During this time of quarantine and social distancing we want to encourage everyone to take the added down time to grow in their walk with God. We especially hope that families will take up the practice of daily devotions, if they haven’t been doing them previously. In order to help with this, we’re sharing a page out of our devotional book, iGrow, each day. They can be used for either family or personal devotions. To view all of the available devotionals, click here.

Day 12: Psalm 16-17

Relax
– Take a minute to think on these words: Out of all the majestic things God has created, you are the most important in the eyes of God.

Read
– Devote four minutes to reading Psalm 16 and 17

Reflect
– Take three minutes to think through the following questions

  1. In Psalm 7, David says he will bless the Lord. How can you bless the Lord in your life?
  2. What is your favorite verse from today’s reading?
  3. In your opinion, what is the biggest obstacle that keeps people from believing God?

Record
– Spend three minutes answering the following questions

  1. Write down one question or observation you have over today’s reading.
  2. List two things David says God will provide for him.
  3. What is one request David made to God in Psalm 17?
  4. Write down the name of one person you need to include in your prayers.
  5. Write down one action step you will take in your life based on your reading today. I will…

Request
– Devote the rest of your time to talking to God

How to use iGrow’s 15 minute method:

Relax (1 minute)
– Take a minute to focus your mind on God
Read the Word (4 minutes)
– As you read, focus on listening to God as He speaks to you through His Word
– Have an open mind and an open heart to God’s Word
Reflect on the Word (3 minutes)
– Think through what you just read. How does this Scripture apply to my life?
– How does this apply to my relationship with God and with others?
Record (3 minutes)
– Write down important questions, observations, and personal applications from your reading
– Decide on one action step to take based on your reading
Request (4 minutes)
– Pray to God with thankfulness and express your needs to Him
– Pray for strength to follow through with your action step for the day