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How to do Devotion?

 1. There is a difference between canned food and fresh food. Similarly, devotionals we buy from the shops are to me like canned food -- someone else has come up with them some time ago and preserved their devotionals in a book which we buy from the shelf. But spiritual fresh food is when we hear from God what He is saying today in our current situation. Don't get me wrong -- the Holy Spirit can use any situation to speak to us, just like canned food may still be nutritious. But eventually, I still prefer to eat my fresh veggies which I harvested and they're much more nutritious.


2. Devotion is not Bible Study. The word 'devotion' itself comes from the word, 'devote' which is when we devote our time, life and energy to God. The purpose of devotion is to develop intimacy with God whereas the purpose of Bible Study is to understand the Word of God. One feeds your Spirit, the other your head. Again, don't get me wrong -- the Bible says we study to show ourselves approved and many times over in Proverbs, the Bible says how important knowledge, wisdom and understanding is. Nevertheless, reading a love letter from my husband builds my relationship with him and studying a book about how men's brain works are two very different things. Also, many non-Christians still study the Bible today and remain in their various other faiths while some Christians go to Bible school hoping to be a pastor and leave as an atheist.


3. If you seriously want to hear from God, speak to Him and listen. Try asking Him a question and ask Him to give you a book, chapter and verse. Then close your eyes and wait for it.


4. I also recommend reading the four gospels to enhance that relationship with Jesus. Start with John. And as you read, listen to His voice, not yours. And read with your heart, not your head.

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