In essence, a devotional is a time set aside for daily prayer and meditation. Most people's devotionals look like writing a short, inspiring thought around God's word, usually a specific verse of the Bible.
Just like Jesus did, we use this time to read God's Word and pray, and ultimately apply it to our lives.
"Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there." - Mark 1:35
So what's the benefit of doing devotions? Here are some things I've found on this faith journey:
Read like a Tortoise or Hare
Go at your own pace. You have so much freedom when it comes to doing devotions. The main goal of devotionals is to grow closer to Christ and get a better understanding of what God's word is saying.
Daily and Consistent
Life happens, I know. But getting into a routine of doing your devotional helps keep your focus on Christ. You know yourself better than anyone, so find whatever schedule works for you. Using Church Notes can help you build a great daily routine.
Plan
What are you going to read? There are thousands of devotional resources out there to help you figure that out. My first devotional plan was a 365 Devotional book I bought online. Every morning I would read the verse for that day and create a devotional from it.
This might seem like a lot, or maybe it comes easy for you. Either way, don't worry. Just by reading this, you're clearly wanting to move forward in your Bible studies, and taking small steps toward that is the best start.
Learn simple ways to write devotions by downloading Church Notes for free and see how the devotional templates can help you stay on track.
