Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

Revelation 12:10 says, “Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, ‘Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.’” Satan never stops attacking us, magnifying our failures, or speaking about our faults. In the gospel of John, Jesus calls him the fat...

Psalm 10:7 says, “His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression; Under his tongue is trouble and iniquity.” It's not hard to identify the wicked in our generation simply by their cursing, whether they're from Hollywood or in politics. People cannot seem to speak without cursing. They use derogatory four-letter curse words because they cannot come outside of what the scripture says they ar...

In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us how to pray. He advises us not to be like hypocrites who pray to be seen by others. Instead, He encourages us to pray privately in a room with the door shut, where we can have a sincere and genuine conversation with our God.   Jesus warns us against using empty words or repeating prayers without any true meaning. He reminds us that God already knows our needs before...

Are you asking God for what you want or for what you need? Some people seek power, while others are asking for temporary things. Have you ever thought that because of the victory of the cross, there are provisions available to help us not only to endure but to complete the journey before us in victory?  We must ask for the things that God has for us so that our joy and journey might be complete. L...

Matthew 24:22–26 tells us that Jesus says, “Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ! ' or 'There! ' do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” I don't need a sign and a wonder because Christ has transformed my life. I don't need a Jesus out there because I have a Jesus, the real Jesus, i...

Psalm 12:8 says, “The wicked prowl on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.” Who can rationally debate that vileness has raised itself to be the standard of behavior in our modern-day society? Children are killed in the womb, and we’re gender-confusing our youth. There’s lying about the existence of God and forbidding our sons and daughters to pray in high school. Don't forge...

Exodus 3:6 says, “Moreover He said, ‘I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God.” In this passage, God is telling Moses that He is the God who has not failed those who came before them. Abraham made many mistakes in his life, as did Isaac and Jacob, but God didn't fail any of them. The promises...

In Psalm 40:1–3, King David says, "I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined to me and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock and established my steps and has put a new song in my mouth. Praise to our God. Many will see it and fear and will trust in the Lord." King David was in a terrible place, but he learned one thing:...

I'm filled with immense gratitude for our anointing of God's Holy Spirit. We must recognize the significance of seeking His Word and understanding its truths because, without God’s guidance, our efforts would be in vain. Let’s avoid all empty labor.  Let’s pray the Holy Spirit continues to work within us, building a deep comprehension of the truth that awaits us. Ask God to help you approach your...

When Jesus said, "Father, into thy hands, I commit my spirit," he knew there was no chance of coming out of the grave without the assistance of God. He knew that His Father would be there as He faced the most difficult season of His human life.  God, in the same way, is touched by our trials and difficulties. The things that we go through move Him. He calls us to the throne of grace to find help,...

Exodus 3:1 says, “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.” Moses, like many of us today, was captivated by smallness. He settled in his heart with this little flock of sheep in the back of the desert. Moses made peace with his littleness but suddenly came across a burn...

Psalm 1:6 says, " For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish."  This psalm is a promise. God has predetermined a pathway for your feet. If you choose to walk in truth and to break from evil speaking in this generation, you will have victory. It's simply not optional to partake of both and know the power of God. You have to choose who you will serve, especi...

In Western society, we often fall into the misconception that trouble indicates God's absence. We wrongly assume that God's presence eliminates trouble due to our peaceful seasons. However, this isn't biblically accurate.  The presence of God might bring more trouble into your life than you've ever had before. But this trouble isn't related to addiction or sinful activity. When we become true foll...

In a world filled with confusion and sorrow, God's people are not destined to follow that same path. Instead, we are growing increasingly into the image of Jesus Christ as we head towards an eternity with God. As we approach this eternal destination, joy should be ever-increasing in our hearts. I can attest to this joy, which is growing within me as I am getting closer to God than ever before. The...

Peter the Apostle said, "We're to be ready to give an answer for those who ask for a reason for the hope that is in us."  If they're going to ask, there must be some hope that they see. Let's pray that God would give us a joyful and hopeful countenance. There has to be something a little bit different in us than the anger, division, bitterness, hatred, and immorality of everyone else.  Let's pray...

Psalm 1:3 tells us what the person who loves God's Word will be like. It says, "He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water."   In other words, if I love God's Word, I will not be moved. If my thoughts are grounded in the ways of God, let Hell and high water come against my life. Let it come against my home or family because my house and heart will be built upon a rock. Jesus said, "The...

Psalm 1:2 says, "His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law, he meditates day and night."  His delight, my delight, and yours are truly found in the Word of God. This man meditates on it; he thinks about it day and night.  Let your prayer cry be, "God, have Your Word become the guide for my life. The Bible says that the entrance of Your words gives light. God, don't let me live in darkn...

Are you hearing the voice of God? Are you open to listening to His voice? Can you be moved from where you are to where He's calling you? Can God's thoughts become your thoughts and God's ways your ways? Are you so consumed with whatever's going on in your life that you can't be led by God and do what He's calling you to do? If you think that could never happen to you, can I remind you that it has...

I want to remind you that the voice of the Lord shatters addiction, dispels depression, and guides us from weakness to newfound strength. His voice unlocks prison doors and sets the captive free. It reaches the depths of every wound in our hearts and brings His healing.  When we're blinded by uncertainty, God’s voice illuminates the path ahead. It empowers us to believe that through Jesus Christ,...

If you give your life to Christ, He will be faithful. He will keep you, deliver you, and set you free. He will bless you and give you a reason to live. He'll be with you when you face trials and difficulties. God promises to walk with you throughout the storms of your life.  In every trial you have to pass, you will know Him as a friend who stays closer than a brother. You'll suddenly see that you...

James 3:11 says, “Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?” We all need to choose what kind of speech we will use. We want to avoid becoming partakers of the counsel of the ungodly. As a child of God, I'm not going to be found furthering the objectives of darkness with my speech. I will speak for God and don't care what that costs me. I don't care who likes it and who...

Psalm 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the paths of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” This message is so important, especially in this generation when there is so much ungodly speech. We're inundated with words of division, vilification, suggestions of violence, and hate. God tells us as His people that if we walk in His counsel...

Do you want a new and abundant life in Jesus Christ? Believe that God loves you. Believe that He came to the earth as a man and took your punishment on the cross, paying the price for the wrong things that you have done.  Say these words: "Jesus, I come to you. I believe in your power to raise me from death, to give me life, and to turn my mess into praise for your namesake. I surrender my life, h...

I want to challenge you to embrace the call of God without resistance. Now is the moment to set aside human strategies and plans. True revival is simply people like you and I saying, "Yes, Lord, let's not make it complicated."  Today, let us surrender to God, acknowledging His sovereignty as the creator of all things. I'm ready to yield my life to His purposes, wherever it may lead, whatever it ma...

According to the scriptures, one of the first signs that we've entered the last days is that there will be an unleashing of deception in this world. Another sign is that many people of God will grow cold to the Word and work of God.  There will be a temptation in all of us to draw back and not be concerned about the loss because it will get so violent and vile. I am convinced that we've crossed th...