Prayer Devotional

This book is filled with brief moments of inspiration from the daily Gospel readings for the 2023 Liturgical Calendar.These inspirations come from reflection on the daily Gospel reading using the prayer of Lectio Divina. Lectio is an ancient prayer technique that originated with the church fathers and was further explored and adopted by the Benedictines and many others. Lectio is a way of allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate and teach by way of personalizing Scripture. It consists of progressively reading and praying with a Scripture passage. Each time the Scripture is read there is an ...

Bills pile up, relationships fall apart, kids go wild, and coworkers are sometimes completely nuts. The struggle is truly real, but God's grace is amazingly life-changing. No struggle can overpower his love. Encourage yourself with daily prayers, devotionals, and Bible stories for adults struggling in faith. Build up your most holy faith.

So many voices today tell us that avoiding pain and dodging trouble are the best we can expect from life. Yet God is at work in us. He doesn't call us to a bland vanilla existence but to an exciting quest for the best thing in life—a heart that reflects the character qualities of Jesus Christ. The Quest for Character offers forty encouraging meditations on character qualities that can significantly change your life. Each brief devotional ends with helpful suggestions for refining your character and scripture readings to draw you into God's Word.

I am convinced that every believer who’s been a Christian for any length of time has “God stories.” Stories that tell of God’s love, protection, provision, and goodness in their lives. Reflections A 31 Day Devotional for Women - Volume 2 is a continuation of my “God stories." Things that have happened in my life that have revealed truths about God and His faithfulness that I would like to share with you. I pray that you will be inspired and encouraged as you read these devotionals. I hope that over the next 31 days, you will decern and reflect upon what God is saying to you. I ...

Getting caught up in your daily schedule is easy sometimes, and you may forget to check in on your loved ones. “Prayer Connections: A Book of Specific Prayers for Supporting and Encouraging Loved Ones” will help you think of people who could benefit from heartfelt prayers. It may be a family member going through a difficult time, a friend struggling with their mental health, or a loved one who needs extra love and support. INSIDE THE BOOK: Each prayer in this Book is tailored to a specific situation or need. The language is simple and heartfelt, making it easy to connect with and feel ...

In a world shrouded in worry and fear, the universal quest for hope finds itself obscured. Fear dominates in our unpredictable society, obstructing humanity from embracing the hopeful life intended by God. Amidst this chaos, humankind yearns for hope. "Hope: How to Have Hope During Times of Hardship" stands as a transformative guide entrenched in the unwavering hope of the Bible. Drawing from biblical verses, it unveils the resilience and comfort rooted in faith, acting as a guiding light through life's darkest moments. More than a mere book that comforts, "Hope" offers practical guidance ...

What would it be like if someone were completely, 100 percent for you? The loser. The rising star. The drug addict. The good Christian kid gone bad. The undeserving overwhelmed with gratitude. Whoever you are and wherever you've been - Jesus is for you. Not when you clean up your act or when you do the right thing or when put your life back together. Jesus is for you - in the midst of now. Whether you woke up amazed by your blessings or shamed by the worst mistake of your life.

In a world where we seem busier and more connected than ever, there is an underlying epidemic of isolation and loneliness. 'Cultivating a Lifestyle of Prayer for Faithful Friendship' offers a clear path toward experiencing life-giving, authentic friendship with God and others. Through thoughtful reflections, prayer and Scripture meditation, discover the healing, hope, and joy that are available when you invite the Holy Spirit into every aspect of your relationships.

Understanding 1st Samuel: A Devotional Bible Study Guide Unlock the powerful lessons of 1st Samuel with Understanding 1st Samuel, your ultimate Bible study companion. This guide provides a chapter-by-chapter summary, unique applications for Christians today, deep reflections, key verses, and heartfelt prayers for every chapter. Whether you are a seasoned Bible student or new to Scripture, this guide will help you see how the story of Israel’s early kings, prophets, and judges relates to your walk with God. Through the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David, you will learn about leadership, ...

A month of daily readings from the Bible for the purpose of unlearning the bad teachings of Christian Fundamentalism and learning the comfort, hope, and faith of Christianity. The book leads the reader through Scripture passages about prayer, and how the Christian can joyfully and hopefully engage in prayer, with confidence because of the work of Christ onour behalf. 30 Days of Prayer includes selections of the Psalms and other Bible passages that have blessed the prayers of believers for centuries. It is recommended that as readers use this book, they pray through the passage that is ...

