devotions
What does the Bible say about devotions? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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4For whatever was written, was written to teach us, so that, through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice, 17so that the man of God may be perfect, having been trained for every good work.
2But his will is with the law of the Lord, and he will meditate on his law, day and night.
33Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.
35And rising up very early, departing, he went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon, and those who were with him, followed after him. 37And when they had found him, they said to him, “For everyone is seeking you.” 38And he said to them: “Let us go into the neighboring towns and cities, so that I may preach there also. Indeed, it was for this reason that I came.”
16And he withdrew into the desert and prayed.
4Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.
48And I lifted up my hands to your commandments, which I loved. And I was trained in your justifications.
8The book of this law shall not depart from your mouth. Instead, you shall meditate upon it, day and night, so that you may observe and do all the things that are written in it. Then you shall direct your way and understand it.
11Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.
5I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands.
31And he said to them, “Go out alone, into a deserted place, and rest for a little while.” For there were so many who were coming and going, that they did not even have time to eat.
11in solicitude, not lazy; in spirit, fervent; serving the Lord;
1And so, I beg you, brothers, by the mercy of God, that you offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, with the subservience of your mind.