Maria

Schleicher

In the second part of James 5:16, James writes, “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” How wonderful to hear that our earnest prayers have great power! But what does that mean? Do we have the power to control the outcomes of our lives or how the Lord will move?

It is only truly God’s marvelous grace to understand that He chose us before we were born! Do you ever reflect on this truth of God’s Word, thanking God for His provision over your eternity? In today's devotional, the author shares her story of surrendering and trusting God's promises over her family's life.

Are there barriers in your life that keep you from seeking the wise counsel of the Lord? Perhaps, like today's author, you struggle with stubbornness and the desire to do things your own way. No matter what challenges you face, let's seek the wise counsel of the Lord in Proverbs!

Have you ever found yourself in a prayer rut? Or feeling like you're praying for the same things repeatedly, using the same words, and not feeling connected to the Lord? Learn a technique in today’s devotional that will help you shape your prayers using Scripture during your quiet time with the Lord. Your prayers will be revitalized!

What happens when we feel our prayers are unanswered? Life as we know it can get flipped upside down, and God may ask us to step out in obedience—trusting Him for our next steps. Or perhaps the opportunity has passed for an answered prayer, and now we're left wondering why. Today's devotional reminds us of the unforeseen blessings in unanswered prayers.