Our new Proverbs 31 Ministries devotional book: Encouragement for Today: Devotions For Everyday Living just released and I am so excited to be giving away 3 copies of it today!
It includes several devotions by me and a bunch more from my dear friends and team mates at P31. Here’s a little bit more about what is inside
Pull away from the things that are pulling on you and find lasting encouragement for today.
For twenty years our P31 team has equipped and encouraged millions of women around the world to live in the power of God’s truths that apply to our everyday lives. Written by women from every walk of life, in Encouragement for Today you will find inspiration to live authentically and fully grounded in the Word of God.
Sharing from the realities of everyday life including highs and lows, humorous stories and tender moments, you’ll enjoy 100 daily devotions woven together with wit and wisdom. Pull away from all that is pulling on you and find lasting Encouragement for Today!
What do YOU like to do or where do you like to go to pull away from all that pulls on you and spend some time with God?
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Being a mother of a 3 year old and a 3 month old, I try to catch alone time on my way to work and on my way home from work. There are days where I have to get away, and my husband and aunt usually understand and will take care of my babies for me. I could use a new devotional to help connect more with my Lord. I feel like I don’t spend enough time with Him anymore. I used to attend our women’s bible study at church and had to stop attending due to a conflict with my work schedule.
I have my quiet time with God when my son takes his nap I sit on the couch with my bible and journal I love the fact that I get to speak with God and sometimes I like putting worship.
I have a comfy spot in my living room that I love to curl into for quiet time with God, my Bible & a hot cup of coffee. Heaven.
it’s hard for me to find time to pull away at home with all the distractions there, when i am at work i can go to my truck or take a walk. i would love to have a place in my backyard where I could just go and no one would both me so I could spend time with God. It’s hard for me to do anything early in the morning because even if i’m in bed by 9 my husband is still up watching tv and doesn’t come to bed until 10 or 11 and i have to get up at 4:30, 5:00 at the latest to get ready for work.
A park near me has a wildlife habitat. Walking through there makes the world fall away, and I can see/hear/feel God’s presence all around me. At home, I put on gospel music and listen to His voice speak to me as I work around the house.
I have trouble finding a time or place to have quietness. I live with my dad so he can continue , at 92, to stay in his home. He is blind and very hard of hearing. He listens to audiobooks all day. I am thankful he has them to listen to. It does not leave much quietness in our house. If I close my bedroom door and go into my closet, it almost blocks it out. I try to get up early, which is my favorite time, but sometimes I need God during the day.
I just go to my bedroom, lock the door, run into my Eternal Dad’s loving arms, and cry my heart out. But when my room is not within reach, I just keep still wherever I am, shut out all the world’s noise, take a mini vacation inside my mind, focus on God’s presence, and simply listen for His sweet and soothing voice before doing the talking. Only then do I experience His peace which transcends all understanding and drowns everything that seems to pull on me.
I will soon turn 50 and as this particular birthday approaches, I find myself reflecting on my countless blessings and my hopes and dreams for my future. When I seek to pull away from the chaos of daily life, to find peace in God’s presence, I seek the great outdoors. The wonder and beauty of nature grounds me, the warmth of the sunshine puts me at ease, and I am thankful.
Early in the morning when it is quiet and peaceful and the days troubles haven’t started yet.
My back patio is the place I go to be alone with our Lord early of a morning.
These devotionals are on my work computer. In my spare time my vigor is renewed by the clean breath of God’s words.
I would actually love to send this devotion to a dear friend that is going through some marital struggles so that she can find encouragement in them and seek The Lord fully with this situation and not lean on easiness world gives us. She’s my best friend and miss her terribly since she moved to Chicago but want to reach out and give her something that would renew her mind and heart toward The Lord. I know that this would be a great comfort for her to in this trying time and help her seek the truth! Thanks for what you share with us as a sister in Christ, Renee!
LeAnne
I love to sit on our porch with a cup of hot coffee or tea and remember all the special and daily happenings that I need to thank God for giving me. Then I continue my prayers…
I like to take my journal and bible,drive out to my sister in laws place and sit by the pond. Here I can be ALL IN!! there is me, the blue sky, white clouds, blue pond and sounds of the country surrounding me while I turn into God! It’s my favorite time. Reading his word and just worshiping with him makes me forget everything else.
I love to just sit in my oversize chair in the quiet of the morning watching the sunrise and have that time alone with God. I have two special needs people in my life and so for me it is really hard to pull away from so I have found that this the best time for me.
I start my mornings with reading the Word and doing devotions. But where I really like to get away
is after dropping my kids to school, I go for a nice walk by the ocean. Icall it my prayer walks.
This is where I ask the holy spirit to fill me, guide me, empower me. This is where I cry and laugh.
This is where I dare to dream and ask my Father to answer those dreams to come true.
Some already have….
I like to shut off all electronics and just read my bible and pray and have total quiet time with God.
I love going to my favorite coffee shop and sit in a corner with God, my Bible and my cup of coffee. If someone comes in and joins me then I can share with them what I have just read. I also work 40 hours a week so I have a devotional in my desk drawer for when I get a break.
Each morning I get up while it’s still dark outside, have my coffee and read my P31 devotion and talk to God. I look forward to this time ~~ it’s the best part of my day.
I have a couple of places that I love to go when I need and want to be alone with the Lord. I take my Bible and go to my front porch and commune with God through His Word. I enjoy praying to Him and then reading His Word. If it is a really pretty day out, I will go to the beach not too far from my home with my Bible and enjoy the sound of the waves as I pray to my Lord and read His Word. If it is late at night, I can enjoy peace and quiet in my living room was I lift my voice to Him. God is so good!