Devotion Archive
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Devotion for November 17, 2021
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” (Habakkuk 2:3) Before leaving our study on obstacles to answered prayer, let’s be clear about one thing: some of our unanswered prayers have been…
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Devotion for November 16, 2021
“. . . leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:24) An obstacle to answered prayer is an unforgiving spirit. Your anger may feel justified, but it can produce long-term results that hurt you. Regardless of “who did…
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Devotion for November 15, 2021
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” (John 15:7) Another obstacle to prayer is unscriptural prayers. Jesus said, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Those…
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Devotion for November 14, 2021
“Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God.” (1 John 3:21) The third obstacle to answered prayer is unconfessed sin. After conquering Jericho, the strongest city in the Promised Land, the Israelites were defeated by a handful of soldiers in a small village called Ai. Joshua was devastated! He…
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Devotion for November 13, 2021
“When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (James 4:3) Another obstacle to answered prayer is selfishness. In the Lord’s Prayer, you won’t find the words “I”, or “me”, or “my”, or “mine”. What you will find instead, is: “Give…
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Devotion for November 12, 2021
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3) Let’s look at some reasons why our prayers aren’t answered. Fallen angelic powers. For three weeks Daniel prayed and got no answer. Why? Because an evil force in the spiritual realm, “the Prince of…
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Devotion for November 11, 2021
“I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again since my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have made a very great mistake.” (1 Samuel 26:21, NASB) Driven by jealousy and fear, Saul and his army pursued David. Then, one night…
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Devotion for November 10, 2021
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” (Psalms 55:22) Are you burdened about someone you love? Have your efforts to help them failed? Let go, and let God deal with them! Letting go doesn’t mean you stop caring; it just means you can’t do…
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Devotion for November 9, 2021
“When Abigail saw David, she … paid homage to David. She knelt at his feet and said, ‘The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly … Please forgive your servant’s offense.’” (1 Samuel 25:23, 28, CSB) Abigail had done nothing wrong. Her husband’s defiance led to a confrontation…