Daily Devotionals


Bishop Lanier praying at Western Wall
A Man of Prayer 
Whatever happens as a result of the enemies in our lives was bound to happen to us one way or another. This clarity allows us to let go of our need to hate back or repay the hurt. It allows us to choose love instead.
two women worship outdoors
Trust in Him 
As Proverbs teaches us, there are two sides to the lesson of trusting in God for our material well-being.
Studenst and Torah scrolls return to the campus of Yemin Orde after the Carmel wildfire.
The Torah Goes with Us 
The Torah goes with us wherever we go. That is the secret of Jewish survival.
medals and honors. on uniform.
Firm Like Bronze 
We may be called upon to stand firm in the face of challenges to our values. That is when we must stand firm and unyielding like bronze.
IFCJ staff giving box of matzah to elderly woman, sitting on bed, glasses, light green high visibility vest, cane
Wealth That’s Eternal 
When we elevate the material gifts that God has given us, when we offer them to Him for His holy purposes, they become a terumah, wealth that’s eternal.
A general view of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area as it seen from a lookout in Ben Shemen Forest near Modiin, on November 21, 2020. Photo by Mila Aviv/Flash90, sunset, clouds, trees, houses,
Light a Fire 
When we stop working on Shabbat—specifically, mileklet machashevet, “creative work”—it is our weekly reminder that God is the true Creator of all things and Master over the world.
Bible story from the book of 2 Samuel 2: 4 David at Hebron is anointed king over the house of Judah. From an original woodcut published in 1860 by George Wigland, Leipzig Artist Julius Schnorr (d. 1872)
The Secret to Success 
David reveals the secret to truly achieving success — anytime, anywhere, and under any circumstances: “With God we will gain the victory…”
Galina Bailin - daughter was killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 eldery woman - light green sweater - holding up photo of her daughter Zinaida - looking at food - hand on her chest Inna Markovitch - adult woman - dark blue jacket - sitting with arm around Galina looking at food box Emergency food box - branded logo - in foreground
Blessed by Blessing 
The primary goal is taking care of others, but the benefits of giving are real and meaningful. Jesus taught this same idea when he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Bishop Lanier prays by and kisses the Western Wall.
Heeding God’s Call 
By heeding the call to God, the Levites turned back the tide of sin that had taken over the people. Because of the courage of the Levites, God’s covenant with Israel was restored.
Patience with God  
Have patience with God. We must not let our anticipation of God’s plan get in the way of our patient trust in Him.
3D generated image of the Arc of the Covenant
A Lasting Covenant 
Shabbat is “an everlasting covenant” because every week we remind ourselves that what’s most important is everlasting.
Elderly woman sits down with Fellowship volunteers.
Blessing Is Godly Work 
Those who sow into IFCJ Canada are usually people who could never make a significant impact on their own. But when they send in their donations — no matter how large or small — they become part of something bigger.