Daily Bible Devotions for Busy Lives

Bible devotions are short, topical thoughts usually built around a single Bible verse or chapter. Many people use these as quick morning reminders to help them keep focused on God during the day. These also are beneficial if you need a short Christian topic to present to a group.

Children's picture books may also be used for creative devotional talks for any age. A lesson on being a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1) may be gleaned from Nan Gurley's Little Rose of Sharon.

Most Bible devotions begin with a Scripture verse, followed by the writer's thoughts of how to apply the verse to our lives, and end with a short prayer or references for additional Bible reading.

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These are not to replace serious Bible study time, but are a source of spiritual nourishment to go along with that quick cup of coffee in the morning, that needed boost of encouragement while on the run during the day, or to soothe our spirits right before we lie down to sleep.

Remember: "Variety is the spice of Bible study!"

BE CREATIVE!

God wants to speak to us throughout the day. We just have a hard time slowing down long enough to listen. That's why daily Christian devotions are perfect to incorporate more of God's Word into our busy schedules. They're short enough to fit into those few extra minutes here or there, but powerful enough to help put our focus back on God and what's really important - the "Big Picture."

And don't miss those "God moments" when God is using a seemingly unimportant occurance to draw you into a special time with Him. Such times can become special

Christian daily devotions "on the go" in the midst of our busy schedules.

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A Look at Daniel

Daniel (remember- the guy in the lion's den?) He knew how to really listen to God throughout the day. Daniel 6:10 says: "But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God."

Three times a day, Daniel paused to pray and give thanks to God. He was focused on God and listening; that's what a Bible devotion is designed to help us do. They're short, concise and don't take long to read, but they give us a thought that will carry us through the day with our focus on God.

Now, in Daniel 9:2: "During the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, was studying the writings of the prophets. I learned from the word of the LORD, as recorded by Jeremiah the prophet, that Jerusalem must lie desolate for seventy years."

What was he doing? Studying the writings of the prophets? That would be the Bible, right? Yes, Daniel also did some serious Bible study. We can't just live on snacks all the time. We need to take time to sit down and enjoy a full meal too.

God was able to do amazing things in the life of Daniel. Much of it was because Daniel was willing to seek God's face and take time to listen to His will. Daniel kept his focus on the eternal.

Father, please help me to be like Daniel and seek your face daily. Help me to learn to hear your voice even above the "noise" of the busyness of life and see what's really important. Thank you that You walk with me each and every day and have rescued me from the lion's den.

Read one of Daniel's prayers - Daniel 9:3-19

By the way, did you realize you just read a Bible devotion? It didn't take but a minute - but I hope the idea sticks with you all day.

How about you? Do you need a spiritual telescope to help you keep your focus on the eternal throughout your busy day? Try taking a few minutes every day (maybe even three times a day!) to snack on tidbits of the Good News with daily Bible devotions. I promise it won't make you gain weight! (well, maybe "spiritual" weight and that's a positive thing!)

Following are links to other daily Bible devotions by some of our favorite authors as well as Bible devotions geared specifically for youth, children, women and family; however, if you prefer having a Bible devotional book , there are many wonderful ones available.

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"Monday Meds"

These Monday Meditations are designed to jump start your daily devotions for the week. Each has a Scripture and thought to meditate and also a practical application for your daily Christian walk.

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Father's Love Letter

These 50 devotionals take each Scripture used in the "Father's Love Letter." Begin by experiencing a multi-media devotional by watching the following 6 min. video based on the "Father's Love Letter."

Print a copy of the "Father's Love Letter" here.

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Christian Devotions by some of our favorite authors:

Beth Moore & Amanda Jones
Max Lucado
Adrian Rogers
Charles Stanley
Joyce Meyer
David Jeremiah
Purpose Driven Life - Jon Walker & Rick Warren

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Devotions for Outdoor Sportsmen:

If you're an outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman) - hunter, fisherman, or just love the outdoors, don't miss signing up for these free daily sportmen's devotionals that are written by sportsmen and for sportsmen. You can receive short, Bible study devotionals that are meant to encourage you along with a new outdoor tip & photograph each and every day! They also are a great source of resources for sportsmen - many of them are Christian links just for those that love God and love His outdoors.

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Devotions for women:

Girlfriends in God

Faith Lifts

Devotions for the Family:

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Moments Together for Couples by Dennis & Barbara Rainey

Youth Devotions from Josh McDowell

More Devos for Youth

For Teen Girls

Christian Daily Devotions for Children

Bible Devotions for Family Time

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Still more great Christian devotions including classics like Streams in the Desert and My Utmost for His Highest are available right here on the Internet.

With so many devotions from which to choose,we can keep variety in our daily quiet time with God. These are to be "sparks" to help light the fire of our time with God. Try to spend time meditating on His Word and listening for His guidance every single day, or be like Daniel and make it three times a day!

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Scriptures unless otherwise indicated are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright C 1973,1978,1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishers.

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