Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

God wants to renew your life

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Ephesians 4:22-24

We all know that we're not perfect. Even though we have Jesus Christ in our lives, we are far from perfect people. We are not the perfect children, nor the perfect parents, nor the impeccable friends, nor the perfect spouse, much less Christians without a single flaw.

Every day we need to abandon things that displease God. These are attitudes, thoughts and habits that still belong to the old nature, corrupted by impure desires and deceit. We need to let the Holy Spirit renew our thoughts and attitudes. Only then will we put on his new nature, created to be truly righteous and holy like Jesus Christ.

Renewal begins from the inside out:

  • Although many want to see an external and instantaneous transformation, God acts according to His will. He begins to work within us, through the Word, and acts in due course.
  • Allow God to work in your life, through His Spirit, moulding your heart.
  • God can make everything new in you. Give up sin, cling to the Lord, living the newness of life that Christ gives you.
  • Read Romans 12:2 and ask God to renew your understanding, so that you realise the good, perfect and pleasing will of God in your life.
  • Pray and seek renewal in the Lord. The goal is to become more and more like Christ.

Pray:

Renew me, Lord Jesus, I no longer want to be the same.
Renew me, Lord Jesus, put your heart in me...
Because everything inside me needs to be changed, Lord.
Because everything inside my heart needs you more...
Amen.

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.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Leave everything at the foot of the cross

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:18

For any Jew, it was madness to imagine that the most despicable and shameful kind of death, crucified on a cross, would be how the Messiah would grant salvation. Likewise, it was absurd for the Greeks, lovers of wisdom - "philosophers", to consider that something was more powerful than their knowledge.

For the Romans and many other Gentiles, nothing was more desirable than the power of wealth and possessions. So too today, many people cling to religiosity, intellectuality, or ambitions for more material goods, as their goal in life.

Many people continue to regard the message of the cross as foolishness, and so they choose to carry on clinging to human resources. But the cross is the power of God for believers! Make no mistake, no amount of human goodness, wisdom, or wealth can give you guarantees in this life or the next. There is only one way to have a meaningful life, which is through faith in Jesus Christ, in His redemptive work on the cross. Don't dismiss the power of the message of the cross!

Lay your riches at the feet of Jesus

  • What is most valuable to you in this life?
  • Reflect for a moment: to what causes have dedicated your strength, your time, and your life?
  • Pray and give yourself completely to the Lord, without reservation.
  • Don't waste time on the trivialities of life. Concentrate on what is most important.
  • Leave your "crowns", personal merits, possessions and titles at the foot of the cross. Recognize that Jesus is your greatest wealth!
  • Read the Bible every day. Through it you will get to know Jesus better and find your reason for being!

Pray:

Lord God, thank you for sending Jesus to give us life, through that terrible cross. Help me to have Christ as my priority and my greatest value in this life. I leave at your feet everything that wants to take your place in my heart. Forgive my attachment to the insignificant things of this life. Be my joy, sustenance and greatest wealth always. And teach me to love the message of the cross and share it wherever I am. In Jesus' name, 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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