How to Create a Devotional (Curated Content)

There are many styles in writing a devotional, so every individual has to find what best suits them but what this article from Word Wise Tips helps explain is that the structure remains very similar throughout the varying styles. Typically a devotional follows a 3 part structure: Scripture, Illustration, and Takeaway. The article tells us the function of each part: the Scripture introduces a Bible passage that you are basing the devotional on, the illustration demonstrates a life situation that can connect to the text, and the takeaway is your reflection of the text and what you have learned from it and usually calls for a prayer and/or an action to apply to your life. The article also advises on keeping it simple and logical because that is the best way to get the message to the audience clearly and effectively.

Devotional in a Notebook

"Devotionals relate biblical truth to real life. What better way to structure a devotional than to present a Bible verse, an example of how it has been lived out, and then a way to apply it?"

I found this article very helpful, simple, and clear. Many people including myself may struggle with devotionals not knowing where to begin and how to go about writing down your thoughts and reflection. The structure presented in this article: Scripture, Illustration, and Takeaway gives path for consistency, organization, and clarity. The same way a template organizes an essay this template can help guide your devotional. With practice you may find your own style and figure out how you want to customize your devotional but this is a great structure to stand by. The article advises keeping the passage short which makes a lot of sense because if it's too long you can lose focus and not be able to make clear point in your reflection. The illustration is another great tool not only to create an image and exemplify the text in your life but it truly adds character to the reflection and helps with application, and finally with these first two steps the takeaway is a perfect closing summarizing the key lesson and how you will apply what you have learned to this life and to pray for God's help in this change for the better in your life. This structure truly seems to me to be very effective and sensible.

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