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Daily Devotional: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33).

Many people complain about a lack of strength, but the real problem is that we trust too much in our own abilities. When we reach the point of admitting that we have no strength in ourselves, then we open ourselves up for God to truly use us. It is precisely in weakness that His strength is manifested, making us more powerful than any human resource, because we are relying on the arm of the Almighty.

To live out this divine strength in our daily lives, we need to prioritize the Father’s delightful and extraordinary commandments. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus is brilliant and incomparable in its perfect guidance. Obeying the Law is not optional, for the Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation, while disobedience keeps us distant from what He has planned.

Decide today to set aside all self-sufficiency and seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Embrace the Creator’s commandments with determination, depend totally on Him in everything, and you will see true strength spring forth in your life. This is the practical path to being truly strong: emptied of yourself and filled with the power of God. Adapted from D. L. Moody. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Beloved Father, thank You because You turn my weakness into an opportunity for Your power to be revealed. Help me not to fight with my own strength anymore, but to surrender completely to You in every situation.

Give me, Lord, a humble spirit that recognizes the need for You at all times, clear vision to prioritize what truly matters, and prompt obedience to Your commandments.

Oh dear God, I thank You for revealing that perfect strength comes when I declare myself weak before You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is a firm anchor in the midst of storms. Your commandments are a sure map that guides me to true victory. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

There is immense value in those who have walked a long road, faced real pain, and learned from life itself. These people carry a sensitivity that does not come from books, but from experience, and for this reason they are able to strengthen, guide, and encourage those who come after them. The Messiah knows this path deeply, for He lived with human limitations, felt tiredness, hunger, loneliness, and inner struggle. It is because He went through all this that He understands our weaknesses and knows exactly how to help us.

Within this journey, the wise commandments of the Creator show us how to turn experience into service. The Law of God teaches that spiritual maturity is not just knowing, but obeying and leading others with responsibility. God entrusts more to those who learn to walk according to His will and apply what they have lived to build up lives. Obedience enables us to be instruments of guidance and support on the path of others.

Today, the call is to use everything you have learned along your journey. Do not keep to yourself the lessons that life has taught you. By living according to the living commandments of God, you become a safe guide for others and a useful servant in the hands of the Father. This is how He blesses, strengthens, and sends the obedient to Jesus. Adapted from J. R. Miller. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Lord, I recognize that every experience I have lived had a purpose and was not in vain. Use everything I have learned, including the pain, to bless other lives. I want to be sensitive to the needs of those who walk after me.

Give me discernment to guide with humility, strength to obey with perseverance, and love to serve without reservation. Guide my words, attitudes, and decisions. May I be faithful to the calling You have placed before me.

Oh beloved Lord, I thank You for not distancing Yourself from our weaknesses and for understanding the human journey. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a living school that shapes experienced and obedient hearts. Your commandments are safe paths that teach me to help others with truth and compassion. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and He…

“Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6).

God does not treat His children as copies, but as unique individuals. Each one faces specific challenges, particular struggles, and paths that only the Lord fully knows. Even when no one understands what we are going through, God sees every step and knows exactly where the traps are. He acts at the right time, offering the necessary care for each individual situation.

In this scenario of distinct paths and specific dangers, the beautiful commandments of the Creator become essential. They were not given to standardize people, but to protect every step of those who wish to walk with God. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and by Jesus establishes safe boundaries in a world full of snares. Obedience is what keeps the servant out of the invisible traps that lead away from life.

Today, the call is personal and direct: walk the path that God has set for you with obedience. Do not compare yourself to others, nor imitate someone else’s journey. By faithfully following the Lord’s delightful commandments, you will be sustained, blessed, and guided with precision. This is how the Father prepares each servant to be sent to Jesus. Adapted from J.C. Philpot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Lord, You know the path I am walking and the struggles I face in silence. Nothing is hidden from Your eyes, and this brings me rest and security. I trust that Your care is perfect for my life.

Give me discernment to recognize Your direction and courage to obey, even when the way seems lonely. Strengthen my steps, keep me away from traps, and help me remain faithful in every decision. May I never resist Your guidance.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for caring for me in such a personal and attentive way. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a living map that adjusts to the right path for my soul. Your commandments are perfect instructions that keep me from invisible dangers. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “And if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves…”

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek me, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

Sometimes, to draw very close to God and have true fellowship with Him, we need to make some sincere confessions. There’s no use wanting the blessing if we are holding sins in our heart, with no willingness to admit and abandon them. It’s like a tightly capped bottle under Niagara Falls: the water is there in abundance, but nothing gets in while the cap is not removed. Men who had real power with God in prayer always began by confessing everything, like Jeremiah and Daniel, who, even without great recorded faults, humbly placed sin before the Lord.

