“We don’t know what God is doing with She Reads Truth, but whatever it is, we want to do it well.”
This has been the heart and intention behind SRT and HRT from the very beginning. Years ago, we sat across the table from our friend and mentor, doing the thing we seemed to do a lot of in those early days: asking our pastors for guidance. To this day, we often repeat the advice Dr. Grant gave us that day, reminding one another: “The greatest threat you pose to this community and the world around you is not in the words you write, but in whether or not you live consecrated lives.”
Consecrated lives—that is our call as followers of Jesus. Whether we are stewarding a friendship or a family, a platform or a classroom, our highest calling is to walk with the Lord and live our lives unto Him. But what does that look like in practice? We didn’t fully understand then, and we don’t fully understand now, but we are learning that Paul’s instruction to “train yourself in godliness” is not a mysterious calling (1Timothy 4:7). In Scripture, we find disciplines our living Lord instructed on and demonstrated that we can follow in becoming more like Him.
The twenty spiritual disciplines in this study are not exhaustive, and they are not intended to be tackled or mastered all at once. They do not earn us salvation or make God love us more. While we’re tempted to aim for “a better prayer life” or even “a consistent Bible reading habit,” these important practices are just that—practices. They are not an end unto themselves, but rather a means of knowing God and orienting our lives toward Him. Ultimately, they teach us how to abide with Him and remain in His love. And as we do, He trains us in His ways and grows us up to be more like Him, bearing fruit in us that points to His goodness (John 15:4,9; 1Timothy 4:15).
It would not be an exaggeration to say that out of all the studies our team has offered, this is one of our favorites. As people who desire to live lives consecrated to Christ, to train ourselves in godliness (1Timothy 4:7–8), let’s approach the coming four weeks eager to learn, ready for our toes to be stepped on a bit, and most of all, trusting a Person, not a process. When we learn to attune our hearts to learn from Him, we will find the rest our hearts long for (Matthew 11:29). Jesus has already given us all we need, including this community of people in the Word of God every day (2Peter 1:3). May we be encouraged as we learn together what it looks like to put our faith into practice.
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So.. The Lord lead me to start this series today && not only is it exactly what I need for where I’m at in life right now, but it also went hand-in-hand with today’s Our Daily Bread reading— He sure does work in beautifully mysterious ways, Amen
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! ♀️
This part of scripture in 1 Timothy 4 spoke to my spirit:
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
This is what I have been longing to pursue in this season of my life, but keeping myself at bay because of pain/loss/trauma I’ve experienced within this year. I’m so excited for my heart to wake up to follow him, focused on his desires for my life.
Im eager to learn these disciplines!
❤️ love this. Hi everyone!
Just started this bible reading plan, and although Day 1, it has touched my heart. Excited to build on my faith and grow in my walk with God.
Discovering the new life daily!
Lord, help me abide in you and grow in your love as I daily seek to consecrate myself. Give me eyes to see the fruit of these disciplines as my desire for you grows.
excited to see a change in me
Very excited for this 4 week journey.
Day one & I love it already❤️
I’m going to enjoy this as I am trying to change my life
I’m excited to see where this plan leads me
i’m excited for this plan :) –
After the year I’ve had I for sure need this devotion in my life.
I have always been so bad about self discipline for myself not in my daily action but in my at home spiritual actions. I put it off and say I will make sure to read scripture and be with God tomorrow. I’m hoping this plan helps me get into a better place with myself pushing me to be better.
Yes, Alee! This is my heart too. ❤️
I started this week with the podcast. Then I was made aware of this app. Hunger to learn more and more
And I want to sorry about I’d be say wrong to my relatives, and I am not hear what she says. It was true, and I want to apologize to her, and I want to be more faithful.
I have to care my relative and I am so worrying how I will be, to be right, so I read this today. It is my delight to I am yet branch of him, if he says, and I want to live more righteous and live faith, so I pray what I am in right and accept this problem. Amen.
I have to care my relative and I am so worrying how I will be, to be right, so I read this today.
I pray going into this, that it wouldn’t be for self satisfaction of reading the word to achieve what we are suppose to do as christians, but rather a time to be broken and humble enough and only glorify him with his words and knowledge
Just started this plan, and I’m ready for a more consistent following with God every single day. I have fallen short so many times. I want to make sure I stick to this plan.
I’ve struggled a lot to consistently read the Bible. Excited to get started but leaning on God to help me not get distracted.
I am already so blessed with this plan! ❤️
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being inconsistent in staying connected to God and his word
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I’m excited to be blessed through this plan
Excited to re-deepen my relationship with the Lord!
Really excited about this plan!
Im coming back to Jesus after a rough patch and can’t wait to learn about how to reimplement Him into my life.
I am approaching this study with a great desire to “reset” my spiritual walk. I’ll be honest, God just feels so far away today. I am hoping to draw back to where He is through this study.
This is a great place to learn the ropes and stepping stones! Thank you SRT
This is so encouraging and I’m so pumped for this study!
Amennn, just what i needed
Putting my faith in to practice is something I’ve been thinking and praying about a lot lately. It seems so simple, and yet it is something I struggle with. I am excited to start this study and am eager to see what God wants to teach me.
I did this study when it was first released and I was scrolling through all my studies trying to figure out which one I wanted to restart and this one just spoke to me. In this current climate, I find my faith has started to struggle and I need to be in the Word even more bc my God is greater than what is going on around us!
I truly believe that today is the perfect day for me to start this study. God understands how I have been feeling and I need to get back to the basics and put my faith into practice.
Thank you for the time and effort you used to make this study available. Looking forward to the rest!
Awesome study, glad to be starting here :)
So excited to walk through these days with Jesus, it has been way too long since I’ve studied His word so I come from a place of guilt and insecurity in my relationship with him. If you happen to see this, sister, please be praying for me. Thank you ❤️
A wonderful way to start this new year. Thank you so much!
I prayed for the perfect study to be revealed to me for the season of life I am in. Of course, God never disappoints. Excited to see what these few weeks will uncover in me!
Thank you for this study! Can’t wait for Day 2!
This plan will help me so much with creating habits with God in mind.
I’m at the beginning and loving this study already
Really trying to be mindful about giving more of my time to and I strongly believe this Bible study will help me with that.
I love this study already. Its opening my heart back up to the things that I tend to forget to do. I live in a ministry so you’d think it would be easy to live a new way. But i lived 29 years running for me. And God is showing me we have to learn and its ok to not get it right away. Its ok to have to go over some things again. Take the milk with the meat.
So thankful for this study! Far too often I think I have to be perfect in my habits and when I’m not I feel like I’ve failed. But I’m learning and starting to believe it’s more about the process, practicing the process and trusting in this process. ♥️
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Amen ♥️
So excited to continue this study!
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Same!
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I can’t wait to start this
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Love it
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Father God thank you for meeting me were I am I pray that you open my eyes you be able to read that but you also open my heart to receive as well.
Jesus, I pray that I would be open to whatever it is you want to share with me through this Bible study
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I just figured it out……..if you swipe to the left when your done for whatever day it’ll leave a check mark ✅. If for whatever reason you need to uncheck it swipe to the right. Hope this helps! ♥️
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Loved this! So excited to read!
I’m so excited to start this study!! I feel like GOD is far away and my heart hurts so badly. I don’t want to run from GOD but always run to HIM. Thank you LORD for a new day.
You are sooo right!!! And this is my season, He is working in me and I’m all of us! ❤️
I’m exactly where I need to be at this appointed time. I’m excited about these next couple of weeks. I’m standing in expectancy for God to show himself to me even more!
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So good!
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This is just true study I need to be doing right now. I felt like I “fell off” my disciplined practices while on vacation and yet needed the reminder that it’s not spiritual disciplines that save me, it’s Jesus.
Excited for this one!
I am thankful for discovering this app as I go through this new chapter of life!
Yes, amen. This study is much needed.
Amen!! I am so weary, these Scriptures bring me such peace and comfort!
Wow!! This is such a good reminder that HE is patient. I never thought of it this way but that’s a really good point! :) thank you for sharing Tonya
This intro says it all
This study was presented to me at “such a time as this.” I’m grateful and so eager to begin!
Amén.
Amén!
Love this plan
One thing that we must remember is that timing is EVERYTHING with God. Even HE has to be patient for the right time to bring us into our season of work.
This is great ! I’m loving it already!
I am excited to learn the disciplines and continue pressing into my relationship with God. I pray that he would speak to all of our hearts though out this study. I pray that this study will bless us, and help us to grow closer to him. In Jesus name, Amen.
So excited for this study!
Looking forward to engaging with this study consistently and re-forming these habits in my own life. Thank you!!
Wow! First day and I truly feel challenged and loved by the Holy Spirit! Thank you for this! I am so excited!
So glad to start this devotion today ! It was no accident i stumbled to this particular one I pray God speaks to whomever that needs it through this devotional like he did I . Because Lord knows this blessed me tonight !
God speak!
I am excited to focus on building my knowledge of God and live like Jesus through learning HOW to do it
Excited to start back on a daily plan!
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I’m so excited to see what the word of God says
So excited to start this plan!
excited to learn about practicing spiritual disciplines & living out my faith
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Excited to embark on this study!
