Hey there my friends!!
i know I've been a little MIA on here the past few months but I'm Back! lolol
I want to share with you have w I fell in love with reading the Bible.
Okay let me start with my morning routine. I try and get up at 6:30 every morning. (Note I say try because most mornings whatever Incentive I have to get up seems no longer relevant compared to my nice warm bed. ) sad but true. After I crawl out of bed I usually make myself a cup of coffee ☕️ or fresh mint tea cause ITS THE BEST. Then since it’s summer I settle myself down on my front porch, dive into the word.
that's it. so simple.
But what Joy is found in the presence of God!
see for to long i had looked at reading the bible as a chore, something to check off in order to have a good day. its mearly something that has to get done. and my friend when you view reading God's word that way you will struggle to make the time.
im not presuming to know all the shortcuts to drawing closer to God. But see that's the beauty of the Bible. there is no "right" way to have a relationship with God. Honestly we are always changing, and so will our time with the Lord. So, wherther your just starting out, trying to get back into the loop, our just looking for a change, here are.
5 WAYS TO FALL IN LOVE
WITH YOUR BIBLE
1. BE CONSISTENT
if your anything like me that's one of the things that i struggle a lot with. lists, planning, scheduled are all very strange words to me. Id be more than happy to throw everything into a bag and head off on a last minuet trip with a few of my friends. i love that!
SO I've had to really work on setting a consistent time with Jesus. even if that means getting up earlier in the morning. See my friends here's the thing. WE NEED TO PUT JESUS FIRST. First above everything else because He is the most important thing in our lives. So make a date with God, what could be more important. Go to a coffee shop grab a cup of coffee & dive into the word. if your in the country like i am, find a field, pack a basket and enjoy!
2.STOP READING IT LIKE A TEXTBOOK
The Bible is not just a book. It’s Holy, it’s inspired! This is no ordinary story!! within these pages are the key to life! the key to living a victorious life! don't breeze through it. let the beautiful truth transform your heart through soft, thoughtful intake.
3. ASK GOD TO AWAKEN A DESIRE FOR HIS WORD IN YOU
It’s okay. It’s OK to not feel like reading your Bible. There’s no shame in that, God meets us where we are and we need to be honest with him. So ask him to change you. Ask him to change your mindset. He will!! You are so precious to Him. But that doesn’t mean that you and just sit back and wait for God. No, seek Him!
4. BE IN LOVE WITH JESUS
When I say be in love with Jesus I don’t mean an emotion . I don’t mean this constant high.
Love is deeper than an emotion. Love is deeper than a feeling. It’s trusting, hoping, loving unconditionally, relying, communicating. It’s knowing deep within your soul that He will never leave you or forsake You! It’s abiding and his constant love. It’s spending time with him. talking to him. crying out to him praising him!
It’s taking all your worries, all your fears, all of your problems, and giving them to Jesus.
Taking them to the foot of the cross.
5) USE DIFFERENT TRANSLATIONS
if your reading and get super confused don't be afraid to find a translation that you like and can understand! also a fantastic app that i am loving right now is the Blue Letter Bible. its amazing for in depth study, reading plans, and a ton of other cool things!
SO there you have it friends, 5 ways to fall in love with the Bible. i am still far from perfect. i mess up all the time, still im striving to grow and mature in my relationship with God and that can only happen by reading the word and steadfast prayer!
You got this my friend, so dust off your bible case and dive in! what are you waiting for?
if you have any questions please let me know in the comments below :) :)
