Monday, December 30, 2013

READ 1 DAY AT A TIME




READ 1 DAY AT A TIME 

Read this Bible study one day at a time in order to get the most out of it. Also, re-read it over and over throughout the day. Chew on each word, contemplate them. Listen to God, be open to His direction.
I cannot recommend enough prayer journaling about your daily reading throughout the day and all day and night long. After all, prayer journaling makes you become invested in the material and helps you to think on it, learn from it, and apply it to your life. But, most importantly, it will help you remember what you have read and learned and will help you apply it not just today but in the future.
Also, look up each verse in your own Bible—even if it’s the same version listed in the study—and even if you use a bible on your phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. Why do this? It makes sure I didn’t misquote anything or use the wrong verse, for starters. I am human, sinful, and fallible, after all. But, more importantly, looking up each verse for yourself gets you into the Word of God today. It connects you with the Almighty One and His Holy Word. It is sacred. We live in an age where some cannot open a bible, ever, lest they are imprisoned or killed. And, we have no idea how long we will be able to do so ourselves. Therefore, let’s appreciate fully the opportunity we have to be able to turn to the Word of God and the Holy Bible.
Get the most out of each day in this study. Think on it day and night. Take your time. Do not rush this. Make sure to maximize everything you read, think, and do with each day’s devotional Bible study.
I also recommend looking at this book and your prayer journal once a year or more after you complete it. You’ll get even more out of it as you do.
This is meant to be a life-changing devotional Bible study; therefore, it will take work and intentionality on your part. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. 

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