Battle Drill Daily Devotional

Rob Westwood-Payne

Start each day with a moment of spiritual reflection through Battle Drill, the Salvation Army's heart-touching daily devotional by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne. This gentle companion on your faith journey has become much more than just a daily reading—it's a trusted friend helping people deepen their relationship with God.

Think of Battle Drill as your quiet space each morning, a peaceful moment to connect with the Lord and find strength for whatever the day might bring. Whether you're a Salvation Army soldier, friend, or someone seeking spiritual growth, these daily reflections offer hope and wisdom drawn from Scripture and real-life experience.

What makes Battle Drill special is its simple yet profound approach to daily devotion. Like a trusted guide, it walks alongside you through life's joys and challenges, helping you discover fresh insights and deeper meaning in your faith journey. It's not just about reading—it's about growing, reflecting, and finding God's presence in your everyday life.

Many have found Battle Drill to be a source of light during difficult times, a steady reminder that they're not walking alone. Through these daily moments with God, you'll find encouragement, wisdom, and the spiritual strength to face life's challenges with renewed faith and hope.

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Saturday: Will You Live in the Light?

Saturday: Will You Live in the Light?

Discover how to choose to live in the light of Jesus, drawn from John 1:4-13. Find practical ways to apply whole-life discipleship and follow Jesus’ way in daily life. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Episodes

Saturday: Will You Live in the Light?

Saturday: Will You Live in the Light?

Discover how to choose to live in the light of Jesus, drawn from John 1:4-13. Find practical ways to apply whole-life discipleship and follow Jesus’ way in daily life. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Friday: God’s Good Plans in the Waiting

Friday: God’s Good Plans in the Waiting

Reflect on God’s good plans for you in every season of waiting with this Jeremiah 29:4-14 devotional, exploring discipleship and trust in God’s timing. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Thursday: God’s Kingdom Reigns - Our Hope in the Defeat of Evil

Thursday: God’s Kingdom Reigns - Our Hope in the Defeat of Evil

Explore Daniel 7:9-14 for hope in God’s eternal kingdom and the final defeat of evil. Discover how to live out this truth in everyday discipleship, embracing Jesus’ reign over earthly powers. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Wednesday: The Promise of Restoration - Trusting in God’s New Creation

Wednesday: The Promise of Restoration - Trusting in God’s New Creation

Discover the promise of restoration from Isaiah 35:3-10 and learn how to actively participate in God’s work while waiting for the new heavens and earth. Practical insights for discipleship today. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Tuesday: The Prince of Peace in a Troubled World

Tuesday: The Prince of Peace in a Troubled World

Explore how Jesus, the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:2-7, calls us to reflect his peace amidst global hunger and conflict. Learn practical ways to live out Christ’s peace in daily life. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Monday: Longing for Justice - Trusting in God’s Salvation

Monday: Longing for Justice - Trusting in God’s Salvation

Reflect on Israel’s longing for justice in Isaiah 59:15-19 and discover how God’s salvation and righteousness go beyond human expectations. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Sunday: He Bore Our Sins - Responding to the Depth of God’s Love

Sunday: He Bore Our Sins - Responding to the Depth of God’s Love

Explore how Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-11 speaks to the depth of God’s love for us. Reflect on how Jesus’ sacrifice calls us to forgiveness, reconciliation, and discipleship in our lives today. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5otLXoP3QwHQ6oGBw?e=688HLc There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Saturday: Confident in God’s Prevailing Goodness

Saturday: Confident in God’s Prevailing Goodness

Explore how Micah 7:7-9 inspires us to trust in God’s goodness, even in difficult times. Discover how confidence in his character and faithfulness leads to a more profound discipleship journey. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Friday: The Folly of Self-Made Solutions

Friday: The Folly of Self-Made Solutions

Reflect on Jeremiah 2:13, 26-28 to understand why self-made solutions leave us empty, and find out how turning to God brings true redemption and healing. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Thursday: Christmas – When Weary Souls Cry Out to God

Thursday: Christmas – When Weary Souls Cry Out to God

Discover comfort and hope in Psalm 6 for those struggling with mental anguish during the Christmas season. Learn how God meets us in our suffering and offers love and healing through Jesus. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Wednesday: Clinging to God Amid Suffering

Wednesday: Clinging to God Amid Suffering

Cling to God in suffering with this devotional on Job 2:7-10, exploring how pain can deepen our faith and trust in God’s promises. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Tuesday: Restoring Balance - Embracing Our Role in God’s Creation

Tuesday: Restoring Balance - Embracing Our Role in God’s Creation

Explore how Isaiah 24:1-6 reminds us of our God-given role in creation. Learn practical ways to care for the earth as a disciple, reflecting God’s love in a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Monday: The Vacuum of Rejection

Monday: The Vacuum of Rejection

Discover how Romans 1:28-32 reveals the vacuum left by rejecting God, and how Advent is a time to fill it with his peace, love, and anticipation for Christ’s return. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Sunday: Homesick for Eden - Why We Long for Home

Sunday: Homesick for Eden - Why We Long for Home

Explore how the ancient longing for a true home began with humanity’s exile from Eden and how Jesus understands and fulfils that longing today. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5os1RIHwfLmdZGIgg?e=31HI9i There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Saturday: Walking Away and Finding Our Way Back to God

Saturday: Walking Away and Finding Our Way Back to God

Learn from Acts 7:39-43 about humanity’s tendency to stray and how Jesus invites us back into God’s love, with practical steps to help you centre your life on him. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Friday: God’s Design for Harmony and Interdependence

Friday: God’s Design for Harmony and Interdependence

Reflect on Psalm 104:10-18 and God’s harmonious design for the world. Discover how we can live out whole-life discipleship, honouring God’s creation and embracing interdependence in our daily lives. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Thursday: God’s Gift of Companionship in Marriage

Thursday: God’s Gift of Companionship in Marriage

Discover how Genesis 2:20-25 reveals God’s design for marriage as a source of companionship and support, with insights for building Christ-centred relationships today. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Wednesday: Serving God in Every Aspect of Life

Wednesday: Serving God in Every Aspect of Life

Find out how to serve God with your whole being—time, energy, work, and family—by integrating faith into every aspect of daily life, inspired by Genesis 1:28-30. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Tuesday: Reflecting the Image of God in Daily Life

Tuesday: Reflecting the Image of God in Daily Life

Explore what it means to be made in the image of God. Discover how we can reflect God’s character and grow in Christ-likeness through whole-life discipleship. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.

Monday: Knowing God Through His Creation

Monday: Knowing God Through His Creation

Explore how Psalm 19:1-4 encourages us to know God through his creation. Discover practical ways to integrate this understanding into your daily walk as a disciple of Jesus. Read more ... Click here to read today's devotional - https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak_QYEqdXpfKp5k3Iyhck9fYV-vQwA?e=dKk5ND There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.