Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

2 Timothy 1:12 “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” Confidence in God is more than words, it’s a song of trust that flows from your very being. It’s the way you walk, the way you speak, the kindness you and I show to others. It’s the unwavering trust that your family will be saved, that everything placed in God’s hands is secure. This song of faith doesn’t even need lyrics, it shines through a life that’s fully surrendered to God. Whether we’re carrying groceries, meeting a neighbor, or walking down a hallway, the confidence we have in Christ becomes an everyday, all-day testimony. Oh, hallelujah to the Lamb of God today. My brother, my sister, keep walking in faith and know that God will be faithful to you. It’s time to pray. 

Psalm 145:14–19 The Lord upholds all who fall and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. Oh, thank God for these words. Thank God for this revelation of His heart. Thank God for what He has done in all of our lives. To those who are listening today and know Him as Savior, thank God. And to those who don’t yet know Him, thank God that He’s willing to hear your cry today. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. It’s time to pray. 

The aim that you and I have is to finish our journey together with our hands raised in victory, having followed God’s guidance. We must cherish the wisdom He provides and learn to obey His voice. Sensitivity to God especially, now is crucial. We should pray for His help to avoid ungodly influences and for the strength to walk a clean path. Our goal is to joyfully go to the house of God, praising Him for all that He has done in our lives. Our children and grandchildren need to see God’s presence in us so they too can aspire to follow our example. Today, let’s commit to living wisely and to setting a positive example through each of us for future generations. Join us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at itstimetopray.org. We’re praying with people all over the world: “God, make a difference in our children.” It’s time to pray. 

Romans 8:38–39 “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor things present nor things to come, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” True worship isn’t just a song but it’s a life so surrendered to God that His presence radiates from within us. It’s a confidence deeper than words, a trust that exudes from our very being. When the world is shaken, you remain steady, not governed by fear, circumstance, or the voices of darkness, but governed by the unchanging promises of God. This is the confidence that God gives to His people, a faith so immovable that others can literally see it, a worship so deep that it silences fear. Stand firm today. Trust fully. Let your life be a song that draws others to Jesus Christ. It’s time to pray. 

Nebuchadnezzar, a foreign king, built a kingdom in his own honor and demanded that everyone bow to his version of truth. But there were three Hebrew boys who refused. They stood firm, declaring their confidence in God whether He delivered them from the fire or not. Thrown into a furnace heated seven times hotter, their fate seemed sealed. Yet as the flames roared, the king was astonished. “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” he said. “But I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and the fourth is like the Son of God.” They walked in the fire unbound, unharmed, and likely worshiping God. The miracle was not just that they survived, but that their faith made the presence of God visible to others. You may not see Jesus in your trial, but as you trust Him and worship Him, others will see Him in you. Keep walking. Keep praying. Keep praising. It’s time to pray.  

You and I need the grace to fight back as the times continue to get darker. We need the strength to get up and step out of our comfortable places. We need the power to trust God and believe in Him for the things that only He can do. Let’s ask God today to give us the grace to worship Him even in the wilderness. We need His mercy to endure what we have to face one more time. Let’s pray for God to come and get us out of every place where we shouldn’t be places that have taken us captive, where we’ve lost hope and joy for the future. Let’s pray that God would have mercy on His people and on His church. God destined you and me to be a people of freedom. He destined us to be a blessing on the earth. Let’s make the choice today to be the people that God has called each of us to be uniquely for His glory. Talk to Him about it today. Ask Him for the power that you now need. It’s time to pray.  

David the psalmist declared in Psalm 23, “I will not be afraid, for Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” God prepares a table before us, even in the presence of our enemies. It’s a new song of trust, one that carries us through the valley of the shadow of death. Surrounded, threatened, yet at peace, because our supply comes from Him. This world can’t understand this kind of song. They see strength where fear should be, and confidence where despair should be overwhelming. But it’s not just for you and me. David said, “My cup runs over.” What God pours into us begins to spill out from us and touches the lives of others around us. Let that be your life today an overflowing cup. Let your song of trust be seen so that others can witness the strength that God is willing to give them. My brother, my sister, it’s time to pray. 

