Daily Devotional

Today's Devotional

tuesday, august 18 2026

Communion with the Word

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.

1 John 1:3

It's interesting how God is interested in having communion with his creation. The Bible says that he has not abandoned the universe he has made, but sustains it and cares for it constantly.
In addition, the Lord was willing to have communion with mankind in a very special way. From the beginning, he went to the garden to live with Adam and Eve. Then he came in the person of Jesus Christ, lived with his disciples, dwelt among us... And he gave his children the Holy Spirit, a comforter who dwells with those who believe in Jesus (John 14:26).

In today's verse, John testifies that the apostles shared the gospel with us, everything they had seen and heard about Jesus. Their communion with God is passed on to us today through the Word. May this communion with God, with the Gospel and among Christians all over the world be maintained with you too.

Have communion with God this day!

Connect: God is present, even when you're not aware of it!
Talk to Him: prayer, praise, thanksgiving, and intercession are good ways to communicate with God.
Be connected to the Word: Read, meditate, understand, and practice! Seek to know God through the Holy Bible.
Walk in the footsteps of the first disciples. Study and understand the New Testament.
Gather in a Christian community: fellowship with other believers. Encourage brothers and sisters, share the faith, and live together in love!

Pray:

Lord, I thank you for your Word! It is living, and effective, and it transforms our lives. Help me to read, understand, and practice it with dedication and commitment. May I grow and remain in communion with you every day, through the knowledge of Jesus Christ. May the Word be a light to my life and always direct me to be closer to the Lord. In Jesus' name! Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

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.

Day Before 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.

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!