Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Service and Gratitude

Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.

1 Chronicles 29:13

This excerpt from David's song was the fruit of a great offering that the king made with the participation of all the people of Israel in the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. For God's work to be carried out, a great deal of involvement and effort was required. In the face of all that David rejoiced and praised God. When we serve the Lord, no effort is in vain!

Helping in God's work is like planting a seed in good soil. Every time you have the opportunity to serve God, don't just do it, do it with a grateful heart and you'll see how much God will do in your life by putting yourself at His disposal. God is a blesser and loves those who take pleasure in serving him.

Serve the Lord with joy:

  • Try to integrate with the brothers and sisters of the church you attend. Make yourself available. By making contact, you will get to know more brothers and sisters and be more involved in God's work.
  • When you serve in God's house, even in small tasks, keep in mind that every service is an offering of worship. At the end, prayerfully give your service to the Lord.

Pray:

Lord God, I want to thank you and praise you for all the things you have done in my life. Revive my heart so that I feel more and more pleasure in serving you. I want to serve as Jesus served! I want to rejoice more and more in your house! In Jesus' name, amen!

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Yesterday's Devotional

Count your blessings!

Bless the Lord, O my soul;

And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And forget not all His benefits.

Psalm 103:1-2

What a wonderful invitation to engage in worship and express gratitude! In this Psalm, David calls upon his own soul to praise God and not forget any of His blessings. As the verses unfold, the psalmist lists various reasons why God deserves to be worshiped. This appears to be a valuable practice that teaches us always to be thankful to the Lord, for who He is and for what He has done for us.

As the lyrics of an old hymn go: "Count your blessings, name them one by one...". When we take the time to list them, we will be amazed by how much God has already done in our lives. Another encouragement is to testify to what Jesus has done. We should make an effort not to forget all the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us. And nothing is better than speaking, writing, or sharing testimonies about what the Lord has done. Even the simple act of breathing right now is a precious gift. Let's be grateful to God!

Count your blessings today!

  • Make a self-summoning! Awaken your heart to worship and be grateful to God.
  • Make a list of 10, 50, 100 blessings (or as many as you can!) from God in your life. Do not forget anything; enumerate all the constant benefits He grants you.
  • Pray, thanking God for everything He is and has done for you.
  • Worship, exalt the Lord, with gratitude and praise. Speak or write words of gratitude; sing praises to God.
  • Finally, share (tell others), testify to all the good that the Lord does.

Let's Pray:

Lord God! You, Lord, are worthy of all glory, honor, and praise! May my heart never forget all that You have done and will do in my life. I praise You for loving and redeeming me, sending Jesus to save us. Thank You because along with Christ, You have also granted me many spiritual and material blessings. Never let me forget all that You have done for me. Help me to recall and testify to what can give us hope. In Jesus' name, I thank You. Amen!"

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

God wants to renew your life

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Ephesians 4:22-24

We all know that we're not perfect. Even though we have Jesus Christ in our lives, we are far from perfect people. We are not the perfect children, nor the perfect parents, nor the impeccable friends, nor the perfect spouse, much less Christians without a single flaw.

Every day we need to abandon things that displease God. These are attitudes, thoughts and habits that still belong to the old nature, corrupted by impure desires and deceit. We need to let the Holy Spirit renew our thoughts and attitudes. Only then will we put on his new nature, created to be truly righteous and holy like Jesus Christ.

Renewal begins from the inside out:

  • Although many want to see an external and instantaneous transformation, God acts according to His will. He begins to work within us, through the Word, and acts in due course.
  • Allow God to work in your life, through His Spirit, moulding your heart.
  • God can make everything new in you. Give up sin, cling to the Lord, living the newness of life that Christ gives you.
  • Read Romans 12:2 and ask God to renew your understanding, so that you realise the good, perfect and pleasing will of God in your life.
  • Pray and seek renewal in the Lord. The goal is to become more and more like Christ.

Pray:

Renew me, Lord Jesus, I no longer want to be the same.
Renew me, Lord Jesus, put your heart in me...
Because everything inside me needs to be changed, Lord.
Because everything inside my heart needs you more...
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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