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Daily Devotional: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me…

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for many days” (Psalm 23:6).

The soul of the righteous does not need to prove its immortality through logical arguments—it perceives it through something higher: living communion with God. When the heart is purified and illuminated by true holiness, it becomes sensitive to the divine presence. And that presence surrounds, warms, and assures it: God will never abandon the life He Himself has breathed into us. The soul that deeply longs for Him is, in fact, responding to the very breath of the Creator moving within it.

It is through obedience to the radiant Law of God that this communion deepens. The magnificent commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus set us apart from the world and tune us to the Father. Obedience makes us receptive to the “divine radiations”—the subtle yet powerful touches of the Spirit. And when these eternal aspirations arise within us, they are not mere emotions: they are echoes of God’s will, seeds of eternity planted by Him.

Do not ignore the holy desires that spring up in your soul. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the splendid commandments of the Lord strengthen in you this living union with the Eternal. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and gives us the assurance that, if He intended to destroy us, He would never have revealed so much to us. Adapted from John Smith. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Eternal Lord, I bow before You with reverence and gratitude for Your life that dwells within me. May the deep desires to be with You forever be strengthened and guided by You.

Teach me, O God, to live in faithfulness to Your magnificent Law. May Your commandments awaken in me an ever-increasing longing for You, and may I never resist Your breath of life within me.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because, by showing me Your light, You confirm that You desire to keep me with You for all eternity. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like the living seal of Your promise in my soul. Your commandments are like chains of light that bind me to Your heart. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these things…”

“Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these things; He who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name; by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, not one is missing” (Isaiah 40:26).

It is impossible for a negligent, disorganized, and directionless soul to clearly behold God. The disordered mind, wandering without purpose, stands before the Creator as a painful contrast to the perfection and symmetry of all that God has made. The same voice that sustains the stars with precision is grieved to see hearts that draw near without reverence, without structure, without sincerity.

It is through obedience to the extraordinary Law of God that our inner being finds order and purpose. The sublime commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to discipline the body, organize the mind, and cultivate an awakened soul. The glorious Law of the Lord gives us center and direction, shaping our lives with purpose, firmness, and reverence. Whoever obeys learns to live in harmony with the Creator—and their prayer ceases to be a contradiction and becomes a reflection of the beauty God expects to find in us.

Do not be content with a drifting life. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the magnificent commandments of the Lord shape your soul with balance and zeal. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and transforms our prayer into a song aligned with the order of heaven. Adapted from James Martineau. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Holy and glorious Father, remove from me all spiritual laziness and all disorder that displeases You. Teach me to present myself before You with seriousness, humility, and truth.

Educate my heart with Your magnificent Law. May Your commandments shape me completely and make my life a reflection of Your perfect order.

Oh beloved Lord, I thank You because even though I am fragile and distracted, You invite me to live in communion with You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a compass that organizes my days. Your commandments are like fixed stars that guide my prayers in the right direction. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves…

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (1 John 2:15).

If our hearts are tied to the riches, worries, and vanities of this world, all our appearance of faith becomes weak, empty—and, often, useless. We may speak as those who pray, appear pious before others, and even remain firm in a public profession of the truth. But if we are filled with the spirit of this world, we will not experience the depth nor the sweetness of communion with the Lord. The divided heart does not feel the weight of the cross nor the glory of the throne.

To know true fellowship with God, it is necessary to turn away from a world that is at war with Him. And this begins with obedience to the Lord’s great Law. The sublime commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus separate us from the world and draw us closer to God. They purify our intentions, cleanse our eyes, and ignite in us a real desire to please the Father alone. When we live according to this Law, the world loses its luster, and the truth becomes alive and powerful within us.

Break with the spirit of the world. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the magnificent commandments of the Lord set you free from spiritual coldness. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and leads us to genuine communion with the living God. Adapted from J.C. Philpot. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Holy Father, deliver me from the chains of this world. May I not settle for an empty and superficial faith, but seek You with all my heart.

Guide me with Your splendid commandments. May Your glorious Law separate me from the world and draw me closer to You, so that I may experience true fellowship.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because You do not leave me trapped in the emptiness of earthly things. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a lamp that drives out the darkness of the world. Your commandments are like cords of love that pull me out of deception. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). None…

“Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).

No man collapses under the weight of a single day. It is when we try to carry, in addition to today, the worries of tomorrow—which has not even arrived yet—that the burden becomes unbearable. The Lord never commanded us to bear such a load. When we find ourselves overwhelmed by future anxieties, it is a sign that we have taken upon ourselves a weight He did not give us. God invites us to live the present with faithfulness and to entrust the future to Him, for He is already there, taking care of everything.

