Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

The multifaceted Grace of God

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
- 1 Peter 4:10

God’s work is careful and creative. If we look around us, we will see that He has acted and continues to act in many different ways for the good of all… The starry sky, flowers, aromas, fruits and flavors… the light and warmth of the sun morning after morning. Every day we receive free gifts, the result of God’s great love.

Beyond life itself, God has given us many good things. The greatest gift God has given us was His Son Jesus, and in Him we have every other blessing. In Jesus we are able to serve with our gifts and share the Lord’s grace in many different ways. Smile, be kind, give, forgive, help, care, protect, love… How can you serve someone today?

Be an agent of the manifold grace of God

  • Reflect a little on your life and the blessings you have received. Thank God for them!
  • Pray and make yourself available to help others be happy as well.
  • Giving something freely is a central part of the Christian lifestyle. Open your heart, your smile, your closets — donate food, clothes you no longer wear, give something precious to someone.
  • Maybe you think you have nothing material (or financial) to give, but God has given you other resources. Use your personal gifts to help someone who needs it.
  • Stay attentive! There are many people around you who can receive something from God through your life.
  • Pray for someone. Truly care about another person’s happiness.

Prayer

My Lord God, thank You for giving me much more than enough to live. Help me pay attention to the people who cross my path and awaken me to be a channel of Your grace to them as well. May I rejoice in giving and in being an instrument of Your favor. Teach me to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, who acted with grace and mercy, giving everything out of love and obedience to You. Amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

God’s power is not limited

The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”
- Numbers 11:23

On the journey to the promised land, the Hebrew people complained constantly. At a certain moment, when they complained about the lack of meat because they were tired of the manna, God told Moses that He would provide them with meat for an entire month.

Faced with such an extraordinary promise, Moses doubted that this could be possible. Not even if all the cattle of Israel were slaughtered would it suffice. It is at that moment that God confirms His power, He is not limited by anything and He did exactly as He had said.

Many times we act like Moses and doubt the extraordinary power of God working in our lives. In fact, we act both like Moses, who doubted, and like the people, who complained. While we journey through life, we complain about everything and doubt that God will supply our needs. But rest, the Lord’s power is not limited.

See whether His word will be fulfilled!

  • Bring all your doubts, longings, and problems to Him in prayer; let Him hear what you are going through.
  • Trust that God’s power is not limited, He can work in your life and intervene where you need Him.
  • But be obedient, not a complainer who forgets the wonderful works God has already done.

To pray:

Lord God, I thank You for everything You have already done for me, for the salvation You have given me through Your Son Jesus Christ, and for all else. I ask forgiveness for the times I complain, forgetting Your power. I also bring before You my concerns; I want to trust in Your mighty hand to meet my needs. In Jesus’ name, amen!

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Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Only God grants us the victory

I put no trust in my bow,
my sword does not bring me victory;
but you give us victory over our enemies,
you put our adversaries to shame.
In God we make our boast all day long,
and we will praise your name forever.
- Psalm 44:6–8

We may be strong and persistent, but only God can give us victory. The psalmist, when writing these words, knew this very well. Without God, our strength, and our will is not enough to achieve victory.

In fact, we must continue to praise God even in the worst moments, because only He can turn a difficult situation around. It is God who determines all things, and through Him we obtain victory. Seek growth, strengthen yourself, but above all, trust in God!

When we direct our efforts toward seeking God, we focus on what truly matters. In this way we grow in grace, from faith to faith and from glory to glory.

Trusting in God

  • We trust more in God when we learn more about His works. Read the Bible regularly.
  • Life is an exercise of faith. Exercising faith is an act of trust in God.
  • As we seek God, we know our limitations. This leads us to trust Him more than our own abilities.

Prayer

God, all ability comes from You. Even in the most difficult moments, only You can grant victory. Guard my life and strengthen me according to Your Word. In the name of Jesus, 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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