who listened to me then deserve a special place in heaven. In those times, I focused heavily on doctrine and human effort.  But as we grow, we begin to see that li...

Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.   We know the power of God and our purpose on this earth. It’s now time for the redeemed of the Lord to share God’s goodness. We’re called to rise and demonstrate God’s reality in our lives. ...

Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.   God wants to place a song within you one that doesn’t need words, but carries His presence. This isn’t just a new song. It is the new song, planted by God Himself in a surrendered heart.  It doesn’t always come in times of joy. Often, it’s birthed in times of struggle,...

Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.   There are many around us who are hurting and need to experience God’s love. The Church of Jesus Christ is essential now more than ever. You and I are called to share our supernatural testimonies of God’s caring and sustaining power with those who feel lost and empty.  This is not the time for mediocrity. It’s tim...

When Christ was raised from the dead, the cords of sin that bound us to the past were completely severed. We were given the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. We were promised that by the Spirit of God, we would be raised from the dead and made into new creations.  Now that means everything in the past, everything we were, everything that we thought we were, all of those things are now g...

Acts 1:14 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer…   As we begin this new day, we must reflect and ask the question: Am I living in a place today that falls short of what God has for me? Am I content, or do I believe that He has more for my life?  If I believe there’s more, the question is: Am I ready to embark on that journey?  Our generation desperately needs to witness the...

Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…   I have only a limited time ahead of me where I believe I can share God’s message. That time may stretch to a decade, and by then I’ll be 81 and a half. This small window is precious to me.  I’ve experienced incredible victories and an extraordinary journey fill...

Romans 8:15   For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”   The Holy Spirit has placed within you a cry, Abba, Father! Even when you feel unworthy, you can still call God your Father. He sees you. He has a plan for your life. It may not look as grand as you expect, but it is magnificent...

2 Kings 6:1   Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us.”   Are you feeling a holy discontentment? Many of us sense this stirring within, realizing that God has so much more for us than we’re currently experiencing. While we can be grateful for our salvation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we must also confront the reality t...

The presence of the Holy Spirit comes when you and I choose to unite in unity. We need to be kingdom builders and recognize that there is only one church in God, which is the bride of Jesus Christ.  The kingdom of God is not a man’s kingdom. It’s a kingdom that is led by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. We are living in obviously challenging times now. I wish I could say that things in the world wi...

Romans 11:29 says, “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”   This chapter addresses the nation of Israel, emphasizing their unique purpose to bring glory to God.  Despite their failures, God has not forgotten His promises to Israel. Even when they felt cut off, He assured them that their calling remains intact.  God’s commitment extends beyond Israel. It applies to each one of us. ...

Isaiah 43:1–3 says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”   This promise reminds us that we be...

Isaiah 41:1 says, “Keep silence before Me, O coastlands, and let the people renew their strength.”   Everything that rises against you—fear, doubt, the lies of the enemy—must be silenced before the Lord.  The weapons of our warfare are mighty in God, pulling down strongholds that whisper defeat and insignificance. Satan has no right over the Church of Jesus Christ. God is not fickle. He does not a...

2 Kings 6:3 says, “Then one said, ‘Please consent to go with your servants.’ And he answered, ‘I will go.’”   This highlights the believer’s need for God’s presence on our journey.  Like Moses, who insisted he would not lead the Israelites into the Promised Land without God’s presence, we must recognize today that His presence sets us apart from this world. It’s God’s miracles, His power, and the...

Would it surprise you that you are plan A for this generation? There is no secondary plan. You are the plan of God. You are the light of the world. You are the church of Jesus Christ in this darkened time.  You have the oil of His life and His light within you. You have the message that can bring people out of darkness and into the life and the light of Jesus Christ. It’s through you that God want...

2 Kings 6:2 says, “Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.”   This act symbolizes the beginning of something new.  Just as every house starts with a single piece of wood, our journey toward God’s promises begins with one step of faith. This beam represents the promise of abundance found in John 10:10 , where Jesus...

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”   Today, remember that God is thinking about you and your future in ways beyond your comprehension.  His plans are far greater than anything you can imagine. Our natural thought processes often limit us, causing us to underestimate what can be a...

Matthew 5:14 , Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” You are the Church of Jesus Christ, a light in the darkness.  The Holy Spirit does dwell within you, empowering you to lead others out of darkness and into eternal life. God has called and equipped you with gifts that give you the ability to go beyond your own abilities.  He will strengthen...

2 Kings 6:1 says, “And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, ‘See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us.’”   In this passage, the sons of the prophets recognized that their current dwelling was inadequate for their growing needs.  This acknowledgment is essential, as we often feel a longing for something greater in our lives. These desires remind us that there are things be...

For many years, people sit in the house of God and don’t understand that there is a unique calling in each individual life. And it’s much bigger than you and I just being part of someone else’s ministry.  There’s a calling given to you by God. It was given to you before you were even formed in your mother’s womb. The Lord knew you, and He called you to a specific thing that can only be achieved th...

Luke 19:40 says, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”   Don’t let silence take the place of your voice. Praise Him for His faithfulness, His mercy, His victory in your life, and the victories that are coming to your life.  Today, use your voice to praise God. Don’t let anything take your place of worship. Declare the goodness of God with everything i...

Lamentations 3:23 says, “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning.”   Morning by morning, God’s mercies renew. Step by step, He’s transforming us from what we were into what He’s making us to be.  This journey is a process, but with each victory, we become more like Christ. When we come together as the body of Christ, we should ne...

When God speaks, every other voice must be silent. Doubt, fear, and condemnation have no power over His words. He has declared a purpose for your life, and no accusation—whether from the enemy, the world, or even from your own heart—can change that.  The Lord has justified you, and no one has the right to call you unworthy.   Silence the voices of insecurity and fear. Let your anxious thoughts tod...

I remember the day that God set me free. After nine years of battling panic attacks, fear, and exhaustion, I read a verse—or part of a verse—that changed everything. Paul said, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” ( Romans 8:31 )  In that moment, I prayed, and in just one minute, God broke the chains that had held me for so long. That was the beginning of my testimony, a victory by God’s pow...

In Acts 2 , a murderous spirit had overtaken that society. In addition to that, they were occupied by a foreign nation called Rome. One hundred twenty people with no power, no political authority, no army, gathered in an upper room in unity to pray.  They were there to see the risen Christ glorified, and they each felt that they were called to preach the gospel. As they began to pray, God’s Holy S...