The glorious Law of God teaches us to live with balance and confidence. The sublime commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to do today the good that is within our reach, without despairing over what has not yet come. Obedience to the magnificent Law of the Lord leads us to peace, for it keeps us anchored in the reality of the present and confident in the Father’s continual care.

Do not carry tomorrow before its time. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be your daily guide, strengthening your heart with each new dawn. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and frees us from the unnecessary weight of future worries. -Adapted from George MacDonald. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Lord of each day, help me to live the present with confidence and obedience. May I not let myself be afflicted by a future that has not yet come, but rest in You.

Teach me, through Your magnificent Law, to focus on what I can do today, with faith and serenity. May Your commandments protect me from anxiety and lead me in peace.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because You do not ask me to carry tomorrow. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a light burden that guides me with wisdom. Your commandments are like rails that keep me on the safe path, one step at a time. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down…

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17).

All the beauty we see scattered throughout creation—in the fields, in the skies, in people and in acts of kindness—are merely reflections of the perfections of the Father. Every ray of light, every trace of loveliness, is a small spark from the inexhaustible Light that dwells above. If our spiritual eyes are awakened, we will learn to love these expressions of beauty not for themselves, but as ladders that lead us to the Author of all light, the eternal Father.

To live this way, our eyes must be shaped by the dazzling Law of God. The magnificent commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to see clearly what the world no longer perceives. The Law shows us the perfect standard that comes from God, and by obeying it, we learn to imitate that standard in our daily lives. Every decision, every reaction, every action becomes a sincere attempt to reflect the light of our Creator.

Climb, day by day, by the rays of light that come from Him. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be like mirrors that reflect the glory of the Father in your walk. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and lifts us, step by step, toward the true Light. -Adapted from John Smith. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Father, teach me to see Your hand in every ray of beauty scattered throughout the world. May nothing in creation steal from You the glory that belongs to You.

Guide my life with Your magnificent commandments. May Your glorious Law shape me into Your image and make me ascend, every day, toward Your eternal light.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because all that is beautiful and true comes from You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a beam of light that points the way to heaven. Your commandments are like pure mirrors that help me reflect who You are. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Those who love your law enjoy peace, and nothing can make them…

“Those who love your law enjoy peace, and nothing can make them stumble” (Psalm 119:165).

True love, when it is born in us through the presence of God, is in itself a blessing—not because of circumstances, but because it brings with it the very essence of the Lord. Where the spirit of love dwells, there is also life, freedom, and peace. This divine love transforms everything: it eliminates the root of bitterness, heals the torments of selfishness, satisfies needs, and calms the soul.

This reality of peace begins when we obey the Lord’s delightful commandments. The glorious Law that the Father gave to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus not only guides us—it lovingly shapes us. It is through this Law that the spirit of divine love finds space within us, and everything in our nature begins to be healed. Obedience to God’s will is not a burden, but a path of restoration, where the Creator Himself removes from us everything that generates conflict, sadness, and hardness.

Allow the love of God to transform your inner being. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the magnificent commandments of the Lord be your constant environment—gentle, firm, and liberating. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and leads us to a life lived in the sweet element of love. -Adapted from William Law. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.

Pray with me: Eternal Father of love, plant in me Your spirit of true love, which transforms, heals, and fills every part of my being. May I live each day in this gentle and restoring environment.

Guide me with Your delightful Law. May Your commandments undo all bitterness and cause a light life to be born in me, full of peace and true joy.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because Your love in me is the greatest of all blessings. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a river of tenderness that washes my heart. Your commandments are like notes of a gentle melody that cradle my soul in peace. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in…

“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction” (Isaiah 48:10).

The “fire of trial” is not something strange or reserved only for a select few of God’s servants. On the contrary, it is part of the path of all who have been chosen. The very voice of the Lord declares that His own are tested in the furnace of affliction. This means that every soul called by God will experience, to a greater or lesser degree, moments in which they are purified through suffering—not by chance, but by divine design.

This is why the splendid Law of the Lord is so necessary in the life of the faithful. The majestic commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus prepare us to recognize that suffering is part of the process. Constant obedience strengthens us to stand firm when the heat of the furnace increases. Those who live under the direction of God’s Law are not surprised by the trial, but understand it as a seal of belonging and a means of refinement.

If you are passing through the fire, do not be discouraged. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. Let the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be the foundation that sustains you in the midst of pain. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and tests us like gold refined in the fire. -Adapted from J.C. Philpot. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Purifying Lord, when the fire of affliction surrounds me, help me remember that You Yourself have chosen me to be Yours. May I not reject the furnace, but glorify You in it.

