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Devotional Time Devotional Time

The Issue: The Issue:

As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of
God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily
devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and
share what’s on our heart with Him every day. share what’s on our heart with Him every day.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what insight these verses give concerning devos: Note what insight these verses give concerning devos:
 Mark 1:35 – Jesus Himself set aside time for prayer.  Mark 1:35 – ___________________________________________
 Matt. 6:5-6 – Helpful to find a place to humbly pray in a quiet.  Matt. 6:5-6 – __________________________________________
 Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – Devotional time is often in the morning.  Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – _______________________________________
 Ps. 119:11 – Knowing God’s Word = key for victory over sin.  Ps. 119:11 – __________________________________________
 Ps. 119:105 – God’s Word gives needed direction for life.  Ps. 119:105 – _________________________________________
What should I do? What should I do?
The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our
devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer
these questions concerning how to have a devotional time: these questions concerning how to have a devotional time:
 Where? A place that is quiet and away from distractions  Where? _______________________________________________
 When? In the morning, or a time of the day you can set aside  When? _______________________________________________
 How much time? Enough to be meaningful, yet not unrealistic  How much time? ______________________________________
 What to do? Share your heart with God and listen to Him  What to do? ___________________________________________
•Prayer: Adoration, thanksgiving, confession, requests •Prayer: ______________________________________________
•Bible reading: Read a portion each day. Ask what truth, •Bible reading: ________________________________________
command, lesson, (etc.) is God teaching you from His Word ______________________________________________________
Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our
relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship, relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship,
communication with God is important (both speaking and communication with God is important (both speaking and
listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning, listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning,
but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship
with God will never be the same! with God will never be the same!
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Devotional Time Devotional Time

The Issue: The Issue:

As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of
God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily
devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and
share what’s on our heart with Him every day. share what’s on our heart with Him every day.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what insight these verses give concerning devos: Note what insight these verses give concerning devos:
 Mark 1:35 – Jesus Himself set aside time for prayer.  Mark 1:35 – Jesus Himself set aside time for prayer.
 Matt. 6:5-6 – Helpful to find a place to humbly pray in a quiet.  Matt. 6:5-6 – Helpful to find a place to humbly pray in a quiet.
 Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – Devotional time is often in the morning.  Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – Devotional time is often in the morning.
 Ps. 119:11 – Knowing God’s Word = key for victory over sin.  Ps. 119:11 – Knowing God’s Word = key for victory over sin.
 Ps. 119:105 – God’s Word gives needed direction for life.  Ps. 119:105 – God’s Word gives needed direction for life.
What should I do? What should I do?
The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our
devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer
these questions concerning how to have a devotional time: these questions concerning how to have a devotional time:
 Where? A place that is quiet and away from distractions  Where? A place that is quiet and away from distractions
 When? In the morning, or a time of the day you can set aside  When? In the morning, or a time of the day you can set aside
 How much time? Enough to be meaningful, yet not unrealistic  How much time? Enough to be meaningful, yet not unrealistic
 What to do? Share your heart with God and listen to Him  What to do? Share your heart with God and listen to Him
•Prayer: Adoration, thanksgiving, confession, requests •Prayer: Adoration, thanksgiving, confession, requests
•Bible reading: Read a portion each day. Ask what truth, •Bible reading: Read a portion each day. Ask what truth,
command, lesson, (etc.) is God teaching you from His Word command, lesson, (etc.) is God teaching you from His Word
Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our
relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship, relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship,
communication with God is important (both speaking and communication with God is important (both speaking and
listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning, listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning,
but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship
with God will never be the same! with God will never be the same!
 Teen Topics Teen Topics
Devotional Time Devotional Time

The Issue: The Issue:

As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of As believers, we have a desire to grow in our knowledge of
God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily God and learn more about how we can live for Him. A daily
devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and devotional time allows us this chance to hear from God and
share what’s on our heart with Him every day. share what’s on our heart with Him every day.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what insight these verses give concerning devos: Note what insight these verses give concerning devos:
 Mark 1:35 – ___________________________________________  Mark 1:35 – ___________________________________________
 Matt. 6:5-6 – __________________________________________  Matt. 6:5-6 – __________________________________________
 Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – _______________________________________  Ps. 5:3; 88:13 – _______________________________________
 Ps. 119:11 – __________________________________________  Ps. 119:11 – __________________________________________
 Ps. 119:105 – _________________________________________  Ps. 119:105 – _________________________________________
What should I do? What should I do?
The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our The Bible gives us principles and examples of what our
devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer devotional time should be like. Think through how to answer
these questions concerning how to have a devotional time: these questions concerning how to have a devotional time:
 Where? _______________________________________________  Where? _______________________________________________
 When? _______________________________________________  When? _______________________________________________
 How much time? ______________________________________  How much time? ______________________________________
 What to do? ___________________________________________  What to do? ___________________________________________
•Prayer: ______________________________________________ •Prayer: ______________________________________________
•Bible reading: ________________________________________ •Bible reading: ________________________________________
______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our Devotional time gives us moments with God that allow our
relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship, relationship to develop and grow. Just like any relationship,
communication with God is important (both speaking and communication with God is important (both speaking and
listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning, listening)! Devotions do require some discipline and planning,
but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship but when they become a habit in our lives, our relationship
with God will never be the same! with God will never be the same!