Daily Devotion

This daily devotion is based on the Anglican Morning Office. It comes with selected readings from the Psalms and another Scripture text, accompanied by reflections and prayers. There is an audio option. It will be best to both read and listen. This devotion is also suitable for family prayers. The link to the entire Morning Office today is provided at the end of this devotion. These devotions are offered for weekdays only and begins on Ash Wednesday, 2025.

Category: Devotion

  • 26 June Fri – We have only done what was our duty

    Voice: Doreen Today is Friday, 26th of June. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


  • 25 June Thurs – Jephthah

    Voice: Ting Ai Today is Thursday, 25th of June. Take a moment to be still in His presence. We pray: Blessed are you, creator of all,to you be praise and…


  • 24th June Wed – We must decrease

    Voice: Emily Today is Wednesday, 24th of June. We also commemorate the work and life of John the Baptist today. We join the psalmist to praise the Lord in the…


  • 23 June Tue – From sight to insight

    Voice: Shivdas Today is Tuesday, 23rd of June. Let us gather our scattered thoughts and be still in His presence. We pray this collect: O God, the King eternal, whose light…


  • 22nd June Mon – Just One

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 19 June Fri – A Broken Heart

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 18 June Thurs – Humility

    Voice: Li Huan Today is Thursday, 18th of June. Take a moment to be still in His presence. Psalm 63:1-7 O God, you are my God;  earnestly I seek you;    my soul thirsts…


  • 17th June Wed – “I Must Go On My Way”

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 16 June Tuesday – Why Today?

    Voice: Jennifer Today is the 16th of June, Tuesday. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and be still in His presence. We pray: Almighty and everlasting Father,we thank you that you have…


  • 15th June Mon – Why Should It Use Up the Ground?

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 12 June Fri – Be a Faithful Steward

    Voice: Jennifer Today is Friday, 12th of June. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


  • 11 June Thurs – Feast of St Barnabas

    Voice: Shivdas Today is Thursday, 11th of June. It is also the Feast of St Barnabas. Take a moment to be still in His presence. We read Psalm 101 I…


  • 10th June Wed – Are you anxious?

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 9 June Tuesday – BBS

    Voice: Li Huan Today is Tuesday, 9th of June. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and be still in His presence. We pray: Almighty and everlasting Father,we thank you that you have…


  • 8 June Mon- Psalm 27:4

    Voice: Hali Today is Monday, 8th of June. Our minds are easily distracted and we find it difficult to be still. Take a few moments of quietness. Yes there are…


  • 5 June Fri – Loving His Word

    Voice: Noppadon Today is Friday, 5th of June. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


  • 4 June Thurs – Remind me Dear Lord

    Voice: Terry Today is Thursday, 4th of June. Take a moment to be still in His presence. We pray: Blessed are you, creator of all,to you be praise and glory…


  • 3rd June Wed – Our Father

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 2 June Tue – Only You

    Voice: Shivdas Today is Tuesday, 2nd of June. Let us take a moment to be still in His presence. We say the opening sentence: Let the words of my mouth…


  • 1st June Mon – Humility

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 14 June Sunday – “Take off your sandals.”

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 13th June Saturday

    Today is the 13th of June, Saturday. For those of us who are at the MPCC Camp in Bintan, take a moment to be still in His presence. We will…


  • 29 May Fri – “Take off your sandals.”

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 28 May Thurs – Will you follow Me?

    Voice: Jennifer Today is Thursday, 28th of May. Take a moment to be still in His presence. Psalm 143:1-8 Hear my prayer, O Lord;    give ear to my pleas for mercy!    In your faithfulness…


  • 27th May Wed – When it doesn’t matter

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 26 May Tuesday – St Augustine of Canterbury

    Voice: Terry Today is Tuesday, 26th of May. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind: As we rejoice…


  • 25 May Mon- Martyrdom

    Voice: Mylene Today is Monday, 25th of May. The Ordinary time resumes today. We give thanks for the start of another week and season.   Psalm 123 1 To you I  lift…


  • 22 May Fri – “Who was it that touched Me?”

