Daily Devotional

A daily devotional to strengthen your relationship with God.

Today's Devotional

Whoever loves God never forgets

Praise the Lord, my soul,
and do not forget any of His benefits!
- Psalm 103:2

Forgetfulness is part of our lives. And while it’s good to forget offenses and problems from the past, there are also many negative aspects to forgetting. It’s quite natural to have memory lapses from time to time, forgetting your keys, a password, where you left your phone, food in the oven, or a bill to pay... It’s annoying, but who hasn’t been through that?

However, beyond this kind of healthy and normal forgetfulness (since our selective memory stores what’s important and discards what’s secondary), there’s another kind that’s much more serious: forgetting things that are truly important. Unfortunately, due to illness, inattention, stress, or distractions, the consequences of this type of forgetfulness can be much more severe, even fatal in some cases (forgetting children in the car, missing important commitments, etc.). In both cases, we need to exercise our minds, stimulating our memory so that essential things are not erased.

In today’s verse, the psalmist exhorts his own soul to bless the Lord and not forget Him or His blessings. It’s an exercise we should all practice, encouraging our minds and hearts not to forget God!

Don’t forget God or His infinite blessings

  • Stimulate your mind to think about God throughout the day. Maintain an attitude of gratitude for all the blessings you have received. Consider them valuable.
  • Create visual reminders. Samuel set up a stone and called it Ebenezer, to remind the people that God had helped them up to that point (1 Samuel 7:12). Record, mark, and train your mind to remember!
  • Pray and give thanks for all the good that God has done for you.
  • Keep a journal or notebook for your prayer requests and answers. Over time, you can look back and see how God has cared for you.
  • Count your blessings! Make a list of God’s blessings in your life, place it where you can see it (on your mirror, fridge door, or work desk), and share it with those around you.

Prayer:

Lord my God and Father, thank You so much for all the blessings You have given me! Teach me to recognize Your goodness and mercy every day. In the smallest details, from the air I breathe to the grace of salvation in Jesus, I know that You always care for me. Help me not to forget any of Your blessings. I praise and glorify You for each one of them. In Jesus’ name, amen!

Yesterday's Devotional

God is with you every day!

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Romans 8:38–39

Yes, God is continually with us throughout our lives. Nothing and no one can separate us from His love, this is recorded in the Bible. So why, even knowing this, do we sometimes have the feeling of being alone? The Bible also explains this: God is with us, but the problem is that many times we are not with Him.

Nothing can separate us from the love of God, but sin distances us from His presence. That is why it is so important that we quickly recognize our mistakes and return to the arms of the Lord. This attitude is a personal responsibility and a possibility we were given thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus. Without forgiveness, we would already be condemned and doomed to destruction.

Do not waste time in reconciling with God, He is waiting for you with open arms. God is with you every day and He wants to be even closer. So go to Him, move away from darkness, and walk toward the light of Christ.

Every day with you!

  • Recognizing our errors is a way of identifying what separates us from God. Turn away from what turns you away from Him.
  • If you don’t have the strength to distance yourself from what prevents you from being with God, cry out! Recognition is a step. Talk to Him; ask God for help. A willing heart attracts the provision of the Lord.
  • Increase your intimacy with Him. Talk to God during good moments; ask for His guidance; praise Him. This is a healthy habit that makes us feel even closer to Him.
  • Read the Word of God. Through the Bible, God speaks to us daily.

Prayer:

Lord, I know that You are with me every day, I want to be with You every day! Cleanse me from all evil that keeps me away from You. Your presence is essential in my life; Your presence is the reason for joy in my heart. I want to be with You every day! In the name of Jesus, amen!

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Christ, friend of families

Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
- John 11:5

Jesus loves families! He cares about each member of your family and desires that the doors of your home always be open to receive Him with love. The Lord wants to be part of our homes, welcomed with love, praise, and worship.

Today's verse tells us that Jesus loved a small family from Bethany made up of three siblings: Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. These brothers and sisters served Jesus and His disciples with affection and hospitality whenever they passed through that region, welcoming them warmly into their home. Martha excelled in serving, Mary was a fervent worshiper, and Lazarus was always ready to welcome others.

When this family faced a terrible time through Lazarus’s illness and death, Jesus came to them. He comforted the hearts of the sisters and did something impossible for human beings: He brought Lazarus back to life. In the same way, He can work in your family.

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He can bring life to a broken marriage, free those trapped in addictions, restore damaged relationships, heal the wounds of the soul, and carry the heavy burdens that are too difficult for you to bear. Trust in the Lord, everything is not lost!

Jesus Loves Your Family

  • Invite Christ into your home. The family was established by God from the very beginning of creation. It is the cradle of the love, faith, friendship, and devotion that Christ desires to develop in each one of us.
  • Never stop praying for your family. Pray with your relatives and seek the Lord on behalf of those who are far from Him.
  • God can do all things. He has not given up on your family. No matter how difficult the situation may be, place everything into His mighty hands.
  • Build biblical values within your home. Read the Bible together as a family, study it, sing praises, and pray together. These practices will produce spiritual fruit in everyone's life.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, it is wonderful to know that You care about every member of the family, about all the loved ones who surround us. Thank You, Jesus, because You care for everyone parents, children, spouses, brothers and sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, and more, with Your love and grace.
Renew strained relationships, transform wounded hearts, set captives free, and save those who are far from Your ways. Visit each person and help them in their needs, loving Father.
May Your Word guide us into Your presence, and may You always find a dwelling place in our home, as well as in the hearts of all who live there.
Stay with us, Lord, and do what no one else can do! We believe in Your love and in Your power.
In Jesus’ name we pray and give thanks. 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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