Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

How can you tell?

"In the Lord I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain."?"

Psalm 11:1

When the psalmist puts all his trust in God, he is sure that none of his enemies can get away with anything. David, the author of the psalm, doesn't think he's simply unbeatable, just as we shouldn't think that of ourselves, because every day we bear our own evil. But he is writing about God's justice, for he loves the righteous and hates the wicked.

Even if we suffer a lot in our lives, from terrible people, and we feel hurt, we can rest in God. This is because he is the righteous judge of all reality. His throne is in heaven and from there he sees everything that has ever happened.

If someone has stolen from you, humiliated you, cursed you or harmed you in any way, if they don't repent, God will bring them to judgement. And we face the same judgement, unless we repent of our sins and believe in Christ Jesus.

Practise justice!

  • Read the whole of Psalm 11
  • Reflect on and think about yourself, woul you describe yourself as righteous or wicked?
  • Pray and trust God that He will bring you justice

Pray:

Lord God, my Father, and Jesus Christ my saviour, I ask you to protect me and keep me from all evil. When the wicked threaten me and terrorise my peace, may I be protected under their wings, safe from evil attacks. May I and my enemies repent of our sins, and be eternally at your side, Lord, for in Christ the sins of all mankind have been paid for. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Yesterday's Devotional

You won't be short of anything!

9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people,
for those who fear him lack nothing.
10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Psalm 34:9-10

By faith, you will not lack anything you need!
God exercises his care and provision even in the most difficult times of our lives. Remember that on the darkest days, the sun continues to shine behind the clouds. We can't see it, but it's there shining... Our eyes can't see it, but God is still on His holy throne in heaven, He sees all and can do all. He is also at your side, you just have to believe! He is good, He sustains those who trust and rest in Him.

In the desert, the people of Israel complained about the lack of the variety of food they had in Egypt. But they could enjoy daily water and manna, the bread from heaven, which God sent. They forgot to be thankful for what they already had and that this phase in the desert was temporary, that they would be fine if they didn't grumble so much...

The heavenly Father always takes care of his children. Even if you don't have 'everything' that you would like to have, be grateful for what you already have now. God gives you enough for today and helps you to carry on. Believe this most difficult phase will pass! Be satisfied with Jesus, the living Bread that came down from heaven, and trust that He is the God of miracles!

What's missing?

  • Depend more on the Provider than on provision.
  • Read Matthew 6:25-34. What does Jesus teach you in these words?
  • Reflect on life for a moment: is what you have enough? Do I have air to breathe, something to eat, drink and wear?
  • Pray, ask God for today's 'bread' and give thanks. Repeat the prayer tomorrow and the next day.
  • You don't need to accumulate possessions to be prosperous and happy. The greatest wealth in life is having God and enjoying His provision daily.
  • Ask God to help you use the resources you have at your disposal. Fight with the weapons God has given you!
  • Share what God gives you with those in need. With Christ, little is much; He multiplies when we share!
  • Find a mature brother or sister in the faith, tell them what's troubling you and ask them to pray with you. You are not alone!
  • Jesus can turn lack into prosperity. Give him your cause and depend on the Lord.

Pray:

My Lord and my God, I trust in your provision! Help me always to depend and trust on your Word. Thank you for what I have, God. Even though it may be small, You have never left me lacking in essentials. I trust in You, now and always! Look at our situation, Father, and bless us for your glory! I thank you for everything, in Jesus' name, amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Make your mouth a channel of blessing!

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 4:29

Our mouths are an important instrument for bringing the word of deliverance. And for this very reason, we must measure what we say and reflect on whether our mouth is a channel of blessing or cursing.

With our tongue we can heal or hurt. It's up to us to choose what we amplify with our mouths. With awareness of this responsibility, we must control our mouths so that we only speak what we really want to say. The Bible can help us develop self-control. More than a source of wisdom, the Bible contains words that heal and save man.

When we feed on God's word, we begin to speak what our heart is full of. More than that, we begin to act according to the Word and we don't say it with our mouths, but with our actions. May your mouth be a channel of blessing!

Being a channel of blessing:

  • Avoid speaking too much, try to think before you speak. The more we choose what we say, the more wisely we act.
  • Forget "constructive criticism", try to speak words that lift up your brother. It's not necessary to criticize in order to build, but rather to point out solutions.
  • The Bible is the greatest source of wisdom you can find. Whoever feeds on its words is a channel of blessing.

Pray:

Lord, make me an instrument in your hands. Use my mouth as a channel for your good news. From You I receive blessings, so may I - through my words - share Your love and favor. 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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