Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

By  Stacey Barkley “… train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” -- 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (HCSB) When my children were little, I was disciplined in keeping a tight schedule. If I didn’t, they’d become cranky. We ate at specific times and had an iron...

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. - Psalm 100:1 Heavenly Father, I thank you so much for being in my life and allowing me to wander from being self-disciplined every so often. And in those moments, that I am being undisciplined I ask that you would give me a gentle nudge to steer me into the joy you have for me. Help me to see the little things in life that will bring me joy in happiness....

By Deb Gorman Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Psalm 100:1 NIV Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2 Father, I can get caught in the hurt of a harsh word and am so tired from the world’s newest tragedy. Will You open my eyes to see more of where You are at work? Let Your Spirit encourage my heart and help me see those around me like You see, so I may live...

By Sarah Freymuth Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. - Hebrews 13:2  Have you ever looked a stranger in the eyes and had a sense that you’ve seen a bit of the supernatural in them? Maybe it was in passing conversation on the subway, or in a grateful return of dollar bills that fell out of their wallet in...

“Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first, because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn’t show up that evening, they started looking fo...

By Amber Ginter “Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first, because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn’t show up that evening, they st...

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:18   Father in Heaven, I want to be aware of you in every moment and every circumstance of my day. Please open my eyes to see how you are working in my life today. Help me not to be afraid but to take comfort knowing you are with me. In Jesus's name, Am...

By Nicole O'Meara " So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:18 Living spiritually aware leads us to peace and comfort, even (or especially) when our circumstances are not what we would like. Elisha didn’t panic because he was spiritually aware. He knew the Lord’s army was with them. They were...

“The Lord says, ‘I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe because he trusts me. He will call out to me and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.’” Psalm 91:14-16 NIRV Mighty God, thank You for being our steadfast Rock in times of trouble, pain, and uncertainty. Your word tells u...

By Kristen Terrette “The Lord says, ‘I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe because he trusts me. He will call out to me and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.’” Psalm 91:14-16 NIRV Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 'I the Lord search the heart and test the mind.'" -- Jeremiah 17:9-10 Father God, thank you for wanting to make a difference in my life. I'm so grateful you know my heart and mind even if it seems scary to me. You saved me and invite relationship with me even though you know the truth about my heart and mind's m...

By Kathy Collard Miller "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? 'I the Lord search the heart and test the mind.'" -- Jeremiah 17:9-10 The phrase, "spiritual awareness" sounds lofty and unattainable. Yet the Lord does want to help us become aware of what is going on in our hearts and minds. Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

They (the seraphim) were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” – Isaiah 6:3  Dear Lord, we worship You and praise You and bless Your holy name. We marvel at Your creation–from bees to seas. You have thought of everything we need to live a satisfying life.  Most of all we thank You for sending Your Son into the world to teach us and f...

By Shirley Brosius “They (the seraphim) were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” – Isaiah 6:3 (NIV) When I was a child we wore “Sunday” dresses and often hats and gloves to show respect to God when we attended church. The sanctuary was a holy place that inspired wonder and worship. We sometimes knelt at our pews–sacred moments. Gro...

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 Heavenly Father, I come before you seeking refuge in your divine presence.  For you have promised as we dwell in the secret place of the Most High that we can find shelter.  As I dwell in the secret place today, I am seeking your protection, guidance, and peace. Cover me with your wi...

By Treva Barnard “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

"They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen." – Romans 1:25 (NLT). God Almighty, I worship You. You are One who is all-sufficient and the source of every blessing I have. Thank You that even when things seem impossible to me, you are a God of endless possibilities and worthy of...

By Yvonne Morgan "They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen." - Romans 1:25 (NLT) Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

“Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;  He guar...

By Keri Willis “Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk upri...

“And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” -Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭3‬ Dear Jesus, we come into your presence with our hearts in worship and adulation to you. We ask you to cleanse us by your blood and make us clean in your presence and acceptable to offer praise and glory to God. We throw away all of our titles, our crowns and everythi...

By Anneta Pinto “And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.” - Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭3‬ On each occasion the presence of God evoked worship and exaltation of His glory and his holiness. The angels never ceased crying out about the glory and the holiness of God. The elders fell prostrate before God and abandoned their crowns and symbols...

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” – Psalm 111:10  Father God, today we come to You and ask for Your wisdom. We know that on our own, we are unable to walk in wisdom or to choose wisely. Father, as I read Your Word today, would you give me wisdom? Would You speak to me through the eternal and u...

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” - James 5:1 Father, how easy it is to become impatient with decision-making. Life puts so many demands on us, that we can become too hurried to stop and ask for Your wisdom in making day-to-day decisions. Yet we know You seek to guide us in all things, and that the deci...