“I just can’t open my Bible.”
They were only asking for prayer requests, but I was surrounded by people who loved me and it felt safe enough to be honest. It had been four months since we buried our stillborn daughter and just as many since my aching arms had reached for my Bible. My very wounded heart—which lived and breathed and clung to the book like never before throughout the uncertainty of my pregnancy—felt betrayed, weak, and hopeless.
There I sat in Tara’s living room with a dozen other women, circled up for the first Bible study I’d attended since our Evie Grace was born. I really only came because I needed to get out of the house. Instead of showing judgment, my friend Allison opened the worn pages of the Bible in her lap and simply said, “That’s okay. Let me read it to you instead.”
Lifting her bookmark from its place, she began to read Psalm 62. As she read on through the end of the chapter, these friends of mine gathered closer. Like I was starving, too weak to lift food to my own mouth, they spoon-fed Scripture while I sat and wept and listened to the Word that never stopped being alive or true, even when it remained unread.
What has kept you from opening your Bible?
Maybe your heart has also been wounded, and the very words that have the power to comfort and restore remind you instead of what you have lost. Maybe you’re afraid of what you’ll find. You may believe it’s true and good for others, but it doesn’t seem necessary for you. Or maybe you feel downright disqualified or unequipped. You’ve tried to open it and read it on your own, but quickly found it was more complicated than you expected.
But here’s the thing.
The Bible is for you, and it is for right now. It’s for you if you’ve never read it, and it’s for you if you have two doctorates in theology (anyone?). It’s for the moment you are so overcome with grief that your body forgets to breathe in and out on its own, and it’s for the time when you really don’t have time to open its pages for yourself. You, right where you are, do not have to wait for someone to take you by the hand to open the pages of Scripture. You can open your Bible just as you are.
Move forward knowing you are not disqualified. No amount of knowledge or accomplishments makes you more or less able to meet God in His Word. Nothing you are doing, have done, or will do renders you ineligible for the good news of the gospel. This holy book exists for moments just like this—the moment you lay it open and look for Him.
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Oh, this is so lovely. Amen.
Amen I felt like this for a long time. I felt like I wasn’t worthy of ready God’s word cause I didn’t understand what I was reading at all
I felt this way after my grandfathers passing; I couldn’t heal until I picked up my bible again. ♥️
When her friend sat and read the bible to her, when God places the right people in your life it’s a reminder of his grace, covering and love.
As a young girl (19) finally being on my own, it has just been a struggle for me to study the bible on my own without the teachings of my parents but I believe that this app will help me with that.
Yes such a good reminder! Amen
I don’t necessarily have a reason for not opening my bible but I believe in God and I have been watching the blessings overflowing over all of my friends and family and I am so ready to feel the Lord in my soul not just some of the time. I am also wanting to stay more connected with God and I feel this is the perfect way. What a great first read!
I needed this. I have been in a weird season in my life, attending church weekly and feeling so confident each Sunday, and ready to read the word daily. And then I really only do it maybe once throughout the week. Having a lot of trouble finding confidence and peace- dealing with stress, and trusting Him in this season. Trying to overcome the opinions and bad treatment from worldly people. It’s hard but I know it means God is preparing something greater.
This hit me right in the heart. My cousin just had her baby girl at 38 weeks and she was stillborn. And I myself have been struggling with the situation along with not being able to find the right words to say other than I’m sorry.
I think I’m afraid of looking so deeply inward. Life is busy and it’s easier to just focus on my worldly life, it seems. Here’s to rekindling my relationship with God and opening my heart.
I have been going to church for a year now and then I come home and don’t open my bible until the next week I quite frankly don’t even understand very much so I trying to learn more and get into word so I can become more understanding of gods word and build a closer relationship with the lord be a better wife and my first child is due in 7 wks and I want to be able to share gods word with her sorry if this makes little sense I’m just word vomiting I pray that everyone reading this plan learns something new and that the lord touches their heart in Jesus name amen
After a lot of emotional abuse and trauma these past couple weeks, Psalm 62 spoke volumes to my soul. Remembering that God will fight my battles and that while they get delight in trying to hurt me, God will be my rock and salvation and will sustain me and equipt me to carry out the plan he has entrusted to me.
