A devotional time with God is just spending time with God. It doesn’t have to take an hour or even 30 minutes. It may even just be 30 seconds. The point is to acknowledge God. Talking to God should be like your talking to your best friend, husband, wife, boyfriend etc. Easy conversation. For a devotional all you do is read God’s word, whether it be a verse, a chapter, or even a couple words, meditate on what you read (meaning comprehend and think about how you can apply to your daily life) and then you pray. If you don’t know how to pray or are a little rusty follow ACTS.
Adoration-
Everyone likes to be complimented and praised! God is no different in that regard. He is deserving of your praise, and it pleases God to hear us offer words of adoration. When offering praise, be specific. “You’re so wonderful” is a nice thing to say, but it doesn’t reveal why we think God is wonderful. Praying, “God your mercy and love toward me is wonderful” lets God know exactly what we’re feeling.
Everyone likes to be complimented and praised! God is no different in that regard. He is deserving of your praise, and it pleases God to hear us offer words of adoration. When offering praise, be specific. “You’re so wonderful” is a nice thing to say, but it doesn’t reveal why we think God is wonderful. Praying, “God your mercy and love toward me is wonderful” lets God know exactly what we’re feeling.
Confession-
Confessing our sins in prayer before God clears the way for a deeper relationship with God. Yes, He already knows our sins. But our confession demonstrates our own self-awareness and our desire to remove any barriers to our relationship. “God, I have sinned against you by ____________.” We don’t have to be elaborate, just truthful and to the point.
Confessing our sins in prayer before God clears the way for a deeper relationship with God. Yes, He already knows our sins. But our confession demonstrates our own self-awareness and our desire to remove any barriers to our relationship. “God, I have sinned against you by ____________.” We don’t have to be elaborate, just truthful and to the point.
Thanksgiving-
What are you thankful for? Let God know, as if you were thanking a friend who is always there for you. “Thank you, God, for forgiving me, and loving me in spite of my sinfulness,” is a simple, yet declares your thankfulness towards him.
What are you thankful for? Let God know, as if you were thanking a friend who is always there for you. “Thank you, God, for forgiving me, and loving me in spite of my sinfulness,” is a simple, yet declares your thankfulness towards him.
Supplication-
Supplication means to plead humbly. We have expressed our adoration, confessed our sins and expressed our thankfulness. Now we are ready to approach God with our request. In my case, a frequent supplication is “please help me live my life in a reflection of you.” When you pray, you may request something specific as well. There’s nothing wrong with asking God for exactly what we want. Matthew 21:22 assures us, “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
Supplication means to plead humbly. We have expressed our adoration, confessed our sins and expressed our thankfulness. Now we are ready to approach God with our request. In my case, a frequent supplication is “please help me live my life in a reflection of you.” When you pray, you may request something specific as well. There’s nothing wrong with asking God for exactly what we want. Matthew 21:22 assures us, “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
A prayer doesn’t have to be lengthy. It can be simple and straight to the point. It is just a time where you can pour your heart out to God. You are never to busy to talk to God. He just wants to hear from you. Be honest! He already knows your heart, so he will not judge you whatsoever. If you are mad at him, tell him. If you don’t like the way things are going in your life, tell him! He loves you and cares about you. Just be honest!
If you are having trouble on where to start reading, the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are always a good start!
Stay Blessed and continue seeking The Lord!
-Alicia
Enchanted Women Ministries 
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