For that confession to be complete and lead us to victory, it must go hand in hand with obedience to the Father’s radiant and majestic commandments. Obedience is not optional; it is what removes obstacles, opens the way for blessings and allows the Father to send us to the Son for full forgiveness and restoration.

So stop right now and ask God what needs to be confessed and abandoned today. Do this honestly, decide to obey His commandments in all things and you will see how communion with Him becomes deep and powerful. This is the practical way to receive everything God has prepared for you. Adapted from D. L. Moody. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.

Pray with me: Dear Father, thank You because You do not withdraw from us on account of our mistakes, but invite us to confession to draw closer to You. Help me to have the courage to look into my heart and bring to light everything that still displeases You.

Give me, Lord, humility to confess without excuses, willingness to abandon sin once and for all, and a burning desire to obey Your commandments with joy.

Oh, my beloved God, I thank You for teaching that sincere confession opens the doors to Your abundant presence. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is a pure flame that cleanses and enlightens my life. Your commandments are a path of freedom that lead me straight to Your heart. I pray in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

Daily Devotional: “To whom much has been given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48)

“To whom much has been given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48).

God does not call us merely to try, but to develop what He Himself has placed in our hands. There are dormant capacities, underused gifts, and possibilities that have not yet been awakened within us. The Lord knows everything we can do and even what we can learn to do, if we are willing. Life gains meaning when we understand that we are not only responsible for our intentions, but for the fruit we can produce.

In this understanding, the Creator’s firm commandments point the way to spiritual responsibility. He does not hand out seeds to be kept, but to be cultivated with dedication. Obedience is taking on the commitment to make everything God entrusted bear fruit, knowing that the Father watches and requires faithfulness.

Today, the call is to awaken and act. Do not bury gifts, do not postpone decisions, do not live below what God has granted you. As you walk according to the Lord’s unsurpassable commandments, you transform seeds into harvest and potential into real blessing. This is how the Father honors the responsible and prepares them to be sent to Jesus. Adapted from J. R. Miller. See you tomorrow, if the Lord permits.

Pray with me: Lord, I acknowledge that many times I have left capacities idle and gifts unused. Awaken in me the understanding of the purpose You placed in my life. I want to live consciously and responsibly before You.

Give me strength to act, discipline to learn, and courage to develop all that You entrusted to me. Remove complacency and teach me to obey with daily dedication. May I not waste opportunities nor bury what came from You.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for entrusting gifts and possibilities to my life. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like fertile ground that transforms seeds into an abundant harvest. Your commandments are wise tools that produce fruits of beauty and blessing. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in, from now and…

“The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in, from now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:8).

The journey of the faithful servant is neither easy nor comfortable. Many times, the path seems arid, full of invisible traps, insecurities, and moments when the heart wavers. Even so, the Lord does not abandon us in the midst of the journey. He sustains us with constant care, like an attentive Father who notices every stumble even before the fall happens.

It is in this daily care that we understand the value of the Creator’s sublime commandments. God only reveals His plans and grants direction to those who choose to obey. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation, for obedience is not optional—it is the way of preservation.

Therefore, today we are called to decide to walk with attention and faithfulness. It is not human strength that keeps us standing, but the daily choice to obey what God has commanded. When we follow the Lord’s extraordinary commandments, we are guarded, sustained, and led with safety. Thus, we are blessed and prepared to be sent to Jesus. Adapted from J.C. Philpot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Lord, I acknowledge that many times I feel weak and insecure on the path I am walking. Even so, I trust that You see every step and know every danger around me. Sustain me when I see no way out and strengthen my heart.

Give me strength to obey even when the way seems difficult. Guide my decisions, steady my feet, and do not let me stray from Your will. May my life reflect constant faithfulness, even on the most arid days.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for caring for me at every stage of the journey. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like eternal arms that sustain me when I am about to fall. Your commandments are safe tracks that lead my soul through the desert. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,…

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, does not stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers” (Psalm 1:1).

Think of Balaam: he is seen as a false prophet, but all the prophecies he recorded were fulfilled exactly. For a time, his character shone impressively; he listened to God and spoke the truth. However, the enemy overcame him through greed, and he traded a heavenly crown for the riches and honors that Balak offered. He wanted to die as a righteous man, but he did not want to live as one, and he ended up lost, turning his back on the right path.

Balaam’s story shows us that knowing God and even speaking in His name is not enough if the heart still chases after the things of this world. To avoid falling into the same trap, we need to cling to the magnificent and dazzling commandments of the Creator. The Law delivered by the prophets who came before the Messiah and by the Messiah Himself is simply enchanting and unsurpassed, and obeying it is what protects us from greed, brings us true blessings, and leads us to salvation in the Son.

