Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

In recent years, there has been a baptism of confusion, lawlessness, and division seemingly worldwide. Throughout history, humanity has always desired to go its own way and create its own rules. The essence of sin is to rebel against God. However, a restraining force governed by the Spirit of God has held back this depravity. 

There will come a time when this restraining hand will be lifted, and humanity will descend into unprecedented evil. The darkness will intensify, and lawlessness will increase dramatically. We must be prepared. We must stand firm in our faith and be a light in the midst of darkness, clinging to the teachings of the Word of God and continuing to live according to them. 

Now is the time to strengthen our relationship with God and seek His guidance in navigating these challenging times. 

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

In the last days, we will rediscover prayer. I believe the church will finish as she began. We will have an upper room experience again when we gather together in one accord and one spirit as they did on Pentecost. 

We will say, “Oh God, we are here for your purposes on the earth. I yield my body as a living sacrifice for you, your Kingdom, your righteousness, and the people for whom you died. God, I'm asking you for empowerment of the Holy Spirit, that you would raise me out of weakness and mediocrity and give me power over the self-focus that wants to dominate my life. Send me out with something supernatural in my life.”

When we begin to pray like this, I'm telling you the power of God comes. 

It's time to pray.

Psalm 22:24 says: “For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard.”

David reminds us that when we cry out to God, He hears us. This story reminds me of a personal experience as a young police officer. I was heading to training school and facing some profound challenges in my life. I remember being overwhelmed and suddenly turning on the radio in my car. By some coincidence, if you can call it that, Billy Graham's message was playing. At that moment, even though I didn't understand the message, I offered a simple prayer: God, help me. 

It was my own blind man on the side of the road moment, like the man who cried out to Jesus for mercy as he was passing by. Just like Jesus heard that man, God heard me, too, that day. Remember that when we cry out to God, He listens. Let's have faith and trust that our Lord is always there to hear us and respond to our cries for help. Call out to Him now if you're going through a tough time.

It’s time to pray. 

God assures us that if we pray and seek Him wholeheartedly, we will find Him. When we ask, we will receive. When we seek, we will find. When we knock, doors will be open for us. The bottom line is that in prayer if we believe, we will receive.

I choose to believe in God's words over my doubts. In my heart, I choose to have faith in God despite any voices that may oppose me or call against me. This same thought applies today to all those who are afflicted, addicted, depressed, discouraged, or broken. 

You may question why God bothers with you, but the truth is that He does. You are the center of His attention and affection. He loves you so much that He gave His only Son for you and me. Remember, God's love is with you today. Even though you may be in the midst of a struggle, He loves you. Talk to Him about it.

It's now time to pray.

When I was a young Christian and a police officer, I drove past an old church one day, and I felt a deep sadness. It made me realize that the church had lost its passion for God, but God never lost His heart for His people. 

Let's remember to keep our hearts ignited with God's love and actively engage in prayer, worship, and acts of love. We are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, and God values our labor of love. Let's purposefully seek to glorify Him in all we do and keep our first love above all things. 

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It's time to pray.

Luke 18:35–43 tells the tale of a blind man who persistently cried out to Jesus for mercy despite being told to be silent. His unwavering faith and determination led to his healing and the restoration of his sight. 

The people who witnessed this miracle were moved to praise God. It was a time when there was a belief that the man’s blindness might've been a result of his or someone else's sin. However, he still cried out to Jesus for help. 

It's important to remember that there will be moments when people try to discourage us from calling out to God, telling us that it's useless or hopeless. Like the blind man, we must persist and continuously cry out to God. We should not let others' opinions hinder our faith and determination. Let us boldly seek God's help, knowing that He can bring about miraculous change in each of our lives. Call out to Him today.

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

We've been a church age that has primarily lived for self. We've opened the scriptures and focused on ourselves, our grandeur, our home, and our family. Things are changing, and God is looking for people who fully understand today's fight. 

Jesus came to die for our sins and save us. He said, “As my father has sent me, so I send you.” We're all called to bring people out of darkness and into the light of Christ. We must fight for those who don't have a voice and for children who are being taught that there is no God. Let us fight for the unborn who are being slaughtered.

It's not a day for us to live for ourselves. It's a day for us to battle for those who don't have a voice and can't fight for themselves.

It's time for us to pray.

In Ezekiel 37, God asks if these bones can live, and they suddenly come together. They stand, receive, breathe, and become a powerful force. 

I, too, pray for God to transform my life, fill me again with His Spirit, and use me for His purpose. Lord Jesus, empower me to speak your truth, pray for the sick, and bring light to those who live in darkness. Give me the wisdom to impact people's lives wherever I go. I desire to be a part of this last generation to experience the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit.

Let’s conquer every obstacle, surrender to God, and be filled with His Spirit. Let’s make a difference in the lives of others. May we speak His truth, pray for healing, and bring light to those in darkness. It's time to embrace the outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in these last days. Open your heart. How do you receive the Spirit? Just ask.

It’s time to pray.

Moses was sent by God to lead the people out of Egypt's captivity, but first, into the wilderness. His journey speaks of trusting God. Even when we don't know where we're going, we don't have to wait for all of our promises to be fulfilled before beginning to praise Him. 

We can start praising the Lord now, even though we might be in the wilderness or not know our final destination. We know that we won’t return to where we used to be. Let’s praise God for that and declare all things work together for good because we love Him.

We are all called according to God’s purpose. Let's trust that He will fulfill His promises in His way and timing. Embrace the wilderness and praise God there, even when unsure of the path ahead. Trust Him. Thank God and believe He will fulfill His promises to you perfectly. 

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

We must long for God to speak through us again in this dark generation, just like on Pentecost. Thousands of people returned from the temple and encountered 120 individuals speaking in languages they understood, sharing the power of God and His works. The Holy Spirit empowered the 120 to do extraordinary things. This story is the origin of the church. 

We shouldn't settle for gimmicks and strategies but strive again to be vessels through whom God speaks and impacts people's lives for His glory. Let's seek the empowerment of the Holy Spirit again and do greater works in our generation for the glory of our almighty God. 

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It’s time to pray.