5-minute morning devotional
A 5-minute morning devotional fits real life: one minute to quiet yourself, two minutes to read a short passage, one minute to reflect, and one to pray. Today's reading is Lamentations 3:22-23, God's mercies are new every morning. Small, daily time with God adds up over a lifetime.
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How do I fit a devotional into 5 minutes?
Minute one, breathe and quiet your mind. Minutes two and three, read a short passage slowly. Minute four, ask what it shows you about God. Minute five, pray.
"In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation."
In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice.
"Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray."
Jesus rose early and went to a solitary place to pray.
What is today's 5-minute devotional?
Read Lamentations 3:22-23. Yesterday's failures don't define today. Ask: what do I need God's fresh mercy for this morning?
"Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!"
His mercies never fail; they are new every morning.
What should I pray in the morning?
Pray: Lord, thank You for new mercy. Lead me today and help me love people well. Amen.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and He will make your paths straight.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 minutes with God enough?
It's a real start. A short daily habit is better than a long one you skip.
What should I read in the morning?
A psalm, a few verses from a Gospel, or the day's reading from a plan.
Can I do my devotional on my phone?
Yes. Just open the Bible before other apps so it comes first.
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Scripture and sources
Psalm 5:3; Mark 1:35; Lamentations 3:22-23; Proverbs 3:5-6. Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
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