Prayer

August 22nd – Psalm 88:14

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Psalm 88:14

There is a particular kind of pain that comes from praying and waiting…and waiting…and still not getting an answer. It hurts even more when you’ve been trusting God, believing He hears you, and yet the silence continues. Psalm 88:14 gives words to that ache. “Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” It’s a verse that reminds us that even faithful people can experience seasons when God feels distant.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the struggle itself. It’s watching someone else receive the very answer you’ve been praying for. You see their joy, their answered prayer, and their testimony. While you’re genuinely happy for them, a quiet question can rise in your heart. “Lord, when will it be my turn?”

If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not a bad Christian. You’re human. Waiting can test our faith in ways we never expected. It can make us wonder if God has forgotten us, if He’s listening, or if somehow our prayers aren’t important enough. But God’s silence is not the same as God’s absence.

Just because you can’t see Him working doesn’t mean He isn’t. Just because the answer hasn’t come doesn’t mean He hasn’t heard every word you’ve prayed. God sees the tears you wipe away before anyone notices. He knows the prayers you can barely put into words. He knows how long you’ve been waiting.

So keep praying. Keep trusting. Your story isn’t over because your prayer hasn’t been answered yet. God is still writing it. And when the waiting feels unbearable, remember that you don’t have to understand His timing to trust His heart.

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August 20th – Psalm 47:1

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Psalm 47:1

It’s easy to remember God when we need something. To come to Him with our requests, our worries, and our problems. And when He answers to thank Him. But God is worthy of our praise long before the answer comes.

We should praise Him simply because He is God. He is good, faithful, holy, merciful, and worthy of every breath we take. Even on the difficult days, we still have countless reasons to praise Him. We have been forgiven and redeemed. We have been called His own. And we have the incredible privilege of knowing the King of kings and Lord of lords. Not from a distance, but as our loving Father who invites us into relationship with Him.

Think about that for a moment. The God who created the heavens and the earth chose you. He knows your name, sees your life, hears your prayers, and loves you more deeply than you can comprehend. What an extraordinary reason to rejoice!

So let our praise become more than a response to answered prayers. Let it become a way of life. Praise Him when you’re celebrating and praise Him when you’re struggling. Praise Him when you understand and praise Him when you don’t. And praise Him with your words, actions, attitude, and with every breath He gives you. We don’t praise God because life is always good. We praise Him because He is always good.

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August 11th – Romans 12:2

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Romans 12:2

The Bible warns us that as the days grow darker, the world will be like in the days of Noah. A time when wickedness was increasing and people had turned their hearts away from God. When we look around at the world today, it’s easy to see we are living in such a time.

That’s why staying close to God and grounded in His Word is more important than ever. Every day, we’re surrounded by voices telling us what to believe, how to live, and what’s right and wrong. Not every voice speaks truth. And if we aren’t filling our minds with God’s truth, we can easily begin believing the world’s lies without even realizing it.

But when we spend time in Scripture, pray, and seek the Lord, He transforms the way we think. His truth helps us recognize lies, know what’s pleasing to Him, and to stand firm on His promises. We don’t have to be afraid of the darkness. We simply need to keep our eyes on the Light.

So as the world grows increasingly wicked and distant from God, let us draw even closer to Him. Fill your heart with His Word. Renew your mind with His truth. Stand firm in your faith. And remember that we were never called to look like the world. We’re called to look like Jesus.

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August 2nd – John 15:4

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John 15:4

Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Those simple words hold the secret to the Christian life. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, be more, and rely on our own strength, Jesus reminds us of something different. Which is that our greatest need isn’t to strive harder but to stay close to Him.

Just as a branch can’t survive apart from the vine, we can’t flourish spiritually apart from Christ. We may be busy, productive, and even well intentioned. But without Him eventually we’ll become weary and spiritually dry. Because abiding in Jesus means being intentional. Intentionally making Him our daily priority through spending time in His Word, talking with Him in prayer, trusting His promises, and depending on His strength instead of our own.