Teach me to obey Your magnificent Law even in the hardest times. May Your commandments give me strength to remain steadfast as I am shaped by Your hand.

Oh beloved Lord, I thank You because You test me not to destroy me, but to perfect me. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like the fire that purifies without consuming. Your commandments are like heavenly tools that shape me according to Your will. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

Take courage. Even pains that seem without remedy can become steps of spiritual progress. Do not waste affliction: transform it into communion. Turn frequently to the Lord, who observes every detail of your struggle—even when you feel weak, scattered, or overwhelmed. It is He who sends help and transforms your affliction into blessing. Knowing that all this happens under the attentive eyes of the Father should bring peace and steadfastness to endure each trial with meekness and purpose.

This is why the splendid Law of God is so essential for those who wish to mature spiritually. The extraordinary commandments that the Father gave to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to offer our pain as an act of love and faithfulness. Obedience teaches us to continually lift our hearts, to seek help from above, and to place our joy not in circumstances, but in the fact that we belong to God. This awareness transforms every annoyance into something small compared to the security of having a faithful Friend and an eternal Refuge.

Do not allow anguish to dominate your soul. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the magnificent commandments of the Lord be the foundation of your consolation. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and sets us upon the Rock even amid the storms of life. -Adapted from Francis de Sales. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Faithful and compassionate Lord, teach me to transform my pains into offerings of love before You. May I not flee from the struggle, but remain steadfast, knowing that You are with me.

Guide me with Your splendid commandments. May Your glorious Law help me to lift my heart to You even when I am weary, and may I learn to rest in the fact that I am Yours.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because You are my help, my comfort, and my strength. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a firm shelter in the midst of the storm. Your commandments are like arms that sustain me when everything seems to collapse. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted…

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

The soul that desires to please God must learn to deal with injustices and irrational attitudes. There will be times when we are treated harshly or misunderstood without reason. And yet, we are called to remain at peace, aware that God sees everything with infinite clarity. Nothing escapes His eyes. What is up to us is to remain calm, faithfully do the little that is in our hands, and leave the rest in His hands.

It is by obeying the magnificent Law of the Lord that we are able to respond with balance in the face of injustice. The splendid commandments of God, given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus, train us to respond with gentleness and firmness, without allowing bitterness to take hold. When we obey the will of the Father, we learn to act without anxiety and to let what is beyond our control be treated as something distant—as if it no longer belongs to us.

Remain at peace in the face of what you cannot change. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Most High be your anchor when injustice knocks at your door. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and teaches us to live above circumstances. -Adapted from F. Fénelon. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Righteous and compassionate Father, teach me not to be shaken in the face of injustice. May I find rest in Your presence, even when I do not understand the reason for the trials.

Guide my steps through Your splendid Law. May Your commandments help me react with serenity and trust in Your watchful eye over all things.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because You see everything that happens to me and care for me perfectly. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a shield that protects my heart from rebellion. Your commandments are like a gentle breeze that calms my troubled soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

Daily Devotional: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose purpose is steadfast,…

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose purpose is steadfast, because they trust in You” (Isaiah 26:3).

Certain trials and failures in our lives only take on a truly divine character when they become impossible to overcome by our own strength. It is when all resistance is exhausted and human hope disappears that we finally surrender. The great difficulty, however, lies in fighting against the pains and losses of life while we still have hope—treating them as enemies—and, after being overcome, accepting them with faith as if they were blessings sent by the hand of God.

It is at this point that the glorious Law of the Lord becomes essential. The majestic commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to trust even when we do not understand. Obeying this Law is what allows us to go through suffering without rebellion and to embrace what once seemed like a blow as part of the divine plan. Obedience to the will of God, revealed in His extraordinary commandments, helps us discern that even pain can be an instrument of transformation and blessing.

Do not fight against what God has already allowed. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the splendid commandments of the Lord be your guide when strength fails and hope falters. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and enables us to accept, with faith, even that which we did not ask for. -Adapted from James Martineau. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.

Pray with me: Sovereign Father, when my strength is gone and hope fades away, teach me to surrender completely to You. May I not resist Your working, even when it comes in the form of pain.

Strengthen me through Your magnificent Law. May Your commandments help me accept with humility that which I cannot change, trusting that everything that comes from You has a purpose.

Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because even what wounds me can be transformed by You into something good. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a rock where my surrender finds rest. Your commandments are like beacons that illuminate even the darkest valleys of the soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.