Devotionals

I've heard it said that we preach best what we need to learn most. I think that's true. I also think it applies to our devotional time. Our devotional times are best when what we are studying is what we need to learn most.

Many times people get burnt out with their devotional time. I know I do. Reading my Bible and trying to memorize Scripture turns into a chore that we just don't want to do. So what do we do during these times?

My suggestion? Take a break. Now, I don't mean that you should take a break from your devotional time. Just take a break from what you have been doing. Do something different. If you have been memorizing Scripture, take a break from it, and start writing poetry. Sing praises to God. Pray. But change things up a bit. God doesn't want you to get burned out. Hey, you could even read a fiction book (It might sound strange, but I know of a good series that felt like a devotional time each time I opened it up)!

Spending time with God--that's the most important thing. Just make sure what you do for your devotional time helps you become more devoted.

Have I flipped my lid?

Maybe.

But I think it's important to look at things a little differently sometimes.

Godspeed.

Flip