I’m excited to lean more into Christ.
Looking so forward to this!
I am excited to read and grow in Christ. And learn a bit more about truly living out the new life!
I’m looking forward to learning more . Amen!
I am so excited for this! I believe this study is an answer to a lot of what I have been struggling with! I can’t wait to get into the Word!!
I am looking forward to growing more. Learning more. Trusting more.
Amen!! In order for him to dwell in me I must dwell in him. I just heard this quote at church a couple sermons ago, “preach the gospel always, & when necessary use words”! We must always pursue holiness but it’s an intentional thing. We have to meet God halfway. He gives us the tools but we must also put in the work. When we do is when God begins the transformation in us. It is then he is glorified and others will also desire the same.
I’m excited for the next 4 weeks!
Amen!
I’m so excited for this !!
Excited to grow in the practice and joy of abiding more deeply, walking more closely with our Lord, that I may know His heart more deeply and therefore joyfully, and bear more lasting fruit for Him!
I’ve done this study before and loved it! Feeling a little dry spiritually so I have come back to this.
Amen.
Amen.
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Amén to living consecrated lives for Christ
Would you mind sharing the name of the podcast series?
Looking forward to understanding what it means to live a consecrated life.
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I am just starting this study for the month of June and looking forward to it so much!
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I’m excited to start this study with you all! ♥️
what’s the name of the podcast?
I am doing the kingdom of God study and it has impacted me to find another study to do in my free time and this one goes hand and hand can’t wait to see what else this study will show me
What’s the name of the podcast for this study? I couldn’t see it
just listened to the podcast for this study & it’s my first SRT study. new to the App & just really looking forward to how the podcast & study enhance each other.
This is my first study and I’m excited to open my heart to the Word of God.
Really looking forward to this. My first study using the app
My first study and I am so excited
This is maybe my 11th or so study with SRT, and after finishing day 1 I can already tell this will be not only one of my favorites but the most impactful. I am beyond excited to be read by the Word and live my best consecrated life.
Amen!
My 1st study. Look forward to making this a daily process
Amazing!
So excited to start this study.
My first study! So excited to dive in and strengthen my relationship with Him.
My first study! I’m so excited to dive in and
Filling a bit lost on finding a study this morning, I prayed for God to send me in the right direction. This one was a glowing neon sign as soon as I opened the app and it lovingly slapped me in the face! So excited and thankful to be here!!
This is my first stufy and I’m excited!
Thank you for your work in bringing this study to life, so that we may know YHWH more deeply.
This is my first study here and I’m so excited about it!
Excited for this study!
I have recently become aware of some major areas in my life where I need to make God my priority and live a life that’s honoring to Him. I’m so excited for all this study has in store, and thank you for it!
So excited to start this today. Committing myself to this study for the next four weeks!
So excited to start this
Excited to start this study.
Praying that this is my reset
Love this!
I’m doing a reset on my life. This study is perfect for that!
Lord help me to trust You!
I hope that being in Gods word every day really leads to a relationship with him. I find so much doubt in my life and it scares me.
“Trusting a person, not a process” amen. Amen. Amen! I am guilty of getting by wrapped up in logistics of things instead of focusing on the why. I am so excited for this!
Praying for a Christ oriented life, not a list of completed tasks. Excited for this plan!
Rest for our souls! Feels like freedom!
Beautiful Michelle!
The word abide has been a theme I’ve been putting off since December 2020 + after reading today’s verses and chatting with a sweet friend I’m pressing into that word for the year and learning all I can! If anyone has great resources on abiding I’d love some recommendations! ♥️
Practices are “a means of knowing God and orienting our lives toward Him”
Praying as I go through this study, my life will be more and more oriented toward Him!
Love this! 100% agree :) this is something I have struggled with as well. Thanks for sharing! Let us create healthier boundaries with worldly desires.
I was pondering on these verses and believe that if I want real change I need to let God convict me and purge me of the things that seem normal in our culture. Such as movies, tv, and being on social media too much. Indulging to much in worldly things. If I really want change I need to rid myself of most of these things or at least the time spent in them and create healthier boundaries with these worldly things so that I maybe able to be more filled with Jesus and less filled with the world
“When we learn to attune our hearts to learn from him, we find the rest our souls long for.” Loved this and so excited for this study.
Lord, humble my heart and help me trust your guidance. Tune my heart to yours and forgive me where I fail you.
I just started this study last night! I look forward to this being a study I walk away from with new found habits ❤
This is so good! I’ve been praying and thinking about this a lot lately, so I’m ready to dig in!
God, please help me know your true character. To seek your will over my own. To grow in intimacy with you. I love you so much and yet I know there’s so much for me to learn. I’m excited for this study!
Lord help myself and my group of friend live fully consecrated lives for you.
So happy to find this study! Thank you!
God, help me to remain true to you and to myself. Allow me to remain disciplined in the areas I am seeking help in. I’m so excited for this 28 day study !!
Wow this read was so good. As someone who grew up in the Christian community + the society we live today, living a consecrated life is difficult but not impossible, choose your hard! Today I’m choosing to start fresh and diving back into the word , rather than saying “I haven’t read the word I’ll do it tomorrow” and then I just don’t do anything for days. Everyday we can do better, God always pulls through for the ones who have willingness to receive the good things he has to offer
Lord please help me stay committed to this study and not be distracted of worldly values
I’m ready to commit to a 28 day study! This is what is missing from my daily life. Studying on Sundays is simply not enough. I need nourishment all week! Lord please help me!!
So good!
Ready fo start the process!
“Trusting a Person, not a process.”
That’s life changing ❤️
“…Trusting a Person not a process.” ❤️
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Amen!
I am striving to live a more Godly life.
Lord allow us to come to you in everything we do, and give us the spirit of discernment to see the plan of the enemy over our lives. In the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
I want to strive to live a godly life
Abide in Him and remain in His love ♥️ Amen.
I’m diving into this study ready to grow. Feeling very thankful for the community SRT brings ☺️
Lord, let your word and growing a relationship with you be the biggest desire of my heart.
I’m excited for this study!
Trust the Person ♥️
✝️ God is so good.
I am really excited for this study and to put my focus back on the Lord. As a momma of 2 under 2 it’s been hard to get in the word. I Thank God for this study and hope to be able to take the time to read and be encouraged each day.
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I really appreciated how the authors described the purpose of this study as “orienting our life towards God.” The purpose of holiness disciplines is not a means of working our way to salvation but rather turning us towards the telos of the Christian life- knowing God and his sanctifying grace.
Thank you Lord for beckoning me to you today. Thank you for the reminder my spiritual life is more important than my physical. My relationship with you Lord needs tending. Thank you for loving and reminding me of my first love. You are faithful and full of grace and mercy.
How amazing, when your heart feels like it needs something “more” God calls and shows you exactly what that “more” is. As a wife and a mom with a full time career, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in all of it and let your soul become weary. But God always calls me back to Him for rest and to encourage me to know Him better. For this study and community, I am so grateful!
Me too!
Really glad I picked this study!
Love this reply! So excited that you’re starting here with this study and I feel like I’m here for the same “relationship” reason as you!
As someone who was raised in a Christian home, graduated from a Christian school, doesn’t miss a service if at all possible, I know the answers to a lot of the questions, I know the stories like the back of my hand, but where I am always seeming to fall short is the relationship! I love the Lord and I do want my life to honor him but I often find that I put serving above relationship. I cry every time I hear the story of Martha and Mary because I feel like I’m falling short on “the good part” and no one is to blame except myself! BUT HE IS SO GRACIOUS!
I’m looking forward to this! Been a believer since childhood, and was raised to read the Bible, but now I need a refresher and encouragement to pursue godliness, but not in a religious way. Godliness has to come out of relationship to Jesus, and out of love for Him. My hubby has decided spiritual disciplines are religious and now it’s all about enjoying God. But I believe that it is biblical to have both. The relationship being first, but out of that should come a practical living out what the Word teaches. So I’m excited to go through this! Thank you, SRT, for doing this study!
I have loved past studies with SRT. The community and the presentation of God’s truth here was food for my soul, BUT…I did not stay disciplined and lost contact for several years. Today, my birthday gift to myself was a recommitment to daily participation with God’s word and community. That strong pull within led me back to SRT and God’s gift to me today was a study on Godly disciplines. He IS SO GOOD. I am happy to be with you all for this study, and many more to follow.
Discipline is my word for the year. I started listening to the podcasts for this series and knew I needed to do this study. I am excited to learn more about the spiritual disciplines and to hear how God will speak to me through them.
My first study, thankful for the guidance.
I love how much of the Word is in these studies. It’s beautiful. I’m excited about this study
I’m excited to be apart of the She Reads Truth community and to have a resource that pushes my relationship with Jesus to be at the forefront.
The scripture references were so helpful. I am thankful that even at this late stage in my life, I am reassured by God’s word that it is never too late to re-focus my focus on God.
This was my first study and it was exactly what I needed. I’ve been on and off with my Bible readings. So thank you for this!
