"Prayer Changes Everything" Devotion for Today

August 21, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Complete Dependence with God" Ezra 4:1-3 New International Version 4 When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and to the heads of the families and said, “Let us help you build because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to him since the...

August 20, 2023 Daily Devotion: “The Truth of the Gospel" 1 Thessalonians 2:2–4 NIV “We had … been treated outrageously … but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel … the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives … We are not trying to please people but God.” When Paul visited Thessalonica, he faced strong opposition. He was forced to leave the city in cond...

August 18, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Stand Still" Exodus 6:2–6 “Therefore, say to the people of Israel: ‘I am the LORD. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you from your slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment.'" So many times you and I miss the opportunity to watch the Lord work in mighty and miraculous ways. Why? Because...

August 17, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Lift Someone Up in Prayer" Colossians 1:9-10 New International Version 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in...

August 16, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Being Misunderstood Hurts" 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 New International Version 12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a] and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. 13 For we do not write you anything...

August 15, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Wise of Heart Will Receive Commands" Proverbs 10:8 English Standard Version 8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. Nobody likes criticism, but we should remember that God can use it to tell us something important. We are wise to pay attention when people critique us. Their words—whether invited or not—sho...

August 14, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Sense of Inner Assurance" Exodus 4:22-23 New International Version 22 Then say to Pharaoh, ‘This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I told you, “Let my son go, so he may worship me.” But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.’” We could call any work done in the will of God "the work of righteousness....

August 13, 2023 Daily Devotion: “Sow Goodness Reap Rewards" Galatians 6:7-10 New International Version   7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we wi...

August 11, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Sword of Spirit" Hebrews 4:12 New International Version 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. The word of God is living and active.” We can observe that the Bible is miraculously complex enoug...

August 10, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Timeless, Infallible, Trustworthy - Word of God" 2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. We often come up empty because those sources lack ultimate, eternal kn...

August 09, 2023  Daily Devotion:  "The Fruits of the Spirit" Galatians 5:22-25 New International Version  22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the...

July 26, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Same God" Colossians 1:25-27 New International Version 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches o...

July 25, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Key to Success" Colossians 1:15-17 New International Version (The Supremacy of the Son of God) 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him, all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created throug...

July 24, 2023 Daily Devotional: "Live in Freedom" Colossians 1:13-14 New International Version 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. The Colossians had heard the Gospel and the “hope reserved for [them] in heaven.” But Paul urged them to realize that a change alre...

July 23, 2023 Daily Devotion: "To Be Filled with The Knowledge of His Will" Colossians 1:9-10 (New American Standard Bible) “We also…have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will…so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects.” Paul began his letter to the Christians in Colossae with a reminder of his...

July 22, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Redeemer" John 12:46-48 New American Standard Bible 46 I have come as Light into the world, so that no one who believes in Me will remain in darkness. 47 If anyone hears My teachings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects Me and does not accept My teachings has one...

July 21, 2023 Daily Devotional: "Our Provisioner" Philippians 4:19 “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” God will supply all our needs. But to receive the fulfilment of this promise, we need to trust Him, look to Him, obey His Word, and live by faith. Call on God to meet your needs. He is faithful. Remember to invest in His Kingdom. Trust H...

July 20, 2023 Daily Devotion: “Deposits" Philippians 4:16-17 English Standard7 Version 16 Even in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. You may not realize it, but you have an account in Heaven. You are not saved by your financial gifts or the things you have done. There is nothing you can d...

July 19, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Serve Without Ceasing" Philippians 4:16 New International Version 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Today, some Christians give grudgingly to support the work of God. Others feel content to give once or occasionally. But some realize that the work of ministry can never stop. These people find joy in g...

July 18, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Seek to Develop" Philippians 4:8 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. All of us have choices. As Paul wrote, we can decide what to “dwell on” or “think abo...

July 17, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Seek Him..." Philippians 4:6 New International Version 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. As the Bible promises, we can turn to Him, knowing He will supply every need and satisfy the longing of our souls. “Oh, the mercy He will show, Oh, the grace He will besto...

July 15, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Rejoice" Philippians 4:4 (New American Standard Bible) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice! Don’t allow anything to keep you from experiencing the joy of the Lord. We can rejoice in Him in every situation! No matter what others say, Jesus is Lord. He rules over the nations. He will accomplish His purposes. He loved you so much that He d...

July 14, 2023 Daily Devotion: "The Joy from The Lord" Psalm 51:12-13, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You.” Joy is important in winning people to Jesus Christ. Did you know we have nothing more winsome and attractive in bringing people to Jesus Christ than the joy...

July 13, 2023 Daily Devotion: “Seek to Live for Christ" Philippians 3:17 NASB Brothers and sisters, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in. Paul stressed that we need to be careful about how we live. We should follow the right patterns and always be aware that others are watching us and developing impressions from their observations. What...

July 12, 2023 Daily Devotion: "Full Growth Process" Philippians 4:13-15 New International Version 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and re...