Best Devotional Books For Beginners (2024 Updated)

No matter your place in life, this inspiring collection of 365 devotional readings is designed to bring you daily to a special place of renewal– to help you pause and gaze unto the hills for help and inspiration.

– Each of the 365 daily readings in this inspiring collection was distilled from a lifetime of study and ministry. This devotional supplies daily food for thought about living fruitfully and joyfully in an often-fretful world.

– Every day of the year, you can join our nation’s most beloved spiritual leader for a moment of quiet and reflection through: A carefully chosen passage of scripture – A brief, thoughtful message from Billy Graham – A heartfelt prayer composed especially for this devotional – Simple, direct, encouraging yet challenging, this book will be a heartening companion for your daily walk in the valley.

ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for more than 500,000 sold. As if he’s tired of hearing us ask for something yet again. This couldn’t be further from the truth! God loves to meet us in every moment of every day.

He wants to hear what is on our hearts. As you spend time reading these devotions, Scriptures, and prayers, remember that God is keenly listening to your every word. He is waiting to shower you with his blessings of peace, hope, joy, and strength.

All you need to do is ask. Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. – Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture.

– Metallic, pearl, or matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. – This high-quality sturdy Smythe-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open.

Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. – This matte art high quality paper with a smooth satin touch provides long-lasting vivid coloration and durability.

– A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

Over 500,000 Copies Sold 365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year If you’re prone to wander, this book is for you. ” –Matt and Lauren Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas; President, Acts 29 Church Planting Network; and his wife Lauren, writer; speaker; singer Paul’s writing encourages those who have grown weary of the struggle, living under the weight of the world.

–TobyMac, hip hop recording artist; music producer; songwriter Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel.

Forget “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms.

Worry-Free Devotional Guide for Women Offers You Calm for an Anxiety-Filled Soul This purposeful devotional guide features 180 readings and prayers designed to help alleviate your worries as you learn to live in the peace of the Almighty God, who offers calm for your anxiety-filled soul.

Inspired by this promise from God’s Word: “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down.

It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life” (Philippians 4:6-7 MSG), Worry Less, Pray More reinforces the truth that with God, you can live anxiety-free every single day–whether you worry about your work, relationships, bills, the turmoil of the world, or something more.

This new edition of the beloved devotional is the first edition of Jesus Calling to include true stories from readers and from Sarah herself. You’ll be able to identify and draw strength from these personal accounts of struggle and weakness, burdens and fears, forgiveness and redeeming love as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever.

– With Scripture and personal reflections, bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus’ message of peace–for today and every day. – This #1 bestselling 365-day devotional is written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you–words of encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of His unending love.

Sarah Young shares her personal prayer journal and her reflections based on Jesus’ words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture. Penned by one who loves Jesus and reveres His Word, these writings have helped millions of people grow in their relationship with Jesus.

– This new edition of the beloved devotional includes written-out Scriptures and more than 100 pages of stories from Sarah and readers of Jesus Calling. Its beautiful packaging and artistic design makes a wonderful gift for anyone eager for a new experience of Jesus Calling as well as for those reading it for the first time.

– The first-ever Jesus Calling devotional to include real-life, inspirational stories, Jesus Calling, 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories, Hardcover, with Full Scriptures invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine.

These much-loved devotions will help you look forward to your time with the Lord and experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you.

Beginning and ending your day with a daily devotional can be a game changer. Leading inspirational author and pastor Billy Graham shares words of wisdom and inspiration for hope-filled living with 730 devotions in Hope for Each Day: Morning and Evening Devotions.

This special morning and evening devotional will help readers: Stay close to the Lord throughout the day – Help readers prepare their hearts and minds for what lies ahead – Assist readers with processing the day’s events every evening in the presence and fullness of His grace – Whether you are purchasing for yourself or as a gift, Hope for Each Day: Morning and Evening Devotions has: Easy-to-read devotional text with Scripture references – A gorgeous cover and helpful ribbon marker – A presentation page for thoughtful gifting.

