Daily Devotional

Today's Devotional

monday, august 17 2026

I have hidden your word in my heart

"I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you."

Psalm 119:11

We are prone to error from birth. Nobody teaches a child to blackmail, tantrum, disobey, or be selfish with their toys, for example. Yet they act this way from the first years of their life. Sin is this invisible evil, glued to our genes, which leads us to sin even when we don't want to.

When Jesus entered the story of our lives, he saved us from the terrible curse of sin. We were slaves to a merciless master, who conditioned us to think, feel, and act according to the greed and wickedness of our hearts. However, through Jesus Christ, the Word that became flesh (John 1:14), we can keep the Truth that sets us free in our hearts, so that we don't sin against God.

Keep the Word and Practice it!

Keeping the Word in your heart means being in constant contact with it. Read, study, seek to know and truly love the Holy Bible.
To keep the teachings of Scripture you can memorize, record, or study Bible verses and stories.
Memorize at least one verse a week. At the end of a year, you will see how much of the Word you have internalized.
Sing the Word. Try to listen to and learn songs that speak of the biblical message.
Try to listen to the Word preached, re-read it, meditate on it, and live out what you have learned.

Pray:

Lord, thank You for Your Word which teaches me, purifies me, and frees me from all sin. Help me to keep all that I have learned so as not to grieve You by doing what displeases You. Teach me to be more like your Son Jesus Christ in love and attitude. May I always be willing to love, read, study, and practice Your Word, every day of my life. In Jesus' name! Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

Giving Thanks to the Lord

It is good to praise the Lord
and make music to your name, O Most High.
- Psalm 92:1

Gratitude is a powerful bond between the human heart and the heart of God. In Psalm 92:1, we are encouraged to give thanks to the Lord. Gratitude is not merely an emotion; it is an attitude that transforms the way we face each day.

Gratitude connects us to the Lord's love, which surrounds us daily with His blessings. When we wake up in the morning, let us take a deep breath and give thanks for another day of life, a gift from God. With every step we take, let us remember to thank Him for the path He has set before us.

As we look back, let us reflect on the challenges we have faced. Gratitude allows us to see the Lord's hand guiding and sustaining us through every circumstance. He is the source of strength in our weakness, and for that we are grateful.

Gratitude is not selective; it calls us to give thanks not only for obvious victories but also for the trials that shape our character. In the midst of difficulties, let us be thankful for the opportunity to grow and to trust in the Lord more deeply.

Let us thank the Lord for His unconditional love, for the grace that covers us, and for the hope we find in Him. May gratitude fill every aspect of our lives, leading us to live in continual praise of God!

Giving Thanks to God

When you wake up, take a deep breath and thank God for the gift of life. Make it a habit to begin each day by acknowledging His presence and goodness.
Cultivate gratitude even during difficult times, recognizing that God is present in your trials, shaping your character and strengthening your faith.
Before going to sleep, take a moment to reflect on the blessings of the day. Thank the Lord for His goodness and express gratitude for every detail of your journey.

Prayer

Lord, my heart overflows with gratitude for Your daily blessings. Thank You for life, for the grace that surrounds me, and for the challenges that strengthen my faith. Thank You for Your unconditional love and for the hope we find in You. May my life be a continual song of praise to Your glorious presence. Amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Whoever loves God never forgets

Praise the Lord, my soul,
and do not forget any of His benefits!
- Psalm 103:2

Forgetfulness is part of our lives. And while it’s good to forget offenses and problems from the past, there are also many negative aspects to forgetting. It’s quite natural to have memory lapses from time to time, forgetting your keys, a password, where you left your phone, food in the oven, or a bill to pay... It’s annoying, but who hasn’t been through that?

However, beyond this kind of healthy and normal forgetfulness (since our selective memory stores what’s important and discards what’s secondary), there’s another kind that’s much more serious: forgetting things that are truly important. Unfortunately, due to illness, inattention, stress, or distractions, the consequences of this type of forgetfulness can be much more severe, even fatal in some cases (forgetting children in the car, missing important commitments, etc.). In both cases, we need to exercise our minds, stimulating our memory so that essential things are not erased.

In today’s verse, the psalmist exhorts his own soul to bless the Lord and not forget Him or His blessings. It’s an exercise we should all practice, encouraging our minds and hearts not to forget God!

Don’t forget God or His infinite blessings

Stimulate your mind to think about God throughout the day. Maintain an attitude of gratitude for all the blessings you have received. Consider them valuable.
Create visual reminders. Samuel set up a stone and called it Ebenezer, to remind the people that God had helped them up to that point (1 Samuel 7:12). Record, mark, and train your mind to remember!
Pray and give thanks for all the good that God has done for you.
Keep a journal or notebook for your prayer requests and answers. Over time, you can look back and see how God has cared for you.
Count your blessings! Make a list of God’s blessings in your life, place it where you can see it (on your mirror, fridge door, or work desk), and share it with those around you.

Prayer:

Lord my God and Father, thank You so much for all the blessings You have given me! Teach me to recognize Your goodness and mercy every day. In the smallest details, from the air I breathe to the grace of salvation in Jesus, I know that You always care for me. Help me not to forget any of Your blessings. I praise and glorify You for each one of them. 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:

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.
Read the verse or Bible passage attentively: develop a lifestyle committed to the Word of God every day and avoid distractions.
Read the daily meditation: reflect and try to understand God's purpose for your life through the comments.
Practical application: jot down your findings and don't forget to put into practice everything you have learned through the Bible.
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!