Prayer

98 pieces · 75 devotions

There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Prayer

Prayer
Prayer is vital to a loving and peaceful relationship with your wife. If prayer is not a daily and purposeful part of your marriage, you're loving your wife…
2013
1 Timothy 5:1-6
Love Others More Than Yourself
Our relationship with Jesus should suffocate the selfish desires we nurtured from childhood and replace them with a spirit of selflessness. If you are growing…
2013
1 Timothy 2:1-15
Pray for All People
God is sovereign over all. He has offered us access to him through prayer. Do not neglect such an amazing truth. Do not neglect prayer.
2013
Husbands, Love your Wives!
As believers and as a children of God, we are all instructed to follow Christ's example of servanthood. Ephesians emphasizes this mind of Christ - this…
2013
Knowing and Believing
It has been said, "A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing."
2009
1 Thessalonians 5:19
A Spiritual Hunger
Amid a list of orders for Christian conduct, Paul mentions the need for spiritual hunger in a mature Christian believer.
2009
John 12:19
Continue To Testify!
I don't believe I have ever noticed this verse before. What an amazing testimony to the influence of Christ!
2009
Ecclesiastes 2:11
Vanity And Striving
King Solomon was the richest man to ever walk the face of our planet.
2009
Matthew 9:35-38
Through Christ's Eyes
The process of growing older and becoming more mature is an interesting journey.
2009
Matthew 6:1
From The Inside >> Out
I would be ashamed to view myself through the eyes of God.
2009
Matthew 6:3,4
Can You Keep A Secret?
Have you ever shared something special with someone and never told anyone else about it?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2009
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
The Race Before You
Run in such a way that you may win.
2009
Revelation 22:3
Absolute Evil
Will there ever be peace in our homes, in our communities, and our world?
2009
Psalm 16:11
A History of Blessings
Our God is great and His mercies endure forever!
Kristie Ansley · 2009
John 10:27,28
My Father's Voice
How comforting it is to know that the God of this universe loves me.
2009
Daniel 10:12
Comfort in Struggle
Can you imagine the comfort you would feel if an angel sent from the Lord said to you, "Your words were heard and I have come in response to them"?
2009
Peace With The Father
I have to say a quick look at Titus 3: 1-2 reminds me that I am not a model of Christian perfection.
Kristie Ansley · 2009
Proverbs 4:23
Guard Your Heart
Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. "You are what you eat." I wonder how differently my wife would…
2009
Ephesians 4:29
Sweet Words Please God
"When we have the mind of Christ, our heart will be right and our words will be wholesome."
Cindy Hotchkiss · 2009
Hebrews 10:24-25
You: The Body of Christ
Jesus died for the church. You and I do not have to worship God alone, but are gathered together under Christ our head.
2009
Psalm 86:1-17
Psalm 86
"Incline Your ear, O Lord, and answer me; for I am afflicted and needy."
2009
Daniel 2:17-18
Where Do You Run?
Why do we turn to God so late in difficult and dangerous situations?
2009
Proverbs 15:29
He Hears Your Prayers
Your prayers are a sweet aroma to the Creator of the universe, and He hears every one.
2009
John 15:5
Feeding the Need
John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. It has rained less…
Scott Meier · 2009
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee From Sin
As I was working out and praying I began to imagine myself running from those sins that plague me.
Scott Meier · 2009
James 1:6
True Prayer Requires Faith
James 1:6 But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Prayer is an act of…
2009
Romans 12:12
It's A Journey!
The Christian journey is not easy, but it doesn't have to be complicated.
Scott Meier · 2008
James 5:13
Does God Listen?
James 5:13 Anyone who is having troubles should pray. Anyone who is happy should sing praises. Failing a Pre-Calc test, winning the big football game, losing a…
Kathrine Palagonia · 2008
Proverbs 3:5-6
Hour By Hour, Day By Day
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths…
2008
Acts 7:55
Intently Into Heaven
Steven was about to become Christianity's first martyr, stoned to death for preaching Jesus as the Christ.
2008
Psalm 19:1
His Glory, Our Privilege
The glory of the Lord is overwhelming you. Have you noticed it? It is everywhere you turn.
2008
Proverbs 23:17
Practice, Practice!
Proverbs 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. When in high school I loved tennis. At the time (and this…
Scott Meier · 2008
Isaiah 12:1
Spared From His Anger
Our Lord's anger is no less awesome than the greatness of His love.
2008
Isaiah 44:22
Get Up. Walk Out.