I feel that with what has been going on in the word…we need to live a new life…focus on Jesus
I am excited about my first study and what better way to start with the title living a new life. I feee
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As i start a new life i believe this will be of great help
Thankful for the study and growing in my relationship with Jesus
I can resonate with everything you just said Hailey. A few months ago I realized my dire need for Jesus & realized that I had failed to fully surrender in the past & decided I needed to this time because He was worth leaving it all for. The last few week I’ve gotten lazy & realized that I’ve stopped loving the Lord above myself. Thank God that through His Holy Spirit He is bringing all this into the light & making us realize our need to consecrate ourselves to Jesus. I’ll be praying for you sis.
Training in Godliness… so many of us get trained to get ahead in our careers and businesses but often we never really think to get trained in spiritual disciplines that will help us to deepen our intimacy with God. So thankful for this study
I’ve wanted for years to be more knowledgeable about scripture yet I always get lazy and fall away from reading daily. I realized when I read “train ourselves in godliness” today that I am never going to get better if I don’t put my sinful nature down and truly start training myself in Christ’s words! Asking for prays from all you ladies to start reading daily ❤️
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I am excited for this study! I am praying for wisdom and confidence as I go through this study.
With everything going on in our world, now more than ever I feel it is important to “train ourselves in Godliness.” Focusing on these disciplines and refocusing on this is important to me. Excited to dive in!
Our pastor has been encouraging us to soak up every part of the word in these trying times of the world. It’s so important to me as a wife and mother to know the word so I can protect my family with Gods truth. I’m excited to dig into these Bible studies and have discovered my husband can use the men’s version. I’m a newbie so any advice to using this app would be so great!
So, ready for this!
I was genuinely deciding that I needed to relearn what it means to be a follower of Christ and to live in Him daily, when I woke up this morning I opened this app and this was the first study that showed up. Thank you Lord
Looking forward to reading this every morning!!
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Excited to dive into a study with you all!
Ready, excited and most of all humble
Thank you to this team
May be Lord continue to Bless this team and may the Lord continue to us them
How do we get the lent books? Which ones do we need to pay extra for and how do we purchase it?
Already excited for this study.❤️
This is great already!!! I can’t wait to dive in ♥️
Love this
So encouraging. I want to continue to not focus on myths or unimportant things, but focus my heart on the one thing that has saved me. Training myself in the ways of Jesus.
Excited for this study!
Excited to dig into this study. Thank you!
I am so excited, I want to be able to live my life according to his will, and to have God near me in every aspect of my life, and that is what I hope to achieve
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Looking forward to the fruit of a renewed mind from these practices. Several lies have taken root and I trust that God will reveal His truth to uproot the lies.
Thank you lord for your love and grace
Excited
I cannot wait to read more. I have struggled emotionally, physically, and spiritually during this pandemic (when so much is out of our control). I am eager to get in this study, apply it to my life, and be a Proverbs 31 woman!!
Lord, please give us the strength and grace to walk steadily towards You.
“The greatest threat you pose to this community and the world around you is not the words you write, but in whether or not you live consecrated lives.” – Dr. Grant
Wow. That! Hit me deep. Good and convicting stuff right there. I’m stoked to see what the Lord teaches through this study. ♥️
I really like how she said that we are learning to attune our hearts to learn from Him. ♥️
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Lovely Kawena, that was meant for you :)
Thank you for sharing! This is really good ❤️
Just got done listening to the podcast episode with John Mark for the 2nd time! Love it. He explains things so eloquently. Especially when he talked about becoming who we are and what we ache for. I get so wrapped up in frustration because I feel like I can never focus on my bible study because I’m a mom of 2 babies and its hard! But tonight I realized its about yearning to be in God’s presence not for his love. As long as I have that truth inside me and I keep Jesus and his hope in cherished in my renewed mind I know that I can live towards a more joyful and compassionate way of life! Amen
God helps us bear fruit!
Powerful
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Yes. It’s called She Reads Truth Bible Study.
Is there a FB GROUP for this study?
This is my first study with She reads the truth. So, excited.
I’ve been praying for wisdom and a better understanding of God and His perfect will. I’ve been praying for the grace to SURRENDER. I pray that I can do something with it and not keep it to myself. I pray for courage.
So excited to dig into this every day! Our current sermon series is digging into spiritual disciplines too. I love when my daily personal time is connected to what is taught corporately on Sunday.
I am already behind so I am backtracking a little and going back to catch the ones I missed!! All that being said, I need more intentionality and disciplines in my life!! I struggle so much with this- I can never seem to stay with it and be consistent. Trying to give myself grace and just keep trying!!
This was good and so point with what the Holy Spirit has been showing me. Amen!
I am behind in this study. This is my 1st one. Any pointers?
Definitely need to get back on track with daily devotionals. I also struggle with discipline and want to be more intentional in every aspect of my life this year and moving forward. Excited for this reading plan!
Amen!
So excited to start this reading plan! Been feeling distracted and this was perfect wording of hey my prayer life isn’t always going to be perfect., my bible plans aren’t always going to be perfect.. what’s important is conjuring to pursue God and abiding in him and getting closer to him.
During this stay at home order, it has been harder and harder for me and my family to get back into our normal gatherings for church and extra curricular activities. Living life with Faith being the practice is so important, even more now with all the restrictions we have to abide by. I pray that this study will bring me closer to God during these uncertain times.
Yes! Same!
Going through such a hard time right now – I need God and SRT more than ever. Excited to truly put my faith in Him and trust that He will get me through my pain and loneliness
Excited to delve into this study and draw closer to Jesus!
Amen! I can’t wait to start this start! Ready for a Godily change in my life!
Imma be real: I need to get back into God’s word and I hope this plan will teach me something I needed to know for a while. <3
This plan is definitely what I need in this season of my life.
I, also, am behind on the study, but am looking forward to learning how to become closer to God
This is exactly the plan I need right now
Just starting today. Disciplines are a challenge for me. Looking to be more intentional and engaging to grasp them.
Behind but starting today. Looking forward to the next 4 weeks!
Excited to start this today. I pray the Word latches to my heart and I am reminded Gods love for me has no bounds.
Ready for these next four weeks!
This is exactly what I need right now! ❤️
I am behind and catching up. Excited to read in community with other women. I want to drink up every word!
This hit hard this morning. Faltering daily, trying my best, having a more difficult time with the world today. And having faith, it’s the simplicity that makes it almost scary. Faith in the Father and His ways, working towards being a better Christian, doing what we can as sinners…and He still loves us. I only wish it was easier to not sin and be a better person in today’s world.
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I love this!
Now more than ever we need believers who are founded in the Word of God and who live according to the Word of God.
Sisters, deny yourself as the passage says and it’s OH SO HARD but it is worth it! More than ever in history, our world needs to see believers denying themselves and living genuine Christlike faith. He has given us all we need for this and will go with us as we strive to be a light in this dark world!
Press on and do not give up hope!
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So good!
I ordered the book from you guys how do I connect daily through the app?
I’m new to SRT, so I’m playing catch up this weekend! Excited to be on this journey to having a closer more intimate relationship with Christ. ❤️
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I can’t help but be blown away (again) that God’s burden is easy and he is where we find rest. Quite my soul and listen to the father’s heart beat, whilst doing not striving.
So glad to be here! I’m excited to find rest in Jesus and his words. Thanks, Amy, for telling me about the study.
Does the digital not include the questions for reflection?
Ah! I needed this ❤️
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My life is given over to Christ and everyday is his not mine……and oh how I so want to not get in the way yet oh how I do.
thankful for she reads truth i need to learn more on being still and allowing God to work move and guide my decisions
I love that the podcast addressed this, reading the Bible has been a practise I wanted to take seriously and actively take in the word of God, I felt myself becoming attuned at times and changing as I read not just reading and parroting it back without letting the Word affect me. I pray the Holy Spirit continues to minister to all of us as we read.
This is the dressing room , how we learn to take off the old our old ways of thinking and living and put in the new way of living and learning one day at a time .
Is this where we come for discussion on what we studied each day or is there another group for discussion?
First time diving into my bible outside of church and I’m MORE then ready. I’m so happy to be here ❤️
Godliness is of value in EVERY way. I think of all of the ways that training for godliness affects every aspect of my life… the way I spend my time, the way I love and interact with my family, how I prioritize my needs and to do lists, the words I say. Yes, it is all affected.
Trusting a Person not a process. I can find myself trusting in the discipline rather than just simply seeking to know more about my Lord. It’s not about being theologically intellectual but about being a faithful student at Jesus’ feet.
One thing I know and have learned in life is that relationships are bidirectional. You have to put in effort if you want to have good and close relationships. It’s no different for having a relationship with Jesus. I need to have discipline and remember this.
I’m excited about this study! Over the weekend my husband and I were talking about spiritual disciplines. With everything going on we both feel that we have fallen off a bit. Today a friend shared a link of the She Reads Bible. I was interested and did a google search.. and then found this app. Definitely no coincidences here. ❤️
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I am new here. Praying the Lord leads myself and you all as we seek Him through this study!
My sister recommended SRT to me and I couldn’t be happier to start with her in 2021❤️
Teresa- I’m glad you invited us to join you!
