Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”  -- 2 Timothy 1:7 Lord, you know my heart and how I long to spend more time with You. You also know my faults, and the life challenges I face. Please highlight things I need to improve or remove from my life so I may be better disciplined. I ask you to send your Spirit to guide me in this, and that in all things, I hono...

By Ronda Wells MD “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”  -- 2 Timothy 1:7 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.  -- 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NKJV). Heavenly Father, I just ask that You would help me to be be more disciplined in my faith. I pra...

By Lilka Finley Raphael Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.  -- 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NKJV). The race set before us requires discipline as well. We may not strive f...

“My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.” — Psalm 119:148 Almighty Father, I’m so grateful that Your word isn’t simply an ancient book filled with recorded history, letters, poems, and songs, but it lives and breathes through Your divinely inspired words, which are active and powerful (Heb. 4:12), providing a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:...

By Renee Gotcher “My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.” — Psalm 119:148 Read More Visit Daybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you,"  -- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) Heavenly Father, we come to you as Your children. We love You and praise Your Holy Name. Guide us into this new lifestyle of spiritual discipline according to Your divine will. Help us to keep our eyes on You and to follow Your voice and shake off things that would weigh us do...

By Laura Maser "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you,"  -- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) When we look at the context of this Scripture, the Apostle Matthew referenced basically all our earthly needs, what you wear, what you will eat, what you drink, all you need for your life on earth. But what does that have to do with Spiritual Discipline? Maybe y...

“… 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) Lord, thank you for your desire to spend time with me. Help me to be intentional by finding a place and time to practice the spiritual disciplines you’ve commanded. I want...

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...