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One kind Bible verse a day, and one small practice

Gentle Devotion is a calm daily devotional app. It is made for neurodivergent people and people with additional needs. It’s free, with no adverts and no account.

Get it on Google Play App Store: coming soon
The Today screen in Gentle Devotion, showing one Bible verse with buttons to read it aloud and see the bigger picture
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Made for minds that like things calm

You might be autistic, or have ADHD, dyslexia, a learning disability, anxiety, low vision or a long-term illness. Or busy apps might just wear you out. Gentle Devotion was made with you in mind.

  • No streaks, scores or badges
  • Missing a day is fine
  • Nothing flashes, crowds or shouts
  • Short, clear words

Today’s verse

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28, World English Bible

What you get each day

  • One Bible verse, chosen with care
  • In simple words: an easy-read version of every verse
  • Read it to me: hear the verse in your phone’s voice
  • The bigger picture: the verses around it, and what it meant then
  • A short prayer to go with the verse
  • One small practice to try, with clear steps
  • A gentle reminder at a time you choose, or none at all

A short prayer to go with it

Every verse now comes with a short prayer in everyday words. You can say it just as it is, or use it to start your own.

Some days it is hard to find the words. This gives you a gentle place to begin.

The Today screen on a tablet, with the verse, a short prayer and a small practice
A small practice in Gentle Devotion, with clear steps to plan one rest break

Today’s practice

One small practice to go with it

Each verse comes with one small thing to try. The steps are short and clear. On harder days there is an easier version. You can always skip it.

You might plan a rest break, send someone a kind word, or take three slow breaths.

Easier to understand

Tap In simple words to read the verse in everyday language. Every verse has one.

Tap See the bigger picture to read the verses around it. Today’s verse is highlighted, so you can see where it fits.

In simple words: an easy-read version of the verse, above the Bible text
The bigger picture: the verses around today's verse, with today's verse highlighted

Easy to read, your way

Change the app until it feels right for you. Every one of these settings is free, and always will be.

  • Two very readable fonts: Atkinson Hyperlegible and Lexend
  • Four text sizes, up to extra large
  • Light, dark and high contrast themes
  • Easy-read mode, with shorter sentences
  • Reduce motion
  • Only gentle verses, until you are ready for harder ones
  • Works on phones and tablets, either way up
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Free for everyone

You never have to pay to use Gentle Devotion.

  • A new verse every day
  • In simple words and the bigger picture
  • A short prayer
  • The daily practice
  • Read it to me
  • Every accessibility setting

Support if you can

Supporters help keep Gentle Devotion going, and get a few extras.

  • A private journal, with speak-to-type
  • Favourite verses
  • Practice series on themes like calm or friendship
  • Recorded readings by a real person
  • More Bible translations, when licences allow

Pay monthly, yearly or once, or pay what you can. If money is tight, ask for a free place in the app. No questions asked.

Your Bible, offline

Choose the World English Bible, the Berean Standard Bible or the King James Version. They are built into the app, so they work without the internet. We hope to add easy-read Bibles soon.

Your privacy is safe

  • No adverts
  • No account to make
  • Your journal and favourites stay on your phone
  • We never sell your data

Read our privacy policy

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Start today. It’s free.

Gentle Devotion is on Android now. The iPhone and iPad app is coming soon to the Apple App Store.

Get it on Google Play App Store: coming soon

Want to know when the iPhone app is ready? Email hello@gentledevotion.org.

Gentle Devotion is a companion for your faith. It is not medical care. If you are struggling, please talk to someone you trust or a health professional. In the UK, call Samaritans free on 116 123. In the US, call or text 988.