I am looking forward to the Faith In Practice bible study. Blessed are those who persevere in the name of Christ. Towards the end of 2018 I drifted away from the Lord and was miserable. Then, towards the holiday season of 2020, He called me back and I came. I am blessed because of this. Thank you Lord!! Amen!!
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Definitely a study that I need. I’m very thankful an advertisement for this group popped up on my Instagram. My walk with Christ hasn’t been what it should be, and I am hoping SRT studies can help redirect me this year.
I am looking forward to this study and putting my faith in practice. Came along at the right time
I am so excited to start this study. My word for this year is priorities. I get caught up in the busyness of life and neglect the most important things. Grateful for this time with God and learning to reset my priorities!
I’m thankful for a Holy Spirit who guides me in the right direction
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i am already loving this study so much! towards the end of last year, i felt myself drifting from God and having a hard time getting into the Word and really learning from it. i think this study is exactly what i need!
I’m looking forward to really studying the Word this year and to grow in faith. This first lesson is already starting to open my eyes to things I don’t perceive correctly about our Father!!
I pray that all of us “walk with the Lord and live our lives unto Him”
Blessed be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds Is like that to that above.
This is what I find in SRT, kindred minds and hearts seeking Jesus. Seeing each other in the raw and sometimes messy day to day life as we seek Him. For 5 years I have met up with you women in daily reading and each day there is something new, something fresh, something only God can deliver. Welcome all those that are new and homage to those here long before me.
I’m so excited to dig into this study. After reading Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I wanted to learn even more about spiritual disciplines. I am praying that this study reinvigorates me and encourages me to grow closer to God!
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As I read the verses and beautiful words written by Raechel Myers, I felt so much peace come over me, remembering that God is in control of all things not me and I can rest in knowing that beautiful truth. Thank you for listening to what God wanted you to share with us Raechel.
I discovered she reads truth through the any downs podcast. I ordered the advent study book and it was my favorite part of the Christmas season. I am thrilled to start the faith and practice series. Looking forward to learning more about walking in the way of Jesus.
Looking forward to this study and learning how to better walk with Jesus!
AMEN! Galatians 3:3
Ashley Daniel – I like listen on Saturday – I like to read all the passages first and then listen.I sit with my SRT book and follow along and it helps me to get a better understanding.
a great reminder that if we do things for ourselves without God being our reason why we are doing it, we are just self boasting.
Elissa: each day will show up the follow day…
So much to learn. Praying that I will approach this as not another project to complete but as an opportunity to draw closer to Jesus.
I’m so excited to be joining this community with this study! It’s my first She Reads Truth study and I’m so glad that I’m starting with this! Very good truths so far!
My prayer for us in this study is that we discover a simple love of who He is. For so long I’ve checked the boxes of Christian faith in the hopes that it would benefit me, better me, etc – in other words. I did those things for my love of self rather than out of love for the Lord. “If I do better at having a quiet time I’ll feel God more..” “Gee that person on FB always posts about their prayer life, I need to be more like them and I’ll feel like a better Christian..” Thoughts such as these have plagued me for long enough. Hoping through this study I can leave that all behind and simply learn more about Jesus and abiding in Him, for the sole reason that He is worthy of that, and not for a purpose of self righteousness.
I adore the layout of this study book! Prior to subscribing to the hard copy I was using a Happy Planner to journal the SRT plan in ….so I’m absolutely loving this!
I struggle w this as well. Love to ✅. Praying we , and those like us, can hold these disciplines with open hands and allow God to be our guide as to which ones HE would have us focus on first. Then, move towards a discipline of heart with desire to live for Him … and not the completed To Do list!
Same here!
Ready to trust again
I am so encouraged to have this study as I start 2021. I didn’t realise that I had an unbiblical view of spiritual disciplines. I don’t know when that happened… But I am thankful that God has graciously reminded me that spending time with Him is not about “rules” or checking off a box. So excited to get into this study and can’t wait to see what else God has to teach me and walk through with me.
I purchased this plan yesterday and day 1 is the only day available to read. Should day 2 be available? Any help? Ty! -Eli
I love your words, Lauren, and I agree! Praying that you find the renewed joy!
This sounds like a great study at the start of a new year. Fresh physical and spiritual journey, I’m ready! ✨
Looking forward to reading this study. As a lifelong church member and current church staff member, it’s easy to neglect yourself for the sake of looking after others. It’s easy to forget that spiritual disciplines aren’t something you check off or something that is one and done. I’m excited to see what I learn in this study and hope that it instills in me a renewed joy in the Lord, His word, and in the people I serve in His name.
This is my first one too! I’m excited!!
I love the idea of abiding in him and being trained in his ways.
Years ago I read Richard Foster’s Celebration of Disciplines which opened my eyes to this rich topic. Looking forward to revisiting it with fresh eyes!
It’s so hard for me to make spiritual disciplines a heart thing and not just a task to check off a check list- to still know grace and not make my relationship with Jesus dependent on my doing these things. (Enneagram 3)
I’m eager to start, but nervous to fail. I know God won’t fail me, but I am constantly failing him. I’m eager to be walk more in knowledge and wisdom.
I’m so ready to find true rest in Jesus!! My heart desires it!! ❤️
I’m excited about learning to trust God more in this study.
Is it better to read and complete work book before or after podcast?
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So excited to start this study.
Great message to start a new year
I’m looking forward to this so much! Would love the lock screen for the scripture. Anyone know when the current one will be added to the lock screen page?
Love this!
Love this study! ❤️❤️ we are called to pursue holiness and these disciplines create space for that pursuit.
Excited to put His Word into practice! Lord lead me!!
This is my first study with SRT…so stoked for this subject!!!
So excited for this!! Great way to start 2021
This study came to me at a perfect time. He makes no mistake with timing!
Thankful for this study! A study I did in the fall ended by suggesting that we pick 1 or 2 spiritual disciplines to focus and “train in”. I don’t know many of the disciplines and I felt a little lost about how to take the next step. I’m excited to learn more about the 20 in this study and keep moving forward with my training!
We are here! You are never alone though. God is always with you. Every step of the way.
I am so excited to work on the disciplines. My desire is to be more Christlike. Inspite of this sometimes I feel so far from this goal. This is my goal for this year, to be more instep with Christ.
I am super excited for this study!
As someone who is very disciplined in physical training but less so in training myself in godliness, that verse was definitely convicting! Looking forward to this study!
Our sermon at church was over personal time with God. That in order to receive blessings we must meet with God in order to ask. So it was so funny or ironic that this study when I opened the app today was about again, praying and talking with God! I have really struggled with “finding time” to have alone time and now realize that it’s my duty to Make time and make this a priority.
So excited to be doing this with my coworkers!
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I’m so excited for this study Day one was amazing!
I can’t wait for the rest of the message! I am ready to learn all that I can
I have been very excited to dive into this study. I have done previous studies and not joined the community discussion. I’m excited to grow and connect with you all.
This is an amazing study!!
I am excited for this beautiful devotional and I am more excited to witness the change within myself in Jesus name
Excited about what’s to come!
I’m really excited about this study! I’ve only done Advent studies from SRT before, so I’m pumped to try a different one. This one seems great so far. I loved the spread on pages 18-19. Very good perspective on what spiritual disciplines are and are not. From today’s scripture, I really loved the Colossians verses. I like to use some of those as prayers before starting my quiet time.
I can’t wait for the rest of this study!
Day one was an awesome start! For me, it was a great reminder of remembering to step out of the world, pick up that cross and focus on God above all. It’s easy to get wrapped up in work and/or life in general, that we can easily slip to the back of the line in our walk with Jesus. However, today remined me that God is always there for me, but am I always there for Him? How truly disciplined am I in my Christian walk? Boy, I will be pondering and reflecting on this all night :)
Lord I pray you guide all of us during this study, to show each of us where you need us to grow and where you need us to let go. I pray, Father, that when we put our feet to the floor every morning, we are ready to face the world by putting our faith into practice in mighty ways. In Jesus name, Amen.
Thanks for having a study on your app today I have a way to not be alone
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I definitely think this is going to be my favorite so far. Sooo much truth in the scripture from today’s reading
Amen. Thank you for the encouragement!
I am so happy to begin this study with all of you! I have not been consistent with SRT lately, so I am grateful for this fresh start!
Me too!
Amen!
What a beautiful day studying these scriptures.
Dear Lord, Over the next 4 weeks teach me, guide me, support me. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my HEART. Help me to practice the ways of doing so. Create in me a habit of yearning for your Truth.
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The quote from Dr Grant was especially poignant for me. I feel blessed to be in this community as we study spiritual disciplines together.
The verse 1 Timothy 4:8 really spoke to me due to my history of eating disorders and anxiety/depression.
For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it hold promise for the present life and for the life to come.
Praying to God to help me be more like him and less like this world everyday. Amen!
This is my first subscription. I’m looking forward to learning and growing. I’ve walked away for quite a long time. Never fully denying God but never really saying Yes either. I’m ready fir yes. Learning and growing and just understanding him! Also doing it with a great group of ladies!
Good words…made me think of “draw near to me and I will draw near to you”…it’s only God, and God alone.
Amen. Day one was amazing. Thank you!
