A devotional typically refers to a booklet or publication that provides a specific reading for each day. They are used during daily prayer or meditation. The daily passage helps focus your thoughts and guides your prayers, helping you tune out other distractions so you can give God all of your attention.

What is a devotional in Christianity?

Daily devotionals are Christian religious publications that provide a specific spiritual reading for each calendar day. Traditionally daily devotionals came in the format of a book, with one reading passage for each day, and often a reflection and prayer related to the Scripture lesson.

What does it mean to have a devotional life?

As in other religious traditions, many aspects of devotional life seem to fulfill a need for the sacramental aspect: to touch or be near and close to the object of veneration, believed to have healing or intercessional powers.

What is the difference between devotional and Bible study?

As you will see a Devotional is Different from a Bible Study. Remember that a Devotional is created by someone, somewhere and subject to their particular way of thinking. Whilst a personal Bible study is focussed on a section of the Bible which the Holy Spirit will have prompted you to choose for study.

Are prayers powerful?

Prayer is one of the most powerful weapons God has given us, and looking ahead at 2021, I believe it has never been more important for Gods people to be on our knees. But knowing how to pray is not always easy. Jesus disciples felt the same confusion. They were familiar with the oft-repeated prayers of the Torah.

How many words should a daily devotional be?

Most devotions range from 100 to 700 words in length, with the average being around 250 words. There are certain conventions you should be aware of when you pen a devotion, but few hard and fast rules.