I needed this, I have gone through a lot of grief and pain the last year
Toddler life has me struggling. I feel like I am pulled in all the directions. I keep asking for peace and won’t look to the word to find it. It’s like this hit me in the face this morning. Thank you Lord!
Just had our first daughter 8 weeks and finding a new balance and “routine” has been so challenging! But God has been so good to us in a hard but wonderful season.
Wow! What a powerful and moving story….some days it feels too hard or I’m not going to “feel” anything from scripture. It just feels too hard sometimes.
I woke up today really needing to be in my Bible. This was exactly what I was looking for. What an incredible free resource.
I never know quite where to start and my mind gets overwhelmed but I want to read the Bible in its entirety and take in all God wants to show me.
Amen I really needed this ❤️
2 days ago my daily devotional was “The days we want to read Gods word the least, are the days we need Gods word the most” recently I have been questioning myself and my salvation. 1 day ago Nov 5th I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart sitting on my bf’s parents couch with his mom. My chest has never felt so light and I have never felt so at peace. I know I have so much more to learn and so many more obstacles to go through. But I’m ready!
Reading the Bible for the first time since I was a kid!
Great start to reading plan. Enjoyed the testimony.
Being a pastors kid, the word was always engraved into my mind since birth. I always knew of God but I felt that my parents feeding me the word was good enough untill recently after some years astray I found the yearning to have a strong relationship with him for myself. I still struggle some days to read his word and then I guilt trip myself cause I feel like I’ve made it a chore but I thank God that I’m still showing up each day u
I sometimes feel like “I have to open my Bible” instead of “I get to!” Let’s be honest, it’s more than sometimes. I want that craving for his word, the craving to feel his presence.
I’ve been talking the talk but not walking the walk. Seeking Gods answers in situations and rediscovering myself but wanting to rediscover myself in him and the only way I can know him is to learn about him
A lot as stop me from opening my bible I don’t no where to begin an it where an how
I’ve always loved God and had a good relationship with Him, but I have always struggled to find the motivation to read the Bible. This is the day I choose to be motivated and these plans are helping me so much!
I have been saved for most of my life and have never read through the whole Bible. I feel that God has recently been using other people inadvertently to press how much I need to read his word as I have continued to put it off without excuse. I need to change.
I love it. It helps me come closer to God
What a great start to my journey.
I’m not sure why I stopped opening my bible and why I stepped away from God. I still thank Him and give Him praise, but I long for a stronger relationship. And I choose to start rebuilding that today
This was exactly what I needed. ❤️
This was timely, thank you God for allowing me to stumble upon this and read and okay to you as I try to recenter and prioritize you in my life
So so true! We need the Lord and we need to realize that!
so relatable opening the bible can seem so complicated and so overwhelming. But it’s much easier once you start. having a community helps as well.
I need you LORD, I need you…
Loved this so much. So relatable ❤️
God, I need you. Please help me to give you the control that I struggle to release. I want you to take it all in your hands. Help me to learn to let go and trust completely in you. Please give me the will to rest in you and know your words and wisdoms. I want to live in your and peace. I love you. Thank you for understanding and loving me through all my confusion. In Jesus name, Amen.
I often put off reading the Bible, but I’m hoping this can change that!!
I realized that anytime in the bible is a blessing! I always say to myself “i can do anything with gods strength and comfort “
I just found my way back to the Lord and while I’m so overcome with joy daily of being back home, I still struggle with hormones and moods. Tonight I found myself on the bathroom floor sobbing and shaking. Crying and begging Him and thanking Him. Once the tears settled I just wanted to read His word. It just felt right.
Lord, take me as I am. Renew a sense of purpose within me
I’m currently an intern at my church and while some might think that because you’re involved within the ministry you’re always filled and “righteous” but the truth is that it’s harder than ever to get yourself some alone time with God. Thank you for this beautiful reminder.
It was really helpful in struggling people like me..
Prayers for all the women here seeking God. May His blessings upon you and your loved ones be abundant and everlasting!