2020 was certainly overwhelming if you tried to stay plugged in all the time. I had to cut a lot out and once you do it, it is easy to stay away. No more chaos. Everything is in God’s hands anyway. I do my part, I pray and I stay in his word. I am look forward to learning more. As Christians we do this not because we have to, or to earn Gods love, because God already loves us with maximum love and we humbly love Him in return.
I’m excited about this study and hope it provides an opportunity to grow my faith. I am struggling and desperately need to do that! It’s nice to find a community of Christians.
Grateful for a new start – and one that promises tools to help stay on track!
I’m really excited about this study!!
Hey Kate! I’m kind of struggling with the same thing…I think I’m going to go from today, since it could be a tool to be more conscious about how I’m spending my time. I figure that I (personally) know I haven’t been spending my time all that wisely so I don’t want to dwell on my guilt by writing it down on paper
I look forward to learning more about how to live more like our Lord. This journey is something I need at this point in my life. Have a great day my SRT sisters.
So happy to start this study, looking forward to joining this journey of faith
I am starting with today, but I’m also purposely trying to follow a ‘typical’ week without making any big changes. Already cringing at my media time
My word for 2021 is commit, and I’m so excited to tie that into this study.
Wonderful study that emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in Jesus and in the Word
Doing the subscription box book and got a 2×4 to the forehead from the key verse. “Train yourself in godliness. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
2020 was marked with learning how to care for my body after 3 babies. I’ve come to love working out, but have learned that if I take breaks it’s so hard to get back to it and if something happens outside of my control (injury), the lasting benefits are minimal. The pursuit of Godliness is challenging but whew are the lasting results so beneficial to every area of my life! So excited for this study!
I had a late start with reading SRT today but did get up early and talked to God this morning about 2021. I journaled in the dark before the sun came up that I want all of doings to be for Him and not men. To Live for God and Do the Right Thing. This study affirms – thank you . I really like what Angie, Kenya and Churchmouse posted today and thank you Colleen Deveau for your prayers for all of us studying on these sites!
Been looking forward to this for a while! I’m excited to lean on Him and not the process of trying to improve!
I love it that I’m on my second plan of “She Reads Truth.” I love how the verse says, “take up my yoke and learn from me…” That verse speaks to me on a whole new level because how I have done things has been hard on me at times but really looking at the life of Jesus and how He did things still comes with weight but not to the point that it knocks you in the mud.
Yes! I had the same thought/question.
So excited for this study to develop some good practices to lean into God more !
I love how she talked about the spiritual disciplines not being a means to an end. I get caught up in doing the right thing. I do not need to be perfect. I just need to put God first and the good fruit and strong relationship will come with time and devotion. Thankful for this study! Very excited for what is to come!
So excited to start this today. He is my hiding place for sure and I’m loving learning his rest ❤️
My word for the year is abide/remain too and I was so excited to see it all over the first day! God is so good.
I just got this Bible for Christmas from a dear friend…. and I love it ! Also …. this app is rad! ♥️
I saw a new light in the verses John 15:10-11 that I never saw of before. When we abide in Him and carry out His commandments (aka live consecrated lives according to His teachings and not according to the norm of society), we will bear much fruit for the Father, and God in Heavens will rejoice in that, and we too have joy as the fruit bearer, or may I say co-bearer with God. Many times I see the process of bearing fruit for God is heavy labor, since people of the world usually say God calls you to suffer, etc. but this is entirely NOT true. The Word says the opposite. Bearing fruit together with the Lord as the product of abiding in the True Vine will bring joy (my joy will be full), and rest for my soul, as his burden is light (since He carries most of it, we can’t with our tiny hands), and He is very humble with us in the whole process, and other people will see us profiting (give yourself wholly to them, that your profiting may appear to ALL, 1 Timothy 4:15 KJV). Hallelujah. Glory be to our God. How gracious and precious He is.
I am looking forward to this study. I don’t feel like I have been abiding in the Lord like I need to. This study has already reminded me that apart from Christ, I can do nothing.
My word is abide and all the readings and daily scripture have these for the days readings….God is validating my response to His leading for sure!
Is anyone doing the subscription book? I’d be interested to know how others filled out the spiritual inventory on page 20. It feels disingenuous to go from today as it’s a new beginning, but defeating to go on where I was at in December over Christmas break (they might all be filled in with binge watching Hallmark movies but I don’t think that’s a spiritual discipline). Any thoughts or input?
Hi Kate, I filled it out as a typical week. I was honest and included what I normally do. I didn’t feel great about it but I assumed that was the point.
I am so excited for this reading plan, as I have pondered the last month on changes that I need to make in my life. All of the scripture in today’s reading was wonderful and spoke to me, but more so it was “to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Eph 4:23-24. I am ready to bear the fruit God intends for me. I will not let fear hold me back anymore! I’m very excited for this study! Happy New Year everyone! I pray God opens my eyes, and my heart to His WORD and that I am able to hear Him! Have a blessed day everyone!
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Incredible start to 2021. Our highest calling is to walk with the Lord and live our lives into Him. ❤️ very excited for this study!
My word in 2021 is confidence. I know by studying the word and learning to walk with Jesus will help me grow more confident in my faith. Having confidence in my faith will help me become more confident in everything I do. Thank you, Lord!
Thank you Searching for your prayers. Dave is hanging in there. They say he’s going in the right direction. I’m hoping I can talk to his doctor or someone today. Information would be a comfort, but not as much as the prayers of friends & family & the church.
I’m excited for this study as well.
Thank you! Good for my soul!
Thrilled to start this study and read alongside y’all! Praying for an open heart to His word and “pruning”
Love it Sarabeth! I choose a word or phrase every year too and I love that God finds ways to speak to us exactly where we are in him.
•••I’m very excited about this study. Many have mentioned that it’s the perfect way to start the new year and I agree! I Timothy 4:14 really spoke to me: “Don’t neglect the gift that is in you…” it reminded me that I have a calling to answer even when seasons in life get hazy and even when my own insecurities get in the way. My prayer is that this study helps me to grow in God’s word and to be the best version of myself. My word for this year is “sacrifice” [I choose a word or phrase every year] and this study is already helping me understand the value of spiritual discipline—which ultimately requires less of me and more of him.
I pray that as I walk thru this new season that I steadfastly seek God’s will and not my own. That I am able to humble myself, giving up my own desires to live a consecrated life! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen! Thank you SRT! I am grateful to be beginning this this plan!
Loved this study today – thank you!
What a blessed way to start 2021! Thank you for all you do reach out to your sisters in Christ. It has been an incredible encouragement to me.
Perfect way to start out the New Year, learning to walk with Jesus. I pray this study helps me be more dedicated. I have such terrible tendencies to start something and then drop it.
Matthew 11:28-30 was a great reminder that when we view our faith as an extensive list of rules the burden can be crushing. The perfectionist in me can get so discouraged when I always feel like I could be doing more and better, yet Jesus reminds us his yoke of discipleship brings REST through whole hearted and simple commitment to him. I was encouraged to focus on that 1st and trust the rest will come slowly at Jesus changes our heart.
This is exactly what I need right now. My motto for the year was going to be “Trust the Process” and BOOM. Already needing to change it to “Trust HIM”. Thank you!
What a great start to the New year! I love that you said these are practices and we are to learn from the person not the Process. Thank you Holy Spirit (heart)
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How do I subscribe to Faith in Practice 28 Days Biblical Study? Or is that put into my email when I join for daily bible readings?
Amen! So thankful for this!
A friend sent me this link today. I have to say all these verses grouped together have really inspired me to drink deeply of his truth. I have been in a deep depression the last month. Struggling to free myself, these words and comments have lifted my wings after many months. I am excited to grow with you my sisters. Thankyou for giving me a starting point… Thankyou my friend Sarah for leading me here and thank you Lord for making me clink on the link and not just breeze by. For guuding me to read all the verses and not just skip to the devotion. You are always my refuge and the lifter of my head…
My word for this year is “ATTUNE”. It seemed difficult to nail down and make sense of; however, God knew when he was doing. “When we learn to ATTUNE our hearts to learn from Him, we will find the rest our hearts long for (Matt 11:29).” Yes yes!!! I am so thankful for SRT and how it has impacted my life. I am also thankful that God provided a clearer picture of how to begin my year of being ATTUNED.
So timely. I am thrilled to see this on She Reads Truth. We need to not only be hearers of the words but doers of the word. Thank you!
Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a transcript of the podcasts? Today’s was Sooo good! Couldn’t take notes fast enough!
We are days into a new year and already God has been preparing my heart for this study. Of course He has! Through the key point I taught to 4-year-olds at church yesterday (1 Peter 1:3- Jesus has provided ALL we need) to my word for 2021, purpose, it is all tied together. God amazes me with how He is always, always speaking if we just have ears to hear!
I love the juxtaposition of TRAINING yourself for godliness (1 Timothy 4:7) and finding REST in Christ. They don’t seem compatible – training and rest. But in Christ they are! As I discipline myself to know Christ better, I will rest in Him deeper.
