Daily Devotional

Today's Devotional

friday, december 5 2025

Leave the past behind!

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, ¹⁴I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

- Philippians 3:13–14

Painful memories and scars from the past always seem eager to return to our minds. Some people cling to those memories as a form of emotional shield or as a way to hide from their present reality. Others are excessively attached to the past or are afraid to experience something new. Whatever the situation, the Bible teaches us to always leave the past behind.

Today we are invited to reflect and act just like the apostle Paul: forgetting the things that are behind, moving forward to the things that are ahead, and pressing on toward the goal of our lives: Jesus Christ! To avoid remaining stagnant and not living the fullness of God’s calling, one thing must be done: let go of the past, trust in Christ, and move forward!

Forgetting the past:

Surrender your whole story to God. Trust that He can heal every pain and trauma you have ever experienced.
Pray and ask God to help you forget the sufferings of your past and to remove everything that prevents you from moving forward by faith.
Ask forgiveness for the mistakes committed in the past. Forgive those who hurt you and forgive yourself.
Do not allow what hurt you in the past to keep hurting you today. Close the door! Move forward in faith toward the goal: Jesus!
Talk to people who are more mature in the faith about what happened to you; ask them to pray for you.
Hold firmly to the Word of God and seek to have a closer relationship with the Lord.

Prayer:

Lord my God, thank You for this word. Help me to leave behind everything that has happened to me in the past. Teach me to keep the focus of my life on the goal, which is Jesus. May I move forward by faith toward the new life that the Lord has prepared for me every day. In the name of Jesus, Amen!

Yesterday'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.

Day Before Yesterday's Devotional

Seek wisdom, ask, and believe

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
- James 1:5–8

The passage in James 1:5–8 reminds us of the importance of wisdom in our lives and how we can obtain it through prayer. God is generous and desires to grant wisdom to all who seek it, but He also challenges us to ask with faith and without doubting.

God’s wisdom is more than intellectual knowledge; it is the ability to discern and apply His truth in your daily life. When we face challenges, tough decisions, or simply desire to live according to God’s will, we need His guidance.

Asking with faith means trusting that God hears us and will respond according to His perfect plan. Doubt, on the other hand, makes us unstable, like waves of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. When we doubt, we question God’s faithfulness and His ability to help us, which can hinder us from receiving the wisdom we desperately need.

This passage encourages us to seek God’s wisdom with confident and unwavering hearts. As we trust Him, He will equip us with the wisdom necessary to face life’s challenges and live in a way that honors Him. In this way, our faith journey will be enriched, and our relationship with God will grow stronger, for He is the generous giver of every good gift, including precious wisdom.

Seek wisdom, and God will give it to you!

Seek God’s Word daily, meditating on Scripture, for the Bible is a source of wisdom.
Pray sincerely, asking God for wisdom in all situations, trusting in His response.
Seek counsel and guidance from mature, God-fearing spiritual leaders, learning from their experiences.

To Pray:

Lord, guide me through Your Word, grant wisdom in my prayers, and place wise leaders in my path so that I may grow in understanding and follow Your ways. 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:

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!