Psalm 139:23 says these powerful words: “Search me, O God, and know my heart.” This serves as a powerful reminder to constantly seek God’s insight. It’s crucial not to assume that our actions, thoughts, or directions in life are always right. Often, self-reflection may lead to a misleading sense of confidence, making it easy to overlook the deeper issues within our own hearts. Instead, it’s essential to invite God to search our hearts and examine our ways. We should ask Him to reveal anything in us that needs to change, and then guide us toward the everlasting path, recognizing that the principles we teach to others also apply to ourselves. This recognition is vital. Invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart and your life today, ensuring that you and I remain aligned with His truth. Pray about it today, because it’s now time to pray. 

Psalm 40:2–3 “He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.” David knew that he couldn’t escape the situation he was in on his own. Whether it was depression, fear, or failure, he simply cried out and when he did, God lifted him. He set him on solid ground and gave him a new future. Then God put a new song in his mouth, a song not just heard, but seen. When you and I have confidence in God, it becomes a worship that doesn’t even need words. It’s something that flows from our very being. Our lives become a testimony. Walk in that song today so that others may see and believe. It’s time to pray. 

Psalm 118:14  “The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” True confidence in God isn’t based on circumstances; it’s rooted in His presence. Even when life brings pain, uncertainty, or trials, nothing changes the song that He has placed in your heart. This song doesn’t depend on how you feel or what you face. It’s a deep, unshakable trust that God is in control, both in your life and in all things. No matter what comes, whether good days or hard days, let your life be a testimony of unwavering faith. Walk with joy, speak with hope, and trust in the One who holds your future in the secure palm of His hand. Choose today to live in confidence, praising God in every step. It’s time to pray. 

You and I today must know the Word of God as we face the darkness that’s consuming this generation. We need to be realigned to understand that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, as the Scripture says, but are mighty in God. It is God who fashions these weapons. He has predestined them to give us strength that is not our own, and victory that we can’t obtain through any amount of human ingenuity or power. God has already given us what we need to do what we are called to do. He said, “I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Our weaponry has been formed through the ages for God’s purposes—for the seasons we now live in, and for the enemies that rise up against us. It’s time that we use the weapons of God. It’s time again for you and me to pray. 

Psalm 40:3 “He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God. Many will see it and fear and will trust in the Lord.” God gives you and me a song that isn’t just heard but it’s seen. It’s seen as a testimony of His power to lift us up from despair. David was pulled from a pit from which he couldn’t escape, not even in his own strength. But just as God lifted him, He also lifts us from depression, addiction, and hopelessness. Sometimes all we have left is a cry, but God hears it, and He promises to restore us when we call out to Him. Let your life today be the song that points others to Him. Even in the struggle, trust that He’s giving you a new song to sing. My brother, my sister, God is faithful, God is willing, and God is able. It’s time to pray. 

True wisdom is found in the ability to discern the motives of our own hearts. Solomon, in Proverbs 2, warned others about the seductive influences of the world, particularly cautioning against immoral relationships that lead to destruction. Yet in 1 Kings 11, we see that Solomon himself fell into the very trap he advised others to avoid, being with many women despite God’s command against it. He possessed wisdom meant for others but failed to apply it to his own life, exemplified by his decision to have 700 wives. Reflect today on your own life, and ask God for the wisdom to not only guide others but also to discern your own heart’s motives. Join us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at itstimetopray.org. We’re praying with people from all over the world: “God, give us an end-time spiritual awakening.” It’s time to pray. 

Maybe today is the day that something stirs in your heart. You might not understand it all, but something deep inside is telling you that there’s more to life and that there’s a God who sees you, knows you, and loves you. The message of Jesus is this: He came into the world to make a way for us to be right with God. We’ve all done wrong things you and I are not proud of and those things separate us from the life God wants for us. But Jesus gave His life to pay for those things that separate us from God. He died so that we could be forgiven and start anew with a clean heart, a new life, and a fresh purpose. You don’t need fancy words just be honest. If you believe this is true in your heart, you can tell Jesus you want to start with Him today. He will hear you. He will respond. Just say, “Jesus, forgive me. Save me. I want You as my Savior.” It’s time to pray. 

