Some Good Advice For Bible Reading
In a post over at Brighthand, the user Dogbarber has posted a few good things to keep in mind in this New Year towards reading the Word for relationship, not just out of duty:
...Since we are here at the begining of a new year, I'm sure there are many who have resloved to read through the entirety of their bibles in a year. However, I know from personal experience, if you do not have blocks of time available or are the undisciplined type, you will most likely be bound to fail.
I would like to recommend to you that if you indeed are inspired to get into the Word, simply do just that. Try not to set yourself up to unobtainable expectations such as reading x amount a day for 365 days a year.
Pick a book, I would recommend starting in John, and just read whenever you can...I like the mornin because my mind is fresh and the stress of the day hasn't hit me yet. Read a chapter a day, two chapters a day, whatever you can afford. Read slowly and intentionally. If you don't understand a sentence or phrase, re-read it again. The bible is not something to "get through". It is God speaking to us and should be treated as such. There are no prizes for who can "get through it" first. It makes no sense in flying through scripture and not having a clue what you read when you're done. Do not be afraid to take a day off if you just simply can't get the time, just don't go for days without it. Jesus said His burden is light, if you have a heavy burden and are kicking yourself for failing not to read, that is not of Him. Get back on your horse...
Read the rest of the posting, and the entire thread which started with talking about a suitable Bible reader for one's handheld.
I would like to recommend to you that if you indeed are inspired to get into the Word, simply do just that. Try not to set yourself up to unobtainable expectations such as reading x amount a day for 365 days a year.
Pick a book, I would recommend starting in John, and just read whenever you can...I like the mornin because my mind is fresh and the stress of the day hasn't hit me yet. Read a chapter a day, two chapters a day, whatever you can afford. Read slowly and intentionally. If you don't understand a sentence or phrase, re-read it again. The bible is not something to "get through". It is God speaking to us and should be treated as such. There are no prizes for who can "get through it" first. It makes no sense in flying through scripture and not having a clue what you read when you're done. Do not be afraid to take a day off if you just simply can't get the time, just don't go for days without it. Jesus said His burden is light, if you have a heavy burden and are kicking yourself for failing not to read, that is not of Him. Get back on your horse...
Read the rest of the posting, and the entire thread which started with talking about a suitable Bible reader for one's handheld.
posted by Antoine @ 1/14/2007 01:04:00 AM
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My church started a program for all the nursery teachers to read threw the old testament in 60 days. It was a challenge that I needed for my life and daily walk. I am happy to say I have been reading for 35 days straight and not looking back. 3-4 chapters a day gives me 20-30 mins of reading and its great. I can really tell a difference in my life !!
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