How to Write a Devotional

In this video, you'll learn the most popular and effective methods — as well as suggest proven strategies — for coming up with great devotional ideas.

This video discusses:

[00:51] Devotionals Defined
[01:48] What Makes A Good Devotional?
[03:06] Who Reads Devotionals?
[03:47]Meeting Readers Where They Are
[04:06] What Makes A Devotional Book?
[05:30] The Writing Method
[05:44] Four Basic Devotional Patterns
[05:48] 1. Self-Examination
[06:08] 2. Outside Observation
[06:30] 3. Personal Interaction
[06:51] 4. The Object Lesson
[07:31] Finding Ideas
[08:06] Avoid
[08:43] The Basic Format
[09:40] Start Today

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[jeffwspencer]

“In a world otherwise gone gray, all we need is a splash of color.” Thanks for the inspiration Jerry.

[DanteLupinetti]

I think this has motivated me to really consider writing devotionals.

[VeronicaNansubuga]

Thanks for the great ideas about writing devotional, God bless you

[CivilDefenseEngineer]

Hi Jerry. I'm so glad I found your channel. I've never read anything you've written, but I love you. I am glad you are a brother in Christ. God bless.

[opeoluolufemi]

Thanks Jerry, this is challenging to me

[dianekitts]

I'm setting at my desk working on a devotion about redemption. Recently I went to a conference with focus on writing devotions. My friend sent me a link to your video as I typed my first words. God is good. Your video is helpful and I appreciate your sharing these helpful tips.

[lynncpvt]

Thank you, Jerry. This is not only helpful for helping another potential writer but has sown "seed" in my own mind and heart. Thank you for concise and helpful advice. His continued blessings.

[missnurseeri]

Humbled and grateful, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience

[DanaMcNeely]

Thank you, Jerry. As always, your writing advice is helpful. May the Lord bless you.

[lydiaharris]

Thank you. Concise, specific, helpful, and motivating. God bless.

[annwags]

Thanks for your inspiring and encouraging message

[loristrube]

Thanks Jerry. I am going to try my hand at writing devotionals. I was gonna take your course through the Christian Writers guild but it doesn't exist anymore on how to write Christian books and my goal is that I still intend to do that . Whereby people may read my writings after I am gone and I always said that is like you are still a witness to someone on earth if they are reading your books after you are gone!

[sandraduclos]

Thanks so much. Mr. Jenkins! Your advice is always excellent and your generosity is inspiring.

[lydiacolbert]

This is a great idea for me. Thank you for the inspiration!

[sharked]

Amazing, thank you Jerry for another great piece of guidance

[alwayspositive]

Loved the way you explained everything on this vid. Thank u

[emettemassey]

Jerry thank you for sharing not only your writing experience and wisdom but also inspiring us to pick up our pen and write!

[mariuszkazmierczak]

Sometimes I write down my prayers. I once wrote a litany to the Saints of the Old Testament. Thank you for this help and inspiration. Greetings and thank God for people like you 👋👍🙏

[TheJoyJourney]

I am so happy that I found your channel. You are amazing and so incredibly wise! Thank you for this.

[kitten]

Thank you so much for this information. Blessings.