Daily Devotional
What to Expect
Daily Reading Plan:
Following the Morning and Evening readings will allow you to read through the Psalms 3 times a year, the New Testament once a year, and the Old Testament once every 3 years.
Sermon Series Readings:
Use it to reflect upon the ways Christ has been working in your life this week. Makes a great midday reflection or group discussion questions.
Prayer:
The prayers for each day are structured around preparing our hearts for communion with God. Read more about each devotional element below.
Tips for Getting Started
Developing a Rhythm
Start small by setting aside 15 minutes each morning and evening. Developing this kind of spiritual habit takes time.
Come to this time with expectation. Expect God to reveal himself to you. Expect that he delights in you being there, even when you’ve wandered away.
Be kind to yourself! Growing a spiritual habit is a slow, patient process.
Check out this helpful guide for more ideas on developing a devotional rhythm.
Devotional Elements
Call to Prayer
Each devotional will begin with a simple passage of scripture that invites us into God’s presence by meditating on an aspect of his person, promises, plan or provision.
Confession
Confession is formative. It trains us to recognize the ways our hearts have become de-formed. These prayers also point to how Christ is at work re-ordering our hearts and bringing redemption amidst the wreckage of our broken lives and world.
Praying the Psalms
This is an ancient practice. God’s people have prayed these songs to God for thousands of years: songs of praise and of lament, songs about abandoned loneliness and songs about joy-filled community. Tim Keller has said that “the Psalms are the preeminent place to see how to deal with your emotions and the conditions of the heart.” Here’s how to Pray the Psalms: Read slowly. Take note of words and phrases. Bring them before the Lord in prayer and personalize the passage as you pray.
Old Testament & New Testament Readings
In-depth study is not the purpose of these readings (Saturdays are a good day for this), but to listen for God’s voice and to allow Him to speak into your life.
Prayer
We’ve provided some prompts for prayer each day. Use the Call to Prayer to prepare your mind and heart to hear from and respond to God. Let the Prayer of Confession be an honest dealing with sin in your life and a resting in the assurance of pardon Christ gives to us in the Gospel. Set aside time in the evening for a simple Evening Prayer, or give time twice a week to practice reflective prayer with the Prayer of Examen.
Questions about the daily devotional?
Email: alli.thompson@oakpointe.org
Daily Devo | April 24, 2020
Use this devo as you are able, in whole or in part. Don’t feel compelled to read it all. Simply read and meditate upon whatever catches your attention. The goal is enjoying time with God through His Word and in prayer.
Daily Devo | April 23, 2020
Use this devo as you are able, in whole or in part. Don’t feel compelled to read it all. Simply read and meditate upon whatever catches your attention. The goal is enjoying time with God through His Word and in prayer.
Daily Devo | April 22, 2020
Use this devo as you are able, in whole or in part. Don’t feel compelled to read it all. Simply read and meditate upon whatever catches your attention. The goal is enjoying time with God through His Word and in prayer.
Daily Devo | April 21, 2020
Use this devo as you are able, in whole or in part. Don’t feel compelled to read it all. Simply read and meditate upon whatever catches your attention. The goal is enjoying time with God through His Word and in prayer.
Daily Devo | April 20, 2020
Use this devo as you are able, in whole or in part. Don’t feel compelled to read it all. Simply read and meditate upon whatever catches your attention. The goal is enjoying time with God through His Word and in prayer.
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