Here are some “toolkit” items that I recommend, for a meaningful devotional time.

• A Bible: The number one help is a good Bible! I love the She Reads Truth CSB Bibles. This is a clear and readable translation and the layout of this Bible is beautiful and includes devotionals, space for journaling, timelines and more.
• Journal: Get a fun journal (I love the look of this genuine leather Ps. 46:10 journal!) where you can jot down thoughts, prayers, and questions.  
• Plan: The Christian Planner is a great option for a day planner. This planner not only maps out your days and months, but also provides sections such as habit tracking, goal setting, and other special sections to help you purposefully pursue Christ each day.
• Prayer: Have a plan to list out your prayers. This is a beautiful prayer journal that will help you remember and focus on the people and things that are most important to you.
• Fun: Make it fun, with cute bookmarks, colored pencils, highlighters, and more. (If you want to highlight in your Bible, make sure you use no-bleed Bible highlighters, like these.) 
• Learn: There are some great commentaries out there, which can help you better understand what’s going on when you read the Bible. I personally use the ESV Study Bible for helpful notes and background information with the Scripture right there. When I was newer to reading the Bible, the Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible was a helpful starting point.

One last reminder on your toolkit… having the “perfect” tools will never give you the perfect devotional time. What really matters is showing up and inviting God in. He’s there. He’s speaking. He’s with you.