    Voice: Li Huan Today is Friday, 22nd of May. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is…


  • 21 May Thurs – Reflection on Psalm 24

    Voice: Noppadon Today is Thursday, 21st of May. Take a moment to be still in His presence. We pray: Blessed are you, creator of all,to you be praise and glory…


  • 20th May Wed – Hear and Do

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 19 May Tuesday – Tending the Soil of your Heart

    Voice: Hali Today is the 19th of May, Tuesday. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and be still in His presence. We pray: Almighty and everlasting Father,we thank you that you have…


  • 18th May Mon – For she loved much

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 15 May Fri – Feast of St Matthias

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 14 May Thurs – Ascension Day

    Voice: Shivdas Ascension Day Today is Thursday, 14th of May. Let us pause and be still in His presence. It is also Ascension Day. We open with this prayer: O…


  • 12 May Tue – How are we building?

    Voice: Keith Lim Today is Tuesday, 12th of May. Let us take a moment to be still in His presence. Psalm 125 1 Those who  trust in the  Lord  are like Mount Zion,which  cannot…


  • 11th May Mon – Turning the Other Cheek

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 8 May Fri – At the tips of your fingers

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 7th May Thurs – Facing your giants

    Friends, are you thirsty in the noon-day heat of life? Are you going to a well that refreshes you for a moment, and afterwards, leaves you thirsty again?


  • 6th May Wed – Rise, pick up your bed, and go home

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 5 May Tuesday – Psalm 19

    Voice: Terry Today is Tuesday, 5th of May. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind: As we rejoice…


  • 04 May Mon- Guided by His Presence

    Voice: Keith Lim Today is Monday, 4th of May. We give thanks for the start of another week.   Psalm 71:1-12 In you, O Lord, do I take refuge;    let me never…


  • 1 May Fri – The Feast of Philip and James

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 30 April Thurs – With Glowing Faces

    Voice: Doreen Today is Thursday, 30th of April. Take a moment to be still in His presence. We start by praying the words of Psalm 57: Be merciful to me,…


  • 29th April Wed – The Cleft of the Rock

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 28 April Tue – What then shall we do?

    Voice: Mylene Today is Tuesday, 28th of April. Let us take a moment to be still in His presence. Psalm 52 Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man?    The…


  • 27 April Mon – Turn your hearts

    Voice: Vincent Today is Monday, 27th of April. Take a moment to be still before the Lord. We pray: Almighty and everlasting Father,we thank you that you have brought us safely…


  • 24 April Fri – Worship in the Beauty of Holiness

    Voice: Li Huan Today is Friday, 24th of April. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is…


  • 23 April Thur – Be not afraid

    Voice: Jennifer Today is Thursday, 23rd of April. Whatever you are planning to do today, take a moment to commit your plans to the Lord. Opening SentenceWhom have I in…


  • 22nd April Wed – Beholding His glory

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 21 April Tuesday – A Fresh Reflection on the Ten Commandments

    Voice: Kae Chee Today is the 21st of April, Tuesday. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and be still in His presence. We pray: Almighty and everlasting Father,we thank you that you…


  • 20th April Mon – The View from Above

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 13 May Wed – Dwelling in Unity

    What if the Sabbath was a day for meeting God? A day of “Yes” to Him and His invitations. The invitation into wholeness, which shares the same root word as…


  • 17 April Fri – Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 16th April Thurs – The Lord is in control

    Friends, are you thirsty in the noon-day heat of life? Are you going to a well that refreshes you for a moment, and afterwards, leaves you thirsty again?


  • 15 April Wed – The Enduring Claim

    What if the Sabbath was a day for meeting God? A day of “Yes” to Him and His invitations. The invitation into wholeness, which shares the same root word as…


  • 14 April Tuesday – Laboring for His Church

    Voice: Hali Today is Tuesday, 14th of April. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and enter into His presence. Psalm 5:1-8 Listen to my words, Lord,    consider my lament.2 Hear my cry for help,    my King…


  • 13 April Mon- “My Lord and my God.”

