How effective are your prayers? Jesus said that if we don't forgive those who have hurt us, our prayers will be hindered. God forgives our sins—and He also forgets them. If Jesus can completely wipe away our sins, can’t we forgive others? Today let's bring that person or situation to God and see how it will clear the way to effective, powerful prayer.

Where would we be if God didn’t protect us from our own foolishness? Many of us have stories about things we did or places we went without seeking God first. But God is so patient and merciful—He blesses us even when we don’t deserve it! Abraham, the father of faith, learned that firsthand, and we can too. If we’ve lapsed recently and fallen out of step with Him, let’s get back in line. His ways are so much better than ours!

How are you seeing life? We see thousands of things in a day, and what we see determines how we move forward in life. Our vision is filtered through our souls—do we see fear and hesitation? Or do we see a platform for the glory of God to be revealed? Let’s pray for God to give us fresh eyes to see that He has given us His Spirit to make things alive in us.

We can be Christians yet not really be living. But Jesus said He came that we might have life—and life to the full! Sometimes we get so concerned with technology, AI, politics, and work that we forget to nurture our relationships with Christ. But we have been made alive in the Spirit of God! And God wants to commune with our spirits. We can have peace and joy when we embrace a life filled with Jesus!

We all know the age-old question, “Is the glass half-empty or half-full?” As Christians, we can’t hold to the glass being half-empty—that mindset shows a lack of thankfulness. We often commit a besetting sin of going to the next problem instead of taking time to thank God for anything. Why do we keep thinking about what we don’t have? Let’s thank God for what we do have!

Lots of Christians think worship is following a liturgy. Others think it's loud singing or jumping up and down. But the Bible shows us what worship really is. Moses, David, the prophets, and ultimately Jesus taught us that worship is all about one thing: surrender to God in the face of His amazing love toward us.

It is a privilege to boldly present the gospel of Jesus Christ! Our boldness comes from knowing who the Lord is—knowing He’s the sovereign God who created heaven and earth. We often let fear, doubt, and misunderstanding get in the way of the greatness God has called us to do. Let’s pray for the Almighty to be with us so that we can go out with greater boldness every day.

"Why, Lord?!" That's what the prophet Habakkuk asked God when he saw the wicked overcoming the righteous. God didn't give him an easy answer—but He assured Habakkuk that He was in control and that He would put it all right in the end. When everything seems backwards and we can’t see the upside, we need to get alone with God, like the prophet did. Keep believing! God is still on the throne, and His plan is still good.

Great endurance is the ability to joyfully put up with the pressures of life. Problems may try to break us—but if we ask God for strength, the power of the Holy Spirit helps us endure them. We will get through whatever we’re facing. Remember, Scripture says, “The one who stands firm to the end shall be saved” (Matthew 24:13). Let’s ask God for endurance today so we can please the Lord! Colossians 1:9–12

When Jesus comes into our lives, we are never the same! David Ruffin discovered that reality when Jesus delivered him from alcoholism and homelessness. Our Savior brings people out of addiction, depravity, pain, and brokenness. Praise Jesus for His life-changing love!