My pastor once told us about a missionary who cared so greatly for a prostitute that he actually bought her from her owner.
2008
Psalm 73:28
Find Your Refuge In God
You and I were created to live and to love both for God and with God. But the world in which we live can be hostile to those of us who proclaim Jesus Christ as…
Scott Meier · 2008
Exodus 33:14
Hope For The Restless
Human tendency has a way of leading us deeper into that hopeless desert of depression, bitterness, and selfishness.
2008
Romans 12:9
Love Must Be Sincere
"What makes Christians commit the same sins over and over again?"
Kristie Ansley · 2008
Psalm 139:4
Every Word? Uh Oh!
To think that God knows everything I am going to say before I say it can be a very discouraging thought, considering how many times I say things that dishonor…
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2008
Philippians 3:14
The Upward Call
I have a friend who recently ran the New York Marathon. What impressed me was not the fact he ran the race, but that he was willing to train for it.
Scott Meier · 2008
Psalm 61
Hear my cry, O God; give heed to my prayer.
2008
Daniel 6:8-12
Are You Committed?
Each and every day we are bombarded with opportunities to leave our Christian commitment behind.
Scott Meier · 2008
Matthew 8:3
How Do You Pray?
His skin was literally falling off the bones.
2008
30 Hour Famine?
I talked to my mom on the phone this week and she mentioned that they youth group at my home church in Florida participated in a 30 hour Famine last weekend.…
2007 · 8 notes
Will You Join the Movement?
Do you sense something inside you calling you to be part of something bigger than yourself? Do you feel a yearning for your life to matter? You can join the…
Alvin Reed · 2007
A Focused Freedom
If you're like most people, it's hard to stay focused spiritually over extended breaks and holidays.
Glenn Ansley · 2007
Second Lieutenant Grey Shelfer
Deeper Devotion talks with Grey Shelfer, a Second Lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force, about being a Christian in the military, the war in Iraq and how we as…
Glenn Ansley · 2007
Cutting
Paul Ormond continues our series on addictive behaviors, discussing “cutting” and other related types of self-injury.
Paul Ormand · 2005 · 2 notes
Ways of Keeping a Prayer Journal
In the first of our new Ask Deeper Devotion series, Jeremy Smith answers a question on methods for prayer journaling.
Jeremy Smith · 2005 · 15 notes
Planning a Missions Trip (Part 2)
Read the second part of Todd's guide to missions trips. Make sure you read part one .
Todd Kavanaugh · 2005
Discovering You
"What's next God?"
Kristie Ansley · 2005
Giving: Young Christians Aren't Exempt
Just because you are a younger Christian doesn't mean you shouldn't give.
Jeremy Smith · 2004
The Ring and Run
Sometimes our crazy, psychotic dogs are just like us.
Kristie Ansley · 2004
Disguised Ambition
Many of us would say we want to do great things for God, but is there any place for ambition in the heart of a Christian?
Jeremy Smith · 2004 · 1 note
The Holy Spirit's No Trunk Monkey
The fruit of the Spirit aren't just going to magically appear in your life whenever you want them to...they have to be grown through obedience.
Jeff Fields · 2004
What if I am Being Abused?
Sadly, odds are good that abuse will affect you or someone you know at some point in your life. It's important to understand it and know how to respond.
Tim Bredamus · 2004 · 6 notes
How's Your Prayer Life?
Do you wish you had a better prayer life? Here are five exhortations toward growth in prayer.
Jeremy Smith · 2004 · 1 note
Are You Cold Yet?
Glenn shares a story and a challenge.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 5 notes
The "Fish-Bee"
Do you try to play God with your life? Todd Kavanaugh explains why it just won't work.
Todd Kavanaugh · 2004 · 7 notes
Enjoy Wearing Tights?
Are you trying to be Superman or Wonder Woman? Maybe it's time you evaluated your committments.
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2003 · 8 notes
Deeper Devotion Move
Please pray for Deeper Devotion as we are about to begin the first steps of taking our ministry beyond the internet and into the streets.
2003 · 4 notes
Beautiful People
Deeper Devotion's Carolina Kavanaugh tells the story of the Landreth's, missionaries to Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2003 · 2 notes
Lunchroom Evangelism
Jesus gave us the Great Commission to preach the gospel to all the world--including your school. But who hasn't been intimidated by evangelism? (Originally…
Scott Meier · 2003 · 3 notes
Nine Online Tools to Strengthen Your Faith
There are plenty of ways to strengthen your faith online. Read about nine of them and check out the sites Deeper Devotion's Jeremy Smith found for each.
Jeremy Smith · 2003 · 8 notes