"Prayer Changes Everything" Devotion for Today

November 03, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Leaving All to Follow Him" Mark 1:20 New Living Translation 20 He called them at once, and they also followed him, leaving their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men. Jesus called the brothers John and James, sons of Zebedee, to follow Him. The brothers left their family fishing business and their father without hesitation in order to follow Jesus. Who...

November 02, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Faith Under Fire" Acts 4:13 New International Version 13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Peter was the first disciple to make the confession of Jesus Christ as the Messiah, the Son of God. This initial confession of faith m...

November 01, 2024 Daily Devotion: "The Danger of Self Confidence” Matthew 26:34-35 New International Version 34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” 35 But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same. When Jesus predicts Peter’s denial of Him, Peter i...

October 31, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Faith Testing Experience" Matthew 14:28-33 New Life Version 28 Peter said to Jesus, “If it is You, Lord, tell me to come to You on the water.” 29 Jesus said, “Come!” Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid. He began to go down in the water. He cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 At once Jesus put out...

October 30, 2024 Daily Devotion: "We Are Called for A Purpose" Luke 5:10-11 New Living Translation 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus. Jesus pursues and calls the fishermen Peter, James, and John to leave th...

October 29, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Perfectly Imperfect" John 13:5-9 New Living Translation 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. 6 When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus replied, “You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.” 8 “No,” Peter...

October 28, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Done Well" Philippians 4:14-23 New Living Translation 14 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.15 As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. 16 Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than...

October 27, 2024 Daily Devotion: "I Can Do All Things Through Christ" Philippians 4:12-13 New Living Translation   12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Our view of life and our relationshi...

October 26, 2024 Daily Devotion: "FOCUS" Philippians 4:8-9 New International Version 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And th...

October 25, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Riches in Glory" Philippians 4:6-7 New Living Translation 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Remember learning to turn our wor...

October 24, 2024 Daily Devotion: “Full of Joy in The Lord” Philippians 4:1-5 New Living Translation 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,[a] stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. 2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true...

October 23, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Press On" Philippians 3:12-14 New Living Translation 12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, [a] but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and loo...

October 22, 2024 Daily Devotion: "The Resurrection from The Dead" Philippians 3:5-11 New Living Translation 5 I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law. 6 I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted...

October 21, 2024 Daily Devotion: "United in Purpose" Philippians 2:20-21 New Living Translation 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare. 21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ. We all live busy lives filled with to-do lists, reminders, and appointments. In the midst of our busyness, we can forget that our true purpose...

October 20, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Shining Like Bright Lights" Philippians 2:14-18 New Living Translation 14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. 16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be pro...

October 19, 2024 Daily Devotion: "The Master Plan" Philippians 2:12-13 New Living Translation 12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him....

October 18, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Let's Get Busy" Philippians 2:5-11 New Living Translation 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himsel...

October 17, 2024 Daily Devotion: "One Mind, One Purpose" Philippians 2:1-4 New Living Translation 2 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.3...

October 16, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Ultimately in Control" Philippians 2:4 New Living Translation   4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. When we realize God is ultimately in control and our lives are in His trustworthy hands, we can stop pushing our agenda. Instead of having a selfish, self-centered to-do list, we release our wants, dreams, and desires f...

October 15, 2024 Daily Devotion: "We Live for Christ" Philippians 1:27-30 New Living Translation 27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is...

October 14, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Anchor for Truth" Colossians 2:8 New Living Translation 8 Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. When we love the world, our perception becomes skewed. We forget that the world is in the power of the evil one. When we do that...

October 13, 2024 Daily Devotion: "We Are Never Alone" Deuteronomy 31:8 New Living Translation 8 Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Never forget that no matter where you go or where you’ve been, you are never alone. As you continue down your path of faith, Christ is walking step-by-step with...

October 12, 2024 Daily Devotion: "The Fruit of Salvation" Philippians 1:7-11 New Living Translation 7 So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News. 8 God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender com...

October 11, 2024 Daily Devotion:   "The Alpha and Omega" Philippians 1:1-6 New Living Translation 1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks...

October 10, 2024 Daily Devotion: "Think Up!" Philippians 4:8 New Living Translation 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. To combat lies, we must think about what is true. Often, we want to think about a worst-case scenario o...