There are books to help you read the Bible in a year. The variety can be bewildering and overwhelming. It took me a long time to figure out what to do—years in fact.
After all those years of searching for the proper way to do devotions, I want to share what I have learned. And here it is. In one short sentence:. Or to put it more positively, there are a lot of ways to do devotions. It is not a one-size-fits-all practice. Think of it as an adventure or a treasure hunt or a journey. Just get started.
Pick something and begin. There will be something that works for you—even if it takes you a while to find it. You should be honest with yourself about your temperament and how much time you honestly are able to spend in devotions.
Ten minutes may be too short for you or maybe it will be too long. If you have trouble sitting still, look for something you can walk with, or use prayer beads to keep your hands busy. The most important thing is to spend time every day focused on God, as if He were any other friend you need to give your attention to in order to get to know better and grow closer to.
Simply being a follower of Christ is not enough to live a complete life. You must be constantly growing in your understanding and in your connection to God. Can you survive on a church service a week? Daily connection with God is important to stay healthy and live well.
Skip to content. Related Categories Sanctification and Growth. Although your plan may include small group reading or questions, try to keep your quiet time focused on meeting God, not just doing homework. Nothing protects your heart and mind from secular culture like knowing what God says about it.
When you find a verse, write it on an index card and carry it around with you until you know it. Time with God is not an item to check off your to-do list. Scripture is a mirror for your soul, not a pat on the back. Expect to be uncomfortable. Keep reading until God gives you one truth or statement that will challenge your perspective.
I will meditate on it all day long. Underline verses in your Bible, take notes, create a meme, draw a picture, write a blog.
Making note of any transformational moment reinforces the truth learned and marks a transition period for personal growth. You can pray through a list of concerns or write in a journal, but the important thing is to pray.
The actions of asking, confessing, and lamenting bring about transformation in perspective.
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