There are always new changes in philosophies and research concerning nutrition and weight loss….But not so with our spiritual diet. The same recommended spiritual nutrients that worked 2000 years ago work now.
It takes time for God to paint a rose. It takes time for God to grow an oak. It takes time for God to make bread from wheat fields. He takes the earth. He pulverizes. He softens. He enriches. He wets with showers and dews. He warms with life. He gives the blade, the stock, the amber grain, and then at last the bread for the hungry.
Regardless of when you have your devotional time with God, what makes some devotions good ones while others are just so-so?
Taking time out for devos (devotions) supercharges your day, tunes up your outlook, helps you experience God’s presence, gives you wisdom, and tunes up your heart with God’s love.
Many people find that keeping a journal helps them during their devotional times. You can take notes about things that really speak to you from your devotional readings and from the Scriptures. Also you can make note of what you are praying about and answers to prayer. Take time after reading and praying to be…
It often helps to discuss what you are learning through your daily devotions with others. Tell them how God is speaking to you and share what you are learning. Get their input. If you have a prayer partner, good friend, or a spouse, it can be a great idea to both read the same daily devotional and then talk about what God is showing you.