Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

Psalm 139:13–14 — “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” 

King David, who wrote this, understood a powerful truth—that God knew him before he was even formed in his mother’s womb. Not only did God see him, but He wrote a story in advance for his life before his first breath. 

Every day, every moment, every purpose was carefully planned by the One who created him. 

The same is true for you. You are not an accident. God has written your days with intentionality and love. His thoughts toward you are more than the grains of sand on the seashore—countless and filled with purpose. 

Trust Him today and step into what He has for you. 

It’s time to pray. 

You know, as a parent, I know most would never dream of embarrassing their children. They would do whatever they had to do to ensure their children had everything they need. Many children have so much confidence in their parents that they know their parents won’t embarrass them or ever make them look bad. 

How much more then should you and I stand with confidence when we tell people that Jesus will save them? Jesus will give them a reason to live. He will heal their family. His promise is that He will give them a sound mind. 

Knowing that our Heavenly Father will answer our prayers, we can stand with confidence. We can boldly tell anyone that there’s room in Heaven for them through Jesus Christ. There’s this incredible mercy with God and this wonderful new life that Christ is more than willing to give them. 

It’s time that you and I learn to speak the truth of the Gospel with renewed boldness. We get it by talking to God. 

It’s time to pray. 

Jeremiah 29:11 — “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.” 

God spoke these words to a people who had made mistakes. They were facing hardship and even captivity. 

Yet despite their failures, He reminded them that His plans for them were still good. Maybe you feel like it’s over—like your mistakes have now defined your future. But that’s not what God is thinking about you today. He sees past your failures, beyond your struggles. His thoughts toward you are of peace, restoration, and hope. 

He is calling you to trust in His plans and to align your thoughts today with His. 

Will you believe Him today and step into the future that He alone has prepared for you? 

Talk to Him about it. Talk to Him actually right now. 

It’s time to pray. 

Numbers 14:11 — “How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the things that I’ve performed among them?” 

God has shown His power and mercy time and again, yet how often do we still struggle in trusting Him? 

Think of the moments when He saved you from those near-death experiences, those unexplainable rescues—the times He preserved your life when you should have been lost. If nothing else, that alone should be reason enough today to rejoice. 

You are here for a divine purpose, ordained by God before you were even formed in your mother’s womb. He knows your beginning and your end. In His hand—listen to me, my brother, my sister—He has never left you. 

Choose today to trust in His purpose, to walk in faith, and to give Him the praise that He alone deserves. 

Talk to Him about it. 

It’s time to pray 

Isaiah 60:1–4 calls us to “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Even in the darkness that surrounds us, God’s glory shines within us—guiding our paths and offering hope, not just to us, but to others around us. 

As we reflect His light, we draw others to Christ, illuminating their way as well. 

Today, embrace your calling to shine brightly, even in difficult times, and let everything you do radiate His love. 

Step into the light of God’s love, God’s power, and God’s presence, and let Him shine through your life for everyone around you to see—starting in your own home, your own job, your own family, and the people you meet every day. 

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Isaiah 40:27 — “Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the Lord, and my just claim is passed over by my God’?” 

Why do you believe today that God does not see you? 

Why do you think that He has no plan for you or that He has somehow passed you by? The voices of doubt will try to convince you that you are the exception—that somehow His promise is applied to everyone else but not to you. 

But God doesn’t grow weary, nor does He overlook His own people. His understanding is beyond what we can grasp, and the plans He has for your life remain firm. 

Have you been listening to what He’s been saying to you? 

Choose today to silence the lies and trust in His unfailing purpose for your life. Talk to Him about it today. 

It’s time to pray. 

You and I live in a time where sinners are becoming bold in their sinning. They’re rising against the Word of God and declaring their sin publicly. They even take pride in their sin. 

There’s a spirit of antichrist that has increased, and it’s standing against everything that is holy. Unfortunately, that same spirit is trying to mask itself under the titles of virtue and truth. It’s time now for the people of God to become bold again. 

We need to be that standard that’s lifted against this evil that is trying to swallow up this generation. As believers in Christ, you and I know there’s only one truth. And the only way people can be saved is by the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our sin. 

In these last days, we must bring glory to God on the earth again so that many might know there’s only one way to heaven. And that way is through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 

Talk to God. Ask Him for strength. 

It’s time to pray. 

2 Corinthians 3:18 — “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 

God will change you from image to image and glory to glory by His Spirit. You will be born again, made new in Christ, and the old things in your life will pass away. He will give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, to overcome all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall harm you. 

He will never leave you or forsake you. He will be a friend that sticks closer than a brother. He will walk with you and commission you. 

Step today into this promise of God for you, and live a transformed life. 

Talk to God about it. 

It’s time to pray. 

Have you ever wondered, “God, do You know where I am? Do You see what I’m going through?” The weight of financial burdens, inner battles, and the voices of doubt can feel overwhelming. 

You may even ask if your life will ever be more than a constant struggle. Yet God asks you today, “Why do you say that your way is hidden from Me?” (Isaiah 40:27). He has declared abundant life over you—not just eternal life, but purpose and meaning here on this earth. 

The voices of fear and failure do not define you. God has made a decree over your life, and His word today over you is final. No matter what anybody else says, stand in His promise, reject the lies, and walk confidently in the truth that you are seen, known, and destined for something more. 

Pray about it. 

It’s time to pray. 

Did you know that God loves you with an everlasting love? He sent His Son to die on the cross for you, bearing your sins and your suffering. Don’t be stubborn when He calls you to Himself. 

Many sorrows await the wicked, but those who trust in the Lord will be surrounded by mercy. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. (Psalm 32:10–11) 

Embrace His love and let your heart rejoice, even in the midst of life’s challenges. 

Choose to celebrate His goodness and share that joy with others. Speaking of sharing that joy, join with us every Wednesday night, 7 p.m. Eastern time, at itstimetopray.org, where people from all over the world are getting together, and not only are we praying for things in the future, but many are sharing their victories when they have asked God for something, and He has answered.  

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