My earlier riser joined me this morning for my quiet time. As I was reading Colossians 1 to him, I am reminded that this is my daily prayer for my 3 children. That they would be filled with Godly wisdom, walk worthy of the Lord, bear good fruit, be strengthen by His power not their own and that they would have endurance, patience and joyfully thanksgiving in their hearts.
Thank you for this encouragement this morning!
I’m excited for this study! What a great way to start a new year. I pray that I can strive to be more like Jesus this year. That I will experience His comfort and learn His ways. That I can put into practice true change. Thank you SRT for all your studies! It has brought me back to spending time with God every morning.
Today’s scripture readings were really good for the soul!
Has anyone set small and practical daily goals for themselves versus just one big goal?
I’m thinking this might be my journey as I continue through this study.
I get so excited when I see the number of comments left at the beginning! Why? For one it is so encouraging to see the number growing and knowing that more and more people are yearning to be followers of God’s powerful words! In a world that seems so lost and confusing, it feels good that “we” Christians are not faltering away. Secondly, I get so much personally from the comments, the ones asking for prayer and sharing a little of their personal struggles or aha! moments! Those that give us such clarity and wisdom!
I have grown up being of faith and Christianity, but have always found it hard to open my bible and read and grasp! After finding SRT and reading every morning for a few years now, it has really helped shape and mold my faith and dependence on Jesus Christ, our savior, our eternity. Another thing that has become such a life-changing part of my faith journey is having Christian radio on in my car and my home (Klove or a local family-friendly worship songs!)In the beginning I clinged to them to get me through a tough divorce. But the station stayed and now it is just my choice of music. In this crazy world that gets so distracting, it is an anchor that brings your thoughts back to God all through the day! I hope some of you will give it a try! Especially those with young ones, it feeds into their hard! Nothing is better when you hear your grown kids, or teenagers singing a few lines of the songs without even realizing it! Even my husband! So find your local Klove today and join their 30-day challenge of listening to their station! Also, KEEP POSTING your thoughts! You can share anything with your sisters here in SRT!
Thanks for sharing! I can so relate. I am looking forward to starting of the year with this study.
Love this study already! “We must always remember that the path does not produce the change; it only places us where the change can occur.” What a great place to begin a new year, with newly developed practices to realign our eyes on Him and being more like Him.
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” Looking forward to seeking joy in the Scriptures and in spiritual practices.
so excited for this one!
So excited about this study! And the fact that the book is so beautiful just draws me in even more. I love the format and the focus of this study. So perfect for the new year!
I love the way you framed this study by taking out the condemning part of spiritual disciplines – the way we condemn ourselves if we don’t read the Bible enough or pray long enough and end up feeling like God loves us less. The concept that God loves us NO MATTER WHAT is a hard one to grasp but learning to love Him more and hence become more like Him through spiritual disciplines is something I can get behind! Let’s go!
Trusting a person rather than a process-so good-looking forward to this!
I’m excited to be apart of this community of women reading and learning together. This is my first online SRT study.
Great study topic—needing it and looking forward to it!
I love that so many comments on here are about your 2021 Words! Mine for the year is ACTION. And on the spiritual development side, that means not just wishing and hoping to be better with my spiritual disciplines, but digging in and DOING IT! If this year has taught me anything, it is that my well runs dry if I don’t take the time to rest in the Lord. I am a better mother, a better wife, a better friend and I just plain like myself more when I am yearning for MORE in my spiritual life. I am so excited to focus on spiritual disciplines right from the first week of the year – I want 2021 to kick start and reignite my passion to put God as first in my life.
Im so excited to be doing this study!
I was moved when I read today’s scriptures. Abiding in Christ, staying attached to the Vine, producing good fruit and in 1 Timothy 4:16 I’m reminded that these actions are not only for my salvation but for the salvation of others who are watching and hearing what I am doing and saying: my daughter, my sisters, my mother, my grandchildren, perfect strangers.
Great way to look at it!
My word for 2021 is abide! Doing this study is perfect! I also heard the podcast with John Mark today and our Pastor quoted his book in his sermon yesterday. Then you said Annie F Downs is next week and he’s the John Mark she refers too! I love this community of believers and how graciously you all welcome us in. I have been so lonely this last year and so detached until doing the advent study. Thank you for extending an invitation to join on “that sounds fun” podcast! I pray many others feeling lonely will find this platform for a community of believers.
I’m so excited for this reading plan. Reading the bible can get to be more of a chore, but thanks to the way She Reads Truth reading plans are set up, it peaks my interest again. Coming back to Christ is always necessary :)
Living the consecrated life. Sounds like a great place to start this new year as we look forward to the path He has for us this year.
“Intentionally seek God’s presence”. Yes! I am excited to begin this study. I often pray that I will throughout the course of the day “remember God’s presence”, but to intentionally seek His presence – that’s a whole other thing! Looking forward to where this study will bring me spiritually. May Psalm 119:10 be my daily goal!
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My husband suggested I check out this study since he’s doing the HRT one. We moved recently and it’s been really hard to build a new community during Covid. Happy that be here with you ladies and am looking forward to drawing closer to Creator.
So looking forward to this study and learning how to,live a more consecrated life.
Make me and mold me after thine will while i am waiting lord im available to you lord!
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Thank you for this study.
Excited for what’s to come!
Thank you for calling out the temptation to make a “consistent Bible reading habit”
certainly a goal I have every year and always feel guilty for not doing it perfectly (hi, type A here!). The more important focus is to know Him better and orient my life towards him.
Excited for this study!
My word for the year is Cultivate. This study goes right along with my intentions to cultivate a deeper relationship with God through his word. I love when things coincide like this. God ordained!
Praying with and for you Nad, His peace and His progress. Also for you and your husband Megan Keith, may Jesus give you strength as you put your arms around your church and multiply what He is doing. Looking forward to the pruning and the growing, Please Jesus, help me in this that I may bring you glory in my thoughts, actions and outreach to others may you shine through. Thankful for SRT and all of you Sisters. Praising God that you are out there shining His light, pouring out His love.
I truly had no idea how much I needed this. “What does it look like to know you have already been accepted by Jesus?” Well, I guess that’s why I am here. To serve HIM AMD my family better.
my first time following a SRT study! cant wait for what’s ahead to learn and grow in Him!☺️
Monique I hear you as I also let my unworthiness flood my thoughts. I also want walk this year in full confidence that I am, because of Jesus, a child of the living God. By His strength and in his love we can walk pleasing him and bearing fruit for His glory
Looking forward to this!! No matter how long you’ve been a follower of Christ, renewal of the mind is always needed!! It’s so easy to fall into a rut or let faith become just another thing to check off on your daily to do list…I want to be intentional right now. To take inventory of my walk with Jesus and make the necessary adjustments to get back into spiritual health! Bring on the sore toes, if it leads me closer to Him!!
I am so excited to start this study!
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Perfect for the new year. And was right on time for me this morning, as I thought on the homework my counselor gave me last week. It was to make a list of Christian character traits that I wanted to grow into.
Thanking God for this study!
I’m so excited for this study. I keep hearing “training” and “learning” in my walk with God lately. I’m finding so much freedom in the learning process, even though I’ve been a Christian for years. So glad we’re doing this study!
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Thank you SRT & fellow Shes for your comments. I love reading how God is impacting your lives and encourages me to model your godly attitudes and actions. I’ve been finding it hard to keep God at the centre. It’s so easy to become distracted from minute to minute.
Love this! First time doing a study and I’m already so blessed!
I am excited to join the She Reads Truth community! My first SRT study was the Advent study. Can’t wait to jump into this one!
@ Taylor…AMEN!
so excited for this study! I am so ready for it to bring me back and centered for what truly is important. I need to be a better model of this for my family – my husband and my kids. This was such a fantastic reminder that apart from Him, I cannot do this life alone as He intended it to be.
When a new SRT study is going to begin, I actually find myself looking forward to Monday morning ❤️ Thank you for spurring us on.
I am the same way Monique. Praying for you as we move forward in this study!
A good way to start the year. I like using the word practice. I will never be perfect on this side and that’s okay but practicing daily, all the time will be key for me.
Abide with The Vine, Jesus. When I abide in Him I will be as I desire—all that He wants me to be. Abiding in Jesus turns my heart and mind to Him. Praying that as I grasp His teachings that they will take root and grow deeply in me. Then I will share with my actions and my words with others—Jesus will shine through me. (The pruning are not fun but I am just beginning to look beyond that first sharp cut to what is ahead). May I be fruitful for Jesus. Looking forward to this study SRT.
Ready to be convicted through this study! I pray I have the strength, obedience, and trust to act on the ways in which I feel convicted and make the necessary changes in order to live a consecrated life. In this season of transitions, I pray that I would give up the reins of control and let God take the lead for His plans are much better than my own!
Really need this bible study, to strengthen my walk with Jesus!!
My word for 2021 is “Authentic” and I cannot help the feeling of how perfectly this study aligns to helping me discover what that really means!
So excited for this. A great first humbling morning of Scripture.
This is one of the few years I did NOT set any formal New Year’s resolutions…I just committed to put one foot in front of the other, make a list of things I’d like to do daily…This study is the perfect beginning to my year.
Thanks Everyone for your comments today; Kenya and Angie struck a real chord with me today.