    Voice: Shivdas Today is Monday, 13th of April. Take a moment to be still. Be aware of His presence and His love. We start by renewing our trust in God…


  • 10 April Fri – Abide with me

    Voice: Ting Ai Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Today is Friday of Easter Week, 10th April. Psalm 115:1-9 1  Not to us, O  Lord , not…


  • 9 April Thurs – You will not grieve like the rest

    Voice: Keith Lim Alleluia. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Today is Thursday of Easter Week, 9th April. We start by praying the words of Psalm…


  • 8 April Wed – “Why do you seek the living among the dead?”

    Voice: Doreen Alleluia. Christ is risen!He is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Today is Wednesday of Easter Week, 8th of April. We begin by praising the Lord in the words…


  • 7 April Tues – If it is this life only…

    Voice: Mylene Alleluia. Christ is risen!He is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Today is Tuesday of Easter Week, 7th of April. Psalm 147 147 Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises…


  • 6 April (Mon) – Stand Firm

    Voice: Kae Chee Today is the Monday of Easter Week, 6th of April. As we gather around the empty tomb, we declare: Alleluia. Christ is risen!He is risen indeed. Alleluia,…


  • 5 April (Sun) – We believe

    Voice: Terry Triumphant in his glory now, his sceptre ruleth all,earth, heaven and hell before him bow, and at his footstool fall. (Fulbert of Chartres) Today is Easter Sunday, 5th…


  • 4 April (Sat): Wait for the Lord*

    Voice: Lisa Today is Saturday, 4th April. This day is called by various names, including Easter Eve, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil or Low Saturday. It commemorates the time Jesus’ body…


  • 3 April – Good Friday

    Voice: Terry Prepare Today is the 3rd of April. It is Good Friday. We start with this collect: Eternal God,in the cross of Jesuswe see the cost of our sinand…


  • 2 April – Maundy Thursday

    Voice: Li Huan Today is Maundy Thursday, 2nd of April. Maundy is derived from the Latin word for “command,” and refers to Jesus’ commandment to the disciples to “Love one…


  • 1 Apr (Holy Wed) – Who do you say that He is?

    The only way there can be a problem with this statement is if it is untrue, i.e. Jesus is not in fact the Son of Man, not the Christ, not…


  • 31 March Holy Tuesday – Who is the greatest?

    Voice: Shivdas Today is the 31st of March, Tuesday in the Holy Week. Let’s gather our scattered thoughts and continue to follow Jesus through this eventful week. Psalm Reading We…


  • Day 1 Tour

    Day 1 – 15th June – Monday | 1230 -1545 From Heathrow Airport to St Albans St Alban’s Cathedral: Martyrs of the Early Church & the Power of Pilgrimage Historical backgroundChristianity…


  • 30 Mar Holy Monday

    Let us respond with faith, recognising Jesus as the Lamb of God, as the one perfect sacrifice that atones for all of our sins, so that we may live free…


  • 27 Mar Fri – Let Brotherly Love Continue

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 23rd March Mon – The Lord will keep you from all evil

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 24 Mar Tue – Who Are We?

    Voice: Emily Today is Tuesday, 24th of March. In this Season of Lent, let us take a moment to be still in His presence. The Opening Sentence:If anyone would come…


  • 26 Mar Thur – Do not refuse Him who is speaking

    Voice: Doreen Today is Thursday, 26th of March. In this Season of Lent, let us take a moment to be still in His presence. Psalm 125 Those who trust in the Lord are…


  • 25 Mar Wed – The Annunciation of our Lord to the Virgin Mary

    What if the Sabbath was a day for meeting God? A day of “Yes” to Him and His invitations. The invitation into wholeness, which shares the same root word as…


  • 20 Mar Fri – Soul Preservation

    Voice: Mylene Today is Friday, 20th of March. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


  • 19 Mar Thur – Shepherd Leadership

    Voice: Hali Today is Thursday, 19th of March. Whatever you are planning to do today, take a moment to commit your plans to the Lord. Opening SentenceWhom have I in…


  • 18 Mar Wed – Not on my own

    Voice: Doreen Today is Wednesday, 18th of March. We pause to prepare our hearts to hear His voice. The Opening Sentence:Thus says the One who is high and lifted up,…


