Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Towards the target!

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,"

Phillipians 3:13

When the Apostle Paul wrote this passage to the Philippians, he tackled the challenge of handling both the past and the future. Faced with this challenge, he took a stand, forgot the past, and moved on to a future with Christ.

No one had more reason than Paul to blame themselves and remain stuck in the past. When he was called Saul, he persecuted Christians, resulting in the death of many of them. Keeping hold of that memory would have been a burden on Paul preventing him from moving forward towards the goal, doing God's will, and experiencing the genuine transformative power of Christ Jesus.

Forgetting this past was only possible with a true conversion in Christ - which formed the fruits of the spirit - and the total transformation of his mind. Only in this way was Paul able to experience and prove the good, pleasing and perfect will of God in his life. Like Paul, if you are in Christ, you are a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new!

Forgetting

  • Feelings of guilt prevent us from moving forward. Ask God for forgiveness for your sins, and don't look back. Jesus has already paid the price, so go and sin no more.
  • Avoid situations that remind you of the past when you were distant from Jesus. In these cases, remember your conversion and how much that decision has changed you.

Moving on

  • Read the Word of God. It is stimulating, it feeds the soul and strengthens your faith. The Bible is the nourishment you need to keep moving forward.
  • Put God into your plans. Seek Him first and all other things will surely be provided for.

Pray:

Lord Jesus, I want to thank you for transforming my life. I want to press on towards the goal, growing in spirit and in truth. Remove the evil arrows of accusation from me. In you I have found forgiveness and salvation, and for that I am grateful! In Jesus' name, amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

What is your treasure?

"Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”."
- Acts 3:6

When the apostles were walking towards the temple, they saw a man begging for alms because he was crippled and couldn't work. Faced with such a needy person, being 'empty-handed' wasn't a problem, because the apostles had something more valuable.

Evaluate your life right now, is the most valuable thing something you can hold in your hands? You see, our faith in Christ is the greatest security we can have in life, and it is our path to salvation.

They trusted in the power of Jesus' name, do you trust that Christ's name can meet your needs? Just believe, get up, and go praise the Lord for everything he has already done in your life.

Take your Stretcher and Walk

  • Pray to the Lord for renewed faith.
  • Understand that your most precious possession is spiritual, not physical.
  • Share this immaterial blessing of salvation with your neighbor.

Pray:

Lord, creator of heaven and earth, who healed that crippled man through the power of Jesus' name, I ask you to renew my faith. Help me to believe in your power to change my life. I entrust my needs to you and trust that you can help me. I ask this in the name of Jesus.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

The manifold Grace of God

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10

God's action is meticulous and imaginative. When we observe our surroundings, we witness His ongoing efforts, diversified for the betterment of all. From the mesmerizing starry sky to the captivating beauty of flowers, from delightful aromas to delicious fruits with a variety of flavors - each morning, the light and warmth of the sun remind us of His endless blessings. Every day, we are graciously bestowed with gifts, all stemming from God's boundless love.

In addition to life, God has given us many good things. The best gift God gave us was His Son, Jesus, and in Him, we have all other blessings. In Jesus, we can serve with our gifts and share the Lord's grace in various ways. Smiling, being kind, giving, forgiving, helping, caring, protecting, loving... How can you serve someone today?

Be an agent of God's manifold grace

  • Reflect on your life and the blessings you have received. Thank God for this!
  • Pray and make yourself available to make others happy too.
  • Giving something freely is a central part of the Christian lifestyle. Open your heart, smile, and closets; donate food and clothes you no longer use; and give something precious to someone.
  • You may think you have no material (or financial) resources to give, but God has given you other resources. Use your personal gifts to help someone in need.
  • Pay attention! There are countless individuals surrounding you who can experience something of God's grace through your life.
  • Pray for someone. Truly care about someone's happiness.

Let’s Pray:

My Lord God, thank you for giving me much more than enough to live. Help me to be attentive to the people who pass through my life and awaken me to be a channel of Your grace for them too. May I rejoice in giving and in being able to be an instrument of Your favor. Teach me to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, who acted with grace and mercy, giving everything for love and obedience to You. 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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