Tag: Prayer

Somebody Prayed – The Power of Intercessory Prayer

Discover the power of prayer with Somebody Prayed devotion; learn how someone else’s prayer can change lives. There are moments in life when we realize we are standing in places we never could have reached on our own. Freedom from bondage. Rescue from despair. Strength that carried us when we were too weak to stand. Often, when we trace the story backward, we discover a holy mystery at work: somebody prayed.

The Bigness of God – Trusting Him Beyond What We Ask

Explore The Bigness of God and break free from limited beliefs. Discover how God exceeds our expectations and imagination.  We all have a tendency to think small when it comes to God. Even those of us who have walked with Christ for many years can quietly place limits on what we believe He will do. We pray cautious prayers. We set modest expectations. We assume God will act only within the boundaries of what feels reasonable to us.

More Like Jesus – Daily Devotion

Learn how to grow in Christlikeness through practical steps of sanctification.  As followers of Christ, our lifelong calling is to grow steadily into the likeness of Jesus. This sacred journey of transformation is known as sanctification—a process God initiates, sustains, and brings to completion. Week by week, month by month, and year by year, the Holy Spirit works within us to shape our thoughts, words, and actions to reflect the heart of Christ. The real question for each of us is simple but searching: Am I becoming more like Jesus?

Marching Orders – Living God’s Daily Instructions

Explore the Christian marching orders from Paul to the Thessalonian church and discover powerful directives for daily living.  Paul’s instructions to the Thessalonian church are some of the simplest yet most powerful directives for Christian living. These verses give us a daily rhythm—joy rooted in Christ, prayer that never truly stops, gratitude in every circumstance, and a heart open to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. These are not suggestions; they are divine marching orders crafted for believers in every generation.

Know Your Default – When the Battle Belongs to God

Learn how to make prayer your default response when life feels overwhelming and let God fight your battles.  Know Your Default—when life feels overwhelming, where do you instinctively turn? The story of King Jehoshaphat reminds us that our first response should always be to fix our eyes on God. When we’re uncertain, His strength becomes our anchor and victory.

Seeking God’s Face – Experiencing His Presence Daily

Seeking God’s face means desiring His presence more than His blessings. Discover how to develop intimacy with Him through prayer and worship.  Seeking God’s face is more than a phrase — it is an invitation into the very presence of God. As the psalmist wrote, “Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always.” (Psalm 105:4) This devotion explores what it means to pursue His face and how that shapes our worship, prayer, and relationship with Him.

Seeking Peace — Finding Hope and Practical Steps After Violence

Seeking Peace — Finding peace in a violent world through compassion, prayer and understanding. Mother Teresa’s line, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other,” points us directly to the heart of this devotion: community, compassion, and practical peacemaking. In the passages below we will reflect on our anguish over senseless violence, hear both lament and consolation, and consider concrete steps toward healing.