  • 17 March Tue- St Patrick’s Day

    Nothing wrong with sharing more free fish burgers. But if all we seek is a fellowship around fish burgers, then we are in danger of missing the signs, missing Christ,…


  • 16 March Mon – How Much More

    Nothing wrong with sharing more free fish burgers. But if all we seek is a fellowship around fish burgers, then we are in danger of missing the signs, missing Christ,…


  • 13 Mar Fri – In Good Times and Bad

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 12th Mar Thurs – Reflection on Psalm 57

    Friends, are you thirsty in the noon-day heat of life? Are you going to a well that refreshes you for a moment, and afterwards, leaves you thirsty again?


  • 11th March Wed – Of Oaths and Promises

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 10 Mar Tue – Going on to Maturity

    Voice: Hali Today is Tuesday, 10th of March. In this Season of Lent, let us take a moment to be still in His presence. Dearly beloved, the Scriptures teach us…


  • 9th Mar Mon – Draw near with Confidence

    What if the Sabbath was a day for meeting God? A day of “Yes” to Him and His invitations. The invitation into wholeness, which shares the same root word as…


  • 6 Mar Fri – Draw near to Him

    Voice: Mylene Today is Friday, 6th of March. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


  • 5 Mar Thur – Give thanks

    Voice: Jennifer Today is Thursday, 5th of March. Whatever you are planning to do today, take a moment to commit your plans to the Lord. We pray: God and Father…


  • 4 Mar Wed – Our Bodily Hope

    Voice: Doreen Today is Wednesday, 4th of March. We pause to prepare our hearts to hear His voice. The Opening Sentence:Thus says the One who is high and lifted up,…


  • 3rd March Tue – Slow Fade

    The word “Eucharist” came from the Greek noun εὐχαριστία (eucharistia) and it means “thanksgiving”.  As Jesus often give thanks as he broke bread, this term is now associated with the Lord’s Supper. Each…


  • 25th February – Laments

    We do not say in our hearts, “let us fear the Lord.” This is so true for many Christians living in the milieu of this age. We have sight, but…


  • 2 March Mon – The Third Temptation: The Need for Security

    Nothing wrong with sharing more free fish burgers. But if all we seek is a fellowship around fish burgers, then we are in danger of missing the signs, missing Christ,…


  • 27 Feb Fri – The Second Temptation: The Need for Significance

    In the midst of the storms, it can be very reassuring to know that the Lord is here. He is in control.


  • 26th February – Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone

    Right after his great success – the public and miraculous feeding of at least 5,000 people from just 5 loaves and 2 fishes, with 12 baskets full of leftovers -…


  • 24th February – Renewing our Affections

    Did you know that many of the Psalms are laments? The Bible encourages us to express honestly our deepest griefs and sorrows. God can handle it. Yes, the God of…


  • 23rd Feb Mon – Our True Identity

    What if the Sabbath was a day for meeting God? A day of “Yes” to Him and His invitations. The invitation into wholeness, which shares the same root word as…


  • 20th February – The Food of Jesus

    Are you thinking about your next meal? Taking time to pause and eat is one of life’s daily blessings. We step away from work to focus on this essential need.…


  • 19th February – Give me this Water

    Friends, are you thirsty in the noon-day heat of life? Are you going to a well that refreshes you for a moment, and afterwards, leaves you thirsty again?


  • 18th February – Ash Wednesday

    This daily devotion is based on the Anglican Morning Office. It comes with selected readings from the Psalms and another Scripture text, accompanied by reflections and prayers. There is an…


  • 17 Feb Tue – From Pit to Profit

    Voice: Emily Today is Tuesday, 17th of February. We are now just a day from the start of the Season of Lent. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Today is the first…


  • 13 Feb Fri – A Limping Man Meets His Brother

    Voice: Jennifer Today is Friday, 13th of February. The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Silence is kept.…


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This project is initiated by Revd Canon Terry Wong, Vicar of Marine Parade Christian Centre. Various clergy , pastors and lay members are also contributing in writing or voicing. For feedback or questions, please email Canon Wong at terrywg@gmail.com