4 Helps for A Better Devotional Life

The Faith, Family & Focus Podcast

Looking to enrich your devotional life in 2024? Not sure where to start?
Here are 4 helps for a better devotional life...
The fast-paced American culture has often shoved aside family priorities and thrown away any sense of meaningful and healthy conversation. The table has become a decorative household item versus a wholesome desk of fellowship and support. And I get it. Some days are harder than others, and sometimes you simply just don’t have the time or energy. But I think that the benefits of being together at the dinner table far out way some of the inconveniences.

Isn’t it the same way with our Jesus? He invites us to pull up a chair at His table. He wants our fellowship and longs to give us the nourishment that we need for our souls. But we get too busy and side-tracked to notice what He has prepared. We come and quickly consume what is on our plate without ever considering Who put it there. Or we rush into His presence, vent to Him about our problems, and never stay long enough for Him to share His heart. Our conversation is filled with a plethora of “I want” or “Why can’t You” statements. All the while, if we would just be still, we would know that He is God, and He has everything we need.

This is why your time alone with God matters.

What you do in the secret place is essential to your personal growth and your influence as a Christian. It is the foundation that holds up every good thing in your life, and it is the vitality of your mind and heart. When you immerse yourself into the vast ocean of God’s Word and prayer, your soul is refreshed, and your life forever altered.

Trying to turn over a new leaf can’t ultimately change you.

Working hard to fit in with cultural trends can’t sustain you.

Living by legalistic standards by just pushing through and doing more will not lead to lasting change.

Only a genuine and wholesome relationship with Jesus and His Word can satisfy your soul. And even though most of us know our time with God is vital, staying consistent is the hard part. Life happens. Tragedy comes. Plans change. And all that we are left with is the guilt of not having an emotional high from our devotions every day. Our perfectionism kicks into our spiritual life, and we just feel like failures. But let me encourage you by reminding you that this life is a walk with Jesus. Sometimes you know where you’re headed and other times you are just thankful to take another step. Regardless, Jesus longs to spend time with you each day and bring you into His presence.

So, what can you do to deepen your walk with Jesus right now, in this season of life? What habits can you implement each day for a full and nourishing devotional life?

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