Posts with the tag “prayer”
When Effort Isn’t Enough | Not by Might, Part 1
by Aaron Kennedy on February 24th, 2026
We often believe that more effort will produce better results. But Scripture reminds us that power comes from the Holy Spirit, not from human striving. Before the early church moved outward, they waited in prayer. This devotional explores what it means to depend on the Spirit instead of ourselves. If you are tired of striving and ready to experience true spiritual power, this message is for you. Read More
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Search My Heart
by Aaron Kennedy on December 8th, 2025
Today’s devotional explores David’s vulnerable prayer in Psalm 139 and why asking God to search our hearts is both powerful and necessary. It unpacks our tendency to misunderstand our own motives, the danger of hidden roots, and the hope of God’s leading toward abundant life. This reflection invites readers to embrace humility and allow God to reveal what’s beneath the surface. Read More
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Serious and Watchful in Prayer
by Aaron Kennedy on December 2nd, 2025
A short devotional on 1 Peter 4:7 exploring why Scripture calls us to be “serious and watchful” in prayer, and how shifting from performance to presence opens our spiritual eyes and deepens intimacy with God. Read More
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Faithful Messengers | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 4
March 13th, 2026
When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3
March 12th, 2026
Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2
March 11th, 2026
Created for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1
March 10th, 2026
Presence Before Performance | Ponderings of a Pastor
March 9th, 2026
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2026
January
Honor | The Path to BlessingOffense is OptionalBuilt to FinishI Am, Part 1 | Jesus, The Bread That SatisfiesI Am, Part 2 | Jesus, The Light That Leads Us HomeI Am, Part 3 | Jesus, The Gate That Gives LifeI Am, Part 4 | Jesus, The Good ShepherdI Am, Part 5 | Jesus, The Resurrection and the LifeI Am, Part 6 | Jesus, The Way, The Truth, and The LifeI Am, Part 7 | Jesus, The True VineWhat Would Change?Keeping Our Eyes On JesusDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part OneDidn't Our Hearts Burn? | Part TwoDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part ThreeDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FourDidn't Our Hearts Burn | Part FiveStill Burning. Part 1 | When Love Grows QuietStill Burning, Part 2 | Hungry AgainStill Burning, Part 3 | Creating Space to GrowStill Burning, Part 4 | Learning to Say NoStill Burning, Part 5 | Taste and See
February
When I'm Not Ok, Part 1 | Honest Hearts Before GodWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 2 | The Work You Can't SeeWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 3 | A Clean and Renewed ConscienceWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 4 | Through the Valley, Not Stuck In ItWhen I'm Not Ok, Part 5 | From Pain to TestimonySave me, LordHuman Point of ViewLearning Before Leading, Part 1 | A Teachable SpiritLearning Before Leading, Part 2 | Faithful With What’s Been EntrustedLearning Before Leading, Part 3 | Led by the Spirit, Not MomentumDo Not Grieve Him, Part 1 | The Beauty of a Soft HeartDo Not Grieve Him, Part 2 | From Salvation to SurrenderDo Not Grieve Him, Part 3 | Making Room for His PresenceHealthy Things Grow, Part 1 | Preparing the SoilHealthy Things Grow, Part 2 | Trusting the GrowthDo Not Grieve Him, Part 4 | A Softer Heart in a Sharper WorldWhen Effort Isn’t Enough | Not by Might, Part 1Obedience in the Waiting | Not by Might Part 2Not by Strength, but by His Spirit | Not by Might Part 3Empowered, Enabled, Sustained | Not by Might, Part 4
March
“You Heretic” | Ponderings of a PastorSpirit and Truth | Ponderings of a PastorSpiritual Fathers | Ponderings of a Pastor“Discernment is not a spiritual gift. Discerning of spirits is.” | Ponderings of a Pastor“The Dove” | Ponderings of a PastorPresence Before Performance | Ponderings of a PastorCreated for This Moment | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 1Obedient Faith | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 2When God’s Purpose Confronts My Comfort | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 3Faithful Messengers | Called Beyond Comfort, Part 4
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