
Examples from Jesus
Matthew 14:13, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:45-46, Mark 14:32-35, Luke 4:42, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18 and John 6:15
Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
Psalm 57:1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet—I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path—but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
The reason that may be keeping you from doing personal devotions is likely why you should do your personal devotions.
Cultivating Personal Devotions
Through reading our bibles and meditating on what it says.
Through prayer and being spiritually aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Through worship and praise to God.
Through silent reflection/listening and giving God space to speak to you.