Do not let anything in this world steal what God has prepared for you. Choose today to live the life of the righteous, walking before the Lord, with your heart steadfast in obedience to His commandments. This is the only way not to lose everything for something fleeting and to secure the eternal blessing that comes from the Father through the Son. Adapted from J.D. L. Moody. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Lord, thank You because Balaam’s story warns me of the danger of knowing Your ways but not following them to the end. Help me to examine my heart and identify any greed that still wants to lead me astray.

Give me, Father, a deep love for Your will, strength to say no to the world’s offers, and determination to live each day as someone who truly wants to please You.

Oh, beloved God, I thank You for showing me through Balaam how dangerous it is to want blessings without obedience. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is a sure beacon that keeps me from shipwreck. Your commandments are an eternal treasure worth more than all the gold in the world. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful with a…

“Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many” (Matthew 25:21).

God sees what no one else sees and values what many ignore. The faithfulness lived out in silence, in simple tasks and discreet places, carries great weight before Him. Even when there are no applause or human recognition, the Lord watches every step and knows the intention of the heart. What truly matters is to remain faithful exactly where He has placed us.

On this journey, the Creator’s delightful commandments establish the standard that sustains daily faithfulness. God honors those who obey consistently, for obedience reveals a heart aligned with His will. Being faithful in little is the evidence of someone ready for greater responsibilities.

Today, the call is simple and direct: remain faithful. Do not let the lack of recognition discourage you or make you abandon the path. By living according to God’s extraordinary commandments, you build an approval that comes from heaven. This is how the Father blesses, honors, and prepares the obedient to be sent to Jesus. Adapted from J. R. Miller. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Lord, help me to live with faithfulness in every detail of my routine, even when no one notices. I want to diligently fulfill the responsibilities You have placed in my hands. May my heart be focused on pleasing You alone.

Give me strength to persevere, humility to serve, and firmness to obey every day. Deliver me from the need for human approval and teach me to trust in Your attentive gaze. May I not stray from the path You have prepared for me.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for valuing sincere faithfulness, even in the small things. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a perfect standard that guides every faithful choice. Your commandments are eternal foundations that sustain the life that pleases You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven…

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered” (Psalm 32:1).

It is the true awareness of our sins before God that enables us to endure the Lord’s correction without complaining. While pride and self-sufficiency rule the heart, the soul rebels when God’s hand is heavy. But when we come to sincerely see what we truly deserve, the spirit becomes still. The recognition of our own condition silences complaint and makes room for true repentance.

At this point, the magnificent Law of God fulfills an essential role. It reveals the holy standard of the Creator and exposes our real need for correction. Obedience delivers us from self-justification and leads us to the humility that accepts discipline. God reveals His plans to the obedient, and it is on this path that the soul learns to endure correction with meekness, knowing that the Father does not act out of cruelty, but out of love and purpose.

Therefore, when providence seems heavy, do not harden your heart. Allow the awareness of what you deserve to transform pain into sincere repentance. The one who surrenders, obeys, and learns from discipline finds growth, peace, and restoration in the Lord’s appointed time. Adapted from J.C. Philpot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Beloved Father, deliver me from the pride that complains and from the heart that justifies itself. Teach me to recognize my condition before You with humility.

My God, help me to accept Your correction without resistance. May trials produce true repentance and not rebellion in my soul.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because Your discipline leads me to life. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is the mirror that reveals my need for change. Your commandments are the path that turns pain into repentance and restoration. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; they will grow like…

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12).

A careless daily life always leaves us weak, but those who choose to walk every day in the paths of righteousness and obedience become stronger in character. It is like constant exercise: doing good increases our capacity to keep doing good. Overcoming difficulties puts new strength in the heart, and practicing faith in dark moments prepares us for even greater faith.

For this growth to truly happen, we need to cling to the sublime commandments of the Creator. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus is simply extraordinary and incomparable. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation, because the Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and eternal life.

So, pay attention to the habits you are forming today, because they will determine the strength of your character tomorrow. Deliberately choose to obey the Father’s commandments in everything, and you will see how your life becomes firm and full of power. This is the secret to growing strong and unshakable: living in daily obedience. Adapted from J. R. Miller. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Beloved Father, thank You because growth in character is not something that happens by chance, but comes from daily decisions to walk in Your ways. Help me to see the importance of the habits I am building and to always choose what pleases You.

Give me discipline to practice obedience every day, strength to overcome the temptations that want to weaken me, and a steadfast heart that does not stray from Your will.

Oh, dear Father, I thank You for showing me that constant obedience makes me grow strong like a well-planted tree. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is a crystal-clear river that nourishes my soul. Your commandments are an unshakable foundation for a victorious life. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.