I’ve never read any of the Bible. My good friend got me a copy of She Reads Truth, and after a week of not opening it I downloaded the app to look around. I didn’t know that just starting would make me feel so emotional
How refreshing it is that Jesus wants us to come to him just as we are. Our imperfections, our flaws. He literally just says “Come to me”!
I struggle to have my devotions, cause I never know where to start, but I love Isaiah 40:8 good reminder that Gods word never changes no matter how long you go without reading your bible His word is always there!
Amen I’m glad to start bible journey and I feel like I can understand gods word better.
A much needed reminder that I’m able to do this just as I am.
This is the 1st time I’ve opened my bible in a while. The psalms really makes me think about my attitude towards it before now. I relate most to the idea of being afraid of what I’ll find. But this shows God’s word is nothing but good and righteous. We can only learn more by studying.
Thank you, Jesus! All glory to Your name. God’s Word is alive and it’s Jesus!
This made me finally realize the truth, that I have been too scared to open the Bible because I felt unequipped to understand it’s complexities. But I’m so glad I did!!
I never imagined my grief could be what’s kept me from reading my bible like I used to
This allowed me to feel comfort in starting over in my faith
I am a college student trying to open my bible everyday through all the busy days❤️
I have just gone through divorce after 27 years. I want to study Gods word with other women.
I was craving some more time with the Lord has been speaking to me to be jealous with my time with Him yet I’ve found it difficult to know how to read the Bible. I’ve done different things through Bible college but have struggled to find a way that works for me. I’m looking forward to use this as a tool to take a dive deeper into the word.
I just don’t know how to have a relationship with God anymore. It’s been almost 5 years since God didn’t answer my request for a miracle and restore my stillborns heart beat. I know God is still doing miracles but His answer to my prayer that day was no. I don’t know how to ask Him for any thing anymore bc He already knows what I am going to ask and He already knows what He has decided. I can’t change His mind no matter how much my heart breaks. If I’m not praying I feel like what is the point of reading
I have recently downloaded this app, in hopes to relieve some affliction and hopefully gain better understanding. I need my hope back.
I have been angry. So so angry with God for a while now. I’ve been walking with God since I was a teenager, but life has had some pretty low lows, and I’ve become overwhelmed with anger and sadness. It’s been hard to even open the word some days. But lately Gods been tugging at my heart. I’ve started to get in the word and dig deeper. Through church, the sermons, those close to me, and this study, Gods changing my heart and giving me a hunger for his word that I’ve been missing for a while.
Just downloaded this app to try to get my life back in the right path. This showed me a lot today and I needed it after attending church with my family for the first time in forever.
I am a Christian who has been in darkness for years. This is the first time I’m doing a bible study in forever. Thank you
After years of reading God’s Word, I feel like I’m starting over. I thank God for being here. Thank you SRT for this devotional.
I have been having a hard time dealing with the passing of my father and grandfather. In April my daughter left for Navy boot camp, and my son leaves next month for the Army. I haven’t been to our women’s Bible study and haven’t been able to get into the word. I have let myself get into a hole inside my head, but I know where the answers for me lie. It’s time to get back into the word.
This is a great devotional and very encouraging
Haven’t even considered opening my bible in years… the lord has had his hand on my life and my sons health, there’s no denying his presence. Finally I have been trying to read my bible and this devotion was exactly what I needed ❤️
I had a dream the other night, and I was kept being told to open my Bible. This is definitely what I needed!
I’ve been wanting to open the Bible to start my relationship with god especially since the person I found most closest to him and who would guide me was my mother in law but she passed a couple weeks ago due to cancer, she was my best friend. I find myself scared but I don’t know if what, staying up late and I know my heart I should do this, but my hands tremble with my body of overwhelming emotional pain.
We’ve been going through a difficult season with my husband losing his job… It’s been difficult for me to hear from God and desire to open my Bible because everything feels so uncertain.
I feel unequipped because I don’t know where to start. Starting anywhere is a start, working on following through.
I find myself finding time to do everything else BUT read my Bible. While I know this isn’t right, I just can’t get in the grove. The Lord has been waking me up earlier in the mornings and I’m still reluctant to get up and do it. Today, I chose to listen to His call and I’m so glad I did! Thank you Jesus!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I needed this hopeful word you shared.
