Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Back to the first love!

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first...
- Revelation 2:4–5

The beginning of a relationship, the start of a new work project, or the first days of school are always very intense, full of passion, commitment, and dedication. Just as it happens in other relationships or activities we start, our first moments with God also tend to be marked by deep passion. Unfortunately, as time passes, many abandon their first love.

Today’s verse serves as a warning not to let this happen and to return to the practices of love we once showed Jesus at the beginning. If before you dedicated more time to loving (and serving) God and your neighbor through prayer, devotion, Bible reading and study, taking joy in attending services, evangelism, discipleship, going to church, etc., today is the time to return to your first love!

Return to loving as you did at the beginning

  • Remember where you have fallen make an honest self-analysis, reflect on your life, and remember how you abandoned your first love.
  • Repent, pray and ask for forgiveness, recognizing the mistake of neglecting and ceasing to invest in your love for God.
  • Practice the works you did at first, return to the early works with love, dedication, and total surrender to God.

To Pray:

Dear Father, I recognize that I have abandoned my first love for You… Forgive me, for I allowed our communion to become a lesser priority and drifted away from You. But today I want to return to loving You above everything and everyone, and to love my neighbor as well, serving more and better each day. Help me not to grow weary and to remain in my first love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

False confidence...

This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
who draws strength from mere flesh
and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
- Jeremiah 17:5

Who have you been trusting in? This is a key question for anyone who wants to live by faith in God. Sadly, we often replace sincere trust in the Lord with what we can see material things, our own strength, or that of others. When we place our faith in anything or anyone besides God, we are embracing false confidence and turning away from Him.

Today’s verse warns us about that fake faith, a trust based on people or worldly resources, which distances us from God. It is the natural tendency of fallen humanity to drift away from the Lord and seek answers from human idols. But every Christian must have Jesus Christ as the true focus of their faith. He is our real hope, the author and finisher of our faith. Only by trusting in God will we be called blessed, because our confidence rests in Him.

Abandon false confidence today!

  • Reflect on who or what has been the object of your trust. Is it parents, boss, spouse, children, yourself, material things… Remember: no one but the Lord is worthy of total trust.
  • Remove your faith from the person or thing (like money) that you've been trusting more than God. What you need won’t come by human strength or willpower, but by the grace and will of God.
  • Unless you place 100% of your trust in God, you will end up hurt and disappointed, no one can do what only Jesus can.
  • Pray and place the Lord at the center of your heart. Trust and rest in Him. He will act. (Psalm 37:4–5)
  • Seek to know God more each day through His Word. The more you know Him, the stronger your trust in Him will grow.

Let's Pray:

Lord God, forgive me for placing my trust in things or people instead of in You. Help me to believe in You with all my heart and not rely on my own strength. Let Your Word teach me to trust and rest in You through every challenge I face. I thank You because You are good and faithful, worthy of all my trust, and You care for me. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Honesty makes a difference

Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,
but righteousness delivers from death.
- Proverbs 10:2

Honesty is a virtue that is sadly practiced very little in the world. Greed and selfishness stand out in human relationships, from a very young age. If we are not watchful, we are tempted to always find a “shortcut” to gain advantage, deceive, or take benefit from a situation.

But this kind of behavior should not be an option for the children of God. All dishonest gain does not come from the Lord. Christ calls us to make a difference, being salt and light in a corrupt society full of deception, tricks, and fraud. Pay the price and be faithful, upright, and honest.

Remember that not all the money in the world would be enough to corrupt the Judge of the Universe. God is perfectly just and expects a similar attitude from His people. Riches may even free someone from a sentence in a civil court, but only righteousness will deliver the guilty from eternal justice (Prov. 11:4–5).

Make a difference

  1. Pray and ask God to help you be more honest, just, and upright in everything you do.
  2. Being honest is doing what is right, whether in front of others or alone (God’s eyes are everywhere! — Proverbs 15:3; Hebrews 4:13).
  3. Be the best example of honesty for your family and friends. Teach, in practice (to children and adults alike), the value of this virtue: do not take what is not yours;
  • keep your word;
  • do not incur debts if you cannot pay them;
  • return what you borrowed;
  • tell the truth;
  • do not associate with dishonest people;
  • admit when you fail and ask for forgiveness, etc.
    4. Honesty, truth, and righteousness are non-negotiable values. Do not think twice—do what is right!

Prayer:

Lord my God, we live in a world so inclined toward evil; help me to be different. Forgive me… May I grieve over my character flaws and change direction when I sin. May I not conform to the “normal” pattern of the majority, but be transformed by Your Word. Purify my thoughts and actions. Teach me to be more like Jesus, holding on to His values, no matter the cost. 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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