The Benefits of Daily Devotions

Daughter of Increase
May 16
4 min read

Happy Friday, Sis. Today, we are talking about the benefits of daily devotions and how they can transform your walk with God.

We all know that devotion can be a great tool for us, and we try to stick to a plan, but let’s be honest — life finds a way to get busy. Whether you're juggling work, motherhood, ministry, school, or simply the demands of daily life, time with God can sometimes take a back seat.

But here's a powerful truth, Sis: Spending time with God daily is not just a "good Christian habit"; it's life-changing. Daily devotions can shift your mindset, deepen your faith, and draw you into a closer, more personal relationship with God.

And when you hear the word "devotion," don't think of a book with a few encouraging words, Scripture, and a prayer. Think of devotion as your quiet time with God in which you pray, journal, read, and/or study. The specific time you have set before you begin your day or in the evening before you go to bed. That's the type of devotion we are talking about today.

Let’s explore five powerful ways daily devotions can transform your walk with Christ and how to start, even if you’re brand new to it.

1. Devotions Keep You Rooted in Truth

Every day, we’re bombarded by opinions, emotions, and distractions. Without truth as our foundation, it’s easy to drift.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."— Psalm 119:105 ESV

God’s Word provides clarity when life feels confusing, direction when you feel lost, and hope when your heart feels heavy. A consistent devotion time helps you build your life on the unchanging truth of God’s Word.

Cross Reference:

John 17:17 AMP — "Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]; Your word is truth."

2. Devotions Help You Hear God’s Voice

In the stillness of your devotional time, you create space to listen to God, not just talk to Him. Whether through Scripture, journaling, or prayer, daily time with the Lord opens your heart to hear His gentle whispers.

"Be still, and know that I am God."— Psalm 46:10 ESV

3. Devotions Strengthen Your Spiritual Discernment

Daily devotions build wisdom. When you’re regularly in God’s Word, your heart becomes trained to recognize what’s of God and what’s not.

"But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil."— Hebrews 5:14 AMP

Devotions aren't just about head knowledge. Sis, they transform your thinking, helping you walk wisely in every area of life.

4. Devotions Deepen Your Relationship with Jesus

Think of any relationship you have. Closeness comes through consistent connection. It’s the same with Jesus.

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."— James 4:8 ESV

Daily time with Him reminds you that He’s not just a distant God. Rather, He’s your Savior, your Friend, your Peace, your Source of strength.

Cross Reference:

John 15:5 — "I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for [otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing."

5. Devotions Transform Your Mind and Emotions

When you spend time with God daily, your heart becomes more peaceful and your mind more aligned with His will. You’re no longer reacting to life; you're responding from a place of spiritual strength.

"And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]."— Romans 12:2 AMP

Over time, devotion time becomes a spiritual reset that helps you walk in joy, peace, and purpose.

Now that we've talked about devotion and the benefits, let's take time to reflect on our own personal devotion time.

Reflection Questions:

What’s keeping me from spending regular time with God right now?
When was a time I felt closest to God? What was my devotional life like then?
What’s one small change I could make to create space for daily devotions?
What's one new thing I can add to my devotion time?
Which Scripture today encouraged me to draw nearer to God?

Now let's close out in prayer together Sis!

A Prayer to Stay Rooted in Daily Devotion

Father God, thank You for the gift of Your Word and the invitation to spend time with You each day. Help us to prioritize You, even when life feels busy or overwhelming. Give us a hunger for Your Word and a heart that delights in Your presence. Teach us to hear Your voice, to rest in Your truth, and to grow stronger through our daily time together. Draw us near and transform us as we walk with You. In Jesus’ precious and holy name we pray, Amen.

Sis, your devotion time doesn’t have to be perfect, long, or fancy — it just has to be real.

Five quiet minutes with God are better than none. A single verse meditated on deeply is more powerful than rushing through a chapter. Start small. Stay faithful. God will meet you there.

Let your daily devotion become the place where your faith is fed, your heart is calmed, and your soul is renewed. You are not just doing a Christian task. Sis, you are meeting with the Living God.