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Daily Devotion

Start or finish each day in God’s word, with devotions written by LCANZ members. Sign up to receive Daily Devotion in your inbox every morning. Permission is granted to print and publish these devotions with this acknowledgement: ‘Reproduced with permission: Lutheran Church of Australia 2025.’ If possible, please provide a link to the Daily Devotion archive page: www.lca.org.au/daily-devotion. LCA Communications is producing a week of devotions in advance in ready-to-print format for congregations to deliver to members. To receive a link to the printable sets each week, simply ask us at lca.comms@lca.org.au. Click here to find the print versions of Daily Devotion.

03
May2025

Praise for God’s awesomeness

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning (Psalm 30:4,5).

02
May2025

Foundations of our faith

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness — in the hope of eternal life … (Titus 1:1,2a).

01
May2025

Christ-like humility

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:6,7).

30
Apr2025

Using our gifts

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms (1 Peter 4:10).

29
Apr2025

Sharing with gentleness and respect

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15b,16a).

28
Apr2025

Marital relations

by Charles Bertelsmeier

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect … so that nothing will hinder your prayers (1 Peter 3:7).