Why I Started Daily Devotional Ministries

D.Q. Clarke
Sep 25
2 min read

Several years ago, I felt the Lord impress on my heart not just to read the Bible daily, but to study it more deeply. At the time, I was faithfully following daily Bible reading plans and spending time in prayer and worship each morning—but God began nudging me to go further in my walk with Him.

From Reading to Daily Bible Study

I would listen to a sermon or podcast and hear the same reminder: “Don’t just read the Bible—study it.”

At first, I resisted.

Lord, I went to seminary. Haven’t I studied enough?
Lord, I’m busy and tired. I don’t have the time.
Lord, isn’t simply reading my Bible enough?

Has anyone ever been there?

But God, in His kindness, didn’t let me shake off that prompting. Finally, I opened a journal and pen and began taking notes on the Scriptures that stood out to me. Later, I switched to an iPad (because my handwriting was unreadable 😅), but the practice remained the same: creating a habit of daily Bible study and writing down what God was teaching me.

Hearing God Through His Word

Day by day, I started noticing patterns in my study:

A single word or phrase would leap off the page.
Old Testament passages connected with New Testament readings.
God revealed personal encouragement, direction, and growth through my obedience.

What began as a simple step of obedience turned into years of journaling, listening, and learning at God’s feet. Those seasons shaped my faith and gave me a hunger to keep growing.

From Journals to 5-Minute Daily Devotionals

Years later, when God called me to start 5-Minute Daily Devotionals (5MDD) on YouTube, I realized those journals had become the foundation for teaching others.

Even now, as I prepare new devotionals and podcasts, God often takes me back to those Bible study journals to encourage others today. What started as personal notes became messages of faith-based encouragement for believers all over the world.

The Birth of Daily Devotional Ministries

And that’s why I started Daily Devotional Ministries.

Daily time with the Lord is the foundation of our days. Whether through devotionals, Bible studies, or simply prayer and worship, we need His presence, wisdom, and guidance daily.

The devotionals, podcasts, and soon-to-come Bible study tools we’re developing are all designed to help you grow in faith, apply God’s Word, and experience a closer walk with Christ.

A Personal Invitation

Daily Devotional Ministries exists to share Christian devotionals, daily Bible study resources, faith-based apparel, and podcasts that help believers strengthen their relationship with Jesus. I’ve seen firsthand how spending time with God daily transforms everything—and I want that for you too.

👉 Explore our 5-Minute Daily Devotionals on YouTube.

👉 Listen to our 5MDD Podcast.

👉 Shop the Daily Devotional Store for faith-based apparel that encourages and inspires others.