Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

By Kim Gentry-Meyer “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 I’m learning I must lean heavily on scripture to help guide me in making decisions through the lens of Godly wisdom. One of my favorites for this is James 5:1, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all w...

“Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! And blessed is your advice and blessed are you....” – 1 Samuel 25:32-33 Gracious Lord, You alone are wise and hold the keys to all knowledge. Yet you have promised to generously share Your wisdom with me when I ask for it. Thank You for giving me Your words in Scripture, to show me the way to Your abundant life. When I hunger an...

By Nancy Williams “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! And blessed is your advice and blessed are you....” – 1 Samuel 25:32-33 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” - James 1:5 Dear Lord, I desire to grow in Your wisdom. Help me build my life on the rock of Your wisdom so I can make spiritually informed decisions and withstand the storms of life. Thank you for answering my prayer for wisdom and guidance. May Your wisdom strengthen my spirit and draw me c...

By Mary Armand “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” -- James 1:5  God is not interested if we are winning in life. He seeks to be close to us so we reflect His love through our lives. Ultimately, wisdom builds our life on the solid rock of Christ instead of the shaky ground of chance, indecision, or discouragement. A life built...

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13 NIV Heavenly Father, I sometimes find myself in situations where I feel unfairly treated. In these moments, I often believe that the best way to handle it is to take the burden completely upon myself and do what I feel is best. But I know, through your Word...

By Charlaine Martin Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13  James 3 tells us that our words have the power to influence people for good or destroy them. James follows it with wisdom in verses 13 through 18. Wisdom helps us control our words by yielding our will to God’s will. Certainly, our ange...

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence . . -- Proverbs 8:12 Father God, with You alone is true wisdom found. And though I hear it calling and want to receive it, my emotions still imprison me to wounds I can’t seem to heal. Lord, pour Your healing balm of understanding and reason into the broken places in my heart. Heal the hurts so that I might gain the wisdom that is from You. May Your words al...

By Lori Altebaumer I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence . -  Proverbs 8:12 Unfortunately, our wounds are more likely to produce feelings and emotions instead of wisdom. Wisdom isn’t the product of emotion, though acting on our emotions often brings us an opportunity to gain wisdom. Most of the emotions we experience after being hurt arise from lies we believe why we were wounded. I deserved to...

Why do you stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? -- Psalm 10:1-2 Father, I want to learn how to trust you more in the times when I feel like I cannot see You working. Things that weaken my faith are giving up control, fear of the future, anxiety, doubt, and worry. Help me to put these away and remember You are in Your Holy Temple, You are in control, and Your plans...

By Ronda Wells Why do you stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? -- Psalm 10:1-2 Have you ever heard someone say, "I like Jesus, but if I could just see Him, then I'd believe?" Of course, this isn't true because many people saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead, and some still didn't believe He was the Son of God. When God goes invisible in stressful times like our u...

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV Heavenly Father, I realize that we are commanded to love one another. But some days that is harder to do than others. Please...

By Lilka Raphael Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  – Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB) Lord, at times my life is chaotic and overwhelming. Help me give you complete control. I trust you. If I try to regain control, help me to be still. Allow me to see your provision through those difficult times. I nee...

By Stacey Barkley Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 Help us to put our trust completely in You. You alone are the most High God, Abba Father. Help us to come to You like little children running to their loving Father. Help us to put aside our rebellious and prideful ways. Help us to...

By Laura Maser "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6 In this episode, we share a deeply personal experience from our morning quiet time, where we meditated on the concept of trust in God. Struggling initially to focus, we prayed and felt God's guidance, leading us to Pr...

By Sarah Freymuth One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 In this episode, we delve into the awe-inspiring power of storms and draw parallels to the mighty power of God. From the thunderous roars and lightning strikes to the relentless rain an...

One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NIV) Father, I am tired from the struggles that I face. Sometimes it seems like all I can do is try to withstand the storm with as little damage as possible. But You call me to more, Lord. You are power...

"He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters for a boundary between light and darkness. The pillars of the heavens quake, aghast at his rebuke. By his p...

By Darcie Fuqua "He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters for a boundary between light and darkness. The pillars of the heavens quake, aghast at his...

"But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."   – Nehemiah 9:17 Father in Heaven, thank you for forgiving me a debt I could never pay. I was powerless to forgive myself just as I am powerless to forgive others. Help me, today, to do what I cannot do on my own—to forgive just as mercifully and completely as you did. In Jesus name I pray,...

By Nicole O'Meara "But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Nehemiah 9:17 In this episode, we reflect on Nehemiah 9:17: "But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." When we think of God's power, we often recall the grand miracles of the Bible—Noah's flood, the plagues...

Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am we...

By Susan Mcilmoil Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities...