Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

If you have the Spirit of God within you, you already have a deep conviction because God has planted it there. It’s the understanding that your life is meant for more than what you are today or what you envision for tomorrow. There is a greater purpose for your life, and you can feel it in your heart. You know that God has a plan for you—it’s like a longing He has placed within you.  The Bible tea...

David was anointed to reign, yet his middle story reveals profound struggles. In Psalm 18:4 , he writes, “The pangs of death surrounded me.”   Remember, this is the sweet psalmist, the beloved shepherd, and the future king of Israel. Just as David was destined to rule, we too are called to reign with Christ. When we receive Christ, the Spirit of God comes upon us, and the Bible promises that one d...

When the Israelites left Egypt, they knew they were destined to be a people with supernatural abilities, as promised to their ancestor Abraham. They were meant to bring God’s name to reputation through His power and presence.  However, the first generation didn’t accept this calling. They ended up living and dying in the wilderness without fulfilling their purpose. In other words, they never becam...

Acts 12:1-3 “Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James, the brother of John, with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also.”   There is a rise of intolerance today toward those who hold to a biblical worldview. The arm of evil is rising up to attack the very foundation of th...

Luke 22:40: Speaking of Jesus, “When He came to the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’”   There are many things that are tempting this generation. The list is just too long to name, but in this moment, it wasn’t a temptation of lust or addiction that Jesus was referring to. The temptation for the disciples was to abandon the divine purpose that God had for each...

All around the world, the Holy Spirit is delivering the same message to the body of Christ—Jesus Christ is coming soon. Many people are beginning to believe that our generation will witness the rapture of the church and the return of Christ, especially now as we see the world unraveling quickly and insanity taking over.  It’s truly incredible. I never thought I would live to see a day like this. A...

Everyone has a middle story, and many of you are living in yours right now.  You’ve moved past the initial romance phase of your new faith in Christ—just like a newlywed couple who initially overlook each other’s flaws. But over time, little habits, like socks on the bathroom floor, reveal areas that need growth.  David, too, had a middle story filled with challenges. This phase teaches us to love...

God is not just going to set you free from fear—He will take you even farther than you asked. He will put you on a path that brings glory to His name.  Don’t let it become complicated. Just acknowledge in your heart that Jesus died to save you. Then invite Him into your life and ask Him to forgive you. It can be as simple as saying:  “Jesus, thank You for dying for me. I want You to be my Savior,...

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin, which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right han...

Acts 4:29-31 – “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the wor...

Throughout the years at Times Square Church, I have witnessed countless individuals entering our gatherings, often overwhelmed by God’s presence. It is truly a beautiful sight to behold—a diverse assembly of people from over a hundred nations coming together in unity. In a world where many of our home countries are embroiled in conflict, here, we find peace. We can sit side by side—even with those...

We are living in a society that is rapidly becoming hostile toward believers in Jesus Christ. Today, it seems almost permissible to express hatred toward Christians. I regret to say that our culture is quickly turning against those who follow Christ. However, remember this—the middle of your story is not the end. No matter the challenges you face today, the conclusion of your journey is a glorious...

Philippians 3:12-15 – The apostle Paul acknowledges that he hasn’t yet reached the place where God is calling him to its fullest, but he continues to press on toward the purpose for which he has been called. Paul understands that God has a specific plan for his life, and his role is to cooperate with it. He doesn’t need to analyze it or figure out how it will happen—he simply needs to accept it an...

Matthew 17:4 – “Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’” Many people want more of God, but they don’t want their world to be shaken. They enjoy their jobs, their churches, their routines—seeking more of God but hesitant to leave their place of comfort. It’s like the...

Psalm 33:11-12 – “The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” We ask ourselves today: What does it mean to be blessed in this context? God blesses a people who desire righteousness—who long to see right living as He does. A blessed nation is one that is willing to h...

I want to remind you today that your faith, joy, and victory in your circumstances can have a profound impact on those around you. Many people in similar situations often believe that their happiness lies in escaping their current circumstances. They think that change is the key to finding joy. However, when you choose to praise God and embrace where you are, you bring a glimpse of God’s presence...

When I gave my life to Christ as a police officer, I found it strange that some of my colleagues accepted me when I was living recklessly. But once I began to live truthfully and work hard, I suddenly faced opposition and encountered enemies I had never faced before. If you’re questioning your journey and wondering why things are not as you imagined, know this—difficulties are part of the Christia...

I want to remind you today that you and I are not called to live for ourselves. Those who preach a gospel that says the cross of Jesus Christ is solely about self are presenting a different Christ and a different gospel. This is not the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Our purpose is to live our lives for the benefit of others. It’s not just about us. While it is true that God blesses us, helps us, de...

John 3:19 – “And this is the condemnation, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.” There will be people who only realize in the darkness that they do not have light. They have a Jesus they built around their own righteousness, around what they think He should look like, act like, and speak like. But there is a problem with th...

Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Do you feel like you’re about to spiritually crash...

In the Bible, the apostle Paul said that he and his companions had experienced immense pressure and despair in Asia. They felt as if death was looming over them and reached a point where their only hope was to trust in Christ. They had exhausted all their own strength and had to rely completely on God just to survive. Let me assure you, my brothers and sisters, that the Christian life is not witho...

If you weren’t where you are today, who would testify about Jesus Christ there? Did you know that God has purposefully placed you exactly where you are? Whether it’s in a kitchen with other dishwashers, in a classroom, or in any industry—or even outside of one—your presence has a divine purpose. There needs to be a testimony of God’s goodness everywhere in society. You and I are called to be salt...

Our human nature often leads us to believe that true happiness lies somewhere else—somewhere beyond our present circumstances. We tend to think the grass is always greener on the other side, only to realize that true fulfillment can be found right where we are. The life that God wants to bless you with may be exactly where you are at this moment. It’s not about finding another job, moving to anoth...

Psalm 24:7-8 – “Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” These days, many are walking with their eyes fixed downward, staring at their cell phones. Today, I encourage you to look up. Lift up your heads. Our King is coming! Who is this King, you ask?...

Matthew 23:37-39 – “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See, your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’” Jesus is sayi...