Whatever you want to call it, spending time in the Word is important. But trust me Mamas, I feel ya. It can be difficult to squeeze that time in. I know it's hard getting up earlier than the kids. Mine wake up between 6-6:30 AM. That means for me to get some really good quiet time, I have to get up, be showered, and sitting at the table by 5:30 AM. That's early for this mama. Really, it is. I'm a night owl.
But wait! Who said devos need to be done in the wee hours of the morning? No. One. You can do them whenever YOU want to do them. Pick a time and a place and do them. Is it going to happen everyday? Maybe not. But when it does, it's like warm sunshine covering you. It's THAT good!
I was so excited to see what other Mamas have on their devo list because I'm always looking for something new, something challenging. And it's all worth it; To feel uncomfortable in my sin. I don't want to be comfortable sitting in my poopy diaper of sin. I want to be changed and dang it, I will cry till I'm changed.
So here is my Mommy List of my favorite devos:
A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study -- Jen Hatmaker
No one promised studying the Bible would be easy, but no one said it was supposed to be all work and no play, either. Join Bible teacher and author Jen Hatmaker as she introduces a refreshing way to learn and laugh while forming a deeper relationship with God's Word. Written specifically for today's busy woman, A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study, offers user-friendly advice on how to get the most from your personal Bible study time. Like a funny conversation between friends, this book will make you laugh out loud as it transforms the academic nature of personal Bible study into a fresh, simple format that will radically change the way you interact with Scripture. So whether you're taking some "me" time or getting together with all your girls, grab a comfy seat and a cup or a plate of something yummy and get ready for a whole new view of the Bible.
---A Modern Girl's Guide to Bible Study