Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Live in fellowship!

"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"

Psalm 133:1

In an increasingly selfish and individualistic world, living together in church can be a challenge for many people. Unfortunately, after experiencing problems and difficulties within the group, many distance themselves from the community. Others are present but reject any real bond with their brothers and sisters. They stop experiencing the kindness and love that comes from communion with their family in the faith.

Although it is complicated, for the Christian this is the only possibility of living the gospel to the full, loving Jesus Christ and our neighbor as brothers and sisters. Having a personal relationship with God doesn’t mean we get to ignore friendships with other brothers and sisters in Christ... we are God's family and need each other to be edified and grow. Living together is not always easy. Problems will happen because we are all flawed. We are different people, with different upbringings, styles, ages, and problems, but what unites us must always be God's great love.

Be in communion:

  • If you are far from communion with the family of God, look for a community to join today.
  • For a child of God, living in isolation from others is not an option. Be humble, forgive and ask for forgiveness from your brothers and sisters.
  • Don't expect them to do for you what you can also do for others. Love, serve, help, embrace, listen, share, and live with the Christian family.
  • If you know there's a problem between you and a brother, pray for him, talk to him, try to win him over, reconcile with him.
  • Always take part in meetings and get together with your brothers and sisters. These are great opportunities to build community.
  • Authentically care about people. Study the Bible and pray together with your family in Christ.

Pray:

Father, thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ. Help me to always live in communion with you and with them by your grace. Forgive our faults and failings. Help us to be a support for all those who need help. As a family, may we all be united despite the problems and difficulties that may arise. Lord, teach us to love and serve one another in the love of Christ. May we always live together in peace and unity, according to your will. In Jesus' name, Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

God is the strength of your heart!

"My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:26

By accepting our limitations, we recognize everything God has done for us. When we understand that everything comes from the Lord, we realize how much he cares.

Recognizing our weakness is not an excuse for sinning, but a reason to pursue God even more. When we don't recognize God's power, we have this false impression that we conquer all things with the strength of our two arms, when everything we receive is through the Father's grace.

God's grace gave the inheritance of Salvation and no amount of effort could repay the price paid on the cross. The strength of our arm is limited, but the strength that comes from God propels us to accomplish great things!

With God, we do more!

  • Recognize your limitations, and respect yourself. Understand that everything good comes from God.

  • Seek strength in the Word of God. It is effective in cooling our souls and invigorating our strength.

  • Don't feel weak, your strength comes from God. Seek the source, pray.

Pray:

Lord, you are my strength. When I feel weak, your Word invigorates me. I am grateful to You, because I know that Your hand has sustained me. Thank you Father, amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Increase your love

"9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God."
- Philippians 1:9-11

This is a beautiful prayer made by the apostle Paul to the Philippians; indirectly, it has also reached each of us. In it, he asks for love to increase in two fundamental things:

  1. knowledge
  2. perception

An increase in love is fundamental nowadays. But it's not something nominal or superficial. Love implies knowledge and all perception (discernment, being attentive). This means that we need to know more about the object of our love: God in the first place, and our neighbor as ourselves.

In addition, we also need to be attentive, with all perceptions, to love more and better. This means no longer being insensitive and alienated, but paying attention to others and their needs. Remember, you were and are loved by the greatest Love in the world. That's why you can also show greater love for God and others.

Love in Action!

  • Being loved and loving changes our understanding of living, it should change our attitude towards everything and everyone.
  • Look for ways to get to know God better, through a personal relationship with Him. Also, try to get to know the reality of other people. Get involved, participate, and find ways to love more.
  • Pray more and get to know the Bible better - reading, preaching, Bible studies, and courses are good ways.
  • Look around you, like the "good Samaritan". See what you can do for others today.
  • Ask God to increase your love (and that of the whole church), to love with knowledge and a good understanding and sensitivity.

Pray:

Lord our God, help me to love more.
Teach me to love you faithfully above all things, and also to love those who are the object of your love.
May I notice those who suffer along the way and extend my arms to the afflicted.
Increase knowledge and a good understanding of life, so that Your love is reflected in me and reaches out to others around me. In the name of Jesus, I thank you for everything.
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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