How I Got Back Into Devotion With God

The Moment Everything Shifted

Back in August, I opened the book of Acts. No plan. No pressure. Just curiosity.
Instead of trying to study whole chapters, I chose one verse from the passage I was reading. Just one. And that became my anchor.
I wrote it in my notebook in a colour I loved — because stationery brings me joy, and I wanted my devotional time to feel inviting, not intimidating.
• One colour for the passage title (like Acts 16:1–10)
• A second colour for the date and the verse
• And then I wrote the rest in pencil — simple, soft, no pressure
It felt like breathing again.

“Isn’t That Too Simple?”

Now, you might think that my Bible study plan is too simple — that I’m not reading enough. And I completely understand why someone might feel that way.
But I’ve learned from my past mistakes that trying to cram as much Scripture as possible into a tiny window of time, or trying to pray for everyone and everything at once, didn’t help me or God. It left me spiritually exhausted, not spiritually nourished.
Devotion with God isn’t a habit we tick off in a planner. It’s a relationship we build.
Starting small is how we train our body and soul to ease into a new rhythm — gently, sustainably, and without guilt.

My Tiny Notebook That Changed Everything

My notebook is quite small — 10 by 14 cm. It used to be a place where I wrote down issues, people I wanted to pray for, or dreams I felt God had given me. Eventually, I decided to repurpose it for Bible devotion.
And honestly, that tiny notebook became a gift.
It removed the pressure to “fill a page.”
It made my reflections feel manageable.
It helped me show up consistently.
Now that I’m used to writing my thoughts without feeling like it’s tedious or overwhelming, I’m actually itching to buy a bigger notebook. This little one has served its purpose — it helped me rebuild a habit of devotion without pressure.