Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today'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.

Yesterday's Devotional

The road to conversion

"29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws."
- Psalm 119:29-30

Much of the world still doesn't understand exactly what a conversion is. They think it's just a change of habits or something psychological that a person has decided at an important moment in their life. An example of this is when people speculate on how or when they should start, stop and choose their religion.

It happens, however, exactly in the way this psalmist describes. Notice that he doesn't turn away, but is 'kept' away from deceitful ways. In other words, conversion is not through our strength, it is through God’s strength. What brings about this conversion, however, is not a mere reflection or event, it is God's grace that does it.

Conversion is also not a diversion from a deceitful path to an empty road, quite the opposite. When we leave the deceptions of the world, we come across a road full of truth and life, which we need to know and dedicate ourselves to.

After being reached by grace, the author decides to follow God's path.

Make your decision

Have you left the deceitful ways of the world, or are you still deluding yourself with them? Turn to the Lord!
Recognise that it was by God's grace that you were saved
Like the psalmist, make your decision to follow God's ways and be faithful to the Lord of the universe

Pray:

Lord, I ask you to help me reach maturity. I thank you for having reached me at my lowest, on the road of deceit, and for having placed me on the path of Truth, where your Holy Son Jesus Christ dwells. Lord God, open my eyes and teach me your Law, so that I may keep it in my heart and live joyfully. I ask this in the name of Jesus!

Day Before Yesterday'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.

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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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