Can you recommend some short devotional stories?

One great Christmas devotional short story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. It's about a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. The wife cuts and sells her long beautiful hair to buy a chain for her husband's precious watch, while the husband sells his watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. It shows the selfless love during Christmas time.

Sure. Here's one. A little boy was praying before bed. He said, 'Dear God, please take care of my mommy and daddy and my sister and my brother and my doggy and me. Oh, and please make sure the monsters under my bed know you're watching them too!' It shows the innocent and humorous way a child approaches devotion.

One story could be about a family who had very little but on Thanksgiving, a neighbor secretly left a basket of food on their doorstep. The family was so grateful. They prayed and thanked God for this unexpected kindness, and it made them realize that there are always good things to be thankful for, even in difficult times.

Sure. Once there was a monk who was always misplacing his prayer beads. One day, he found them in the chicken coop. He laughed and said, 'Even the chickens want to pray!'

One story could be about a poor family on Christmas. They had little to offer in terms of gifts or a grand meal. But a kind neighbor secretly left a basket of food and simple toys at their door. The family was overjoyed and they prayed to thank God for this unexpected kindness. It shows that the true spirit of Christmas is about giving and sharing, not just material things.

Sure. Here's one: A young boy was always feeling down about his poor family. But every Sunday, he went to church. One day, the pastor said that every life is precious in God's eyes regardless of wealth. That inspired the boy to work hard. He believed that God had a plan for him. He studied diligently and later became a successful doctor, helping many in his community.

Sure. One story is about a young shepherd boy. He was often alone with his flock but always felt God's presence. One day, a wild animal threatened the sheep. The boy prayed and suddenly, a sense of calm came over him. He bravely faced the animal and it fled. This shows that in our times of fear, God gives us the strength to face difficulties.

One great devotional book with stories is 'Streams in the Desert' by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman. It contains many inspiring stories and devotional thoughts for spiritual nourishment.

The story of Dhruva is also a great devotional Hindi story. Dhruva was a young boy who was determined to gain the attention of Lord Vishnu. Through his intense penance, he was able to reach the abode of Vishnu. This story teaches us the power of single - minded devotion.

Sure. One story could be about a father who worked hard every day to provide for his family. Despite being tired, he always made time to read bedtime stories to his children. His devotion showed in his selfless acts of love and care, teaching his kids the value of hard work and family through his actions.