I haven’t been able to fully give time to myself to sit and study my bible like I want to because I do feel un equipped and like I don’t know what I should be reading or how I should be doing my notes. I really needed to read this, Thank you. ✝️
I Really want to read my Bible more often and have an intimate relationship with God
Thank you lord for giving me the time and strength to open this Bible tonight
I’ve always gotten overwhelmed by the shear mass and complexities in the Bible, trying to understand every detail and the whole chronological picture. But I’m learning to understand that it is enough to open the Bible and take in little snippets at a time. I just never know where to start. Praying this gives me the direction and understanding to spend intentional time in the Word daily.
I didn’t know how much I needed this.
While I know that the fact that I don’t qualify makes me qualified, I still struggle… But I thank the Lord for giving me the courage to open my Bible!
the story behind this young woman is very inspiring. thank you god that you gave her caring and loving friends to comfort her while she was in a season of grief of losing her child , It be times where I feel hopeless and his word is so powerful and great that he will make you feel better and give you wisdom and dicrenment to defeat the evil ones that’s against you
I’ve had a reborn era happen in the last week… I haven’t opened a bible none the less owned one in years… I’ve done podcasts and all kinds of things but haven’t actually owned or opened a bible in years and finally am now. It’s amazing how I crave my quiet time in the morning now and look forward to spending time with god. It’s honestly the best part and favorite time of my day. I’ve been so filled up and content I am so grateful for His word.
Trust in the Lord ❤️
I don’t know I’m trying
I grew up a Christian and got church hurt. I spent so long angry and hurt by God for turning His back on me but instead I let the feelings of others push me away from where I was meant to be. I feel as if God has called me home and I am so very blessed to get back into the word and build my relationship with God!
I have spent about a year or so deciding to abandon my families Jewish believes and give myself to Christ. Today I bought a NIV bible, downloaded this app, read the Psalms provided and found myself feeling at home. I need this and I never actually knew this was the help I needed. What I’ve been craving.
I’m so grateful for this reminder that I don’t need to wait for someone to show me scripture, that I can simply open it on my own. Day one and already so encouraged!
im grateful that i found this app because for the past couples of weeks i been feeling lost in my word nd letting my emotions get the best of me till i decide my life belongs to god nd only god
Hi there! A few weeks ago I started to open my Bible more intentionally. I thank God for this season! I found this app really helpful too! God bless you girls for what the Lord has put on your hearts when you started She reads thruth. God bless you all!
This is a beautiful encouragement to open my Bible and get to know my Father .❤️
I struggle sometimes to read the Bible, with work, family and home care it’s hard. I try to set aside a time daily just for me in the Lord. I’m gettting better at it just not were I want to be
Hey, I LOVE Jesus.. and I LOVE the Bible but I struggle to find the time to open my Bible and read it… does anyone have any tips that help them? Please feel free to reach out
(470)526-0119… I’m putting my number because I really would love the help if anyone is interested!
I was raised in a home that did not follow religion. I became a member of the prominent religion but never felt like the religion resonated with me, and it conflicted so much with my family. my child heart it felt heavyI have never read the full Bible.
I have been struggling to read my Bible or pray so I going to be trying every day to put a conscious effort into reading and studying
I’m grateful for this devotion and the sunrise
Made for such a time as this. That no matter where the Lord has brought us, He will then meet us like the woman at the well to show us His mercy and grace! We have such great news to share of who God is, and not wanting to read scripture because I’ve been lazy or “content” with life jips someone else out there of knowledge I could be spreading to them if they don’t know Jesus!!
I haven’t opened my Bible or been to church in 3 years. I want to reconnect and want to try again. Gosh I’ve missed this
Day one complete. I have to stay consistent I know I can do this
It’s so easy to let our busy lives take control of our time.. it is time, this week, to take the control back and focus in on His word.
Day 1 and I’m feeling encouraged and optimistic about reading my Bible more ❤️
Grateful for the reminder. I haven’t felt settled for a week. Even attending church hasn’t settled my soul. Reading the Bible tonight I settled. Thank you Jesus ❤️
I have a hard time reading because of the lack of time and energy I have most days. After reading today’s scripture it reminded me that The Creator of the universe deserves my attention no matter what. I want to love God more and
Struggling with where to start. I am listening to a 365 day bible,, it’s easier when someone reads it to me and then helps to digest what I heard.
