Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

God is not just going to set you free from fear—He will take you even farther than you asked. He will put you on a path that brings glory to His name. 

Don’t let it become complicated. Just acknowledge in your heart that Jesus died to save you. Then invite Him into your life and ask Him to forgive you. It can be as simple as saying: 

“Jesus, thank You for dying for me. I want You to be my Savior, and now I want to live for You.” 

Then talk to Him and share your desires for your future. Tell Him that you want to live—and that you want to live to bring glory to His name. Thank Him for giving His life for you and for His mercy, even when you don’t feel like you deserve it. 

Open your heart to His saving grace and trust Him now with your entire life and your entire future. 

You’ve heard these words today. Now talk to God. 

It’s time to pray. 

Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin, which so easily ensnares us and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

What was the joy that was set before Him? The joy is that he saw you turning from your sin. He saw your sin being blotted out. He saw you filled with his life, walking with Him forever. What an ever-deepening joy to be had! Oh, thank God that Jesus saw you and me in the garden of Gethsemane, and instead of turning back, he went all the way for us. 

It’s time to pray. 

Acts 4:29-31 – “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

So many today are asking for power for themselves, but this self-focus is often the very reason they haven’t yet found victory.

As we grow in Christ, we begin to understand that the gospel is about others. When we step beyond our own struggles and reach out to others, that’s when we see chains begin to break.

May God stretch out His hand through your life today, so that somebody may be healed.

It’s time to pray.

Throughout the years at Times Square Church, I have witnessed countless individuals entering our gatherings, often overwhelmed by God’s presence.

It is truly a beautiful sight to behold—a diverse assembly of people from over a hundred nations coming together in unity.

In a world where many of our home countries are embroiled in conflict, here, we find peace. We can sit side by side—even with those from nations we may be at odds with—and we worship together.

This is truly something to be thankful for. It serves as a powerful testament to the strength of our faith and the love of Christ that transcends borders.

As the world around us seems to be falling apart, the church is rising in unity.

This is a profound opportunity for us to share our testimony of Christ in this generation.

Let’s embrace this calling to be beacons of hope and reconciliation.

My brother, my sister, remember above all else—it’s time now to pray.

We are living in a society that is rapidly becoming hostile toward believers in Jesus Christ.

Today, it seems almost permissible to express hatred toward Christians. I regret to say that our culture is quickly turning against those who follow Christ.

However, remember this—the middle of your story is not the end.

No matter the challenges you face today, the conclusion of your journey is a glorious finish filled with hope and victory.

Thank God today for His promises. Stand firm in your faith despite social pressures. Remind yourself that your story is still being written, and trust that God has a plan for a glorious ending—one that will bring His name to fame.

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Remember, my brother and my sister—now, it’s time to pray.

Philippians 3:12-15 – The apostle Paul acknowledges that he hasn’t yet reached the place where God is calling him to its fullest, but he continues to press on toward the purpose for which he has been called.

Paul understands that God has a specific plan for his life, and his role is to cooperate with it. He doesn’t need to analyze it or figure out how it will happen—he simply needs to accept it and allow God to work through him.

Paul admits that he hasn’t fully achieved what God has in store for him, but he focuses on one thing: forgetting the past and moving toward the incredible goal of God’s high calling. He leaves behind past victories and embraces a calling greater than his own understanding.

Today, let’s follow Paul’s example. Let’s let go of even past victories and start to cooperate with God’s plan for our future.

Oh, my brother, my sister, it’s an amazing plan!

Talk to God about it.

It’s now time for you and me to pray.

Matthew 17:4 – “Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’”

Many people want more of God, but they don’t want their world to be shaken. They enjoy their jobs, their churches, their routines—seeking more of God but hesitant to leave their place of comfort.

It’s like the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration, who said, “Lord, it’s so good for us to be here!” They didn’t want to come down the mountain to a broken and suffering world.

But if the cross is to be revealed in our lives and in our time, we must be willing to come down from our mountains of comfort and go where the people are.

There is still so much to be done. So many people need Christ.

It’s time to pray.

Psalm 33:11-12 – “The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.”

We ask ourselves today: What does it mean to be blessed in this context?

God blesses a people who desire righteousness—who long to see right living as He does. A blessed nation is one that is willing to humble itself, putting God’s will above its own desires. A blessed nation seeks God’s guidance in all things, so that it may be fruitful.

May our prayer be:

“Lord, help us to escape what we want and embrace what You want for us.”

God’s ways are higher than ours, and we will be blessed when we make Him the head and pursue His will for our lives.

My brother, my sister, it’s time to pray.

I want to remind you today that your faith, joy, and victory in your circumstances can have a profound impact on those around you.

Many people in similar situations often believe that their happiness lies in escaping their current circumstances. They think that change is the key to finding joy.

However, when you choose to praise God and embrace where you are, you bring a glimpse of God’s presence into the lives of others. Suddenly, they realize that victory and joy can be found right where they are.

If you and I choose to be a living testimony of God’s goodness—showing others that hope, joy, and peace are possible even in difficult moments—that is what the Christian life is about.

Sing the song of victory in this generation. Glorify God in every situation, even in the midst of pain or struggle.

Bloom where you are planted and trust that God has a purpose for placing you where you are.

It’s time to pray.

When I gave my life to Christ as a police officer, I found it strange that some of my colleagues accepted me when I was living recklessly. But once I began to live truthfully and work hard, I suddenly faced opposition and encountered enemies I had never faced before.

If you’re questioning your journey and wondering why things are not as you imagined, know this—difficulties are part of the Christian life.

You will face challenges and opposition, but these things do not define your story.

Our current struggles are simply a part of our journey. Trust in God’s plan and seek His strength to overcome any obstacles you face. Allow Christ to use you in the midst of your storm.

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People from all over the world are gathering, and we are believing that God is going to establish His testimony through us.

It’s time to pray.