1. Capture What You're Already Doing
From Dale Wang
“We all devote time to something — our phones, the weather, coffee. I’ve learned to recapture those moments and offer them to God.”
How Dale does it:
Pairs Bible, prayer or praise with regular moments (e.g. praying in the shower, listening to Scripture while commuting).
Some things are replaced (e.g. putting away the phone); others are transformed (e.g. using a walk to pray).
The goal is to create repeatable patterns that draw you to God even when life is busy.
Try this:
What do you already do every day? Could you turn one of those things into a moment of prayer or Scripture?
2. Build a Simple Routine That Fits Your Life
From Jenn Knopp
“Reading the Bible personally builds our joy and perseverance — and shapes our relationship with God.”
How Jenn does it:
Reads a chapter of the Bible most mornings (sometimes adds a Psalm).
Writes the date, a short summary of the passage, and prayer points (praise + requests).
Uses tools like:
PrayerMate app (for organising prayer)
First 5 app (short devotionals)
Audio Bible while doing housework (David Suchet’s NIV)
In different life seasons, she’s adjusted what works — from pre-bed reading as a teen, to short reflections during baby naps.
Try this:
Read a chapter. Write down:
A verse that stood out
One thing to thank God for
One thing to pray about
3. Ask Simple Questions & Write Briefly
From Rosemary and John Oliver
“Don’t try to do too much — do something small, and do it regularly.”
How Rosemary and John do it:
Rosemary asks three simple questions:
What does this passage say about God (Father, Son, Spirit)?
Is there a command, promise, warning, or example?
What can I do about it?
She writes short notes in a small notebook — enough to reflect, but not too much to become a burden.
John reads through the entire Bible every year (3 pages/day) and picks one verse to meditate on and apply.
Both recommend choosing a smaller passage if you're just starting out — and working through a whole book rather than skipping around.
Try this:
Choose a short passage (5–10 verses) and write:
What it shows you about God
One truth to believe or action to take
A short prayer
Recommended Tools
Apps: PrayerMate, First 5, NIV Audio Bibles
Methods: Swedish Method, 3-Chapter Plan (OT, NT, Psalm)
Books: None Like Him (Jen Wilkin), Dig Deeper series (Sach), Expository Thoughts (J.C. Ryle), specific book commentaries
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
You don’t need the perfect method — just a willingness to draw near to God and let Him speak.
Devotional Plan
1. Read
Choose a short Bible passage and read it slowly. Ask:
What does this show me about God?
What stands out or challenges me?
What might it mean for me today?
Suggested passages to start with:
Psalm 23 – The Lord as our shepherd
John 15:1–17 – Jesus the true vine
Philippians 2:1–11 – The humility of Christ
Romans 8:31–39 – God’s unshakeable love
Ephesians 6:10–18 – The armour of God
Isaiah 40:28–31 – God’s strength for the weary
Colossians 3:12–17 – Living as God’s people
2. Reflect
Write a few notes in a journal or notebook:
One sentence summary of the passage
A verse to remember or return to
One way this might shape your thinking, attitude, or action today
3. Respond
Pray in response to what you’ve read.
Praise God for what you’ve seen about Him
Confess where you’ve fallen short
Ask for His help today
Pray for someone else
4. Return
Take one verse from your reading and return to it throughout the day.
Write it on a card or in your phone
Say it to yourself during a walk, while waiting in line, or before sleep
Let it shape how you think, speak, and act