Faithgirlz! Devotional Collection -- Inward Beauty. Outward Faith

Taking Time Out For God

Taking time out (“devoting time”) for God and for those things that support your relationship with God like prayer, journaling and reflecting is exactly what a Devotional is. And the Faithgirlz! Devotional Collection is designed to guide girlz in the praying, journaling and reflecting that are just right for your issues and your life.

Sometimes it can really help to do some extra thinking about what you want this special “time out” to look like. Maybe you are more attentive when it’s quiet or maybe you like the feelings and moods that can come from listening to some meaningful music? Maybe you can’t focus until you are really comfortable both inside and out?

Check out some ideas for organizing your Devotional time and experiences below. Remember there is no right or wrong way- this is your special time. So go on girlz and take time out for God today!

Calandar

Tip #1: Get Planning

Faithgirlz! live busy, full lives and it can be hard to find the time to eat a good meal let alone time to connect to God every day. Try to block time out just like you might to make your daily phone calls to your friends or to practice your instrument or favorite sport. Routines are a really helpful way to be sure that you have time for the things that are the most important to you. You could even make a special chart or calendar to keep track of the time that you spend thinking about your life and your faith.

Tip #2: Take It Outside

Nature

Grab your devotional and head outside for a mini-vacation from all the distractions in your life. There’s nothing like the beauty of the outdoors and the invigorating feeling of fresh air to help us pay attention and get focused on appreciating the many gifts in our lives. Climb a tree for a new perspective or hunker down in your favorite grassy spot. Surround yourself with the wonders of God’s creation and uncover his special plans for you to be a part of it!

Buddies

Tip #3: Use The Buddy System

You have your best friend with you for all the other big things in your life…why would devotional time be any different? Share your growth and learning with your BFF and enjoy having a companion on your journey as a child of God. It’s so nice to know that you have someone to laugh with, to cry with and to rejoice with as you discover the beauty of believing and the beauty of uncovering and celebrating your true self.

Tip #4: Make Yourself At Home

Beanbag

How about hanging some fabric from a corner in your room or surrounding yourself with your favorite stuffed animals, colors or photographs? Taking the time to create an environment that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed can really help as you do more thinking about yourself and your spirituality. Grab a beanbag and your favorite slippers or focus on that painting that you really love and feel yourself become more at ease and more open to your communication with God.

Fortune

Tip #5: Be A Cheerleader

Imagine the joy that God feels when you reach out and connect with him. You’ve got a lot to celebrate as a Faithgirl and that is definitely worth a very loud round of applause! Maybe you could take a minute to sticky note encouraging thoughts from your devotionals onto your bedroom wall or bathroom mirror. Or it could be fun to do something special every time you finish one of the Faithgirlz! Devotional books; perhaps filling fortune cookies with meaningful Bible verses and sharing them with others or hanging a heart from a mobile for every devotional you finish. You are doing very important work and should take the time to give some hip-hip-hoorays for the time and commitment you make towards your faith!

Read ideas from other girls

Idea #1

when i had a bad day i journal it all as a prayer and turn on a christian cd
– Alisha, age 12

Idea #2

you can get your mum to read it to you. Then your mum can ask you some questions. have fun doing your devotions!
– Holly, age 8

Idea #3

I like reading my bible and writing things to God every night and maybe every morning. It helps me get to sleep happy and calm (if I have had a bad day) and it helps the next day to work better then it would have if I didn't spend my time with God. Hope that helps!
– Eli, age 12

Idea #4

I read my bible every night or in the morning when I first wake up, and I talk to God...it really helps the night to be nice, and it helps the next day to be wonderful...and it helps me be ready to start the next day!
– Eli, age 12

Idea #5

Every night or when I wake up in the morning I read my bible and write in my diary. It really helps to give my feelings to God...He is so awesome!!
– Elizabeth, age 12

Idea #6

Go outside and find your favorite spot in your backyard and sit there and pray, or read you bible.
– Aubrie, age 10

Idea #7

I like to sit in my room with my bible and just reflect on God and just think..... FOLLOW GOD!!
– Hannah, age 9

Idea #8

I keep a prayer journal and write in it before i go to sleep every night and sometimes if i have any extra time in the morning.
– Caroline, age 11

Idea #9

I will remember that we are the children of the King, and do my Quiet time as a present for the King for taking care of all of us when we were in need.
– Nicole, age 11

Idea #10

In the summer I like to take a long walk & just let all my feelings out. It helps when I have problems going on in my life.
– Brianne, age 12
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Stand Strong
“Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way

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