I am not the best at studying my bible. I’m just going to be honest and say that, even when I could squeeze in the time, I didn’t have the desire to actually study. So outside of Sunday School class, church sermons, and the occasional bible study, I haven’t cracked open the Word too much. Even when I attempted devotionals (I love the She Reads Truth ones!), I more often read the devotion itself instead of the actual scripture. I’ve really been convicted about this lack of Bible study, but I didn’t know quite how to change it.
Then, a few weeks ago, I discovered the Illustrated Faith movement, also known as Bible Journaling. I immediately jumped on board, purchasing my ESV Journaling Bible and Micron pens. Honestly, I saw this as a creative outlet more than I saw it as motivation to study my Bible, but that’s exactly what happened. I started reading and studying the Word. I wanted to do it.
I also learned that I’m not good at studying the Bible. Am I the only one that finds that big book confusing sometimes? Actually, don’t answer that. 🙂 I remember a book I had seen by my online bff Jen Hatmaker, A Modern Girls Guide to Bible Study, and I purchased that, too.
In the book, Jen teaches bible study strategies in her classic, humorous style. And even though I’ve been a Christian for going on 22-years, and in church since conception, I’ve learned a lot. Sometimes slow learners like me just need a detailed “here’s-what-to-do” plan.
I’m proud to say that in the past two weeks, my bible study habits have improved greatly. And my new Bible is looking really pretty as a result.
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