Good morning to you! I hope this finds you safe from fires, pending hurricanes, Coronvirus and other troubles. My, what times we are having! Setting aside time to read the Bible, talk to God and meditate on His Word and the respite and direction they bring are becoming ever more important to me, that’s for sure.
This past week I’ve switched up my response to His Word, taking a break from the SOAP method I love to a journaling method. I thought I’d share it with you in the event it might be something you would enjoy, as well.
What I do is start by writing the day and date then the scripture we are reading that day. Next I write down a minimum of three things for which I am thankful, then I write the heading “Observations in the reading” and list them, sometimes casually in bullet form, sometimes in paragraph form. Sometimes I record scripture that jumps out that speaks to me, sometimes it is scripture I want to delve into… it could be any observation I have from the reading. Often I do follow this up with written prayers, but not always.
I have found that this new format opens my mind and heart to begin reading in thankfulness and then helps me to center myself on His word and listen better. I’d love to hear how you are reading, if you have found any ways to listen better as you take in the Word eah day.
For our check in this week, will you share in the comments how you read each day? It might be that you open up your app or you Bible and read.. or it might be that you have an additional method, too. All are wonderful. Let us know about it, if you’re up for it.
I am thrilled that you are still with us, reading. Keep it up. Soak Him in. And feel free to invite others to join, yes, even now… they can jump in right where we are. The important thing is reading daily, right?
Here’s the reading schedule for the week:
I can’t wait to hear how you read!
In love,
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