I struggle to read the Bible because I’m too lazy to open it, I’ll love to open my Bible everyday but I find myself not doing it.
I really want to be be closer to God and read my Bible everyday.
I hope this plan helps me achieve this
I just get lazy and forget to read. I’m really busy during the day. Too tired in the morning and at night. I need to try to find a perfect time
Praying that I continue thirsting for Gods word just as much as we need food or air in our lungs.
I need to be spending time in my Bible every single day. I don’t know why this is so hard for me. I need to make it a priority. I’m needing this in my daily life. Re-dedicating myself today to doing this.❤️
I’ve never really been religious, it wasn’t common in our house to read the Bible and go to church. My parents never really discussed religion, but im finally trying to get into it because my fiancé and his family introduced me to it. My future mother in law bought me my first Bible and it’s beautiful but it’s a challenge to make myself read it everyday. I’m hoping this will help in making me read the Bible more often.
It’s challenging for me to know where to start when it comes to the Bible and how to be disciplined in reading the Bible everyday. Hoping this helps ◡̈
I’ve also had trouble opening up my bible in the past few months. I lost my sense of purpose after having to change career paths and I have been so lost and unsure of what to do. Trying to find more time in my daily schedule to dedicate to the Lord.
Finding time to read gods word has been hard for me recently as a working mum of 2, but I know it’s not good enough and that I need to make the time for something so essential and important. Looking forward to diving into this plan and forming some better habits to make my faith stronger.
I need to put aside things that do not matter and take up space in my mind and instead focus on making this time to spend with God instead
Opening the Bible has been hard recently because I’m new to the word and not quite sure where to start. I also need to stop putting God aside.
Who you surround yourself with is so important. If I can’t open up my bible, I need friends who would read it to me. Powerful.
I find it hard to open my physical bible I have no clue why but I do read my online bible but it’s not the same starting tomorrow I’m gonna start reading my physical bible each day
Day one complete! Hoping to stay consistent in my Bible study journey!
Making time for the Word has always been a struggle for me; and even more so now with our 3rd daughter being born last week. I need to make the time for me and for my family. I cannot pour from an empty cup.
Dedicating myself to be in the word of God daily – I’m tired of making excuses for why I can’t be
I’m dedicated to open my bible every day and learn more about God
I began my walk with Christ a year ago. I got baptized in Sept 2023. I spend my Sundays in church. Something has been missing. Opening my bible has been so hard. I have so many questions, but ultimately I feel inadequate, i feel like an imposter … My fiancé encourages me to find my way with Him in my time and my way. I am hoping to gain some confidence over the next 7 days to open my bible. I WANT to be a more Godly woman for myself, our kids and the marriage we will soon be committing to.
I’m finding it hard to open my Bible as I should daily. Life is really taking its toll on me. The interesting part is that God is not surprised only I am. I’m struggling with the Dementia diagnosis that my mom received over 2 years ago, I’m struggling with my marriage, and I have a friendship that has come to an end, and it is really bothering me. I just want to focus so much on God that all of the above just vanish.
It’s a consistency issue…I can go several days in a row and then boom motherhood slams right in at an “inconvenient” time and then I just keep trucking through the day and all the other demands. I truly want to make space & time to meet w/ my father daily because it’s makes my day with the kids, life, everything less chaotic. I really feel more peaceful + productive when I start with him!
This mommy is embracing her stay home journey, but sometimes miss the eaze of life for simple things.
I really wanna read my Bible, it just doesn’t make sense and I can’t get myself to just read it. I’ve a lot of anxiety and depression and also dealt with emotional abuse, and I do believe I just can’t get myself to give my life to Christ
The words ” what’s keeping you from opening your Bible” really hit me tho? Any ideas?
I can definitely relate. After losing my mother and grandmother, it felt like faith was a fleeting subject. I felt betrayed and broken, and the last thing I wanted to do was read the Bible. I’m so glad that I stumbled upon this app and this journey.
