Recently, I’ve been reading the Bible chronologically, and it has been an informative experience. But I knew I wanted one of the Bibles I use during this process to be a Bible that would not only make the Word come alive in a fresh way, but also help me slow down and reflect as I read.
When The Message Women’s Devotional Bible came into my hands from NavPress, published in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, I felt it was perfect for this journey.
Why I’m Loving It
I’ve always appreciated The Message translation for the way it captures Scripture in a clear, everyday way. It’s easy to read but still deeply meaningful, making me pause and think about how the passage reveals the character of God and His story.
But what makes this edition so special is that it’s written by women, for women, and that focus comes through this entire Bible. The devotionals speak directly to the heart, the stories of women in Scripture are highlighted beautifully, and there’s an intentional care for the unique challenges and joys we experience as women of faith.
Also, I can’t forget to mention something I love most: the cover. It’s a warm terracotta with a soft, leather-like feel that makes it both beautiful and polished. It’s the kind of Bible you want to pick up, hold, and open regularly.
Inside you’ll find:
320 topical devotions written by women from all walks of life
Thoughtful introductions to each section of the Bible that highlight women’s needs and perspectives
Profiles of important figures in Scripture
Space and sensitivity for women to engage with difficult Bible passages
A beautiful terracotta, leather-look cover that makes this Bible feel timeless and special
How This Bible Helps With Bible Reading
Reading the Bible chronologically means I’m covering a lot of ground, and sometimes I can be tempted to just “get through” the day’s reading. But having these devotionals and profiles woven right into the text helps to slow down, reflect, and see Scripture through a lens that’s both personal and relatable.
There’s something exciting about seeing the stories of women (named and unnamed) woven into God’s big story. It’s a reminder that He sees us, values us, and calls us into His work just as much today as He did then.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a Bible that will encourage your heart, speak into your everyday life, and give you fresh insight as you read, I can’t recommend The Message Women’s Devotional Bible enough. The combination of The Message’s approachable translation, the devotionals written for women, the profiles of important figures in Scripture, and the beautiful terracotta leather-look cover makes it a joy to read and a treasure to keep.
As I continue reading through Scripture for the remainder of this year and into the next, I know this Bible will be by my side, reminding me that God’s Word is alive, personal, and meant for me and for you.
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In today’s post, I thought that it would be fun to share my powerful, quiet time with God routine and my favorite books.
First, I must share why daily quiet time with God is so important. It’s a necessity to fuel ourselves spiritually because it helps us to maintain strong faith. I do my best to pray, worship, and study the Word of God every day. I have found that when I neglect my time with God, my faith wavers, and doubt begins to bombard my mind.
Daily quiet time with God can be in different ways. Let’s dive into my routine. I hope it will give you some inspiration.
Worship
The first part of my routine is worship.
I have a plethora of Christian music that I have collected on Spotify. I like to utilize my Daily Mixes on the platform. I push play, sing along, meditate on the words and open my mouth in adoration to God.
If you need some song recommendations, I’ve included some of my favorite songs on a “God’s Girl” playlist I created just for the Her Faith Walk community. Please feel free to add this playlist to your account.
Powerful Quiet Time Prayers
Once I’ve spent some time in worship, I begin to pray. The way I pray depends on how I feel that day.
I love to prayer journal. The best way I can describe this is by writing a letter to God. I generally journal my prayers when I have a lot on my heart that I feel needs to be poured out on paper. Praying in this way also allows me to review my prayers over time.
I also enjoy praying out loud as I worship. I most often pray out loud when I am deep in spiritual warfare. There’s just something powerful about speaking out loud when I use my spiritual weapons in prayer. Believe it or not, when I’m dealing with bad anxiety and depression, crying out loud to God and declaring my healing by faith strengthens me.
Now sometimes, I feel more comfortable praying silently. I generally do this when there is something on my heart that I strictly want to be for God’s ears only.
I felt that I should address prayer length. I pray for as long as the spirit leads me. I conclude what I have to say and, I often sit in silence. This is my way of quieting myself so that I can hear from God. I also continue to pray throughout the day and before bed. I encourage you to not focus on the length of your prayers but to focus on opening yourself up to God and having a conversation with Him.
Lastly, I have a special freebie for you if you could use some help organizing your prayer list and keeping it manageable. I’m sharing my personal prayer list template with you and, it’s customizable! Grab yours at the bottom of the homepage and enjoy!
Read & Study The Bible
I save my reading and study time for the end of my quiet time. I use different resources to assist me in my Bible study time. Afterward, I always sit quietly before God for a few minutes to hear from Him and reflect.
I have staples that I use daily such as, The Bible App/Bible.com, a paper Bible, a commentary, a notebook for note-taking, pens, highlighters, and occasionally I have my concordance on hand.
My heart is always sensitive to pay attention to what God may have for me to study each day. When I feel like I need some structure, I often utilize the plans on The Bible App/Bible.com. I enjoy the studies on this platform because they include a theme to study, one, a couple, or sometimes several scriptures and supplementary readings written by the author of the study.
Here is a list of a few studies I have completed that were very beneficial to my spiritual growth.
I also like to look up passages that speak to specific topics that are on my heart. For instance, one month, I wanted to focus on wisdom, so I dove into the book of Proverbs. It was amazing to read and study each day.
Lastly, sometimes I enjoy a devotional or Christian book with scripture infused into the text. I love using these tools when I may not have much energy to do an in-depth study. Other times if I do a morning study, I will use a devotional or book to close my night before bedtime.
Click here to visit my tools page, where I share my favorite Bibles, devotionals, and books.
In Conclusion
I hope that you enjoyed this overview of my powerful, quiet time with God routine.
I want to encourage you to take these ideas and design your very own system. I’m praying that you find a routine that works for you and benefits your spiritual growth.
What are your thoughts? What may you include in your daily get together with God?
Let’s chat in the comments!
Continue to press on in building your relationship with God,
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