Whether you’re looking for personal encouragement, searching for a resource to help you lead devotions for a men’s breakfast at church, or looking for a strong family devotional, identifying the right Bible study resource can be tough. The options are almost limitless—devotionals for men can be geared for just about every stage of life. 

Yet, God’s Word makes it clear that spending time with Him daily is one vital element of spiritual growth in our lives.

Key Takeaways

  • Choosing the right devotional starts by identifying your personal spiritual goals and asking God what He wants to develop in your life.
  • A solid devotional should be grounded in Scripture, challenge you to grow, and fit your daily time commitment.
  • Manhood Journey offers several devotional plans specifically designed to help men grow as fathers, leaders, and disciples.
  • To get the most out of your devotional time, pair thoughtful reading with prayer, reflection, journaling, and consistent application.
  • Making devotionals a regular habit starts with small, intentional steps—and Manhood Journey offers an easy on-ramp to begin that rhythm.

How Do I Choose the Right Devotional?

Before you narrow your choice down to a particular devotion, you need to ask yourself, What do I want to accomplish in my daily devotions? You don’t want your time in Scripture to be something you check off a to-do list. You want it to mean something, to serve a purpose in your walk with God. But what that looks like can differ from man to man, so take time to ask God what He desires for you. 

Here are a few other basic questions to help you get started: 

  • Is this devotional grounded in Scripture? (Hint: If not, steer clear!)
  • Does it encourage me to pursue a deeper relationship with God?
  • Does it match the amount of time I can realistically commit to each day?
  • Does it offer practical ways to apply God’s Word to my daily life?

These might seem basic, but they are incredibly important when choosing a devotional for men. You will only stick with it if the plan works for you. So, think carefully before you commit.

Daily Devotionals for Men: 5 Manhood Journey Plans

As noted, guys who want to read their Bibles each day aren’t lacking for options. A quick internet search will yield dozens of possibilities—another reason why the filter questions above are so important.

In the list below, I’m suggesting five options that are provided by Manhood Journey. They’ll help you move in the right direction as a man who loves God’s Word and wants to spend some time each day with His heavenly Father.

1. Survival Gear for Dads 

This seven-day plan for dads focuses on what it means to be a father in today’s culture. Whether you’re just starting out on your journey or making progress each day, this resource will help you take the next step in becoming the dad God created you to become. 

2. Anger Free Dad

One of the greatest challenges men face is the daily battle to keep their cool. While anger is a God-given emotion, it can wreak havoc on our families if we let it take control of our lives. The Anger Free Dad devotional offers solid handles for dealing with anger God’s way. 

3. Becoming a Praying Father

It’s impossible to underestimate the importance of prayer in our lives and in the lives of our families. Fatherhood is too difficult to try on our own. We need to stay connected to the Lord through consistent and focused prayer. Building a legacy that outlives us begins with time on our knees, and this eight-day devotional on being a praying father can help. 

4. 10 Challenges Every Dad Must Conquer

Nobody’s perfect, but nobody beats themselves up inside quite like dads who have dropped the ball. While failures will happen, they don’t have to define us. This 12-day devotional can help dads who are “going through it” and can help them get back on track and move forward. 

5. Becoming a Fulfilled Father

As a dad, it probably wouldn’t take much examination to find some gaps in your life. You see the cracks in your foundation all too easily. The key is refusing to quit. You can keep building a life and a family for the glory of God. This eight-day devotional guide on becoming a fulfilled father draws principles from the Old Testament character Nehemiah. His challenges in building a wall around Jerusalem can help men overcome the variety of obstacles they face each day. 

Manhood Journey has plenty more devotionals for men to choose from.

5 Other Devotionals for Dads

Here are some bonus resources I’ve found helpful in my own Bible reading journey through the years. 

1. The Bible Recap. I’ll be honest: This resource takes some time and focused attention. But, if you will invest the effort, the daily reading plan and the accompanying podcast hosted by Bible teacher Tara-Leigh Cobble will lead you through every verse of Scripture in a year—and you’ll actually learn a lot about what you read along the way. It could even provide a great launching point for family devotions. 

2. Stand Firm. While the Bible Recap has made a difference in the lives of both genders, Stand Firm is a quarterly devotion resource geared specifically to guys. Written by men and for men, this magazine would also be a great tool for small group discussions and as a devotion for a men’s meeting at church. 

3. My Utmost for His Highest. Available both online and in hard copy, this daily devotional classic has made an impact on numerous men for almost a century. The resource was published first in 1927 after Oswald Chambers’ wife spent almost a decade collecting and organizing content from his sermons and other writings after the Scottish preacher’s death in 1917. It provides thoughtful and challenging guidance for a man’s walk with God. 

4. Morning and Evening. Another classic, this twice-daily devotional content is based on the works of English pastor Charles Spurgeon. Each day offers a pair of devotional readings, one to start the day and one to end the day. Since the material belongs to the public domain, the readings can be accessed at several websites. Hard copies can also be purchased online. 

5. He Reads Truth. She Reads Truth has become a popular Bible study tool for women in recent years, but the organization does not leave the men out. This male counterpart offers Bible books and topical studies that cover a wide variety of timeframes. The online devotions are free, but hard copies can also be ordered. The annual Advent and Lent studies could be particularly helpful. 

How to Do Daily Devotions

Once you choose the right devotional resource, you want to make the most of it. As mentioned earlier, you don’t want your time alone with God to become another item you scratch off your to-do list each day. It’s an opportunity to approach God’s throne with confidence (Hebrews 4:16) and experience His presence. 

Here are some habits to adopt that I’ve found helpful: 

Start with a prayer for insight. Ask God to open your eyes and heart to what He wants to say to you through the passage and content you’re using. 

Read the passage multiple times. For a plan that includes three or four chapters a day, this might not be practical. However, for many plans, carefully reading the passage several times can be of great benefit. As you do, underline words or phrases that stick out to you and journal thoughts that God brings to your mind. 

Reflect on what you’ve read. For this, I try to answer two basic questions: What does this passage tell me about God/Jesus, and what does He want me to do with what He has revealed about Himself? 

Close with a prayer of application. Often, I will write a prayer based on the answers to the two questions I asked above. The focus of this prayer is a request to find the wisdom and courage to apply what I’ve learned in my daily life.

As with any habit, daily devotionals don’t happen unless you take the steps to implement them into your morning (and/or evening) routine. That said, it’s best to start small, and choosing a Manhood Journey reading plan is a solid on-ramp for beginners (it’s also a good choice for seasoned pros). 

1. What is a good topic for a men’s Bible study?

A good topic for a men’s Bible study is biblical manhood—focusing on what it means to be a godly man.

2. What are the signs that God is speaking to you?

God may be speaking to you through Scripture, conviction in your spirit, a deep sense of peace about a decision aligned with His Word, or godly counsel—pro tip: seek counsel when discerning the will of God (Proverbs 11:14).

3. What is a men’s prayer breakfast?

A men’s prayer breakfast is a gathering of men for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, and spiritual encouragement.

4. What is an example of a morning devotion?

An example of a morning devotion is reading a passage like Psalm 23, reflecting on God’s provision, praying for guidance, and writing one takeaway to carry through the day.