Devotionals about Prayer

Faith

The Shield of Faith

Read: Matthew 17:14-21 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. (Eph. 6:16) Let’s say we

Faith

Readiness

Read: Romans 10:14-15 . . . and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (Eph. 6:15) You don’t wear high heels

Armor

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Read: Matthew 5:17-20 Stand therefore . . . having put on the breastplate of righteousness. (Eph. 6:14) I grew up watching baseball in the fifties, when home plate umpires had

Faith

Stand With the Belt of Truth

Read: Ephesians 6:13-17 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth. (v. 14) Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) wrote, “we must do our business faithfully without trouble or disquiet, recalling God

Salvation

Reporting for Duty

Read: 2 Timothy 2:1-4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. (v. 4) John Wooden, the legendary basketball coach

Faith

The Armor of God

Read: Ephesians 6:10-12 Put on the whole armor of God. (v. 11) When you got up this morning you probably followed your normal routine: personal hygiene, getting dressed, perhaps private

Prayer

Next Steps

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (v. 13) I hope this series on biblical resolutions has

Faith

Live With an Attitude of Gratitude

Read: Psalm 16:5-11 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices. (v. 9) If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you are currently experiencing winter. Winter includes colder

Faith

Have a Kingdom Agenda

Read: Mark 1:14-15 The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. (v. 15) Author Reggie McNeal defines the kingdom of God this way: “Life as