I personally feel like it is hard to open the bible and actually read it because some of us do not understand. I am going to keep trying, I want to find great joy in reading the bible and I know one day I will. I told myself today that I can spend all this time on social media and looking at daily news and I started to feel overwhelmed and anxious by it. I told myself “you should’ve reading your bible” and I know that it takes time to find joy in reading the scripture I just have to keep practicing until I get there I’m so grateful for this app.
I can relate to the feeling of loss wanting to push me from Salvation. It’s more than opening the Bible but this is a good baby step in the right direction. Comforted today by Psalms wrapping me tight even when I feel undeserving.
Thank you so much. God is great, and he has blessed us all with his Word!
My grandmother passed away today. I just reopened my bible on my own a few days ago and if it wasn’t for that I don’t think I would have the peace I have with her passing away. God is so good and may His kingdom be gloried through everything. Psalm 62 helped me today and I pray that it continues to remind me of presence.
I’ve been hurt really hard by the church, but also personally by someone I know that’s a huge Christian… and I feel like I might be trying to ignore the Bible because if I go to church I’ll learn (right)… but recently, I’ve realized that I need to open the Bible on my own and so doing this is where I’m starting at.
Needed this today. God has felt so far away and silent. I have felt frustrated. Have not been opening my Bible. A friend recommended this. Glad she did.
Thank you, Lord, that you are good and that your word is for me in every season. That I am not disqualified from coming to you because I am weak and worn down by life’s troubles. Thank you that it is balm to my heart and that it brings hope and not condemnation. That You are my salvation and I don’t have to carry the burden of perfection because You are enough.
Lord, help me stay consistent in your Word. Help me put my trust in You and help me not to conform to this world. I love you Lord.
Lord I thank you for your word your grace and your mercy that you have given me I pray that I become more consistent with reading the word over time and I put all my trust in you lord god.Amen.
Thank you Jesus for your word. I pray for clarity and understanding of your word. Amen.
Dear God, please help me to be diligent in reading your word, I struggle to prioritize it and put it first in my life, thank you for being a loving gracious God. Please help us all to feel your peace and grace as we all go throughout our days. Help everyone to know that they are not alone in struggling to open their Bible and read your word. I ask that you help all those that are hurting, suffering a loss, or maybe just mad at you Lord turn their hearts to you and let them feel your loving embrace. Amen
Thank you Lord for sharing your word with us. Please help me understand your word more and help me be desired to open the pages and to read the word. Amen.
Thank you Jesus for your words
Thank you God for the word that never hides from me even though I may hide from it. Thank you for sending me people that have drawn me closer to you that have molded me back into seeking your daily presence.
Thank you God for your word. May i stay in your word and not close my Bible when things are going well.
Thank you God for renewing me! Day by day, hour by hour, and minute by minute!
I’m trying to open it more.
The unfolding of His words give light! Im excited and ready to let in Gods light through the word. lord shed your light into the darkness that feels so pressing. ❤️ So great fun to have this space.
2024 is the year I strengthen my relationship with God and begin making time for Him.
Feeling like i have been putting God to the sidelines, I still believe but our relationship has been weak lately. I feel like it’s time to fix that. this seems like a good place to start.
Trying to get into practice of reading his word daily and spend time with him ❤️
I’ve been feeling quite lost and far from God recently and it’s been a while since I’ve read the Bible because I felt guilty for not doing so. I’m hoping to read at least a little bit every day and I think this plan will help me to do so.
God open my mind and hear to your word and transform my heart.
Amen! I’ve never been more excited in started my journey and walk with God. This was just what I needed to start my day thank you! ❤️
Starting this journey with a mind of hope
So true. Love it! ♥️
Happy to be back and start to open my Bible!
Take me on a deep and intimate dive with You, Lord.
Wow! The Bible is for “you!” I love that because no one person is at the same place in life! “God’s instructions are perfect!” God continue to guide us with your perfect instructions!
As a single mom of 3 , I’m hoping this app helps me on my journey ❤️
Followed (and unfollowed) SRT years ago and was reminded of these scripture studies today. Happy to be back reading God’s word here – in an app!
