A devotion is any of several related activities within Christian churches. Most frequently, this term refers to a period of time set aside to study the Bible and pray in an effort to build a stronger spiritual relationship with God. This time is often spent alone or with a small group of people.

Many devotional books, or devotionals, are available in retail stores today. These books contain directed Bible studies often incorporating stories or anecdotes that convey Biblical principles, similar to the parables used by Jesus in his ministry. One of the most famous of these is a devotional called 'My Utmost for His Highest', written by Oswald Chambers. Many Christian stores dedicate an entire section to these types of books, but they are widely available at secular stores as well, often categorized in an "inspirational" section. Other devotional resources can be found on the Internet, many of which are free. One such popular daily devotional is called 'The Word for Today', written by Bob Gass.

The term also refers to an individual story or message that follows the above format. Pastors and youth ministers who speak using stories as opposed to sermons are said to be giving a "devotion(al)".

• Christian liturgy, rites, and worship services