The more we remain connected to Jesus, the more His life flows through us. That allows us to produce the fruits of the Spirit. Fruits including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.

So if you’ve been feeling exhausted or distant from God, maybe it isn’t because you need to do more. Maybe He’s simply inviting you to draw nearer and rest in His love. Stay connected to the Vine, and He will provide everything you need to grow, endure, and bear fruit for His glory.

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August 1st – Colossians 2:7-7

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Colossians 2:6–7

When we think about a strong, tree, we often admire its height, its sturdy trunk, and its beautiful branches. But the real strength of the tree lies beneath the surface. It’s in the roots that run deep, anchoring it firmly through wind, rain, drought, and every storm it faces. Without deep roots, even the healthiest looking tree will eventually fall.

The same is true in our walk with Christ. God never intended for our faith to be shallow or dependent upon our circumstances. He desires that we become deeply rooted in Jesus. Because the deeper our roots grow, the stronger our faith becomes. We may still face trials, disappointments, and seasons of uncertainty, but we won’t be easily shaken because our foundation is Christ Himself.

But being rooted in Christ doesn’t happen overnight. Just as a tree slowly extends its roots deeper into the soil, our spiritual roots grow as we spend time in God’s Word, seek Him in prayer, worship Him faithfully, and choose obedience day after day. Every moment spent with the Lord strengthens us.

So if today you feel weak, discouraged, or spiritually dry. Take heart. Healthy roots aren’t formed in a single day, but through a lifetime of faithfully remaining close to Jesus. Every prayer you pray, every verse you meditate on, every act of obedience, and every moment you trust Him is sending your roots deeper into His unfailing love.

 

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July 29th – 2 Peter 3:18

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2 Peter 3:18

We live in a world that encourages us to grow in almost everything. To grow in our careers, finances, appearance, social media following, and our achievements. While there’s nothing wrong with growing in those areas, God reminds us that the most important growth is spiritual growth.

Spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one day at a time as we spend time in God’s Word, talk with Him in prayer, obey His voice, and trust Him through life’s joys and struggles. Every trial teaches us to depend on Him a little more. Every answered prayer strengthens our faith. And every time we choose forgiveness, humility, or love over selfishness, we become a little more like Jesus.

Growing in grace also means extending to others the same patience, mercy, and forgiveness that God has shown us. And growing in the knowledge of Christ means more than just reading about Him. It means knowing Him personally, walking with Him daily, and allowing Him to transform our hearts.

No matter how long you’ve followed Jesus, there is always more to learn, more to surrender, and more of His love to experience. So don’t become comfortable where you are. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep growing. The closer we draw to Jesus, the more our lives will reflect His beauty, His grace, and His love to a world that desperately needs Him.

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July 24th – Micah 7:7

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Micah 7:7

We are living in a time when moral decay, rising wickedness, and violence seem to be growing all around us. Everywhere we look, we see a world that appears to be moving further away from God and further away from the truth of His Word. Values that were once considered right are now called wrong, and what God calls sinful is often celebrated. Violence fills the news, families are hurting, hearts are growing cold, and many people are living without any desire for God.

It can be discouraging to watch. At times, it may even feel as though darkness is winning. But Micah gives us a powerful response to living in difficult times. He says, “But as for me, I watch in hope for God my Savior; I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”

What a beautiful declaration of faith. Micah didn’t place his hope in the world getting better. He placed his hope in God. And that is where our hope must be found too. As we see the return of Jesus drawing closer, we don’t have to live in fear, panic, or despair. We can look up with expectation, knowing that our Savior is coming again.

Until that glorious day comes, we can trust that God is still with us. He sees the wickedness around us. He sees the suffering, the injustice, and the pain. And He hears every prayer we lift to Him. No prayer is wasted, and no cry goes unnoticed by our Heavenly Father.

