How To: Do a Devotion

How do I do a devotion?  What does that word even mean?  This is what I thought when I started walking with the Lord in March of last year.  This is the exact article that I read, and I remember I was like, "I want to do this!" So, I set aside time, and I did everything except the devotion.  For some reason it was so hard for me to just sit there, but once I did with my bowl of fruit loops, God flooded into my heart. I was left overflowing with His love for me, and I was completely consumed with love for Him.  So, now I'd like to share it with you!

A great way to start the day is by getting into the WORD of God.
I have some practical ways that will very much help you get the day off to a great start. Very easy and simple. 30 Mins is all you’ll need, maybe less?!

Here it goes:
1. Wake up a bit earlier than the family. Could be 30 minutes or an hour.

2. Get coffee or tea ready. It will keep you awake!

3. Have a designated area for where you can meet with God. (Less noise is better) You decide!!

4. Get a bible, journal, highlighter, and a pen.

5. Before you begin your study, you’d want to start out with thanksgiving and thank Him for this day, everything that’s to come and that His blessings will be upon it.

6. When you journal, start out by thanking God. List at least 5 things. (Do this every day)

7. Now start dissecting the Word. Pick one scripture and use this application to help you to apply it! Don’t forget to journal it!
How to study the bible and apply it to your life. Acronym is S.O.A.P.

S: Scripture-Write the ONE scripture that I feel God is using to speak to me in today’s reading
O: Observation-What might He be telling me with that scripture?
A: Application-How can I apply it to my life?
P: Prayer-What is my prayer to ask God in helping me to make that application? 

8. Last but not least, pray for others, love on others, reach out to others. This would include family, friends, neighbors, etc. A smile or a kind word would do. Be a blessing.
Now you can go about your day knowing God is in full control!

God loves those who love Him and those who seek Him early and diligently shall find Him. Proverbs 8:17

Thank you Lord for your assuring Words that you will never leave us nor forsake us, but that you will be with us each and everyday. Thank you for your unfailing love. Thank you for in the day of our troubles you will answer us (Psalm 86:7). In You alone we have perfect peace and confidence. In the world we have tribulations and trials and distress and frustration but we can be of good cheer! For You have overcome the world! (John 16:33) Amen!

Via: God's Gracefulness