Best Selling Daily Devotional Books: 5 Compared

The best selling daily devotional books are the ones that fit into a morning routine without fail, a page a day, every day. We compared five daily devotionals for readers by devotional count, page count, format and publication date, using only what each listing publishes.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Jesus Calling by Young	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	New Morning Mercies by Tripp	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Quiet Times with God by Meyer	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Streams in the Desert	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Walking with God by Jeremiah	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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Jesus Calling by Young

Sarah Young·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day devotional written as personal messages, with Scripture references and larger print in a padded hardcover.

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Pros

• 365 devotions with complete Scripture references stated
• Larger print and padded hardcover stated
• 416 pages, with a nightstand-friendly small size per the description

Cons

• October 2004 publication makes it the oldest edition here
• Edition field reads 'Special and', which is incomplete
• No reading age or grade level stated

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New Morning Mercies by Tripp

Paul David Tripp·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day gospel-centered devotional with daily readings, meditation and a list of biblical passages for further study.

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Pros

• 365 gospel-centered readings stated
• Includes a list of relevant biblical passages
• March 2024 publication, the newest here

Cons

• No reading age or grade level stated
• No format or cover details stated
• Gospel-centered focus suits one tradition; check the description

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Quiet Times with God by Meyer

Joyce Meyer·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day devotional pairing a daily Bible verse with a reading and a power thought to meditate on.

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Pros

• Daily verse plus reading plus power thought format
• 384 pages stated
• Classic edition dated October 2020

Cons

• No reading age or grade level stated
• No format or cover details stated
• Classic edition label is the publisher's wording

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Streams in the Desert

Zondervan·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 366-day devotional in Leathersoft with Scripture, subject and contributor indices and precise NIV text.

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Pros

• 366 devotions, the most here
• Scripture, subject and contributor indices stated
• 512 pages, the longest book here

Cons

• February 2016 publication, an older edition
• One more devotion than days in a common year
• No reading age or grade level stated

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Walking with God by Jeremiah

David Jeremiah·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 365-day large-print devotional in faux leather with a ribbon marker, full-color interior and daily quotes from classic authors.

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Pros

• Large print stated, easy on the eyes per the description
• Ribbon marker and full-color interior stated
• Each day pairs a verse with a quote from a classic author

Cons

• Bullets say 384 gilt-edged pages while the spec table lists 388; we follow the bullets
• October 2021 publication, older than the Tripp
• No reading age or grade level stated

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More picks to compare

• He Whispers Your Name by Hill365 devotions for women in teal faux leather with ribbon marker.Check on Amazon
• My Quiet Time Devotional365 devotions for women with weekday questions and weekend prayers.Check on Amazon
• Everyday Gospel by Tripp365 readings following a Bible-in-a-year plan from Genesis to Revelation.Check on Amazon
• One-Minute With God for Women365 one-minute devotions in a pocket-size teal cover.Check on Amazon
• Grace for Today366 one-minute devotions in brown faux leather, dated by month and day.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 23 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. No listing here states a reading age or grade level. Four state 365 devotions and one states 366; page counts run from 384 to 512. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best selling daily devotional books

Count the devotions

Four of these state 365 devotions and Streams in the Desert states 366, so every day of the year is covered. A 366-day book simply leaves one extra devotion in a common year.

Check the format and print size

Jesus Calling states larger print in a padded hardcover, and Walking with God states large print in faux leather with a ribbon marker. If small type is a concern, those two name their print size and the others do not. For devotionals written for two readers, see our mother daughter devotional book list.

Match the tradition to the reader

New Morning Mercies is explicitly gospel-centered and Jesus Calling is written as personal messages from Jesus, so check the description’s approach before buying for someone else. Streams in the Desert uses precise NIV text with indices for study. For more faith-adjacent reading, see our cozy fantasy books for adults list.

Before you buy

• Check the publication date: October 2004 for Jesus Calling is the oldest; March 2024 for New Morning Mercies is the newest.
• Confirm the page count: 416 for Jesus Calling, 512 for Streams in the Desert, and a 384 vs 388 mismatch on Walking with God.
• Look at the cover format: padded hardcover, Leathersoft and faux leather are all stated on different picks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a devotional book?

A book of short daily readings, usually one per day with a Scripture verse and a reflection. All five picks here are built around daily readings.

How long should a devotional book be?

Four of these state 365 readings and one states 366, covering a full year. Page counts run from 384 to 512.

Which has the most pages?

Streams in the Desert states 512 pages. The lowest stated is 384 pages, on Quiet Times with God and Walking with God.

Still deciding? Our top pickJesus Calling by Young

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