I am ready to dive deeper than ever.
I am hoping this app helps me encourage me to open my bible more. I feel like I make time for everyone and everything, but there never seems to be time for prayer or scripture. I want to create new habits and be more disciplined.
I feel my soul longing for God and his word and I pray plan will bring me closer to god and help me find peace.
I am glad to be on this journey again of reading the word. I am hoping that having this app on my phone will make it easier and more accessible. I’m done making excuses and ready to give my Father the time and devotion He deserves ❤️
This helped me and I’m determined to Learn Gods voice clearer and i believe these devotionals will help me as long as I stay consistent.
Thankful for this app and this study. I’m working on reconnecting with God after different struggles including going to a college that was supposed to teach me more, but instead used God as a threat and leverage. I hope to continue this journey, trust in the church again, and be a better person.
Thankful to God for finding this app when I needed it most. The world is so dark especially for younger adults like myself. I feel like I’m drowning a lot of the times. Excited for my journey ❤️
I have recently gotten to a place where I wanted to restore my faith and get into the word of God because the older I get, the more I realize I can’t do this on my own. I can’t move through life without God’s structure, without God’s blessings and protection. For so long, I struggled with opening my Bible and being consistent in my relationship with God because I was so broken and wounded that I felt like nobody could ever pick up the pieces; not even God himself but that was my mistake for underestimating God and his abilities. God has shown me so much grace and favor and has given me so many great things. And I feel that the least I could do is provide offerings: my time, my attention, my conversation, amongst many other things. God has not given up on me and I won’t give up on him. This is the start to bettering my relationship with God and becoming more invested in his word and accepting the plans he has for my life.
I’m just getting into a habit of reading the Bible for myself. I do Bible study once a week but others days it’s closed. Starting with this app on my phone will help. Also the mindset of “we time” (God & myself) vs “me time” (myself alone) I’m sure our time together wu give me all the things that I’m missing, being refueled and fed with the living word. A new concept I’m willing to try.
Opening back up my Bible has helped me so much in such a difficult time in my life. I could not be more thankful and blessed.
God has a reason and a plan for each of us. I hope to learn to embrace it through these devotionals. I feel safe here, and I pray that I can be the servant God has created me to be, and make the world feel safer too❤️
This is my first day with She Reads Truth – starting with Open the Bible… I read inconsistently and I just don’t know why I haven’t been able to develop a consistent daily reading and devotion – I want it so badly but I don’t seem to follow through. I pray this will help
Me – but I also pray I have the ears and heart to be one that responds to someone with “let me read it to you…” instead of being one to say “I’m in the same boat…” ;
I was scrolling on social media when I came across a video of this woman showing her impressions of how girls read the Bible and the second impression was lukewarm, and I’ve “tried” to read my Bible and to grow my relationship with god but was I really trying? The way she opened the Bible and looked and then immediately closed it, I felt like I was disrespecting God and I don’t want to feel like that ever again. I immediately came to this app and started my Bible plan that has been sitting there for weeks untouched. I am going to start doing what is right and reading my Bible. I will update when I can.
Opening up my Bible for myself is the BEST thing I’ve done. His word is for ME specifically and is alive and most definitely full of power
I’m trying to start back reading my Bible. It’s been a few weeks and I feel like this is something I’ve needed to help me get back
I just was recently able to open my Bible back up after a long few years.. I was so excited and confused when doing so. I felt like it wasn’t for me. Till I just kept on reading and reading. Then began praying again.
A good first step for me
When it said that’s okay let me read it to you really hit me! That’s the kind of mindset I need to remember too! We have all been in shoes where we haven’t turned to our Bible and have had people to “read it to us!” Our job is simple God laid it out plain as day to us..share about him, tell others about him!
As someone who works in ministry it is easy to feel like a failure when it comes to the struggles I face reading my Bible. It often feels like I’m on scripture overload and have to remind myself that it is important to “feed” my soul privately as well as publicly. It helps knowing that I’m not alone.
Amazing reminder. Thank you for helping me to realign my priorities.
It helps me understand why I need to open my bible
❤️ love this. And I love that on those busy days we now have the option to listen to an audio bible.
