Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Obedience resulting from love

This is what love for God consists of: obeying his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:3

How challenging it can be for parents of a newborn to tend to all the needs and demands of their little one! For those who haven't experienced parenthood yet, they might envision the array of tasks: from waking up in the dead of night to changing diapers, breastfeeding, bathing, bottle-feeding, preparing baby food, lulling them to sleep, soothing colic with massages, offering comfort, and so much more... and doing it all over and over again. But certainly, following this journey is not burdensome for parents. It is a tiring challenge, but it is totally rewarding and exciting. And why? Because they love their little baby...

Likewise, if we love God, His commandments aren't burdensome to us. Following them isn't stressful because of our love for the Lord. Jesus once told His disciples that they would be His friends if they did what He commanded (John 15:14). Obedience is the primary proof that we love the Lord. When we fulfill His commandments, we reveal that we truly love Him. The most wonderful thing is that this obedience does not harm us. On the contrary, it is beneficial for us and yields peace and comfort in our hearts.

Love and obey God more!

  • Pray to God and thank Him for the lightness and grace of His commandments.
  • Reflect for a moment: Do you love God? Have you been obeying His commandments?
  • Before you obey, you need to understand and have faith. Make it a habit to read and listen to sermons from the Holy Bible every day.
  • Ask God to help you learn and obey His commandments.
  • Instead of just hearing, try doing what God says. It's all about loving Jesus and loving others.
  • Has something been weighing you down? Read Matthew 11:25–30. Share your burden with Jesus. Share God's love with those around you.

Let’s Pray:

My gracious God, I'm grateful that You don't overwhelm us with burdens beyond our capacity. Instead, Your commandments are straightforward and genuine. Guide me to follow them daily, openly, and confidently. I'm thankful because You loved me first and showed me how to love sincerely and faithfully. May my love for You, God, shine through in everything I do, in my faith, and in how I obey Your teachings. In Jesus' name, Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

Title Bible Test

Então o sumo sacerdote Hilquias disse ao secretário Safã: "Encontrei o Livro da Lei no templo do Senhor". Ele o entregou a Safã, que o leu.

2 Reis 22:8

Quando o rei Josias começou a reinar em Israel era apenas uma criança e não conhecia a Lei de Deus. Muitos anos depois, o Livro foi encontrado no templo e apresentado ao rei. Ao ouvir o que dizia, Josias se humilhou e se arrependeu. Decidiu no seu coração cumprir tudo o que estava escrito. A Bíblia nos diz que ele agradou ao Senhor fazendo tudo corretamente.

Quantos de nós também não gostaria de viver retamente agradando ao Senhor?

Diariamente tentamos governar as nossas vidas da melhor maneira mas, sem as referências certas que Deus nos deu na Sua Palavra, isso será impossível. Se não nos interessarmos pela Bíblia, como poderemos Lhe satisfazer? Sem conhecê-Lo pessoalmente?

A história do rei Josias ilustra bem como também nós podemos proceder. Josias não conhecia a Palavra do Senhor, mas quando a encontrou considerou-a valiosa. Ouviu e se arrependeu prontamente. Humilhou-se e a obedeceu.

Tenha um encontro ainda hoje com a Palavra de Deus!

Valorize-a. Invista tempo de qualidade para ler e meditar nela diariamente. Humildemente reflita, se arrependa e obedeça com fidelidade.

Para começar a conhecer mais ainda hoje:

  • Reencontre a Palavra de Deus durante o seu dia.
  • Analise qual o melhor horário do seu dia para dedicar-se à leitura atenta da Bíblia.
  • Desligue-se das distrações! Vá para um lugar tranquilo e desfrute do conhecimento de Deus.
  • Ore e peça a Deus que fale ao seu coração através da Sua Palavra.
  • Faça anotações das passagens, reflexões e descobertas pessoais que fizer na sua leitura.
  • Aplique à sua vida prática tudo que você aprender com a Palavra de Deus.
  • Compartilhe com outros a riqueza desse conhecimento!

Para Orar:

Senhor, obrigado por Te revelares a nós através da Tua Palavra! Ajuda-me a amar e dedicar mais tempo do meu dia para conhecer melhor a Bíblia, lendo, ouvindo, meditando e praticando-a com fidelidade. Tal como o rei Josias, que eu tenha um coração humilde, arrependido e obediente ao Senhor, para estar sempre pronto a cumprir a Tua vontade expressa nas Escrituras. Amém!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Obedience resulting from love

This is what love for God consists of: obeying his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:3

How challenging it can be for parents of a newborn to tend to all the needs and demands of their little one! For those who haven't experienced parenthood yet, they might envision the array of tasks: from waking up in the dead of night to changing diapers, breastfeeding, bathing, bottle-feeding, preparing baby food, lulling them to sleep, soothing colic with massages, offering comfort, and so much more... and doing it all over and over again. But certainly, following this journey is not burdensome for parents. It is a tiring challenge, but it is totally rewarding and exciting. And why? Because they love their little baby...

Likewise, if we love God, His commandments aren't burdensome to us. Following them isn't stressful because of our love for the Lord. Jesus once told His disciples that they would be His friends if they did what He commanded (John 15:14). Obedience is the primary proof that we love the Lord. When we fulfill His commandments, we reveal that we truly love Him. The most wonderful thing is that this obedience does not harm us. On the contrary, it is beneficial for us and yields peace and comfort in our hearts.

Love and obey God more!

  • Pray to God and thank Him for the lightness and grace of His commandments.
  • Reflect for a moment: Do you love God? Have you been obeying His commandments?
  • Before you obey, you need to understand and have faith. Make it a habit to read and listen to sermons from the Holy Bible every day.
  • Ask God to help you learn and obey His commandments.
  • Instead of just hearing, try doing what God says. It's all about loving Jesus and loving others.
  • Has something been weighing you down? Read Matthew 11:25–30. Share your burden with Jesus. Share God's love with those around you.

Let’s Pray:

My gracious God, I'm grateful that You don't overwhelm us with burdens beyond our capacity. Instead, Your commandments are straightforward and genuine. Guide me to follow them daily, openly, and confidently. I'm thankful because You loved me first and showed me how to love sincerely and faithfully. May my love for You, God, shine through in everything I do, in my faith, and in how I obey Your teachings. In Jesus' name, Amen!

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!