PLEASE pray for me. My anxiety / the enemy has my head constantly spinning, reliving, reassessing my role, what was said, etc…spin, spin, spin…things impacting an extremely important relationship in my life and MOSTLY how it impacts the precious children involved. Please pray.
I genuinely trust God but, it is doing little to quiet my brain’s chatter.
Pray also that God rewards my husband for being patient with me. ;)
Can’t wait to dive in! What a great reminder that when I abide in the Lord, HE will prune my heart and bear the fruit.
Sometimes the yoke seems heavy & unbearable… that’s when I know I’m not resting in Christ, but leaning on my own strength & understanding. Other times we’re right in the fire, like Daniel & his friends, and when we walk out of the fire, our clothes don’t even smell like smoke. How awesome is God to be with us during all those times?! The good, the bad & the ugly. He promises to never leave us nor forsake us. Those times that I’ve wondered where He is, I realize that I’ve been the one who’s moved. Yet… He’s always there, arms open wide, ready to welcome me back without shaming me or condemning me. A Jesus with gentle eyes, sometimes crying with us, knowing our hearts are broken or that we don’t understand. I picture Him crying at the tomb with Mary & Martha, even though He knew He was about to raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus cried with them. He wept the Bible says. Why? I’m not sure, but I think it was because His friends were grieving and He was taking their yoke & burden on Himself, out of deep love & compassion. He really does love us deeply. He longs for fellowship with us. He died for us, that we might live again!
Yes and AMEN!!!! This has been on my heart (a yearning) for so long!!! A consecrated life. Lived ONLY and UNTO The Holy Spirit. God is drawing a line in the sand. Choose this day, this moment, this second, this thought, this action WHOM you will serve!! WHO am I representing? So convicting and humbling…but also so joyful to abandon everything else and just FOLLOW Him!!! He does the work, we just have to be willing vessels!! Lord thank you for LOVING us so much!!!
“29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 28Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” I’m ready to trust a person and not a process. I can get tied up in the process sometimes and want to focus on learning from my Father God
This study is perfectly aligning with my goals for 2021! So excited
Hi Jo! I am a farmer, so that verse gives me the perspective of Christ being the farmer in charge of me the ox. He already paid the price for my sin, so I do not have to work harder and harder trying to save myself (not that it would be possible, but the Pharisees acted like it was…). Instead, our service to Christ is one of grateful obedience. So yes, I can look forward to rewarding service in the fields with Him, as He is a gentle master that cares about me, provides for me, and has not laid a burden on me that is more than I can handle (like trying to pay for my own sin would be…). Hope this helps with this verse.
I love the key verse from Timothy. “Train yourself in godliness.” A reassurance that we need to learn from reading and studying God’s word! And a promise for this life and the life to come. Help me to be faithful, God!
Praying for a consecrated to Him, where I open His word daily and live in his ways.
“Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16 Our first calling regardless of our profession is to Christ. We must PERSEVERE, meaning it won’t always be easy, push through hitting snooze, push through anger and show love, and push through your doubt and believe that God has been doing all this for a reason and rejoice. Looking forward to see where this study will take me and encourage me with a closer walk with Him!
I was lying in bed last night praying and asking God to share his heart with me and how I should calibrate my life for this year in terms of goals and resolutions. And the only thing I really felt was…tired. After the hurt and struggle of last year, all I feel right now is just tired. Reading the first scripture in Matthew was the perfect start to this year and reminded me that God is not looking for a checklist of goals to complete. Resolutions are good and help us work toward a better life but at this moment, I need to rest in Him. I’m so looking forward to this study and the tools it will provide to turn toward him in a life of discipleship and ultimately accept His peace.
In the study book it asked, “as a person who has put her faith in Jesus, what does it look like to live ‘knowing’ you have already been accepted and redeemed by Jesus?”
I’m not very practiced at ‘knowing’ although I’ve been a believer for decades. I ‘know’ it in my head but not in my heart. I tend to focus on my unworthiness and not acceptance and redemption. I still catch myself flowing rules for approval. I desperately want to change in this area and obey out of love, respect and gratitude for Christ.
Jo, I definitely feel that tension too. In reading that I felt convicted about how quick I am to take up the world’s heavy burdens and obligations compared to how I make time to spend with the Lord. When I look at the godly people I know who demonstrate sacrificial love, they also radiate peace and contentment, even when circumstances are really hard.
So excited for this study! What a great one to start off the New Year!
Very excited about this study! Ready to dive deep into God’s word in 2021! Blessings to you all at SRT!
So excited for this study!
An amazing devotional, so powerful. Excited to learn more. As Pam said a great way to start off 2021.
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Such a perfect way to start the new year! Like so many of you, I am praying to receive this devotion in a way that will deepen my relationship with my Savior and also brighten my light to others in this dark world.
Love these Scriptures – great reminders of what living the new life as a follower of Jesus looks like. These are challenges but they help me grow in godliness – which is not just useful for now but also for heaven. I am so excited to learn from this study and see where I can grow!
Yes!! Love this. ❤️
Again I come to this new study feeling grounded. Attuning my heart ❤️ So good.
Wow this right here is going to smart! Talk about pruning!
“…we have put OUR hope in the living God, who is the Savior of ALL PEOPLE, especially of THOSE WHO BELIEVE.” 1 Tim 4:10. I just completed the Advent Study on my own. I loved the study so much that I want to continue with She Reads Truth throughout this year. I highlighted the words above that refer to the community of followers. I am super excited to start participating in this community along with the Faith in Practice study.
i was so encouraged to see Matthew 11:28-30 as the first passage in this study!! typically when we begin a new year we are supposed to feel refreshed and ready to start a new chapter, but putting behind the hurt of last year means first recognizing that the Fathers arms are open to welcome my weariness and my burdens.
This is going to be a good one! The topic is needed but I love the heart behind it-to live consecrated lives. So good!
Prune me Lord, help me to be a producer of good fruit!
❤️A beautiful and much needed start to 2021. I’m excited to create this discipline and learn more. I’ve been away far too long . Looking forward to learning . Thank you!
Very excite for this study!
Amen!!! I can’t wait to learn. This is already so rich.
Welcome to all of you joining SRT for the first time! It has been a great blessing to me and I hope you find the same!
“Knowing God & orienting my life towards Him”. I eager to start “training” with you all!
“Matt11:29-Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
I’m looking forward to learning more from Jesus this month…and really this year; I certainly need it!
2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
I love it when God puts a spotlight on a verse for me and I read it in a new way! The last 13 months have been devastation emotionally and physically. I have gone through all of the emotions with God and while I know that what I am enduring will be GOOD, I have had so many questions. But I see it here. I have been pruned. And now… while the bulk of the struggle is nearly behind me… I see that it is all so I can produce more fruit. MORE FRUIT. Oh God! Thank you!!
Looking forward to growing and realizing that God knows and understands where we are at! He allows us to come back and reset when we mess up. He has called us to remain in him. He didn’t say we had to remain perfectly. The Grace and Mercy he gives us allows us to come with all our mess and he still loves us.
Rest & abide.
Very excited about this! Im ready for some deeper growth to start my 2021 off well!
I can rest in His work. Not a slumber, not without steps, but a knowing that He has already made a way for me.
Yes!! Amen!!
Mindy, my first study was the Advent study over Christmas and I totally agree with you. I’m loving SRT!! So glad you are loving it too!
28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
2020 was a year of great stresses. May 2021 be a year where I put aside those stresses and learn and be led by the One who is gentle and humble in heart, to find peace in the midst of the storms.
I saw 2 different drives here in today’s scripture reading. One is driven by the desire for more and more, the other is driven by Jesus, to go after a Jesus ( Luke 9:23). I can see it now where my heart and mind are resting. God really does give us a life compass.
This is my first study also!! What a great way to start!
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Excited and open in the journey of spiritual maturity by examining my relationship with Him and growing to abide in Him. Praying that my sons will see how to grow in their relationship with Jesus as well.
PAM C -praying for you and your husband!
So encouraging to know that in Him we have all we need! Oh I pray I can simply remain in Him!
I just read through Day 1 of my book. This is my first SRT study and I already love it.
This is my first study with SRT and I’m so in love! THIS is exactly what my heart needs this season!
Can’t wait to get started! Doing this study is one of my aims to start the year off right. I and my husband made more personal independent bible study as one of our goals this year. This app is my half of doing that! I pray God will draw me into closer relationship with him, and teach me to live my life in communication with him on an hourly basis not just once daily.
God bless!
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To live a consecrated life – so many directions on that today. To turn from oneself, to love with abandon, to fear the Lord, to give up the ways of the world. The list goes on. Doesn’t it feel like a lot of pressure sometimes to live like this? Like it’s something only Jesus could amount to? Whenever I find myself feeling like that, I have to remind myself that even though God created me to live in his discipline, he didn’t create me to live perfectly. He created me for relationship with Him, and if I was perfect I wouldn’t need that. Even Jesus, in his perfection, needed God. So what more do I need it!? God leads us to a consecrated life through commitment to studying the word and a deep devotion to recognizing His spirit in every aspect of our life. I am looking forward to diving in and seeing what this study has to offer!