So while we wait for Jesus, let us remain faithful. Let us continue praying, standing firm in God’s truth, loving others, and sharing the light of Christ with a world that desperately needs Him. The darkness may grow, but it will never overcome the light of Jesus. Our Savior is coming. Until then, we wait in hope, we pray in faith, and we trust in the God who hears us.

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July 8th – Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:6

Charles Spurgeon wisely once said, “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.”

It seems like anxiety has become a daily struggle for so many people. Everywhere we look, people are carrying heavy burdens. And countless others depend on medication to help ease the weight of fear and worry. There is absolutely no shame in seeking medical help when it’s needed. God often works through doctors, counselors, and medicine, just as He works through countless other blessings He places in our lives.

But as believers, we also have an invitation the world doesn’t offer. God never asks us to carry our anxiety alone. He invites us to bring every fear, every worry, and every burden to Him in prayer.

I’ve learned that the more I hold on to my anxious thoughts, the heavier they become. But when I lay them at Jesus’ feet, something changes. My circumstances may not change overnight, but my heart begins to. His peace starts to replace my panic, and His presence reminds me that I’m not facing tomorrow by myself.

The best medicine for an anxious heart is the presence of God. He is never overwhelmed by what overwhelms us. So today, don’t carry your fears alone. Bring them to the One who loves you, cares for you, and is more than able to carry what you cannot. His peace is a gift He freely gives to those who trust Him.

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June 24th – Psalm 27:14

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Psalm 27:14

Did you know that on average, people spend about 7,000 hours waiting in line over their lifetime? That’s nearly 292 days spent waiting. And if you’re at all like me, you don’t enjoy it. Because we want answers now, solutions now, and prayers answered now. Waiting can feel frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even discouraging.

Yet Psalm 27:14 reminds us that there is a difference between waiting in line and waiting on the Lord. Time spent waiting on God is never wasted. Because while we’re waiting, God is working. He’s preparing hearts, opening doors, closing others, teaching us to trust Him, and strengthening our faith in ways we may not see at the moment.

If we’re honest, we’d often rather have God’s answers than His process. But some of the greatest growth in our lives happens in the waiting. It’s there that we learn patience, perseverance, dependence, and trust. The waiting room of God’s will is never a wasted place, because He’s always accomplishing something good.

If you find yourself waiting today, whether it’s for direction, healing, restoration, provision, or an answered prayer, take heart. God’s delays are not His denials. He has not forgotten you. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep walking by faith. The God who called you to wait is the same God who promises to strengthen your heart while you do.

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June 19th – 2 Peter 3:18

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2 Peter 3:18

Many people approach their faith as if it’s a foot race. They want instant results, immediate spiritual maturity, and quick answers to every struggle. And when growth doesn’t happen as fast as they expected, they become discouraged and wonder if they’re doing something wrong. But the Christian life was never meant to be a sprint. It’s a lifelong marathon.

God doesn’t expect us to know everything overnight. He knows that spiritual growth takes time. Just as a child doesn’t become an adult in a day and a tree doesn’t reach full height overnight, our relationship with the Lord develops little by little as we continue walking with Him. Every lesson learned, every prayer prayed, every act of obedience, and every trial endured becomes part of the process God uses to mature our faith.

One of the most important ways we grow is by spending time in God’s Word. The Bible teaches us who God is, reveals His will for our lives, and helps us recognize areas where He is still shaping us. We also grow through prayer. The more we talk with God, the deeper our relationship with Him becomes. Prayer isn’t just about presenting our requests, it’s about learning to listen, trust, and depend on Him.

The wonderful thing about spiritual growth is that God is patient with us. He doesn’t give up when we stumble or struggle. He continues to guide, teach, correct, and encourage us every step of the way. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s becoming more like Jesus day by day. So don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. Keep opening your Bible. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep walking. The race is long, but God is faithful, and He promises to finish the good work He has begun in you.

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