Daily Devotionals


Full moon against a black background.

Shine God’s Light to the World

January 5, 2022
The prayer that we say once a month to bless the moon asks God to help us fulfil our mission to shine all of God’s light to the world.
Several people celebrating while waving Israeli flags in the air.

God’s Redemption Includes All

January 4, 2022
There is no redemption without the young and the old.” God’s redemption includes all. The past and the future.
Black and white image of people in a house and an angel passing by.

It Matters to God

January 3, 2022
I imagine there were Jews in Egypt at the time wondering, “Why does it matter what the Egyptians think?” But it matters to God.
Several rabbis praying alongside one another.

The Ultimate Way to Praise the Lord

January 2, 2022
Go somewhere, and do something good. That’s the ultimate way to praise the Lord!
Elderly woman in Israel receiving assistance from a medical professional thanks to donations to IFCJ

Helping Poor Is a Loan to God

December 31, 2021
In Proverbs 19, where helping the poor is described as a loan to God. Think about that — it doesn’t say that it’s an offering to God, a gift to God, or a tax. It’s a loan!
black and white, elderly woman, hand over face, crying

People Whose Hearts Are Hardened

December 30, 2021
Do you know people whose hearts are hardened? Who don’t see the miracles that you see?
Yael Eckstein hugging a young girl and smiling.

Show Gratitude to Everyone

December 29, 2021
When we show gratitude to everyone — and everything — that has blessed us, we become more grateful people and we honor God.
Pharaoh Cobra Headdress | Be a Staff, Not a Snake, Exodus 7:9

Moses’ Faltering Lips

December 28, 2021
In Moses’ mind he had failed to represent God effectively because of the inability to speak, what Moses called his “faltering lips.”
Jewish woman crying tears of relief after being rescued from anti-Semitism

Losing Our Ability to See God’s Plan

December 27, 2021
When life becomes difficult to bear, our vision is narrowed. We lose the ability to see the bigger picture of God’s plan.
Yael Eckstein looking up praying in winter

Have Faith Anyway

December 26, 2021
Even when the situations in our life appear hopeless and we can’t see a way for them to work out, the psalmist encourages us to have faith anyway.
Mountains, trees, and an almost clear blue sky.

Our Souls Never Die

December 24, 2021
Souls don’t get weaker as they age. They get stronger. And the reason for this is simple: Unlike our bodies, our souls never die.
Two women lifting their hands up in praise as they pray.

God Sees the Needs Within Us

December 23, 2021
We may think that what’s bothering us is what we’re praying for, but God sees needs within us that lie beneath the surface even when we don’t.

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