4 Devotional Ideas To Connect To God Daily Stories Of Hope In Hard Times podcast

I am going to be doing a series on connection over the next few Tamara’s Takeaway episodes, and we are first going to talk about how we can connect to God through a daily devotional.

Episode Discussion Points

It is important to connect to God because the closer we feel to Him, the stronger and more courageous we feel.
Religious leader Jeffrey Holland said about our connection with God that it is the “most important connection of all.” He continued, “As you forge a bond your Father in Heaven, He will forge a bond with you.” (Deseret News, March 6, 2021 page 24.)
James 4:8, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”
John 15:5, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

4 Daily Devotion Ideas

There are 7 categories I am going to be talking about over the next few weeks, but we will only discuss 1 today: Connecting to God through daily devotionals and what that can look like.

Prayer

Kneeling (formal) or informal—mid-day, while driving, conversations, pleas for help, evening prayer, in moments of crisis, help to know how to handle a situation, to deal with strong emotions, etc.
Colossians 4:2, “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with Thanksgiving.”
Examples of Jesus praying through the Lord’s prayer

Scripture Study

Reading the word of God chapter by chapter
Following a daily devotion prepared by someone else coupled with quotes/insights
Memorizing Bible Verses
Posting Bible verses around home, car, on phone
Listening to scripture
Open to a random verse/chapter and read

Meditation

Meditation can be prayer
It can be repeating a word over and over like peace, heaven, God, connect, hope, love etc.
If you lose focus, just come back and keep going (everyone tends to get distracted while meditating—especially when they are first starting).
Meditation can also be saying Bible phrases while breathing deeply like, “Be still and know that I am God,” or “Peace be still.”
Story of Elijah and how after all the distractions he found connection with God through the “still, small voice.” (1 Kings 19:12)
If you need help meditating, check out this podcast episode:

Gospel Talks/Speeches

I love either reading or listening to people talk about the gospel
This often helps bring be closer to God.

Call to Action

Incorporate a daily devotional in your life starting today! If you already do one, did God inspire to to add something or tweak your routine a little bit. Listen to and follow those promptings.

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Transcription

You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/devotional-ideas-to-connect-to-god-daily

I am going to be doing a series on connection over the next few Tamara’s Takeaway episodes, and we are first going to talk about how we can connect to God through a daily devotional.

Episode Discussion Points

It is important to connect to God because the closer we feel to Him, the stronger and more courageous we feel.
Religious leader Jeffrey Holland said about our connection with God that it is the “most important connection of all.” He continued, “As you forge a bond your Father in Heaven, He will forge a bond with you.” (Deseret News, March 6, 2021 page 24.)
James 4:8, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”
John 15:5, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”

4 Daily Devotion Ideas

There are 7 categories I am going to be talking about over the next few weeks, but we will only discuss 1 today: Connecting to God through daily devotionals and what that can look like.