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Pray a Word a Day: Connecting with God One Word at a Time

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Communication with God every day is an effective way to know Him better and to understand His message. Ponder on His words with this daily prayer book for women and men. Guide your daily life through scripture reading and personal exercises within the pages of these Christian prayer books for women and men.

Gain a better understanding of His wisdom and apply it to your own struggles through this book of prayers. Keep His word in your heart on a daily basis to help you make the right choices. Incorporate this 365 day devotional for women and men into your daily routine. Step by step, you will grow your spirit closer to God.

Inside this Christian Book of Prayer

365 Non-Dated Daily Devotionals for Women & Allot sacred, undivided time with the Lord every day with this daily prayer book for men and women. Start at any time of the year. Your Creator welcomes you to know Him, whether you begin your journey on New Year's Day or Easter.

Single-Word Focus for Spiritual Build your faith with this unique 365 daily devotional for women and men. Each day’s entry presents a single word such as “goodness” or “silence” as a focal point. Center your prayer around this word and let it blossom in your heart. This technique allows you to approach your knowledge of Christ with fresh daily inspirations for women and men.

Selected Scripture & Uplifting Bible It is by hearing God’s word that faith increases. Reading about His miracles will help lessen doubt and fear in your mind. As you meet the Lord in your quiet place, be assured that He will always be there waiting for you. Invite Him into your heart and get to know Him through His word with these Bible devotionals for women and men.

A 2-Minute Reflection on God's There can be a lot of distractions competing for your attention towards God. Through the structure of these devotional books for women and men, you will focus on His wisdom alone. This book of 365 days of prayer for men and women gives you the grace to persevere as you learn to surrender to God day by day.

An Original Prayer from a Christian Heart to You are never alone. As you study God's message through this men and women's devotional book, know that other souls are supporting you. Overcome your struggles and face your challenges with the same faith in your heart that also lives in another Christian heart.

A Precious Gift to All These religious gifts for women and men are suitable for any Christian, no matter the age or profession. Help another soul develop the discipline of knowing God with these devotional books. Assist another in focusing their attention on God’s purposes and promises. May their knowledge and love of Him grow deeper with each day.

God’s word has the final authority over your life. Allow this daily Bible devotional for women and men to help you stay the course on your walk with the Lord. Spending time with Him through daily practice will help you to apply His principles to the choices you make in life.

Whether you need comfort, direction or correction, God’s word is always available. Rely on His wisdom and commune with Him through these daily devotions for women and men. May it bring you joy and peace in the midst of difficulties.

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2023

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January 1, 2026
This a Guideposts devotional. The concept is to focus on one word every day and relate it spiritually to one’s life. I was excited to start it because I love words. There are many fine devotionals in this book, but the focus was not always on Christ. Some days there wasn’t even a Scripture associated with the message but a quote from a famous person. Several of these were even from non-Christians, even a Buddhist monk. At the end of each devotional I would do my own word study- looking up how the word was used Biblically and related Scriptures. That I did enjoy.
6 reviews
October 1, 2025
Great way to start the day

I've read this book through three times. The word each day gives me a simple focus. The stories are thought provoking and enjoyable. Its a nice compliment to my morning prayers.
21 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2024
loved this

Great inspiration and insight. Loved the different stories and authors. Loved it. Highly recommend. I read book 1 on Kindle Unlimited and it definitely was worth it.
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5 reviews1 follower
December 31, 2024
daily reading

I added this to my daily reading this year and found it very beneficial! Interesting to see how one word and how you view it can make a difference!
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3 reviews
January 18, 2025
Word of the Day!

A great book to use as a daily devotion. The devotions are so intentional and always have a prayer for the day at the end. I highly recommend.
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895 reviews
December 26, 2025
My favorite devotions from this one-word-a-day book were written by Bob (Hostetler). I especially resonated with his thinking. I have a will use some of these in my Bible study class.
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December 31, 2022
This is, without a doubt, the worst "devotional" book I have ever read. I know that sounds unkind, but it's the truth.

I think the editors of Guideposts meant well, and maybe even had a good idea. And, I admit, it started out good. But it ran out of steam within a month or two.

At the beginning, there would be a word, and a Scripture reference, then a short reading from someone who was, for the most part, unidentified. That's a feature I didn't like. For example, a lot of the readings were by someone named "Bob." His were actually some of the better ones.

Eventually, though, the Scripture references gave way to quotes from other people. And most of those sounded more like motivational speaking than devotionals. What really irked me was the inclusion of quotes from people like Frederick Nietzsche and Stephen Hawking. Why on earth would you include quotes from atheists in a devotional book??

As the months dragged on, it got to where there was only one Scripture reference to about ten or more "motivational" quotes.

I am a fan of Guideposts. I enjoy their yearly devotional books, which, up until 2023, were always called "Daily Guideposts ____" for the current year. For 2023, they've changed that to Walking in Grace, which I'm okay with.

But this book? Not worth the paper it's printed on. In fact, I'm not even taking this one to Half-Price Books. It's going in the recycle bin.
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June 12, 2024
Reading Pray a Word a Day is a thoughtful way to begin the day. It allows me to take pause and reflect before delving into the day's activities, challenges, and obligations. It also encourages me to practice gratitude each day.
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July 9, 2023
Helped me know the Lord is always with me.
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December 31, 2023
Was not quite what I expected. Some entries were silly and frivolous. I was hoping for something more meaningful with biblical references
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