Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

God’s presence is refreshing—a place where we worship in spirit and in truth. He gathers His people both near and far, so that His kingdom may come and His will be done.  He is our source of strength, the one who anoints and equips us to bring His Word to others.  We live in an hour very close to Christ’s return, and we desire to be His people—a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. He has pro...

1 Corinthians 10:12   “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.”   I’ve been praying and reflecting, asking God not to let me fall into the trap of relying on my own understanding and not making excuses for why His principles don’t apply to me.  You and I are seeing today many pastors fall from grace. They’re teaching truth, yet deceiving themselves into thinking that the tru...

John 1:1, 3–5, 9   “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it… That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”   He was...

Exodus 1:9   “And he said to his people, ‘Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we.’”   The enemy opposes the children of God by keeping God’s people convinced that they’re less than they are. In Exodus 1:9 , the king acknowledged that the children of Israel were indeed greater in number and mightier than those in Egypt. Yet his plan was to make them believe the opp...

Genesis 1:3–4   “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness.”   God always moves in harmony with His Word. The Spirit of God stirred upon the darkness, and when God proclaimed, “Let there be light,” light appeared.  Isn’t that incredible? When God speaks, darkness must yield to light, and emptiness...

Genesis 1:1   “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”   The earth at this time was formless and empty, shrouded in darkness. Do you recall a time in your life when you felt that way?  For those listening today, think back to when you experienced emptiness and uncertainty about the purpose of your life. Just as the earth existed without form, you also may have felt lost and withou...

James 1:5   “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”   One of the great promises of Scripture is found in the book of James , where God says that if you ask for wisdom, He will give it to you and will not withhold—if you believe that He will.  So the question is, are you reading God’s Word and asking Him for wis...

We’re currently in a season where God can still be found—but there will come a day when that opportunity is gone. It will be too late for many to seek Him then.  You cannot save yourself through good deeds or by changing your mind. No amount of human effort can bring you into God’s presence and promise of salvation.  That’s why God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, over 2,000 years ago. Jesus took upon...

We’ve come to a time again in history where there’s an open rejection towards those who believe in and live for Jesus Christ. But I believe that it’s a good thing. This rejection sends us back to where we have belonged all along—and that is a place of prayer.  We’re going there not in our strength, but in dependence upon Jesus. When we’re praying in our own strength, we have a tendency to add our...

Psalm 32:4–5   “For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.”   It’s God’s mercy and goodness that draw us closer to Him. When we resist Him, His hand may feel heavy—but not from anger,...

Psalm 32:3   “When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day long.”   In other words, when we refuse to align ourselves with God—when we resist His call to address our character flaws and seek His forgiveness—we end up feeling the weight of our silence.  The Lord is trying to communicate with us, but we often cling to the idea that there’s still some goodness within ourselve...

Do you consider yourself wise? Do you know that merely acquiring knowledge does not equate to wisdom? As the Apostle Paul warned, in the last days there will be individuals who are always learning, yet fail to reach the deeper understanding and transformation that that knowledge should inspire.  In fact, their very lives may contradict the very truths they’re learning.  It’s essential for you and...

Jeremiah 1:5–10   “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you… Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ for you shall go to all to whom I send you… Do not be afraid… Then the Lord put forth His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me: ‘Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.’”   Jeremiah chapter 1 tells us that God said to Jeremiah, “Before you were formed,...

Luke 14:16–17   Then he said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’”   You and I are invited to a great feast—not just in heaven, but also on this side of eternity. It’s a feast of strength, a feast of renewed life and vision, of passion and power to perform everything...

Psalm 32:2   “Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”   In other words, blessed is the person who has received forgiveness and is on a transformative journey, evolving from one state of grace to another by the Spirit of God. Blessed is that man, blessed is that woman.  Remember, we don’t have to have everything figured out when we firs...

Philippians 4:6–7   “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”   I don’t know about you, but I have peace in my heart. I refuse to be governed by the news, by troubling phone calls, or even negative r...

To truly grasp and embrace the life-changing truth presented in a church grounded in sound doctrine, you and I must seek God’s wisdom. The potential for an open heart before God is incredible, revealing the remarkable path that only He can lead us down.  However, this journey demands transformation. It requires letting go of certain aspects of our past, as the Apostle Paul encourages us to do. You...

John 7:38   “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”   In the midst of our struggles, we hold onto the promise that if we believe in Jesus, a river of living water will flow from within us.  Many among us, whether at home or elsewhere, are facing discouragement, depression, and various other challenges. Some may even be battling mental...

Here’s a prayer that I hope I never hear you pray. It can be found in Luke 14:18 . Here’s what it says: “They all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’”   The expression “I ask” really means “I pray.” In other words, “I pray to be excused.” To hear people make excuses is telling God,...

Psalm 32:1 says, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Do you seek to be blessed today? If so, turn to God and allow Him to forgive your sins. Being blessed means living under divine favor—safeguarded by a power that may be unseen, yet is deeply felt by those who embrace it. You may face the same hardships as those around you, but if you know your sins are forgiven...

My friend, there is a song that God has placed in your heart—a shout that comes from being gripped by the Holy Spirit of Almighty God. Praise be to God. For those listening today, consider opening your heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and inviting Him into your life as your Lord and Savior. Acknowledge that you can’t save yourself, and believe in your heart that God sent His Son to die on a cross in...

Psalm 32:7 says, “You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” When was the last time you felt the Holy Spirit—or the Son of God—singing over you? As you walk through your days, have you paused to listen for the melodies of God’s love and protection? Scripture assures us that He sings over us. What an incredible thought—imagine the...

Before Jesus returns, He spoke to us about a season of wars. He warned of kingdoms rising against kingdoms, of famines, and of diseases sweeping across the world. Everything we’ve trusted in will be shaken. He described a time when the people of God would be abandoned and betrayed, when false voices claiming to represent God would rise and try to lead many astray. Lawlessness will increase, and th...

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reflects the words of Jesus: “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” ( John 15:13 ). As we honor these heroes today, we also find comfort in God’s promises. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” ( Psalm 3...

I don’t know what our generation will face in the future, but I sense it won’t be easy. The Bible warns us of wars, rumors of wars, famines, and pestilence—signs of disruption on nearly every level. This world is experiencing birth pains, anticipating the return of Jesus Christ. A worldwide rebellion against His lordship is looming. Yet even now, you and I have a chance to turn to God with all our...