Day 11 | Choosing God Daily

Choosing God daily is such a gift.

It’s a real partnership. It’s waking up and agreeing with God—“Thank You for today. Let’s walk this out together.”

But let’s be honest… Most days don’t start like that.

Most days, we wake up already moving.
We’re in get-it-done mode.
Checking lists. Handling life. Solving problems.

And before we even realize it, the day has started… and we haven’t chosen God yet.

Not because we don’t love Him.
But because life got loud.

And in that noise, it becomes easy to treat God like a moment… instead of a daily decision.

But Jesus gives us a clear expectation of what this walk is supposed to look like.

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23

That word “daily” matters.

Because following God isn’t just a decision—it’s a rhythm.
It’s a repeated yes.
It’s choosing Him over and over again, all throughout your day.

Another Scripture that helps us understand this rhythm even deeper is this:

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11

Notice—daily.

God is showing us that everything we need is given daily. And in that same flow, we’re invited to come to Him daily. To reconnect. To realign. To receive.

So let’s keep it real—consistency can be hard.

Life gets busy.
You’ve got family, business, ministry.
You get tired.
Your schedule fills up.
Your mind is everywhere.

And before you know it, choosing God becomes something you intended to do… but didn’t actually do.

And it doesn’t happen all at once.

One missed day turns into two.
Two turns into a week.
Now you feel off… disconnected… maybe even a little distant.

And you’re thinking, “How do I get back?”

Here’s the truth—choosing God daily isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being intentional.

It’s deciding, “No matter what today looks like, I’m making space for God in it.”

And it doesn’t have to be complicated.

It can look like taking a few minutes to pray before your day starts.
Opening your Bible—even if it’s just one verse.
Pausing and saying, “Lord, I’m here. Realign my thoughts with You.”
Talking to God like someone you trust—because you can trust Him in every moment.

Those small, consistent choices build something strong.

They build relationship.
They build trust.
They build faith.

Day by day.
Choice by choice.

And yes—some days you’re going to feel it.
Other days, you won’t.

But this is where growth happens.

Because you’re not choosing God based on how you feel…
you’re choosing Him based on who He is.

And who He is hasn’t changed.

God is present.
God is available.
God is ready to meet you.

You just have to choose Him.

So here’s your move today:

“I’m choosing You, God—on purpose, right now, no matter how I feel. And I’m choosing You all day.”

Not perfectly.
Not for show.
But consistently.

Because a daily choice to choose God becomes a steady, God-filled life.

And a steady, God-filled life builds strong faith.

So take a moment and ask yourself—what is getting in the way of me choosing God daily? And what is one simple, realistic habit I can start today to help me stay consistent?

Reflection Questions

1. What tends to crowd out your time with God on your busiest days, and how different would your day look if you put Him on top of your list of priorities?
2. What is one simple, realistic way you can make way for God tomorrow, even if it turns out to be one of your busiest days?

Prayer.

God, thank You for choosing me every single day. Thank You for being present, available, and faithful even when I’m not. Help me build consistency in my walk with You. Teach me how to choose You daily—not out of pressure, but out of love. Give me the discipline to make space for You in my life, no matter how busy things get. Strengthen my commitment and draw me closer to You, one day at a time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Devotional Written By: DICE Gamble