The Best Daily Devotional Prayer Books for Women

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In our busy daily lives, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by work, chores, and family responsibilities. Women especially have days when it feels like we don't have a moment to ourselves, let alone for reflection. Sometimes, we forget to find inner peace through God's love. One great way to reconnect with God and bring comfort into our lives is by reading daily devotionals. If you're not familiar with devotionals, they are a tool intended to help make time for daily prayer and reflection. They come in many different types, including devotionals for women.

These may focus on women in the Bible or highlight inspiring Bible verses about women. Some authors share personal stories or talk about specific themes, like dealing with worries or imperfections. Many people like to switch between different devotionals or use them alongside reading the Bible. Devotionals also make thoughtful, faith-based gifts for Christian women who could use some spiritual encouragement.

Giving yourself just 5 or 10 minutes with God each day can provide comfort, help you to overcome challenges, and relieve stress and anxiety. If you're not in the habit of reading devotionals, try placing one in a convenient spot — like your bedside table — as a reminder to yourself when you wake up in the morning or before you go to bed.

Whether you're looking for the best devotionals for women to use for yourself or to give to a loved one, these are some of the most inspiring devotionals designed specifically for women.

The Pocket Bible Devotional For Women

This pocket Bible devotional for women is the perfect size to take with you wherever you go, making it easier to find even a few minutes of time amid a busy schedule to read. There are 366 daily readings across a variety of scripture, including "a godly character, working hard, managing God's money, and much more," according to the publisher.

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Find Rest: A Women's Devotional For Lasting Peace In A Busy Life

Overwhelmed? Have an endless to-do list of tasks? You're not alone, ladies. When day-to-day life just doesn't seem to slow down, this book provides a deep breath for the soul.

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ESV Women's Devotional Bible

This devotional book and Bible combination guides you through every page with thoughtful introductions, commentaries, articles, character sketches, and, of course, daily devotions. With content written by professors, musicians, authors, counselors, homemakers, and professional speakers, you'll get a lot of value with this transformational text.

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Worry Less, Pray More: A Woman's Devotional Guide to Anxiety-Free Living

Got worries? We all do, and this devotional focuses on how prayer strengthens us and teaches us to worry less. This book can act as your guide with 180 readings and prayers that'll give you some peace.

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You Got This: 90 Devotions to Equip and Empower Hardworking Women

Author Melissa Horvath, creator of Sweet Water Decor, offers 90 days of devotions to help you remember that you've got this because God's got this! Each day includes a scripture passage and inspirational reading, as well as a question to challenge and grow your faith.

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He Whispers Your Name: 365 Devotions for Women

Told in a loving and caring voice, the author leads you through words of hope and comfort delivered as personal messages from God. The readings are interwoven with Biblical verses to illustrate God's love.

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Too Blessed to be Stressed: 3-Minute Devotions for Women

If all you have is three minutes every day to restore your faith in God, this devotional book features uplifting readings that are easy to read. You'll appreciate the encouragement and inspiration in forms of scriptures, prayers, and meditations to apply to your life daily.

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Be Still: A Year of Daily Devotionals for One-on-One Time with God

This devotional aims to give you the focus on God that you may need when you're overwhelmed. "Be Still" gives you the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with God through its pages. With every day starting with a question and ending in prayer, we know you will be inspired.

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Heartfelt Intercessions: A Prayer Journal for Wives

Looking to transform your marriage for the better? This devotional features ways to connect, reflect and grow with your husband and God. Since prayers hold power, the devotionals in this journal will guide you to make changes and improve your relationship every day.

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Milk and Honey: A Devotional Journey Through Scripture to Savor God's Goodness

This devotional book will feed your soul. Through its bite-size portions of scripture, it'll be very easy for you to read through it even if you don't have a lot of time. With God's goodness abound, you'll read (and re-read!) passages from Genesis through Revelation to help shape how you view the world and nourish your soul.

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Jesus Calling

This best-selling devotional speaks clearly and powerfully to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Each day includes encouragement in how to grow your faith and face hard times. Scripture references are included at the bottom of each page for further reading.

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Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection

Sometimes you can't fix everything. Kate Bowler, a mom living with a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, and co-author Jessica Richie remind us how to live amidst the chaos while acknowledging the blessings of every day.

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The Anne of Green Gables Devotional

If you loved the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables as a child, you'll love this sweet devotional. The readings weave in stories and incidents from Anne's life with Biblical readings. Each day offers a prayer which encourages you to add your own intentions. It's a perfect gift for yourself or your kindred spirit.

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Pawverbs for a Dog Lover’s Heart: Inspiring Stories of Friendship, Fun, and Faithfulness

A dog's love is unconditional, just like God's. This exploration of a dog's love shows how they give themselves without holding back, while sharing a principle from the Book of Proverbs in each reading.

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Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions

This devotional book was penned by world-renowned Christian teacher and author Joyce Meyer, so it's filled with powerful insights from her years of writing.

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Unshakeable: 365 Devotions for Finding Unwavering Strength in God’s Word

Stand on solid ground no matter what challenges are thrown at you with these devotionals focused on finding strength during life's curveballs.

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Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close

Written in the spirit of closeness, these sweet devotions will leave you feeling embraced by God every morning — no matter where you are in your spiritual journey.

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The One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional: 365 Inspiring Ideas to Reveal, Give, and Find God’s Love

Focus on how you can put good into to the world with this devotional book that guides you through basic acts of kindness. You'll get as much out of it as you give.

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Wholehearted: A Coloring Book Devotional

This devotional coloring book for adults is a fun, engaging alternative to traditional devotional books. Plus, it's a great way to channel your inner child with a set of colored pencils.

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100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self

If you're looking for some Christ-centered courage in your life, you may find it in the pages of this devotional. This will help you establish daily habits that will only make you stronger, especially if you have anxiety.

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Exstresso: Taking a Coffee Break with God

Coffee lovers, this one's for you. Settle in with a cup of coffee and savor the wisdom in this book when your mind is tired and your soul needs refreshing.

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Choose Joy: 3-Minute Devotions for Women

If you're short on time, these quick devotionals will bring a little extra happiness to your day in just three minutes (so there's no excuse not to put them to use).

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100 Days of Bible Promises: A Devotional Journal

This book explores 100 of life's most important topics and challenges, paired with the promises the Bible has to offer to guide you through them.

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#Staymarried A Couples Devotional: 30-Minute Weekly Devotions to Grow In Faith And Joy from I Do to Ever After

Strengthen your marriage in every stage with this devotional for couples filled with advice, hope, and faith-based encouragement.

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The Women's Devotional Guide to the Bible: A One-Year Plan for Studying, Praying, and Responding to God's Word

If you're looking to deepen your knowledge of the Bible, this is the devotional for you: It provides a roadmap for meaningful exploration and reflection.

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