Do you pray?Many of us are rushed, with no time for consistent devotionals or prayers. We have good intentions, but we procrastinate. Did you start your prayer life with great expectations, but you lost your motivation? Maybe, for whatever reason, you haven't yet developed a prayer life or you struggle with finding time to pray. This book is for you. Do you know someone who has expressed a desire to be more effective and fervent when they pray? Share this book with that person.Read one thought a day or read it all at once. These short motivational messages are written to encourage the ...

Is "please help me, God", your number one, go-to prayer? This gift-book prayer devotional will help you arm yourself for spiritual warfare against Satan's "flaming darts" by praying the scriptures when you feel under spiritual attack. You know about those thoughts and feelings that the enemy hopes will turn your heart and mind away from our lord Jesus. But you also know that he is the only one who can deliver us from enemy assaults. This scripture-saturated prayer guide will help you turn your heart and mind to Jesus, to pray, and to win your victory against the enemy.

We are often the ones who make life difficult for ourselves. In fact, the answers to life's most difficult problems are usually simple. Jesus summed up the secret to life in a very uncomplicated profound statement: Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus said doing this fulfilled all of God's requirements of us. That's where The Prayer of Love comes in. Whether you know how to love, or you feel love has eluded you, this prayer will change your life.

Embark on a captivating exploration through the tumultuous times of the Book of Judges, where faith and frailty intersect in a tapestry of human experience. "Understanding Judges" unveils the gripping narratives of ancient Israel's leaders, known as judges, who rose to deliver their people in times of crisis. This Compelling Study Guide Offers: Clear Summaries: Each chapter is concisely summarized to provide a comprehensive understanding of the events and themes. Timeless Lessons: Discover enduring lessons for navigating the challenges of leadership and understanding the moral choices that ...

In Write. Pray. Repeat. world-renowned teacher and pastor Brenda Kunneman offers 101 prayer invitations and guided journaling prompts that have the power to transform your life.

Seeking fulfillment is a quest the world pursues without success. Only the simplicity, reverence, and faith of a Christ centered life can bring the inner peace we long for. Centuries before the birth of Jesus, in the foothills of Jerusalem, a man longing for the blessing of God set to pen a prayer that would change his life forever

Are You Missing Out on the Greatest Relationships of Your Life! If you've loved daily devotionals like Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, have been inspired by contemplative priest like Father Richard Rohr or have enjoyed lectures by Dr. Caroline Leaf who relates the science behind negative thoughts, God and Scriptures, you’ll love The Christian Meditation Journal that will provide you with effective tools and spiritual disciplines to not only recognize your destructive thoughts, inner hurts, and pains, but more importantly, how to root them out so you can live daily with more love, peace...

Jesus Time, Love Notes of Wonder and Worship is a collection of intimate love notes to Jesus. The author's relationship with God is obvious and authentic. Her emotional and spiritual writings are similar to modern day Psalms. Each devotional is rich with real feelings. The author is also a professional marriage and family counselor. She's helped countless people draw closer to Jesus and invite and expect His active presence in their lives. Connection with God can deepen after reading these love notes of wonder and worship to Jesus, the amazing God of the universe. Jesus Time is perfect for ...

Ultimate Modern and Practical devotional for fast-growing Teen guys to cultivate Faith, Hope, and Grace. “Becoming Who I am” is a collection of carefully chosen Bible scriptures that address the needs of growing teenage boys. Content has been developed, keeping in mind the mind and soul of teen boys. The devotions are articulated in easy to understand language to keep them interested. “Becoming Who I am” has 150 excellent devotions segregated into 15 sections : I AM in Christ I AM Me I AM a Son I AM a Friend I AM a Man I AM in Trouble I AM Confused I AM Angry I AM Jealous I AM an ...

DOES PRAYER AFFECT THE MIND OF GOD? This strikes at the core of what most people really fear about prayer: that it doesn’t matter. That God’s mind is made up, that His plan is set in stone, and that prayer is merely for figuring out what God’s plan is, and then aligning yourself with that plan. Truly, if this were the case, there would be no point whatsoever in praying for faraway hurricane victims, people starving in concentration camps, people dying of cancer, people traveling, civic leaders, or anyone outside your personal sphere of influence. Yet we are commanded to pray for these...