individual devotion
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
nounpl: individual devotions
devoção individual
1. personal religious or spiritual commitment practiced alone, often involving prayer, meditation, or contemplation directed toward a deity or spiritual cause
She began her morning with individual devotion, spending an hour in prayer before starting her day.
Ela começou o seu dia com devoção individual, passando uma hora em oração antes de iniciar suas atividades.
2. sincere and unwavering dedication or commitment by one person to a person, cause, or activity
His individual devotion to the cause earned him respect from his colleagues.
Sua devoção individual à causa lhe garantiu o respeito de seus colegas.
3. in Christian contexts, a personal spiritual exercise or religious practice performed independently
Daily individual devotion strengthened her faith and personal relationship with God.
A devoção individual diária fortaleceu sua fé e sua relação pessoal com Deus.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, individual devotion is particularly emphasized in Protestant Christianity, where personal Bible reading and prayer are core practices. In Brazil, this concept is also respected in Catholicism and Afro-Brazilian spiritual traditions. The term reflects the modern value placed on personalized spiritual expression rather than exclusively institutional or collective worship.
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