If you have gone through a myriad of devotionals but haven’t found the one that satisfies your thirst for knowledge, convicts you, and uplifts you to do better, then maybe we’re in the same boat. Devotionals nowadays seem too short and fast-paced without proper references to the Scripture or an in-depth explanation.
These are some recommendations we have gathered over the years that could help you in your spiritual journey. While encouragement through devotionals is appreciated, a certain level of conviction is also necessary to motivate a person. That’s what’s missing from modern devotionals. But these eight devotionals would be perfect for you.
The Pursuit of God: A 31- Day Experience by A.W. Tozer
Do you have a hard time committing to a year-long devotional? Let’s get you started with a brief, 31-day-long devotional where the author is unapologetically honest and calls you out for your mistakes. This particular version has devotions and illustrations that make the experience friendly, especially when the devotions can fill you with many emotions.
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
If you want to read and understand the Scripture with a fresh perspective, allow Chambers to guide you through it with this holy book. The 366 devotions in the book are each excellently written in detail and dissect the Scripture masterfully for a better understanding of the context. The book has the original and modern language versions to make it easier for today’s generation to read and connect to the essence of the teachings.
Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
This year-long devotional is a classic, with devotions dedicated to mornings and evenings. The author’s words are easy yet soul-stirring, as they force you to ponder upon things you have easily overlooked in your daily life. If you find the modern devotionals too light for your liking, this devotional would be perfect.
God With Us Compiled & Edited by Justin S. Holcomb
If you want to dive deeper into the character of Christ and how He has helped humanity in numerous aspects, this devotional would be your perfect guide. The 365-day-long devotional is written by renowned Christian writers. Each devotion begins with a Scripture, followed by the commentary of a writer, sometimes two.
God Is My Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Some people enjoy learning from other people’s experiences. If you’re one of such people, you’ll love Corrie’s anecdotes from the times of imprisonment, concentration camps, etc. This short book is filled with beautiful sceneries and the author’s journey when she witnessed God coming through for her each day. The 40-day devotional has the devotion beginning from a verse, the author’s writing excerpt, and a lift-out quote.
Piercing Heaven Edited by Robert Elmer
This short collection of Puritan prayers has the prayers extracted from the writings of classic Puritan writers. The prayers in the book are soul-touching and will prompt you to look within when connecting to the Lord. You may find a mix of extensive and precise prayers, but the length of the prayer doesn’t jeopardize the feelings they stir in your heart. Some topics include life, temptations, doubts, etc.
The Valley of Vision Edited by Arthur Bennett
The exterior of this devotional may differ in styles and materials, but the leather cover is a good investment as the book is so good that you’d want its pages to last for years. The devotional is a widely famous collection of Puritan prayers. The prayers are categorized under redemption and reconciliation, gifts of grace, etc. This comprehensive collection of more than 100 prayers would keep you coming back to it.
Voices From The Past Compiled by Richard Rushing
This book is divided into two volumes. The devotionals are the pieces extracted from Puritan writers. The devotion begins with a specific scripture, followed by the writer’s comments. The work is well-referenced by the end of each devotion, so it’s easy to dive into a particular piece. Each volume has beautifully written devotions for each day of the year.
There, you have eight Christian devotionals to guide you in your spiritual journey in 2022. The list contains short and long books so that you can choose depending on your commitment. May God’s words and blessings guide you on the righteous path. Amen!
