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Daily Devotionals Help Start Your Day off Right
Some say an apple a day keeps the doctor
away. Many Christians will tell you spending time with
God first thing in the morning will keep the gloomies
away. No one will dispute that there is no substitute
for spending time in the Word of God, in your Bible.
However, if you just have a few quickie moments in the
morning before your children wake up or before you scoot
off to the office, reading out of a daily devotional
book may be just what you need to get your day started
right!
Go to any bookstore, online or off,
and you will find a plethora of daily devotionals. It
can be very overwhelming. There are also a number of
online sources where you can get daily inspirations
sent directly to your in-box. You should have at least
one devotions book in print. Doing so will give you
a chance to sit quietly away from the computer. You
may have a spot at the kitchen table or in your comfy
chair in the living room or perhaps you feel like the
only alone time you ever get is in the bathroom. Take
your book where you can give the text and God your undivided
attention.
Listed below are merely a few examples
of some of the devotional books available. All have
been personally recommended by readers who are currently
using and enjoying them.
Rick Renner's Sparkling Gems from the
Greek is a daily devotional that has one Greek word
study for every day of the year; with hundreds more
word studies in addition to the 365 primary ones. It's
much more than a devotional - it's a study tool that
you will want to refer to over and over again.
Journey by Lifeway is a monthly women's
devotional magazine that offers guidance for a growing,
personal relationship with God. Each weekday devotion
deals with issues and real-life situations. Features
include: a daily key verse, devotional vignette, personal
application, and suggested prayer focus; monthly messages
from popular author and speaker Beth Moore; and other
inspirational articles. Available in monthly subscriptions.
People use Daily Guideposts to deepen
their relationship with God and strengthen their faith.
Each year has a different theme; 2005’s theme of
"Rejoicing in Hope" contains inspiring, thought-provoking
and comforting daily devotional stories. A prayer and
daily Scripture reference are included for further meditation
or Bible study.
The Our Daily Bread devotional published
RBC Ministries is an effective resource for those who
desire constant awareness of God’s Word and its
significance in the life of the believer. Available
at many restaurants and grocery stores.
Rise & Shine by Liz Curtis Higgs
overflows with the best of Liz’s early writings,
gleaned from her columns in Today’s Christian Woman
and seven nonfiction titles. This devotional contains
daily Scripture verses, simple prayers, and gentle reminders
of God’s love and is packed with poignant stories,
honest humor, and biblical lessons.
As mentioned above, there are so many
more excellent daily devotional books to read. The purpose
of this article is to encourage you to dust off the
one sitting on your shelf, or to pick up a new one and
start each new tomorrow with a fresh perspective. Enjoy!
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