2017 Must Read Devotionals
How do you start your day? I used to wake up and immediately, Pin all the cute things I could find on Pinterest, leaving no room for God time in the morning. I made a commitment to myself in 2013 to wake up, roll over, and leave my phone where it was to pick up a devotional instead. I encourage you to to do the same in 2017!
Here is a list of must-read devotionals for 2017:
We all long for meaningful relationships, the Colossians 3:14 kind that fulfill our desire for unity and connection with God, our friends, and our community. But where do we start? Craving Connection is a journey with (in)courage writers sharing real-life stories, practical Scripture application, and connection challenges. I am thrilled about this book, coming out in January, because I am a contributor to this wonderful devotional!
This 60 day devotional is a huge help for people struggling with food issues. Author Lysa TerKeurst released the book, “Made to Crave,” providing the Biblical answer to why people diet, regain the weight they lose, and continue to find themselves stuck in this vicious cycle. This Devotional is the follow up to that book to help you stay on track.
When author Henri Nouwen set out to record this daybook of totally new reflections, he suddenly found himself on “a true spiritual adventure.” For in these 366 original, interlocking morsels of daily wisdom, Nouwen provides both sustenance and a trail for us to follow, as he unveils, to his own surprise, his personal map of faith. From the delicate interplay of human experience to the surrender to Christ and the embrace of Christian community, that journey of Christian spirituality is explored and celebrated in “Bread for the Journey.”
More and more women are weaving their stories, their burdens and their God-given gifts into big dreams, intentional businesses and God’s work. I’ve been blessed enough to help some of them on their journeys. This book was created to keep you tethered to your faith and to the Lord, who without His saving grace, all dreaming and doing is in vain. Written by an inspiring group of dreamers and doers, the prayers and scripture that fill these pages are written to accompany you on this the journey of brilliant dreams and scary risks, weary struggles and joyful success, inspiring ideas and fears of failure….all in light of how God has created us to be and to do all things well….not perfectly, but {well}.
“Longing For More” is full of thoughtful daily reflections on how to live a passionate faith amidst your hectic everyday life, infused with timeless wisdom from C. S. Lewis and other faith giants. This is a great devotional to keep you walking in faith every day, to help you lean into your faith.
I love this 30-Day devotional from Holley Gerth, which came out in September, 2016. Holley encourages women to embrace who they are, become all God created them to be, and discover more of his purposes for their lives. She shares thirty truths from God’s Word with insights based on women in the Bible, interactive journaling questions, and engaging prayer prompts for personal transformation and practical application.
Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller wrote this devotional in 2015, and if you haven’t picked up a copy yet–go NOW to the bookstore. If you have no devotional life yet, this book is a wonderful way to start. If you already spend time in study and prayer, understanding every verse of the psalms will bring you a new level of intimacy with God, unlocking your purpose within God’s kingdom.
From Jago and Sally Lloyd-Jones, the creators of the bestselling Jesus Storybook Bible, comes this gorgeous and innovative collection of 101 simple-yet- profound thoughts on faith. Perfect for family devotions, bedtime, story time, or even as a companion to The Jesus Storybook Bible, this accessible yet theologically rich book reveals biblical truth in word and image-all working together and designed to do one thing: to make the reader’s heart sing.
This devotional is dedicated to taking a look at the Gospel of John very closely. Written with Full Scripture readings for every day, this thoughtfully laid out book is intended for a four-week study, which is taking place now! The Gospel of John shows Jesus as fully divine—the promised Messiah, the Son of the Father dwelling among us for a time. Written from the viewpoint of one of Jesus’ closest disciples, this book of the Bible doesn’t just tell a story. It calls us to respond.
The If:Equip Studies are phenomenal. With four different studies to choose from, there is a study that is perfect for your life. From answering questions like, “How did the church get from Acts to today?” or “How do I read, understand and apply the Bible?” these devotionals are for you. With the If:Equips series, you’re not getting a book full of black words on white pages, the books are beautifully presented with full-color pages, gold foil printed pages, and stunning images from all over.