In her first devotional Nancy Leigh DeMoss adapts the core themes of her teaching into a format her fans can enjoy daily–366 portions of rich Bible study and practical applications.

Share God’s wonderful promises and timeless truths with even the youngest child through “Blessings Every Day. ” These simple devotions are written in a light, upbeat style that connects with the young child’s experiences, and are further highlighted by short, whimsical rhyming poems or prayers.

Discover the Limitless Power of God’s Name. Enjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling “Lord” Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur. The “Lord” study series is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet readers where they are–and help them discover God’s answers to their deepest needs.

But with Lord, I Want to Know You, that will all change. When you know God more fully by studying His names — Creator, Healer, Protector, Provider, and many others — you’ll gain power to stand strong.

You’ll find strength for times of trial, comfort for pain, provision for your soul’s deepest needs. And your walk with God will be transformed. Let Kay Arthur guide you through the Scriptures in this deeply insightful study.

Your daily time with God in His Word will introduce you to the limitless treasure available to you as His child. And these are truths you can share easily with others, individually or in small groups.

No matter your place in life, this inspiring collection of 365 devotional readings is designed to bring you daily to a special place of renewal– to help you pause and gaze unto the hills for help and inspiration.

– Each of the 365 daily readings in this inspiring collection was distilled from a lifetime of study and ministry. This devotional supplies daily food for thought about living fruitfully and joyfully in an often-fretful world.

– Every day of the year, you can join our nation’s most beloved spiritual leader for a moment of quiet and reflection through: A carefully chosen passage of scripture – A brief, thoughtful message from Billy Graham – A heartfelt prayer composed especially for this devotional – Simple, direct, encouraging yet challenging, this book will be a heartening companion for your daily walk in the valley.

Streams in the Desert is a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture, and remains one of the most beloved devotionals of all time. This updated edition, however, offers even more, including Scripture, Subject, and Contributors Indexes.

Author L. B. Cowman thoughtfully and prayerfully chose the Scripture and penned or selected the meditations she knew would provide a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary desert travelers.

Those words are still clearly relevant in today’s world, where people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. In this updated edition, however, editor Jim Reimann lovingly combines contemporary wording and precise NIV text to help introduce a whole new generation of believers to the timeless messages of God’s faithfulness.

Easy-to-read yet true to the essence of the original, this Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God’s purpose, plan, and enduring promise. And now this classic content takes on a classic look.

The deluxe edition is bound in stunning Italian Duo-Tone—the perfect accent for the beautiful and ageless messages of hope found inside.

Experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine. – In this bestselling devotional, readers will receive words of hope, encouragement, comfort, and reassurance of Jesus’ unending love.

The devotions are written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to each reader. Each entry is accompanied by Scripture for further reflection and meditation. – This edition is sure to be a favorite in the popular Jesus Calling(R) line.

The fashionable teal color in deluxe leathersoft format has feminine floral touches, giving a gorgeous, elegant feel that will appeal to women to purchase for themselves or for all their friends. – Features & Benefits Sarah Young brand titles have sold over 9 million copies – Leads readers to a deeper and more intimate relationship with Jesus through Scripture-based devotionals – Provides encouragement, comfort, and hope for each day.

Bestselling author Bear Grylls is best known for his seven seasons on National Geographic’s Man vs. Wild, his current NBC TV series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and his adventures climbing ice cliffs, running through forest fires, and parachuting from balloons.

In Soul Fuel, Bear shares the backstories behind many of his most daring expeditions and how his faith gave him the purpose and power to carry on. In 365 devotions he explores themes of hope, courage, risk, heaven, and more.

– Soul Fuel is perfect for: Men and women – Self-purchase or a gift for anyone wanting to deepen their faith – Fans of Bear’s TV series and those who love to read about survival – Nature has taught Bear some important lessons, and behind every feat is a story of grit, determination, and strength found in faith.

By reading Soul Fuel, you will discover: How to find joy during the most difficult times – The importance of hope and taking risks – How to create courage despite anxiety and fear – Bear wants others to know, I often don’t feel very strong.

