Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Lost treasures at home

Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.

Luke 15:8-9

The parable of the lost coin appears in a series of sermons by Jesus about the Kingdom of God. In these illustrations, the Master shows practically how the lost are precious when found in His kingdom. The coin has no value when lost, but in the right hands, it can be very profitable to its owner. Likewise, when we are lost without our Savior, we have no value in the world. But when found by Him, there is celebration in heaven in celebration of the sublime rescue, for the high price paid on the cross.

The lost coin at home also makes us think about the important things we lose in our homes: dialogue, respect, understanding, peace, faithfulness, forgiveness, or, in short, love. These are very important values that we leave forgotten in some "drawer of resentment" or dusty behind some heavy piece of suffering. Seek to find these important principles for you and your family, and do not lose sight of them.

God has made you precious by being found by Jesus Christ. Make your home, your work, and the people around you precious through the care and love expressed by them.

You are a valuable jewelry box!

  • Open your heart to Jesus Christ if you are still lost and without eternal hope.
  • Pray and thank Him for having been found by the King. He has made you a precious and useful treasure for the Kingdom of God.
  • Find your true value with Christ in the Bible. Read and study it daily!
  • Reflect on your home and do a "general cleaning." Sweep away the dust of past grievances, forgive by removing the trash, and reorganize your home with love and dedication.
  • Take the first step and recognize the real value of family. Find the "hidden treasures" in each person.
  • Love people and use things, not the other way around.

Let's Pray:

Lord Jesus, thank you for coming to meet us. I praise you for considering humanity precious enough to shed your own blood in our place. Help me to always celebrate this encounter with joy and gratitude. Teach me to also recover the lost riches in my home. Restore my family, in Jesus' name. Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Put God in your plans

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.

Proverbs 16:3

There is no better plan than the one that meets God's will. This is the secret to being successful in your plans. Plan to build a family in which the Word of God is the reference, and seek to grow in grace by dedicating yourself to the mission of the gospel. When we seek to do the Father's will, God surprises us with his favor.

When God is in our plans, we have the conviction that everything that happens - be it easy or difficult - will contribute to His glorification. Therefore, having God in our plans is a way of putting Him first in our lives. By taking this attitude, we are recognizing God's sovereignty.

God is powerful, his plans for us are infinitely bigger and better than we can imagine. Put your plans in good hands: put your plans in the Lord's hands!

Putting God in our plans!

  • When you plan something, try to pray and ask for God's direction. He doesn't leave us without direction.
  • Use God's Word as a reference for your plans. The Bible is the best way to align our plans with God's will.

Pray:

Lord Jesus, I have plans for the future and I want to put you in them. The future belongs to You, take charge of my plans and may Your name be glorified through my attitudes. Amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

We Are Children of God!

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
- John 3:1

This passage invites us to contemplate the profound love that God has for us in calling us his children. It is a love that transcends all human understanding, a love that places us in an intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe.

Being called a child of God is not an empty title; it is an identity that transforms our lives. It means that we are loved unconditionally, regardless of our faults and imperfections. This love is a gift, a divine grace that we cannot deserve. We are accepted exactly as we are, because God's love is perfect.

However, this relationship with God often makes us strangers to the world. Our values and principles may differ from those who don't know God. We can be misunderstood, ridiculed, or may even face persecution because of our faith.

But we must not live in fear! God's love strengthens us and enables us to live according to His will, regardless of the circumstances. We must remain faithful to our calling as children of God, radiating His love and light in this world, even if the world doesn't recognize us.

The verse from 1 John 3:1 reminds us of the heavenly Father's incomparable love for us and our identity as His children. May we live a life worthy of this calling, sharing this love with everyone around us, so that others may also come to know God's transforming love.

Act like a child of God!

  • Cultivate a deep intimacy with God on a daily basis, always remembering His immense love for you, to strengthen your faith and trust.
  • Demonstrate God's love to others by acting with compassion, forgiveness and kindness, even when the world doesn't understand or rejects your faith.
  • Maintain an eternal perspective, remembering that you are a child of God, prioritising spiritual values over worldly ones.

Pray:

Father, how good it is to feel Your presence and Your sublime love. May Your love overflow in my life, and may it flow from me into my community. 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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