Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

If you feel like you're sinking today, don't worry because God won't let you go down. He will reach down, pick you up, and as he did with King David, place you on a solid foundation. You'll give you a new song and a testimony of his power to transform you and I from glory to glory by the spirit of God. If you're feeling overwhelmed or singing today, remember this, God is for you and God is with you. Trust in his ability to lift you up and place you on firm ground. Allow him to change you and ask him for that new song of praise.

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Brother and sister, it's time to pray.

2 Corinthians 13:5 says, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.”

Paul's words encourage us to examine and evaluate what we believe. We mustn't shy away from allowing God to search our hearts and reveal any areas we may lack in our relationship with Him. 

We must assess whether we've settled for a mere form of religion lacking true power. We should ask ourselves: What is the essence of my faith? What have I truly embraced? These questions will prompt us to evaluate what we believe and make any necessary adjustments to align ourselves with God's truth and to be led by it. Pray about it today.

It's time to pray.

Acts 27:21–22 says: “But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.”

We are headed for a terrible storm like those men. The Word of God clearly warns that our direction as a nation is fraught with peril. It talks about God's ability to bring us to a place where we can walk above the storms that we will all have to face. 

The storm doesn't have to dominate our lives; it doesn't have to take away our purpose. We don't have to live with a sense of hopelessness, no matter how hopeless or dark the days around us seem. Let's pray for God to prepare us for the coming storm and that we find purpose in the middle of it. 

It's time to pray.

Philippians 2:14–16 says: “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.”

The apostle Paul reminds us that we are called to be blameless and harmless, shining as lights amid this crooked and perverse generation. We can't hide this light; scripture tells us it must be placed on a hill for all to see. 

In a time like this, when darkness seems to be prevailing, we must stand up and show the world that God is alive and active. Let's boldly proclaim God's Word, proclaiming His love and power to this generation. 

It's time to pray.

Psalm 49:11 says: “Their inner thought is that their houses will last forever, their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.”

The arrogance of a society that turns itself away from God begins to turn to its reasonings. But again, in Psalm 55:23, the psalmist David says, “But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction; bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in You.”

When we turn to deception and turn away from God, the end of things, as we have known them, is very near. In light of these warnings, we must reevaluate our actions and align ourselves today with God's truth. Let's not be swayed by the arrogance, the deception, or the allure of change. This society seeks for the sake of change. Instead, let us fear God. Hold on to His proven ways and avoid those who challenge His wisdom. Remember my brother, my sister. There is great strength to be found in God. 

It's time to pray.

There's a strong push against biblical morality and truth in our country today. Seeing people in authority boldly lying without hesitation when their falsehoods are proven wrong is concerning. This rebellion against God and His values is fueled by Satan, who seeks to undermine all authority. 

However, we must remember that God has a plan to deal with this evil. We believers should hold fast to the truth and live out our faith. Let us pray for discernment and actively promote righteousness in our society, knowing that, ultimately, God will bring justice and destroy the works of deception.

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It's time for all of us to pray.

2 Timothy 3:1–5 says: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”

This passage warns us about the perilous times that are coming. It describes what society will look like, but we're called to turn away from such behaviors and attitudes as believers. 

Let's be vigilant. Let's reject selfishness, pursue godliness, and seek God's power in our lives. Let's glorify God and stand firm. 

It's time to pray.

Psalm 110:3 says: “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of Your power; in the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, you have the dew of Your youth.”

There will be people who volunteer and are called partakers of God’s power. Honest, sober, and serious about their condition, they know they have nothing to offer the Kingdom of God. 

God says, “It's not about you offering me anything. It's about what I died to give to you.” God needs people who are bankrupt, broken-hearted, captive, and cannot see a way forward. He needs oppressed people to volunteer so that He can set them free. It's not about what you can do for God. It's all about what God can and will and promises to do through you. It's time to volunteer. 

It's time to pray.

I want to remind you that God knows everything that we need. He heals our past and present and is already in our future. 

Think briefly about Nehemiah, a butler God called to rebuild a fallen wall. He wasn't an architect but trusted in God's call on his life. When faced with the king's question of what he needed for the journey, Nehemiah prayed about what he should pray for instead of relying on his understanding. He acknowledged that he didn't know the future but that God was already there. God was already aware of what Nehemiah would need. 

Let's have the courage to trust God today, seek His guidance for our futures, and rely on Him as we pray. Let’s say, “God, you know what I will need in the future. Help me to understand today what it is that I should pray.” 

It's time to pray.

In Nehemiah 8, a moment of realization dawned upon the people, who started to weep. They came to understand the consequences of neglecting the Word of God and the things about Him.

However, Nehemiah does not join in their despair. Instead, he encourages them to go forward, enjoy life's blessings, and begin to share with those in need. Nehemiah reassures the people that it brings joy to the heart of God to take them in their weakness and empower them to rebuild what they thought was lost. 

We must not remain ever in a state of sorrow and hopelessness. We must recognize that God's joy lies in strengthening us and granting us the power to restore what we thought was beyond repair. Rise from your sorrow. Seek the Lord's joy today and trust in His ability to transform your weaknesses into strengths. 

It's time to pray.