Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

This is the energy we need!

He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
- Isaiah 40:29

Only God is able to restore our strength in an effective way. The Christian life is not easy. There are times when we are so tired that nothing seems capable of lifting us up not even a good sermon or a word of advice. We cannot ignore the fact that this can happen to us.

When we are tired to this level, there is only one resource: to ask God in faith and sincerity to restore our strength and give us courage. Only God is able to strengthen what is weak and bring power where there is none. God is the inexhaustible source of strength.

When the prophet Isaiah delivered this word to his people, it was God’s powerful response to discouragement and weakness. There were no conditions attached to the promise: God would act unreservedly. And in situations like these of deep exhaustion and discouragement, God is faithful to act.

What we must do is recognize the power of God and sincerely ask for His intervention. God restores the weary, He strengthens those who are without strength. Simply trust in His power and cry out for His work!

We need God!

• Open your heart and place your situation before God. Perhaps this moment may be the perfect time to surrender yourself into His hands, trusting completely in His power.
• Even with little strength, continue in faith, in a spirit of prayer, seeking the presence of God. Be attentive to hear His voice.
• Take time to read the Word. The Bible is the Christian's “energy booster”! It is the quickest way to nourish your spirit.

Prayer

God, You are the source of all power! I am weary and without strength, but I trust in You. I believe in Your power. There is nothing impossible for You. You are able to completely change my life. Strengthen my soul, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Yesterday's Devotional

If it were not for the Lord…

If the Lord had not been on our side—
let Israel say—
if the Lord had not been on our side
when people attacked us,
they would have swallowed us alive
when their anger flared against us;
- Psalm 124:1–3

Having the Lord on your side makes all the difference. Even though you may face struggles and afflictions, the presence of God delivers you from unimaginable evils. The psalmist considered the possibility of not having God present in the moments of greatest anguish; that would have been the end of him and of the entire nation. So it is with us as well…

Consider Israel: the Lord made all the difference between deliverance and tragedy among them. This people escaped by a narrow margin so many times throughout history. Just remember the wars, sieges, dominations, exiles, massacres, mass exterminations, bombs, and terrorist attacks… From a natural standpoint, they should have disappeared long ago. But if they continue to exist, it is for one very strong reason: the Lord has always been on their side.

The Lord is always by your side!

  • Think for a moment: if it were not for the Lord, where would you be?
  • Pray and be aware of God’s presence every day of your life.
  • Give thanks for the deliverances and blessings that Jesus has granted you (many of which we do not even notice!).
  • Remember those who live without God in this life. Pray and evangelize so that they too may recognize the grace of the Lord and be saved.

Prayer:

Lord God, I acknowledge that many times I have attributed my victories to my own effort. I have also thought that You were far away in difficult moments. But I recognize that my life is a miracle because of You. If it were not for the Lord, what would become of me? Of all of us? Help me to be aware of this and of the fact that Jesus is by my side, sustaining and supporting me always.
Therefore, I praise You and give You thanks, in the name of Christ. Amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Do Everything for the Glory of God

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31

What does it mean to live for God? Does it mean giving up your normal life and spending all your time at church, praying and fasting every day? No! Everyday life can also reflect the glory of God.

What marks us as Christians is the way we live each day. We reject sin and seek to imitate Jesus, even in the simplest things, like eating and drinking. We live ordinary life in a supernatural way.

You can glorify God through these simple actions:

  • Be honest in your work (or studies)
  • Thank God for your food
  • Be kind to the people you encounter throughout the day

Prayer

Lord, please teach me to be more like Jesus in my daily life. Show me how I can reflect the light of Jesus in everything I do. I want to glorify You with my life. 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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