Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

I have hidden your word in my heart

"I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you."

Psalm 119:11

We are prone to error from birth. Nobody teaches a child to blackmail, tantrum, disobey, or be selfish with their toys, for example. Yet they act this way from the first years of their life. Sin is this invisible evil, glued to our genes, which leads us to sin even when we don't want to.

When Jesus entered the story of our lives, he saved us from the terrible curse of sin. We were slaves to a merciless master, who conditioned us to think, feel, and act according to the greed and wickedness of our hearts. However, through Jesus Christ, the Word that became flesh (John 1:14), we can keep the Truth that sets us free in our hearts, so that we don't sin against God.

Keep the Word and Practice it!

  • Keeping the Word in your heart means being in constant contact with it. Read, study, seek to know and truly love the Holy Bible.
  • To keep the teachings of Scripture you can memorize, record, or study Bible verses and stories.
  • Memorize at least one verse a week. At the end of a year, you will see how much of the Word you have internalized.
  • Sing the Word. Try to listen to and learn songs that speak of the biblical message.
  • Try to listen to the Word preached, re-read it, meditate on it, and live out what you have learned.

Pray:

Lord, thank You for Your Word which teaches me, purifies me, and frees me from all sin. Help me to keep all that I have learned so as not to grieve You by doing what displeases You. Teach me to be more like your Son Jesus Christ in love and attitude. May I always be willing to love, read, study, and practice Your Word, every day of my life. In Jesus' name! Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

Whatever you do, do it well!

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

Colossians 3:23

This is the most effective way to represent Jesus through our lives. By helping others and striving to do our best, we reflect the image of Christ in our actions. Though we may not always recognize its significance, those around us will certainly take notice. Our attitude and behavior can guide others to Christ. When we commit wholeheartedly to any task, our dedication resonates with others and inspires them.

We can lead people to Christ through our attitude and behavior. When we dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to any activity, people are touched by our commitment.

Jesus is the best example of serving and dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to a task. Even though He is God, He became a servant and served everyone with excellence, and love, giving His own life for us. His testimony and demonstration of love continue to resonate with everyone even today, transforming lives through His example.

Follow the Master, work with excellence as if you were doing it for God, not for humans, and you will reap good fruits!

A good testimony wins lives!

  • We are people, just like everyone else, with problems and challenges. We don't need to pretend that life is all sunshine and rainbows, but how we deal with problems makes the difference.
  • Having Jesus as our reference is the best way to act, giving a good testimony.
  • The Bible serves as the manual and the ultimate reference for guiding us in acting with excellence.
  • A good testimony yields good fruits. Stay persistent; you are on the right path!

Let's Pray:

Lord Jesus, help me to be a better person. I want to be a channel of blessing to the people around me. Mold my heart; I want to grow in faith and do Your will. Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

In Your Relationships: Be Kind and Harmonious

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
- Philippians 4:5

Harmony, gentleness, and kindness are values that must be nurtured these days. Unfortunately there often seems to be a shortage of kind, considerate, and moderate people at home, in the neighborhood, in traffic, at school, at work, in public offices, on social networks, and, even in churches.

Hate speech has been on the rise for some time in the media, but also can be found in relationships, and the day-to-day interactions with many people. The Bible shows us the opposite, moderation generated by Love, is the best response to a hostile and unbalanced world. Consider the example of Christ and learn from Him, the one who is meek and humble of heart (Matthew 11:29).

God's love makes us kinder and gentler

  • Reflect: even your strongest convictions must be balanced by God's love.
  • Let God's Spirit bear His fruit in you. Read Galatians 5:19-23
  • God is close to you when you talk, write, work, study, drive, in short, wherever you are!
  • Moderation is seen in our thinking and speaking, in our relationships, in the way we dress, and even in the way we eat.
  • Try to be more like Christ in all your daily attitudes.

Pray:

Lord, help me to be more like Jesus Christ. I want to be a source of harmony, meekness, and humility. Teach me to live showing your love in everything I do. May my attitudes show that you are my God. May I not imitate the world, may I not shame or sadden you, Father. Be with me and help me every day. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

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What is the Daily Devotional

The Daily Devotional is a special moment of your day that you dedicate to having a precious time of intimacy with God. It is very simple to establish an exciting routine of discovery and spiritual growth. You will achieve this by setting aside a moment each day to draw near to the Lord. During the Devotional, you will read a Bible verse with a meditation on the text. Then, you will meditate on the teachings and how to apply them in your life. In the end, you can pray.

How to do your Daily Devotional

Here are some tips for making the most of reading the Bible message during the Daily Devotional:

  1. Set aside a moment and choose a specific place: your devotional time will be more beneficial if you set aside the hustle and bustle and invest in a pleasant time alone with God.
  2. Read the verse or Bible passage attentively: develop a lifestyle committed to the Word of God every day and avoid distractions.
  3. Read the daily meditation: reflect and try to understand God's purpose for your life through the comments.
  4. Practical application: jot down your findings and don't forget to put into practice everything you have learned through the Bible.
  5. Share what you learned: try to share with people around what God has been teaching you in your moments of daily devotion as you go about your daily conversations and interactions.

Don't forget the importance of living a life fully committed to the Word of God!

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