Life can be a battle. But any strength I do have seems to come in the quiet moments at the start of my day. It comes when I am on my own, on my knees. It comes from taking time to be still with God. So for me, starting my day like this really helps.

It is like food.

Featuring a new cover design and padded hardcover format, Gold Medallion Award winner Experiencing God Day-By-Day is based on Henry Blackaby’s multi-million selling Experiencing God book and Bible study.

Brimming with insight and seasoned with grace, this 365-day devotional reader helps to start a daily routine by focusing the mind on the divine presence in each life. Whether selected as a thoughtful gift or as a personal resource, this book will inspire great changes while sustaining the essential habit of turning to God on a daily basis.

God is bigger than your current story. Bigger than fear or shame or that voice in your head that whispers that you are not enough, too broken, or too flawed. Join Him in a closer relationship–one rooted in truth and Unshakeable.

In this daily devotional Christine Caine encourages you to find confidence to live as the person God created you to be. Everything in our world that can be shaken will be shaken. Through inspiring personal stories and powerful scriptures, she will equip you to live boldly and courageously, fully trusting our faithful God.

She will inspire you how to activate living your life on mission. Unstoppable. Undaunted. Unashamed. Unshakable. “All of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain.

“-Hebrews 12:27 NLT.

You need to know that God hears you. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel tells of one woman’s personal heartache and trust in the One who could fulfill her desires. She poured her heart out to God, and He heard her.

The Our Daily Bread devotionals selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories, Scripture passages, and inspirational quotes lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.

Start your day with peaceful meditations, soulful inspirations, and encouraging Bible verses in this 365-day devotional from bestselling author Joyce Meyer — and grow spiritually as you spend time with God.

Life is busy and often uncertain, but you can live in the full peace of God with this easy-to-understand devotional designed to encourage you each day of the year. This includes a daily Bible verse followed by a devotional reading and power thought to meditate upon.

With the constant demands and pressures, it can be hard to regularly take time to unplug and simply be with God. But Joyce’s practical teaching format in Quiet Times with God will encourage you to discipline yourself so that you can receive the fullness of God’s healing, revitalizing peace.

Wherever you are, let Jesus be your all. Written by popular author and blogger Sophie Hudson, this beautiful devotional journal for teens and young women reminds you that Jesus is your All in All—over all, through all, and in all that you do.

As you dig in to Sophie’s words and wit, you’ll better understand the wholeness and freedom that come from a life filled with Jesus. Each of the 100 devotions is followed by journaling prompts that will get you writing, keep you thinking, and help you grab all the goodness He has waiting for you.

In her dynamic new devotional, TRUSTING GOD DAY BY DAY, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful “starting points” for every day of the year.

Each day’s devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God’s Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life. The world wants you to place your trust in your circumstances, your success, your talents and the opinions of others.

But God’s called you to rise above the world, and put your full trust in Him – to believe and apply what He’s promised in His Word more than anything else. Living this way won’t just happen – you have to be intentional.

But where do you begin? Using this devotional, readers will learn to grab hold of life this way, day by day, with trust in God.

Daily Guideposts, America’s bestselling annual devotional, is a 365-day devotional from the Editors of Guideposts that will help readers grow in their faith every day of the year. Daily Guideposts 2022 centers on the theme “The Lord Is Near,” based on Psalm 145:18, and is filled with brand-new devotions from fifty writers.

Each day readers will enjoy a Scripture verse, a true first-person story told in an informal, conversational style, which shares the ways God speaks to us in the ordinary events of life, and a brief prayer to help focus the reader to apply the day’s message.

For those who wish for more, “Digging Deeper” provides additional Bible references that relate to the day’s reading. Enjoy favorite writers like Debbie Macomber, Edward Grinnan, Patricia Lorenz, Julia Attaway, Karen Valentin, Sabra Ciancanelli, Mark Collins, and Rick Hamlin.

In just five minutes a day, Daily Guideposts helps readers find the spiritual richness in their own lives and welcomes them into a remarkable family of over one million people brought together by a desire to grow every day of the year.