Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

I plead with you today: if you haven’t surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, don’t play with your eternity. Don’t put it off. Don’t wait till tomorrow. Don’t wait till next week. 

You might not even have a tomorrow. Only God knows what your next moment holds. One unexpected event can change everything. You and I live in a fragile world. It’s full of uncertainty today. But one thing is certain. 

Salvation, forgiveness from sin, the guarantee of forgiveness and heaven being your eternal home is still available today. The door is still open, mercy is still being extended, and Jesus is still calling. 

You don’t have to know it all and have all the answers. You just need a willing heart. He takes it from there. Don’t gamble with your eternity. Say it now, even quietly: Jesus, I surrender. Remember me. 

It’s time to pray. 

I want to remind you today that at the cross, the ground is level. There are no big people there, no little people, no smart people, no uneducated just ordinary people like you and me. 

And God will use anyone who says, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” The Bible has many stories of people used powerfully by God. Don’t just read them and think they’re interesting but somehow don’t apply to you. 

Believe and have faith in God that He can also supernaturally use you just as He has done with others throughout history. Recognize today that the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, is now living inside of you. 

He gives gifts to you so they can be used to bring glory to God, and you can become a living testimony of God’s power on the earth. So take your eyes off yourself today your flaws, your failures and put your eyes on the promises of Christ. Answer His call, because you are God’s plan to reach your generation. 

It’s time to pray. 

In Luke 23:39-43, we see two men also crucified beside Jesus Christ, one hurling insults, mocking Him even in his final breaths, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 

It wasn’t a cry for mercy; it was defiance. But the other thief, something awakened in his heart. He said to his friend, “Do you not even fear God?” In pain, yet clear-eyed, he saw the truth. And these words came from his lips: “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 

He had no theology degree, no time to be baptized, no moment to join a church group. He just turned in his heart toward Jesus. And that was enough. 

Have we made it too complicated today? All God requires of us is an honest heart. Turn to Him today. Lay aside every excuse. Simply call on His name and say, “Lord, remember me. Save me.” 

It’s time to pray. 

I remember in New York City, during a Tuesday night service at Times Square Church, when a deep burden filled my heart. At the altar call, I pleaded with anyone who hadn’t yet surrendered to Christ. 

I said, “You don’t know if you have another tomorrow.” Yet no one responded to that second altar call. Minutes later, just down the street, a man in his 40s collapsed and died. I rushed over to him, but he was gone. 

The questions filled my heart. Was he in church? Was he carrying a Bible? Was he the one? You know, life is fragile, and eternity is a certain thing. We live as if we have endless tomorrows, but for some, today might be the last chance to escape judgment and meet the mercy and forgiveness of God through Jesus Christ. 

Don’t walk away from any moment of conviction without surrendering fully to Jesus. My friend, He’s calling you right now. Talk to Him. Turn to Him. 

It’s time to pray. 

It’s troubling to do devotions at home while your life doesn’t reflect those beliefs, especially in front of your children. Many children turn away from God for this very reason. 

We all need to pray for hearts that align with our faith, and this responsibility is for every one of us. If you seek change, be ready to walk away from anything that doesn’t honor God. Solomon’s choice led him to personal ruin, and it reminds us that our actions affect not just us, but also those we love. 

Let’s commit today to living authentically and applying to ourselves the truth that we know. Reflect today on what changes you need to make to align your life with your faith. 

Join us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m Eastern Time at itstimetopray.org. We’re praying for these things with people from all over the world. My brother, my sister, it’s time to get serious with God. 

It’s time to pray. 

In Matthew 27:37-44, we see Jesus Christ crucified between two thieves. These were men who chose to steal, knowing that crucifixion was the likely end. 

Why would anyone take that kind of risk? Were they that desperate, maybe fully hopeless? Maybe they thought there was no other way to survive or provide for their families. I don’t know. The cross wasn’t just pain; it was public shame. 

It was the worst kind of death in that time. Still, these men gambled with eternity. And today, people do exactly the same. They know there’s a heaven. They know there’s a hell. They know the consequences, yet still choose to live without Christ. 

Don’t take that risk. If you haven’t yet, turn to Jesus. Do it now. He’s still in the middle, still reaching out for the desperate, still offering mercy right now. 

It’s time to pray. 

When we came to Christ, our captivity was taken captive. We were forgiven of our sin and given God’s Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave us giftings that make you and me supernatural beings. 

The third person of God, the Holy Spirit Himself, is now living inside of us. Therefore, there’s no limit to what God can do through us. The only limits are the limits we choose to put upon Him. When you and I begin to walk in faith, we won’t allow our difficulties and struggles to hinder us from being what we’re called to be and going where we’re called to go. 

You and I don’t have to wait to be perfect to be used by God, because it’s never been about us. It’s all about Him. It’s about the power of the living God that enables us to do His will. As you and I trust God in our journey, He will give us what we need to obtain the victory all for His glory. 

Talk to God about it today. It’s time to pray. 

In this world, we teach that God is omnipresent. That means He is everywhere all the time. His Holy Spirit whispers to us, always calling us back to Him whether we’re walking down the street or in places we shouldn’t be. 

In a bar, a club, or even in a quiet moment, God’s Spirit is still there, reaching out. The evidence of God literally surrounds us. Every bird in flight, every sunrise and sunset declare His glory. 

As Paul says in the book of Romans, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made… so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). The very heavens testify to the existence and reality of God. 

One day, when you and I stand before Him, if we ask who He is, we will see that He has shown us His presence all along. I want to challenge you open your eyes today. Look around you. God’s presence is evident. He is everywhere. 

Respond to His call. He’s calling you today. Ask Him about it. 

It’s time to pray. 

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). We are not ashamed of the testimony of Christ, for it is the only testimony that will endure. 

Everything else, the city of New York, Wall Street, the towers of wealth and pride will vanish one day like a sandcastle in the tide. But what is built on Christ will remain. The shaking has begun, and more is coming. 

Yet by the grace of God, you and I will stand. And when the dust settles, there will be a shout of praise in our hearts. We’ll be saying, Thank You, Jesus. It will not be fear, not despair, but only praise. 

Take five minutes today and say it out loud: I will not fear. I will stand. No matter what happens, thank You, Jesus, for Your promise to keep me. 

It’s time to pray. 

Let’s avoid ending our lives bitter and disillusioned. This can happen to anyone, even the wisest among us. If we think it can’t happen to us, then we’re being naïve. We may not fully understand what actually lies in our hearts, and if we become complacent in studying God’s Word or begin to neglect our prayer life, we risk missing vital insights—even in the church we attend. 

Instead of thinking others need to hear these messages, we must first apply them to our own lives, distancing ourselves from toxic relationships and resisting worldly seductions. Commit yourself today to personally engage with God’s teachings, ensuring that you apply them to your life and make choices that actually reflect His truth. 

Join us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m Eastern Time, where we’re gathering with people from all over the world, because now, above all times, it’s time for you and me to pray. 

It’s time to pray.