Than Maynard's Blog

Daily Devotional: Trusting God Through Emotional Trials Prayer Starter:Lord, I know that I can trust in You when emotional trials come my way. With Jesus as my example, I say, "Not my will, buy Yours be done." You know what's best for me and I trust You completely. Luke 22:42 saying "Father, if Y...

Daily Devotional: Growing in Discernment Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to make decisions based on my own fleshly desires. I want to walk in discernment. As I check with You when I'm making decisions, frustrate the desires I have that are not of You, and give me peace to follow Your way. Isaia...

Daily Devotional: The Greater the Opposition, the Greater the Opportunity Prayer Starter: God, don't let me falter in the face of opposition. I know that You have great plans for me and great opposition only means a greater opportunity. I trust You and I know that You can take me to new levels. 1...

Daily Devotional: Making Tough Decisions Prayer Starter: God, I'm so glad and so thankful that You understand everything I go through and struggle with. When I am tempted to take the path of least resistance, I will find my strength in You to make tough choices. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a ...

Daily Devotional: Don't Give in to Self-Pity Prayer Starter: God, I refuse to feel sorry for myself. Even if things are difficult right now, I know that You are bigger than my problems and that You have a good future planned for me. I want Your plans to come to pass in my life, and I trust in You...

Daily Devotional: Are You Hopeful? Prayer Starter: God, I choose to put my faith in You, knowing that it will turn into hope. I don't have to dread, because You have the ability to care for me, so I put my hope in You. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of...

Daily Devotional: Be Generous and Cheerful Prayer Starter: God, I make up my mind and purpose in my heart right now to be a cheerful giver. Show me how I can generously give to You and the people in my life today. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgi...

Daily Devotional: Do Your Best! Prayer Starter: God, I want to live a life of excellence. Strengthen me and help me to do my best in every situation with steadfastness, diligence and determination. Philippians 1:10 so that you can approve the things that are superior and can be pure and blameless...

Daily Devotional: Discernment Is the Key to a Clear Conscience Prayer Starter: God, thank You for Your discernment. Help me to pay attention to Your still, small voice speaking to my heart so I can live in a way that will keep my conscience free and clear before You. Acts 24:16 I always do my bes...

Daily Devotional: Wisdom Is Calling Out to You Prayer Starter: God, I want to enjoy life, not constantly clean up problems that result from a lack of wisdom. Thank You for providing Your wisdom for me. I choose to receive it and make godly decisions for my future. Proverbs 8:23 I was formed befor...