This is my 1st time with SRT . Started this morning and I am opening my heart soul up to all of it . I can’t wait to see where it takes me. Thank you SRT
So excited to start this study with you ladies!
Trust the Person, not the process. I love that! Amen to that and I’m excited to do this study with y’all!
“ 8for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” I think about this as many of us, I’m sure, have made our New Years resolutions to get in shape, get healthy, etc. What if I put just as much effort into my spiritual body as I do my earthly body? Also – I know how much work and discipline it takes to bring a body back under control after a nice two week holiday break! In the same way, I shouldn’t expect to just snap my fingers and magically have discovered some spiritual discipline. This also takes work, time, commitment. But it is worth the effort.
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My husband and I are in ministry, but are going through a difficult season in the church we are a part of, as our lead pastor went home to be with Jesus in October. I’m looking forward to this study and focusing on my relationship with Jesus as we navigate next steps for our family as our church transitions.
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It is easy to say the right things, more difficult-yet necessary, to live them. I am thankful I do not walk this step by step journey alone but yoked to the Savior. He is strong. He carries the weight of the load as I walk with Him. Living a consecrated life is the desire of my heart. I am reminded of my today’s to do list: Count my blessings, practice kindness, live open-handed, listen and follow my heart as guided by the Spirit, be productive yet calm, and breathe His life-giving breath. The steps are mine, but lived out for Him. Amen.
Excited to build new habits each day using this study!
Throughout this study I hope to live more actively like Jesus, learning about the spiritual disciplines, in my thoughts, words, actions, reactions, and attitude.
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I feel the same way Heather! ❤️ May the Spirit guide our hearts back!
I’m looking forward to this study.
This is my first experience with SRT and I am very optimistic! I have the book coming but just couldn’t wait to get started! I have been reading a few books from John Maxwell on personal growth and leadership and I feel these two might go hand and hand! I am very excited to learn more about the actions behind the reading as well. I have read a lot and sometimes get lost between knowing WHAT to do vs knowing HOW to do it.
Excited and expectant to see God’s transformation of my heart and mind as I dive into this study.
Practice in order to make progress. While I am made righteous at the moment of salvation, godliness as a lifestyle is an ongoing work. My prayer every new year is to know and serve Jesus better than the previous year. Old habits persist or attempt to return. Too often I rely on my own mind and forget I am to cultivate the mind of Christ. I am to abide in Him and His Word, not in my or others’ opinions. This abiding should result in obvious change. I want persistence to result in consistency and complete commitment to the cause of Christ. I trust a renewed study of faith practices will help in accomplishing just that.
Thank you for all you do!
I am definitely looking forward to completing this study with you all. As I began this year, one thing I feel like God has been talking to me about it really just learning how to fully abide in Him – and here we are. Let’s go ladies!!
This is a great to study to start at the beginning of the year! So excited to read more and really work on myself.
I also read another devotional today on the First 5 app and recently read a devotional on my Bible app, and some of the same Scriptures were referenced! I have had that happen before where I see or hear certain Scriptures and then the same Scriptures are brought to my attention again! I heard a pastor on the Bible app talk about staying connected to the vine. He likened this to a cell phone being charged and plugged in.The phone can do lots of good things, but as soon as the phone comes off the charger, it starts to lose power, He said to stay plugged in! The writing portion had harsh words fro Jesus. I think it said that If we aren’t connected to Him, we will wither and burn up. (I may be paraphrasing.) May I learn to really listen and grow in His Word! Just because I have read a verse many times, may I not think I don’t need to focus on the Truth there.
Today’s reading o the First 5 app had to do with our identity in Christ. So good! The Scriptures referenced can give such hope and freedom! It is a start to a study in the book Ephesians. Here is a link! https://myf5.co/456900
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I completely agree. I can’t let myself return to the habits of last year, no matter how understandable they may have been at the time!
I’m so excited for this study. Definitely yearning for more of Jesus in my life. I’m ready to learn how to follow His will even more.
So true and so amazingly encouraging. Thank you all at SRT & thank you Clare for your comment, definitely resonated with that! Thank you also SRT for your podcast, I’m enjoying listening to all the back issues during this time of much time spent at home!
‘When we learn to attune our hearts to learn from Him, we will find the rest our hearts long for’ Yes! This is truth – The Holy Spirit has been showing me through the recent readings how turning to him provides rest and well-being. Being back in lockdown (3rd time!) it is tempting to lose all discipline, to not steward well what we have, to not live a holy life, after all, no one is watching! But this is a great encouragement and reminder to continue on, because He is the one who sees and cares. We do this for Him not anyone else anyway. May be attitude be that if Jesus to my family and may we find rest and peace in that place.
I’m looking forward to this study. Knowing however, that putting God/Godliness first sometimes means putting what ‘I want’ second. Sometimes that is hard.
So Lord I pray for me, and anyone else who might be struggling to put you at the centre of their life, that we would put our trust wholly in you. Amen
Amen,
❤️so thankful God led me here
If 2020 taught me anything, it showed me how undisciplined I have become. I know it was an abnormal circumstance and everyone has coping mechanisms. I am only speaking for myself. Unfortunately my coping mechanism brought about a spirit of slothfulness/laziness/apathy along with it. I am eager to revisit these disciplines and begin honing the practice of discipline.
So excited for this study!
Excited to do Bible study like this. My life is busy working in healthcare so finding time to have Bible study with others is hard. I just subscribed yesterday. I’m looking forward to reading and deepening my relationship with God.
So happy you are here (in every sense of the word!) ♥️
Sometimes staying consistent in the Word feels like a burden but that’s not how God intended. My hope this month is to be consistent in my time in the Word for the right reasons, not just to check it off the list but to really abide in Him. I want to fall in love with God’s Word again!
I am looking forward to this study.
#Wemove I’m excited to do this study
I’m excited to begin this study
So inspired by the mission and eager to dive in deeper with this study. Thank you for this opportunity and will enjoy being on this journey with you all!
Loving this in every way! I’m excited for what’s to come
So happy I found SRT.
Hi Angela,
Are you related to the Thrasher Bros in anyway?
This is SO good!! I am so excited for this study!!
Thank you SRT. I bought your Bible over the summer and I love it. And now I’m even happier I found this. I’m so looking forward to a fresh start. Thank You Lord God for this day and the people you lead me to. God Bless you
Alright let’s go! Excited!
We are starting a ladies study at church in Anniston, Al in 2 weeks with this study. We are so excited. I am curious to know if Mrs. Bible Williams had family from our area. ANVERY VERY God fearing, Godly teaching family went to our church and his name was Lester Bible. If so, you would be doing them proud with what you are doing with Him and spreading the word. #EXCITED
Really enjoyed day one. Praying for everyone else that is doing the study.
I have been reading SRT for 5 years now plus reading HRT for a few years after I finally realized the value of the duel devotional studies.
I have learned so much through these studies even though I was blessed to be born to a family of many generations (on both Mother AND Father sides !!!!) of Christian believers . I have always believed in God and the Bible and Jesus by Whose death, burial and resurrection my sins are forgiven and I am saved unto salvation which results in ETERNITY praising our God, our Lord and Savior forever and ever. !!!!!
But – things happened to me as a young child continuing through my 20’s which caused me to be very angry and live life in great rebellion to God and His ways.
I never quit believing in Him, but I chose to give in to my anger and “Do It My Way”
This ended in a few decades detour which led me down a path of great sin which I now live with the very deep scars resulting from my rebellion from God.
My heavenly Father working through my earthly father ( a great man of faith who loved His Lord and God and ME !!! his prodigal daughter) brought me back from a destructive suicidal (almost succeeded) path due to my great despair over past failings. I was convinced I ruined my life and had no reason to go on but my heavenly Father speaking through my earthly father said “I love you no matter what. Come home. You are loved. You are my daughter and I am here for you. I love you”.
I returned home.
Not intact.
But absolutely AMAZED and blown away by the fact that both my earthly and heavenly Fathers were seeking me, finding me, and calling me home!
Yes, it has taken a very long time to deal with the past, and yes, there have been relationships broken but not totally lost, and yes, scars upon scars that will never go away this side of heaven but as Tina says,
“BUT GOD ” !!!!! in His great mercy and love has forgiven me and restored me and now I have turned my life to HIM and His will and His way as that is the best for me because He knows what is the best for me. His yoke IS light and He has allowed me to find rest for my soul.
I received the She Reads Truth Bible from my daughter for Christmas. I’m not a “new” Christian, but “new” at studying the Bible. I really didn’t know where to start, so I went to the website and found this study. I’m excited to start this new journey, to understand and come closer to God and his word.
I am so excited to begin this study with all of you, and I am looking forward to what God is going to do through it. God, I pray that you bless every brother and sister that engages with this study and with this community. I thank you for each and every one of their lives and their pursuits of You, whether they are seasoned or brand new. I pray that You would open their hearts to Your word and the words written and spoken in this community. Thank You for She, He, & Kids Read Truth and the difference that they continue to make in our lives. May their impact expand and grow to reach more and more word-hungry souls in this world. May you continue to bless and keep them, in Your Name we pray. Amen.
Amen❤
I am excited to start!
Excited for this study.