Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

Have you ever been in a place where you had nothing left? Where you opened your mouth and all that came out was a cry? I have. In those moments when words fail and all that remains is desperation—God still hears.  He answers. It’s in that place of brokenness that God plants the new song. Not just a new song, but the new song. It’s a song unlike any other—one that’s birthed within us in surrender,...

Psalm 139:23 says these powerful words: “Search me, O God, and know my heart.”   This serves as a powerful reminder to constantly seek God’s insight. It’s crucial not to assume that one’s actions, thoughts, or directions in life are always right.  Often, self-reflection may lead to a misleading sense of confidence, making it easy to overlook the underlying issues of our own hearts. Instead, it’s e...

In this generation, there’s a deep hunger for God, and we’re living in an incredible moment now in history. Now, more than ever, we need to pray that the Holy Spirit touches the hearts of young people, stirring them again to seek Him.  God is opening doors before us—doors of opportunity to share His love, to serve, and to be His hands and feet. Sometimes, we may not feel qualified to walk through...

I want you to know today that I’m asking the Lord to raise up an army of soldiers for God’s kingdom’s sake. I believe God will break through every wall of unbelief, and He will reach the center core of every heart and cause you and me to rise up and declare that we’re going to walk with God.  If God has given us His Holy Spirit, then that’s our inheritance, and we should lay claim to that. Before...

Don’t say that God has forgotten you today. Don’t say that He doesn’t see you, know your name, or have a plan for your life—because that isn’t true. Turn to Him with all your heart, for He’s already turned to you with all of His.  If you need strength, it’s time to silence the enemy’s voice. Every lie that contradicts God’s truth must be put to rest. You are the Church of Jesus Christ, a city set...

Isaiah 40:28–29 — “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.”   Even the strongest among us will grow weary. Human strength alone cannot sustain us through the entire journey that God has...

  Our lives should provide a sense of awe at the magnificence of God. When we are truly transformed by His Spirit, our testimony becomes undeniable evidence of His power. Those around us should see such a change in us that they can’t help but say, “Surely God must exist because of what He has done in this person’s life.”   You and I are called to be living proof of His presence—walking testimonies...

Psalm 139:13–14 — “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”   King David, who wrote this, understood a powerful truth—that God knew him before he was even formed in his mother’s womb. Not only did God see him, but He wrote a story in advance for his li...

You know, as a parent, I know most would never dream of embarrassing their children. They would do whatever they had to do to ensure their children had everything they need. Many children have so much confidence in their parents that they know their parents won’t embarrass them or ever make them look bad.  How much more then should you and I stand with confidence when we tell people that Jesus wil...

Jeremiah 29:11 — “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.”   God spoke these words to a people who had made mistakes. They were facing hardship and even captivity.  Yet despite their failures, He reminded them that His plans for them were still good. Maybe you feel like it’s over—like your mistakes have now...

Numbers 14:11 — “How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the things that I’ve performed among them?”   God has shown His power and mercy time and again, yet how often do we still struggle in trusting Him?  Think of the moments when He saved you from those near-death experiences, those unexplainable rescues—the times He preserved your life when you should have been lost. If nothing...

Isaiah 60:1–4 calls us to “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Even in the darkness that surrounds us, God’s glory shines within us—guiding our paths and offering hope, not just to us, but to others around us.  As we reflect His light, we draw others to Christ, illuminating their way as well.  Today, embrace your calling to shine brightly, even in d...

Isaiah 40:27 — “Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my just claim is passed over by my God’?”   Why do you believe today that God does not see you?  Why do you think that He has no plan for you or that He has somehow passed you by? The voices of doubt will try to convince you that you are the exception—that somehow His promise is applied to everyone e...

You and I live in a time where sinners are becoming bold in their sinning. They’re rising against the Word of God and declaring their sin publicly. They even take pride in their sin.  There’s a spirit of antichrist that has increased, and it’s standing against everything that is holy. Unfortunately, that same spirit is trying to mask itself under the titles of virtue and truth. It’s time now for t...

2 Corinthians 3:18 — “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”   God will change you from image to image and glory to glory by His Spirit. You will be born again, made new in Christ, and the old things in your life will pass away. He will give you power to tread...

Have you ever wondered, “God, do You know where I am? Do You see what I’m going through?” The weight of financial burdens, inner battles, and the voices of doubt can feel overwhelming.    You may even ask if your life will ever be more than a constant struggle. Yet God asks you today, “Why do you say that your way is hidden from Me?” ( Isaiah 40:27 ). He has declared abundant life over you—not jus...

Did you know that God loves you with an everlasting love? He sent His Son to die on the cross for you, bearing your sins and your suffering. Don’t be stubborn when He calls you to Himself.  Many sorrows await the wicked, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by mercy. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. ( Psalm 32:10–11 )  Embrace His love...

Psalm 19:1 — “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.”   Romans 1:20 — “God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—are clearly seen in creation, leaving no one on this planet without the knowledge of Him.”   The stars have always told His story—marking times and seasons, giving light in the darkness, and inspiring awe at His power.  Now,...

The boldness of sinners is now on full display. They boast of their evil. They call evil good, and they call good evil. The people of God are now being vilified as haters and dividers.  The hate is getting more vitriolic all the time. It could become a challenging time for the people of God who want to live for truth. If we disagree with this evil agenda, we will be called dividers and haters, and...

This Independence Day, I want you to remember something: America started with a group of people who wanted to be independent from tyranny. They wanted to form a nation where they could study, believe, and practice the Word of God as God revealed His Word to them.  Their heart was to have a nation that brought glory to the name of Jesus Christ, and where the gospel of Christ could be propagated. Bu...

Matthew 5:14 — “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”   When Jesus spoke these words, there were no streetlights, no electricity—only the stars, the moon, and the distant planets reflecting the sun’s light.  For centuries, travelers have relied on these lights to navigate their way, trusting in their permanence and guidance. Just as the stars light the night sky,...

Psalm 32:8–10 — “Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.”   God can see the path ahead, and He promises to guide you. Don’t be like the horse or mule, lacking understanding and needing restraints...

Isaiah 40:26 — “Lift up your eyes and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name.”   God calls His people now to look at the heavens, to see the stars.  See each one set in place, and not even one of them is missing. We know only a few stars by name, but God knows billions of them all. He placed each one for a purpose, and they remain exactly where He...

1 Corinthians 2:9   “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”   Right now, you and I see only a glimpse of His plans, but one day we will step into His presence and understand everything fully. Every mystery will be revealed, and every question that we’ve had in our hearts will be answered.  Until that day, w...

Isaiah 40:25–26, 28–31   “To whom then will you liken Me…? Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name… Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel: ‘My way is hidden from the Lord’? … The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary… He gives power to the weak… But...