Making the Most of Devotions
Devotions are meant to be a conversation – God speaks to you through His Word, and you talk to Him in prayer. The goal is not just to know the Bible – it is to grow closer to God. True spiritual maturity is a life transformed by Jesus. Make a commitment each day to ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to remember and live what you have learned.
These devotional thoughts are meant to help you understand God’s Word and how it applies to your life. Read the verses in your own Bible or Bible app. A pen and journal are helpful to write out your thoughts and answers to the questions. Below is a simple structure to help you make the most of your devotions.
PRAY & LISTEN
Begin with prayer, asking God to help you understand His Word.
Take a posture of listening to what God wants to teach you.
READ
What are the verses about?
Read slowly and more than once.
Pay attention to key words, phrases, or characters.
REFLECT
Why is this important?
Think about principles being taught and why they matter.
Understand what is revealed about God or human nature.
RESPOND
How can I live this in my life?
Find ways that the biblical principles can be applied into your life.
Create plans to live out what you have learned.
PRAY & ACT
Respond to God based on what you have read.
Ask for God’s help to remember and live what He has taught you.
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Making the Most of Devotions
Devotions are meant to be a conversation – God speaks to you through His Word, and you talk to Him in prayer. The goal is not just to know the Bible – it is to grow closer to God. True spiritual maturity is a life transformed by Jesus. Make a commitment each day to ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to remember and live what you have learned.
These devotional thoughts are meant to help you understand God’s Word and how it applies to your life. Read the verses in your own Bible or Bible app. A pen and journal are helpful to write out your thoughts and answers to the questions. Below is a simple structure to help you make the most of your devotions.
PRAY & LISTEN
Begin with prayer, asking God to help you understand His Word.
Take a posture of listening to what God wants to teach you.
READ
What are the verses about?
Read slowly and more than once.
Pay attention to key words, phrases, or characters.
REFLECT
Why is this important?
Think about principles being taught and why they matter.
Understand what is revealed about God or human nature.
RESPOND
How can I live this in my life?
Find ways that the biblical principles can be applied into your life.
Create plans to live out what you have learned.
PRAY & ACT
Respond to God based on what you have read.
Ask for God’s help to remember and live what He has taught you.
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.Psalms 23:1-6 NLT
This is perhaps the most wellknown psalm, quoted often at funerals. Yet the words are about more than death. This psalm talks about walking through life with a Shepherd, trusting in One who leads you to green meadows and peaceful waters. God is the One (not others) who anoints your head with oil and fills your cup overflowing with goodness. Even when you go through the dark valleys of life, the Good Shepherd is always with you. Jesus knows how painful life can be.
The Lord is your Shepherd He leads you, and you follow Him. In the hard times, Gods rod and staff are beside you the Lords comfort is next to you. The Saviors goodness and love follow (or pursue) you. God is in front of you, beside you, and behind you. The Lord is all around you leading you, loving you, and changing you every day.
What does it mean for you to follow the Good Shepherd, not expecting Him to follow you? How can you remember that the Savior is with you no matter what happens today?
Covenant Grove Daily Devotionals
Making the Most of Devotions
Devotions are meant to be a conversation – God speaks to you through His Word, and you talk to Him in prayer. The goal is not just to know the Bible – it is to grow closer to God. True spiritual maturity is a life transformed by Jesus. Make a commitment each day to ask for the Holy Spirit’s help to remember and live what you have learned.
These devotional thoughts are meant to help you understand God’s Word and how it applies to your life. Read the verses in your own Bible or Bible app. A pen and journal are helpful to write out your thoughts and answers to the questions. Below is a simple structure to help you make the most of your devotions.
PRAY & LISTEN
Begin with prayer, asking God to help you understand His Word.
Take a posture of listening to what God wants to teach you.
READ
What are the verses about?
Read slowly and more than once.
Pay attention to key words, phrases, or characters.
REFLECT
Why is this important?
Think about principles being taught and why they matter.
Understand what is revealed about God or human nature.
RESPOND
How can I live this in my life?
Find ways that the biblical principles can be applied into your life.
Create plans to live out what you have learned.
PRAY & ACT
Respond to God based on what you have read.
Ask for God’s help to remember and live what He has taught you.
