Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

2 Kings 6:1 

Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us.” 

Are you feeling a holy discontentment? Many of us sense this stirring within, realizing that God has so much more for us than we’re currently experiencing. While we can be grateful for our salvation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we must also confront the reality that we might be living in a space too small for the plans God has for us. 

This holy discontent urges us to seek a deeper relationship with God. It’s a call to step into a life enriched by His presence and to fulfill our divine purpose. 

As you reflect today, consider what areas in your life feel limited. Seek God’s guidance to uncover the greater things He has in store, things that will bring deeper glory to His name through you. 

Talk to God about it today. He wants to answer you. 

It’s time to pray. 

The presence of the Holy Spirit comes when you and I choose to unite in unity. We need to be kingdom builders and recognize that there is only one church in God, which is the bride of Jesus Christ. 

The kingdom of God is not a man’s kingdom. It’s a kingdom that is led by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. We are living in obviously challenging times now. I wish I could say that things in the world will get better, but I don’t think so. 

I think it’s going to become difficult according to the Word of God. The deception will get deeper. The wars will go farther. There will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes, just as Jesus said. But He also said this gospel would be preached in all the world before the end comes. 

As the body of Christ, you and I must unite so that God can glorify Himself through His church one more time.  

In order to do this, my brother and my sister, remember it’s time to pray. 

Romans 11:29 says, “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” 

This chapter addresses the nation of Israel, emphasizing their unique purpose to bring glory to God. 

Despite their failures, God has not forgotten His promises to Israel. Even when they felt cut off, He assured them that their calling remains intact. 

God’s commitment extends beyond Israel. It applies to each one of us. 

You may feel as though you’ve lost your calling or gifts, but remember that God’s plans for you are unchanging. No matter how long it’s been since you felt His purpose, the calling is still there, waiting for you. 

If you feel distant from your purpose, today take a step back towards it. God is ready to restore what you thought was lost. 

Trust in His promise and move forward now into the calling that He has for you. 

It’s time to pray. 

Isaiah 43:1–3 says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” 

This promise reminds us that we belong to God, who is with us through every trial. 

When we face challenges—whether in deep waters or fiery circumstances—He assures us that we will not be overwhelmed or harmed. God’s commitment to you today is unwavering. He goes before us, walks beside us, and surrounds us with His presence. 

He is our Savior, ready to work in our lives in extraordinary ways. 

As you navigate today, hold on to the truth that you are never alone. Trust in His guiding presence and allow His power to flow through you. 

Share this promise with someone who needs to feel His assurance and love today. Let this be the guiding principle of your life throughout your day. Talk to God today. 

It’s time to pray. 

Isaiah 41:1 says, “Keep silence before Me, O coastlands, and let the people renew their strength.” 

Everything that rises against you—fear, doubt, the lies of the enemy—must be silenced before the Lord. 

The weapons of our warfare are mighty in God, pulling down strongholds that whisper defeat and insignificance. Satan has no right over the Church of Jesus Christ. God is not fickle. He does not abandon His own. 

He knows you, He loves you, and He will sustain you. Stand firm in Christ, silence every lie, and walk in the confidence that you are His, both now and forever. 

Join with us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at itstimetopray.org. We are praying with people from all over the world and believing God for an end-time revival. 

It’s time to pray. 

2 Kings 6:3 says, “Then one said, ‘Please consent to go with your servants.’ And he answered, ‘I will go.’” 

This highlights the believer’s need for God’s presence on our journey. 

Like Moses, who insisted he would not lead the Israelites into the Promised Land without God’s presence, we must recognize today that His presence sets us apart from this world. It’s God’s miracles, His power, and the Holy Spirit’s transformation that truly make a difference in our lives. 

We’re not called to be just opinions. We’re invited to walk with God, who promises to accompany us. 

Today, invite God into every decision and action that you take. Seek His guidance, knowing that with Him, you are never alone. 

Let His guidance shine through you today as a testament to His power and to His love. 

Ask Him about it. He’s got something wonderful for your life. Talk to Him. 

It’s time to pray. 

Would it surprise you that you are plan A for this generation? There is no secondary plan. You are the plan of God. You are the light of the world. You are the church of Jesus Christ in this darkened time. 

You have the oil of His life and His light within you. You have the message that can bring people out of darkness and into the life and the light of Jesus Christ. It’s through you that God wants to heal the brokenhearted. 

He wants to give sight to the blind, open prison doors, set prisoners free, and it’s all through you. Not in your strength, but as I’ve found through my life, it’s in our weakness that God’s strength is perfected. 

It’s in your willingness to allow God to use you that He will give you now the ability to do things for His glory that you never thought would be possible. 

We serve a miraculous God. Talk to Him about it today. 

It’s time to pray. 

2 Kings 6:2 says, “Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” 

This act symbolizes the beginning of something new. 

Just as every house starts with a single piece of wood, our journey toward God’s promises begins with one step of faith. This beam represents the promise of abundance found in John 10:10, where Jesus says, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” 

He offers not just eternal life, but a life filled with purpose and joy. 

As followers of Christ, we’re not meant to live in mediocrity or struggle through every day. We have a higher calling to reflect His glory in this world. 

It’s time to embrace this promise of abundant life and seek to build a dwelling for God’s presence within you. Start today. Talk to God. 

It’s time to pray. 

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” 

Today, remember that God is thinking about you and your future in ways beyond your comprehension. 

His plans are far greater than anything you can imagine. Our natural thought processes often limit us, causing us to underestimate what can be achieved with the power of Christ in us for His kingdom. 

God has a vision for your life that surpasses your current understanding—a vision where the place that you dwell with Him is too small. 

Embrace the truth that God has something bigger now for you. Open your heart and mind to His limitless possibilities and seek to align your thoughts with His. 

Today, step out of the boundaries that you’ve set for yourself and trust in the greatness of His plans that He’s already set in motion for your life. 

It’s time to pray. 

Matthew 5:14, Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” You are the Church of Jesus Christ, a light in the darkness. 

The Holy Spirit does dwell within you, empowering you to lead others out of darkness and into eternal life. God has called and equipped you with gifts that give you the ability to go beyond your own abilities. 

He will strengthen and renew you as you wait on Him. Don’t grow weary. Stand firm in the confidence that God is with you. Your life is a testimony of His power and His grace. 

Shine brightly today, knowing that He’s placed you here for a purpose. 

Step out today with confidence in God and be the beacon of hope that He’s created you to be. Talk to Him about it. 

It’s time to pray.