How to Do Basic Bible Devotions: Prayer + Bible Reading = Quiet Time

How to Do Christian Devotions (Bible + Prayer = Quiet Time) Do you struggle with knowing how to do daily Christian devotions or staying consistent with your quiet time? In this video, I walk through a simple, biblical, and practical framework for Christian devotions that anyone can follow—whether you’re a brand-new believer or a seasoned Christian who wants more structure. We’ll cover the foundations of a healthy devotional life: 📖 Reading the Bible wisely 🙏 Praying biblically and purposefully ⏰ Building consistency that actually lasts This video explains: - How to choose a good Bible translation - How to use a reading plan (Old & New Testament) - Where to start if you’re new (Psalms & Gospels) - How to take notes while reading Scripture - How to pray using the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) - How to pray the Psalms - Simple prayer frameworks like ACTS - Why consistency matters more than intensity - Whether devotional books help—or hurt—your prayer life - Recommended devotional resources (Matthew Henry, Spurgeon, The Valley of Vision) - Ideas for family devotions and long-term faithfulness This is a Reformed, Scripture-centered approach to Christian devotions that emphasizes ordinary means of grace rather than gimmicks or trends. 👉 Subscribe if you want more teaching on: Christian living Reformed theology Bible study Prayer Church life and discipleship 🔔 New videos posted regularly. Tags / Keywords (YouTube SEO) Christian devotions, how to do devotions, quiet time with God, Bible reading plan, how to pray, Reformed Christianity, daily devotional, Christian prayer life, Bible study for beginners, Christian discipleship, family devotions NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/45iCMfT Matthew Henry: A Way to Pray: https://amzn.to/491SiOe Charles Spurgeon: Morning and Evening: https://amzn.to/4pK7abc Valley of Vision: https://amzn.to/3Y7wufg Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://amzn.to/49hXJdk Heidelberg Catechism: https://amzn.to/48LUmLx (1) MY CHURCH Gospel Fellowship PCA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4sKhJMv8-7nmtTiHwAsLA Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/ Gospel Fellowship PCA Podcast - Spotify: Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (2) Study at RPTS Seminary! https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTA (3) MY BOOKS: Worshiptainment - https://amzn.to/4040jPQ A Theology of Joy - https://amzn.to/3tUfBZO Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 AUDIBLE: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3VT7wN9 Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vX Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwg (4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Email Me: doctor + everhard (all one word) at gmail dot you know Note - this channel contains affiliate links. Some books and products on this channel have been provided free for the purpose of fair and honest reviews.