Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

It's disheartening to see churches no longer invite people to receive Christ's salvation. Many have strayed from the true message of redemption. Instead, they focus on their interpretation of truth and engage in good works such as community service or baking cookies for the less fortunate.

While these acts are commendable, the crucial opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as Savior is often overlooked. People have lost touch with Him. We can be bold in sharing the message of salvation with others and inviting them to experience the transformative power of Jesus Christ in their lives. 

May we never lose sight of the core message of redemption, remain steadfast in our faith, and walk with God. Talk to Him about it. 

It's time for us to pray.

In Colossians 3:3, the Apostle Paul says, “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”

When we give our lives to God through Jesus Christ, we receive the gift of righteousness. Our sinfulness doesn't make Jesus dark. He swallows up the sin, death, and corruptness in us with His righteousness. It's an imputed righteousness, a gift that can't be earned. 

By grace, we are cleansed, loved, and accepted. When Jesus comes in, we have hope and a future. His Spirit and light will bring conviction where needed, giving us the power to be transformed and live a new life in Christ. When the enemy tries to lie and say, “You can't please God,” you can remind him, “I can please God because my life is hidden with Christ in God. It's a free gift from my Father.” 

It's time to pray.

Isaiah 54:17 says, “‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,’ says the Lord.”

One of the enemy's main tactics for discouragement is to bring spiritual fatigue and keep us from our appointed places of purpose and calling. He constantly condemns the righteous, pointing out our failures, fears, and shortcomings to diminish our confidence and trust in Christ, our salvation. 

Your inheritance as a follower of Christ is to rise and condemn that voice, not be subjected to it. Remind the enemy that your right standing with God is not your doing but a gift from God. 

It's time to pray.

The presence of God in our lives separates us from the people of this world. Just like Moses recognized that the presence of God distinguished the Israelites from others, we, too, need to value and seek God's presence every day. 

In Ephesus, they lost God's presence without even realizing it. While they still had messengers who preached good doctrine, there was a noticeable absence of God's presence among the people. This place serves as a reminder that we must not only focus on correct doctrine but also prioritize cultivating a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 

Let's remember that in all our activities, we should not walk away from God but instead draw near Him and begin to experience His presence in our lives daily. The cross was all about a relationship. God loves you. He wants to reveal Himself to you. 

It's time to pray.

It's time to look in the mirror and acknowledge God's mercy and grace in your life. Pray for His guidance and ask Him to use your life for His glory. Surrender yourself, knowing He can and will work through you despite any limitations you might have. 

Start by seeking God’s presence in your home and your marriage. Then, extend your prayers and influence to your family, neighbors, and community. Choose today to commit yourself to the Lord’s purpose and pray for His Holy Spirit to empower you. Take intentional steps to demonstrate His power in your relationships and your community. 

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It's time to pray.

It's time for all believers, not just preachers or worship leaders, to rise and let the light of God's presence shine brightly in our lives. We must boldly proclaim our redemption and share our stories with others even if we've fallen short in times past. 

Remember, with God's mercy, there's always a fresh start. Just like Elijah, we should prioritize God's glory over our safety and comfort despite the criticism and vilification of some in the church. We must have a heart for the lost and be willing to stake our future on God's faithfulness. 

Just as Elijah rebuilt the fallen altar, we need to understand the true meaning of the cross again and be willing to live our lives for the benefit of others. We need to rebuild the altar of our hearts and be willing to give for the sake of the salvation of others around us. 

My brother and sister, please join me in prayer. It's time to pray.

James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

Humility marks a Christian more than anything else in the body of Christ. When Jesus forgives us, we see the truth of who we are apart from Him versus who we are in Him. Amazingly enough, frail humanity can show God's glory. The greatest glory of a Christian life is not never failing. It's rising every time we fall. 

Proverbs 24:16 says, “A righteous man may fall seven times and seven times rise again.” We don't need to walk around with the shame and guilt of our failure. We only need to bring it to the cross of Jesus Christ. When we are humble enough to admit our sins to God, He promises to forgive us, restore us, and let His glory shine again. 

It's time to pray.

The Bible tells us that if we have faith in God, we can have prayer that can move mountains. It’s an intercession at the throne of God that commands the hills to move and to be cast into the midst of the sea. We can see this prayer power throughout the scriptures. 

We need to pray today for an anointing of the Holy Spirit that causes us to see the truth about prayer and believe that we can obtain power from God to do these mighty works. We're living in an age of great evil standing before us, and we need God to unveil our eyes to see that His promises can be ours. He can give us supernatural power and use us to tell these mountains of darkness to move. 

We need faith in God to tell these strongholds that they no longer have the right to stand before us. He promises that they will move. 

It's time to pray.

We must aspire to have meaning and purpose in our lives. While we may not possess great strength or even remarkable intelligence, and our courage may falter sometimes, we must passionately desire to make a difference. We must ask for guidance, protection, and transformation. We must allow the Lord God to take hold of our lives and use us for His glory. 

We are called to be living examples of God's power, starting inside our homes, marriages, and families and extending to our neighbors, communities, and even beyond. We understand that God can lead us anywhere if we're willing to follow Him. We must make this collective choice and commit to doing it together. 

Let's pray daily, asking for the presence of God's Holy Spirit. Let's reaffirm our dedication to this pursuit in our lives today. 

It's time to pray.

So many families sit around the table on Thanksgiving, cutting each other up instead of the turkey. Why don't you pray that God gives you the strength to make a difference? Choose to forgive instead of holding old grievances. Overlook the slights that people may bring your way because of past or present disagreements.

With your faith in Christ, speak in a manner that will bring calm into the room and not further the division that the Devil wants to bring into your home. Your words matter. You can have a tremendous influence even if family members look like they disagree. 

You'll sow something into their hearts this Thanksgiving that will make people consider living for God to get the strength they need. 

Remember, it's time to pray.