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What devotional methods have you used in the past? Which would you like to try in the future?
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I have tried a variety of devotional methods in the past. My favorite was reading the Bible, commentary, and then journaling about the passage or creating a study. I would like to get back to this.
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When I wake up in the morning, I put my mine on thanking God for His mercy and grace (15 minutes). I have a favorite YouTube channel that plays soft piano music to scripture with nature scenes (45). For now, there are no other methods I want to try in the future.
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I tend to stick to a Bible, a commentary, references and a notepad for my Bible study. I sometimes use a devotional, and a topical Bible if I’m doing a deeper study, and read a chapter from a Christian book to connect with a subject I’m studying.
My prayers tend to be short, and direct. “Lord please help me with this. What should I do?”
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Over the years there are very few things I haven’t tried!
I’ve tried many different Bible notes and approaches like Lectio Divina. None have really stuck. What I will take away from this lesson, and apply to my devotions, is to ask God for strength when the temptation comes to stay in bed and extra half hour. I’m going to trust His strength to keep me at my devotions! 🙂
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I’ve participated in family devotionals using my church’s “Read the Bible in a Year” program. This method is great because it encourages us to read and discuss scripture together regularly. It helps strengthen our family bond as we share insights and reflections on the passages we read.
Recently, I just started using “Our Daily Bread” for my personal devotional time. I appreciate its short, relatable readings that connect biblical truths to everyday life. It’s a nice way to incorporate scripture into my daily routine without feeling overwhelmed.
In the future, I’d like to try incorporating more interactive elements into our family devotionals, like discussions or activities related to our personal readings. This could make our time together even more engaging and meaningful.