Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

God has always known our struggles and challenges. He knew we would face giants and be born into a society that has lost its way. However, God had a plan for you and me right from the beginning. He knew we would be His last-day plan to glorify His name on earth. 

In Ephesians 4:7–8, Paul, the apostle, reminds us that we have been given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift. When Christ ascended to Heaven, He overcame everything that could hold us captive and gave us abilities to do things that we could never do in our strength. 

No matter what you're going through, remember that God has already taken that oppression captive and given you gifts to overcome and make a difference. Trust in His plan for your life and allow Him to begin His work through you, which will bring glory to His name. Talk to the Lord about it. 

It's time to pray.

Psalm 96:6–8 says, “Honor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come into His courts.”

We are God's sanctuary, His church. The Lord's strength and beauty are in our physical bodies. When we said “Yes” to Jesus Christ, God took up residence in us through His Holy Spirit, as evidenced by our countenance and daily lives. 

God has placed us where we are so that we may give Him the glory due to His name. May our lives be a worthy and acceptable offering to God, and may they bring many souls into His light and glory.

For all of us, it's time to pray.

Hebrews 12:25–27 says, “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, ‘Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven.’ Now this, ‘Yet once more,’ indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.”

My brother and sister, listen to me carefully: False worship and hollow religion will soon be shaken. 

The shaking will be so fierce that the only things that will not fall are those in the presence of all mighty God in my life and yours. His Kingdom is secure. 

It's time to pray.

In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

The challenges and hardships of this world will not overcome you because Jesus already triumphed over their power to triumph over you. He's promised to protect and preserve you regardless of the circumstances you might find yourself in today. Whether you're battling depression, facing trials, or even if you feel on top of the world, Jesus will still keep you undefeated. 

Jesus declared that you're safely held in the hand of God, His Father, and no one can take you away from Him. As a believer in Christ, you're in the most secure position possible in the entire universe. Take comfort and stand firm. You're already secure. 

It's time to pray.

In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul says, “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God.”

God saved us and called each of us with a holy purpose, which separates us from the people of this world. Walk in places unknown to those without God, for He knows everything and saw you before birth. You were not a mistake; you were born for a divine purpose. Live out your calling, knowing God plans to glorify His name through you. Recognize the significance of this time and fulfill your purpose before Christ returns. 

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

In 2 Kings, there's a story about a king called Hezekiah who received a word from God that he would die. He turned to the wall, and the scripture says he prayed and asked God to spare his life. 

God heard him, granted his request, and gave him 15 more years to live. Not only that, but God also promised to deliver the city that he was in from its enemies. Hezekiah then asked for a sign confirming God's promise of healing and fulfillment. God agreed to make the shadow of time go backward 10 degrees, which would be the equivalent of turning time back by roughly 20 minutes. 

This extraordinary sign demonstrated God's power and willingness to answer even prayers that are not filled with faith but rather with doubt. It reminds us that God can turn things around even if they seem lost forever. 

It's time to pray.

Ezekiel 22:30 says, “So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.”

People looked around and only saw the nation's moral decay, thinking it deserved judgment, but God had a different perspective. Sometimes, we also feel undeserving of God's mercy. We may think that we've failed and blown all of our chances. However, God's thoughts are not the same as ours. His desire to show mercy is from everlasting to everlasting. 

Instead of dwelling on your unworthiness today, remember that God is always ready to show us mercy. Despite our shortcomings and mistakes, He longs to forgive and restore us. Approach Him today with humility and repentance and ask for mercy. 

It's time to pray.

Isaiah 24:13 says, “When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people, it shall be like the shaking of an olive tree, like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done.”

When I read this passage, it stirred something inside of me. Suppose we possess Heaven's value system, bringing the lost to a saving knowledge of Christ. If we have Calvary's kingdom planted inside of us and are indeed ambassadors of Christ, then amid the roaring seas of chaos in this hour, we can be people who say, “Thank you, God, for planting me here in this time.”

When others are lamenting, saying, “Oh God, get me out of here,” we, as the people of God, stand to glean souls who will be shaken loose from things that have captivated them for a long time. It's time for us to go in; the Bible tells us the harvest is ready. 

It's time to pray.

In Ezekiel 22, the nation of Israel is in a total mess. The priests are violating the law, the princes and leaders are accepting bribes, the prophets are spreading false visions, and the people are oppressing and mistreating others. It seems like this nation deserved God's judgment. 

We can also reflect on our actions and realize we deserve God's judgment. Maybe we've been unkind, selfish, greedy, impure, or dishonest, but God does not think of judgment even in our miserable condition. He's looking for an opportunity to show mercy, just as He did in Ezekiel's day. 

No matter how undeserving we may feel, God is always ready to extend His mercy to us. Turn to Him today. If you've sinned, confess and ask Him for forgiveness. 

It's time to pray.

Did you know that you're firmly held within the loving hand of God? Rest assured, His hand will never abandon you, even when you face overwhelming challenges like floods and fires. Though it may feel intense within that palm, it's still the greatest place of safety and security in this universe. 

One day, in God's perfect timing, His hand will open and gently release you to the glorious throne of His eternity. Let's offer our grateful praise to God for His unwavering care and faithfulness. Let’s continue to trust Him through every challenge. 

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 PM EST at itstimetopray.org. We’re gathering worldwide to pray, asking God to keep, strengthen, use, and bring glory to His name through us. 

It's time to pray.