I remember my own moment of surrender in 1978, when I pulled over on the side of the road on my way to work. Another police officer named Erved had shared Christ with me, and all I could say was, “Lord, if what this man said is true, then I open my heart to You. I receive You as my Lord and Savior.” That wasn’t a bold declaration; it wasn’t eloquent but God took it. That’s why I understand the thief on the cross. His prayer wasn’t polished either. It was desperate. It was honest. And that’s all God needed. If it’s true, why would we ever turn away from such an offer? Life eternal. Life abundant. I know both because of Jesus Christ. Even if all you have today is an if, give it to God now. Just say as I once did, “Lord, if it’s true, remember me.” It’s time to pray. 

When God’s people were captive in Egypt and couldn’t get out, God Himself went and got them. I’m asking the Lord to come and rescue His people once again. I’m asking the Lord to redeem His people from all places of oppression and bondage. You and I now need a visitation of God’s Holy Spirit. We need our hearts and minds to be quickened to do what we are each called to do. You and I need to pray that God, through us, would heal marriages, restore families, and protect our children. We need to pray for people to have a reason to live. We need the Holy Spirit to empower us with boldness to stand and make a difference in these last days. We need the power of God. The honor of God’s name is intertwined with you and me as His people. God did say that He would glorify Himself again through us. It’s time for the Church of Jesus Christ to rise. It’s time to pray. 

We understand from the Word of God that heaven is a real place with many mansions where you and I will rule and reign with Christ. But for now, we see it only as the Scriptures say: through a glass, darkly, like trying to look through a window that’s steamed up. We catch glimpses, little pieces of what’s to come. But one day, you and I will stand in the very place Jesus died to give us. What a day that will be! We will truly know one another there. I may not know your name today, but I will know it then. I’ll know your story, your journey, your testimony. But above all, you and I will both know the overwhelming grace and mercy of God. And when we see Him, oh, if there’s a crown on our heads, no wonder we’ll cast it at His feet. Live today with heaven in your heart and say these words: “Jesus, lead me. Lead me home.” It’s time to pray. 

I want to remind you today that we shouldn’t play games with God or start thinking that our thoughts are better than His. His words bring light, and in Christ we have the promise of becoming a new creation. Let’s walk according to His thoughts, not our own. Ask Him today for wisdom with the right intentions, trusting that God, as He says, will give it to you generously. Let the light within you remain bright and not turn to darkness. Ask God today to guard your heart and to keep you alive in Him. Ask Him to search you, as David prayed, and reveal anything within you that needs to change. This generation needs to see His Church shining brightly again. Ask Him to deliver you from compromise and help you love Him with all your heart, your soul, your mind, and your strength. Join with us every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Eastern Time at itstimetopray.org. It’s time to pray. 

You were crafted by God. There’s something deep inside of you, long before it ever reaches your mind that knows this truth. You came from God, and you belong to God. You were created for a relationship with Him. That’s what happened to the thief on the cross. In a moment of agony and clarity, his heart awakened, and he said, “God, I want You as Lord of my life.” He didn’t know where that road was going to lead; he just knew he wanted Jesus. And Jesus answered, “Today you will be with Me in paradise.” The same is true for you. You may not fully understand what it means today to follow Christ, but if you say yes to Him, He’ll lead you into a life more abundant than you can even imagine. Say this from your heart today: “Jesus, remember me, and be Lord of my life.” He will come. He will forgive you. Talk to Him today. It’s time to pray. 

The Bible tells us that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Something awakened in the heart of one of the thieves on the cross. In his final moments, he suddenly knew that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He came to this earth, went to the cross, and paid the price for all the wrong we’ve ever done. That’s what the Bible calls sin. Sin separates us from God, but Jesus took that upon Himself. And all that’s required of us is faith, just the simple act of believing that Jesus Christ died in our place so that we can be forgiven and have life. The thief believed while still in pain, still nailed to his cross, still surrounded by mockers. He looked at Jesus and said, “Lord, remember me.” What he was really saying was, “Don’t leave me behind, Lord. Take me with You.” And Jesus did. Let your heart believe today and say these words: “Jesus, remember me.” It’s time to pray.