7 Devotions to Connect You With God

Do you want to grow spiritually? You wouldn’t be the only one. Many people wonder how they can begin to grow closer to God or get closer to His plan for them. But it can be hard to stay motivated to work on your faith daily.

Devotionals are a great way to connect with God and be reminded of His blessings. We have created a short, one-week devotional series that will help draw you closer to God. No matter where you are at in life – if you are going through a dark time of divorce, or the happiness of a new job – these devotionals will help you love, appreciate, and be thankful for all that God has done for you. You will be able to reach your spiritual goals.

Stay focused and use these quick and easy-to-digest devotionals to draw yourself to the Lord.

Devotion to be Forgiven

David calls out and asks for God’s mercy several times in the Bible. One example is Psalm 51:1, which states “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.”

David knew the Lord well because he prayed to Him all the time. When David prayed, he admitted that he did not know everything and would make mistakes. He admired God for His amazing character – His love, compassion, and mercy – which allows God to forgive us for our sins. Forgiveness is only made possible because of God’s character. It is because of God that we are worthy enough to be brought into the kingdom of heaven. He loves us so much that He wanted to give us a way to be with Him forever. We just have to ask for forgiveness.

In your prayers you might want to do what David did: express your own heart and ask forgiveness for your transgressions, so that you too can spend a lifetime with the Lord.

Devotion to be Changed

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Human beings aren’t perfect people and we frequently make mistakes. In the Bible, Paul readily admitted that he wasn’t perfect. Romans 7:18-19 says “For I have the desire to do what is good, but I can’t carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do – this I keep doing.” We all plan to do good things, like Paul, but sometimes fall short of our intentions.

We know what God expects of us and we agree that what He wants is a good thing. We don’t want to lie, disobey, or fight with others. Sometimes though, we cannot seem to resist the urges that pull us in that direction. But luckily enough, God knew that we were not strong enough on our own to create a lasting change. God knew that we would need His help, so He blessed us with Jesus Christ to save us from our sins. When the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts, we are given the strength to do better and the option to ask for forgiveness when we don’t.

Devotion to be His

God spent time to design each of us individually. Verse 139:13-14 in Psalms says “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

In Genesis, God saved His best work for last. God created humans by forming our brains, designing our hearts and dreaming up our souls. He painted our emotions and smiles. It wasn’t “one and done” when God created the world, instead He spent time personally creating you. He made you to be wonderful, and to be one of His children. No matter what you do or say, you will always be His creation. We can be thankful that He created us in His image and loves us so dearly.

Devotion to be Encouraged

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Jeremiah 29:11 reads: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” This is a widely beloved verse, because it reminds us that there is always hope for our lives when we put our faith in God.

Life is like the weather – some days it bright and beautiful while other days it can be dark and stormy. It is constantly changing. God says that there is promise for your future even in the storms of life. The God who is with you during the storm is also with you when there are rainbows. God gives us hope and encouragement through the dark times because He has a purpose and plan for each of us. No matter what you face, be encouraged to continue moving forward. He will be walking along with you.

Devotion to be Free

The first sin caused us all to be apart from God. Now slaves to sin and decay, we are on the “short-term plan” on Earth. Our lives are riddled with sin, and it’s not pretty. This life gives us a clear picture of what life is like without the saving grace of the living God. This life makes up yearn for something better.

Romans 8:21 says “That the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.” When we accept Jesus in our lives, we begin living on the long-term plan that takes us up to heaven. We are free from the evil of the world and the nastiness of sin. That is worth celebrating, because when everything is restored with God it will be better than we ever imagined!

Devotion to be Brave

Do you let fear rule your life? You are not alone. When the Israelites were on the edge of the Promised Land the Lord told Moses to send scouts ahead. When the scouts returned, they reported the large amount of people who lived there. They became fearful that the fight and difficult that was ahead of them. They cried hopelessly saying “we can’t do it!” however Caleb saw it differently.

Numbers 13:30 says “Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, ‘We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.’” Instead of being afraid, Caleb focused on the power, presence and plan of God. Caleb had faith in the unseen and He put his trust in God.

Sometimes it’s hard to see that God is leading our lives. He doesn’t always shout directions from Heaven or gives us miracles. He likes to work in subtle ways and have us stop to listen. Caleb was paying attention to God, and because of this he was able to let fear go. He was brave and trusted in the Lord, and benefited because of it.

Devotion to be One

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Matthew 5:16 says “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” As Christians, we want to serve God and be connected with Him. When we shine our light to others, we are attracting them to something bigger. By being graceful, loving, and kind toward others, we are representing God in a positive light. We are allowing God to work through us and reach more of His lost children. When we choose to be disrespectful and ugly toward others, we are turning ourselves away from God.

God’s light is already working within you. He is one with you and wants to use you as a force for positive change. Be confident in shining your faith to the world. Let it show through your actions and expressions that you are a true child of the Lord.