A daily quiet time for prayer and Bible reading is essential for deepening your relationship with God. The Lord delights in meeting with us and has promised to bless us as we seek Him first (Matthew 6:33). Below are some resources to help guide you in your quiet time. There are many other resources available in other places as well, the main thing is finding something that works for you!
Suggested Devotionals
Lectio 365
Lectio 365 is the daily devotional resource from an international prayer organization called 24-7 Prayer.
With the Lectio 365 app you pray the Bible by meditating on the scriptures and asking God to speak through them. This is a sustainable and life-giving model of spiritual formation and prayer for ordinary people. Jesus and his early followers paused to pray three times a day, and you can join in with this ancient rhythm and pray like Jesus did, with three short prayer times each day, easily accessible on your phone.
For iPhone | For Android
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel is a daily Bible reading plan which takes you through the whole Bible in 365 days. It is ideal for anyone who is looking for an easy and accessible way to read and understand the Bible.
Each day includes passages from a Psalm or Proverb, the New Testament and the Old Testament along with a daily commentary from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, pioneers of Alpha. The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel will encourage you to engage more closely with the Bible, to apply its teachings to everyday life and to grow in your relationship with Jesus.
For iPhone | For Android | Book
Wake-Up Call from Seedbed
The Wake-Up Call is a daily Bible reading plan and podcast from a specifically Wesleyan / Methodist perspective. The Wake-Up call is led by J.D. Walt from our friends at Seedbed Publishing.
The Wake-Up Call provides a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning the Wake-Up Call community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.
Daily Email | Apple Podcast | Spotify Podcast