1. FIND A QUIET PLACE
A devotional is time between you and God. Find somewhere without distraction where you can maximise this time alone with Him.
2.BEGIN WITH WORSHIP
Praise, worship andwelcome the Holy Spirit. Focus on who God is before anything else. You may want to keep worship music on for the rest of your devotional.
3. READ TO UNDERSTAND
Read the Bible in a version you can understand.
Reading in the context it was written is important to understand what the original meaning was.
4. CONSIDER THE CONTEXT
What is going on ‘behind the message’? When in
history was it written? Why was it written? Who wrote it? What is the message all about?
5. DIGEST THE CONTENT
Don’t just read it, think about it. What are the
verses actually saying? How do they compare
to other Scriptures you know?
6. APPLY THE TEACHING
How is the daily reading relevant to you? How do you need to change? Make a declaration of how it applies to you.
7. READ COMMENTARIES
It may be helpful to read notes from Bible commentaries and devotionals from respected Christian leaders who can help apply the Word of God.
8. MEMORISE SCRIPTURES
Always be prepared to use the Word of God to help you succeed in your daily life and overcome
every challenge.
10. WRITE NOTES
Get a notebook (paper or digital!) and write a brief summary of what God has said to you. Refer back to it and implement every day.
9. SPEAK WITH GOD
Prayer is powerful! Always use the outline of the Lord’s Prayer, and be amazed by what God reveals to you.