God’s Word reminds us of His goodness every day, and it gives us comfort in every season.
As Psalm 119:105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
This scripture shows how the Bible is not just for reading, but for lighting our way in life.
If you are new to Bible devotionals, you may be wondering how to begin and what to expect.
Why Start a Daily Bible Devotional?
Many people feel busy and tired with all the demands of life.
It is easy to forget about the quiet moments we need with God.
A daily Bible devotional helps you make time for God even on busy days.
It gives you a place to be still and to hear what He is saying to you.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8).
Spending time with God each day will bring you closer to His heart.
How to Choose the Right Time
Choosing the right time for your devotional is very important.
Some people like to start their day with God before anything else happens.
Others prefer to spend time with God in the evening when the day is over.
There is no wrong time to have your devotional.
The best time is when you can be quiet and focus without distractions. Mark 1:35 tells us,
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed” (Mark 1:35).
Jesus Himself took quiet time with the Father, setting a beautiful example for us.
What to Read Each Day
When starting out, it is good to begin with shorter Bible passages.
You do not have to read many chapters at once.
Choose a few verses or one chapter each day and think about what they are saying.
The Book of Psalms is a good place to begin because it is full of prayers and praises to God.
The Gospel of John is also a wonderful starting point because it shows the love of Jesus in a clear way.
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).
Reading even a little bit of the Bible every day will help your faith to grow stronger.
How to Reflect and Pray
After you read the Bible, spend some time thinking about what you read.
Ask yourself what God is teaching you through His Word.
You can write your thoughts down in a notebook or journal.
Then, say a short prayer to God about what you learned.
You can thank Him, ask Him to help you obey His Word, and pray for others too.
Philippians 4:6 reminds us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).
Prayer is talking with God and trusting Him with all that is on your heart.
Staying Faithful Every Day
It can be hard to stay faithful to your devotional every day.
There will be days when you feel tired or distracted.
Do not be hard on yourself when you miss a day.
Simply start again and keep moving forward.
You can ask a friend or family member to join you in doing daily devotionals. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us,
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Encouraging each other makes it easier to stay strong and joyful in your journey with God.
Starting a daily Bible devotional is one of the most beautiful ways to grow in your faith.
Each day spent in God’s Word is a step closer to Him.
Remember, the more you meet with God, the more you will know His love, His promises, and His plans for your life.