I have been struggling to stay connected to God. I am honestly ashamed of where my life is right now and the fear of being rejected has kept me from running to God. But, fear is a liar and I know that God will only restore my strength and take my fear and mold it into ferocity.
Love this. Been struggling to open my Bible and I make excuses like oh im too busy or I don’t have time but in reality I do have time. I need to get better and want to get better
I have been hurt by “Christian Pastors “ more than once. I am learning not to give up on God because of men. This devotion is a reminder of the Truth and love of Jesus Christ.
I have been hurt by “Christian Pastors and have
I was doing self reflection on what has kept me from reading His Word. I think it’s a mix of things but mainly being selfish about having “me” time and being stuck in the constant loop of thinking that after work I should just be able to decompress and doom scroll for hours in order to “relax”. In reality, the benefits from spending time with God and His Word provides me with a sense of peace, guidance, reassurance, and love that I will never find from all the other things that I use to try and occupy my time.
This spoke to me – the rules laid out in the Bible make life feel better, they aren’t just unnecessary discipline or do this because it’s right. If you (do your best to) live your life according to them, you are free of guilt and struggles and ego. You’re able to let all of that go and it is a happier way to live. ♥️
This was good motivation for me while I deal with a lot of negativity in my workplace. If I stay true to these principles, the negativity may not go away, but I’ll be free from engaging with it.
I’ve also gone through this and am currently going through something different but He keeps reminding me of this song by Childlike Cici and it’s her song Ephesians 6 Warfare! It goes “read Ephesians 6, hope it makes sense. Hope you dont get blinded by the cost of the rent, hope you dont get blinded by these temporary problems because we all got them” God is a great God! Cast your cares on Him because he cares for you! We love Him because He first loved us! Nothing is too big or too small for God! Trust in Him and rest in His love, faithfulness, and promises! Amen ❤️ I hope this encourages someone, God Bless!
This passage makes me think of the crowder song “the I read the red letters and the ground began to shake. Prison walls started falling and I became a free man that day” ❤️
This was very interesting to read. My husband and I have fertility issues and we lost a baby a few years ago early on in the pregnancy. If it was a girl her name would have been Evie Grace.
I downloaded this app because of the ability to connect with people going similar things. My husband and I miscarried our first child 2 years ago and we’ve been hesitant to try again which has put a strain on our marriage and last year my cousin was murdered and I’ve been in a dark place since. This year, I feel even further away my husband and we’re trying counseling but it doesn’t seem to be helping much. I’m hoping to connect with some ladies that have been through similar experiences to help with guidance.
it’s so nice to know i’m not the only one who’s struggling right now (,:
“Rest in God alone” I felt that! I’m glad you weren’t alone after experiencing loss. We are never alone though for God is by our side always! Our rock and salvation!
I feel so overwhelmed with life right now. It’s been very stressful lately and i’ve grown apart from scripture. It feels good to get myself back into it, I know I’m worthy of God’s love. I am grateful to be able to learn and grow from these experiences in life. I’m grateful to have come across this plan and hope it will continue to guide me into the right path.
It feels so good to not feel alone in grief
I was just talking with my students today about the struggles of opening my word. It’s not that something has happened causing me to feel drawn away from it or anything like that. It’s simply because I’m too tired, or it’s boring, or I just don’t make the time.
I feel so full when I do read which is why I’m picking it back up. I live how I feel when I read.
Honestly this was such a refresher. My relationship of 2 years just ended and God helped me realize I was drifting because of my former significant other. God chased me down and pulled me back, and now I am finally working on my relationship with Him again and it feels like a breath of fresh air.
I am a “baby Christian” as I was raised Jewish. I am so excited to read and learn Gods word
It feels overwhelming to open the Bible and read through it at times. I had attended catholic achools growing up but my mom was not much of a believer so we didn’t focus much on scripture or prayer in our household. I’m hoping this will help to renew my faith and empower me to feel equipped to continue reading through the Bible
Hello Nyah,
I am the same way! I surrounded myself with non-Christian people growing up and while I deeply love my friends, I truly want Christian friends in my life to lift me spiritually when I am feeling weak.
sobrang nakarelate ako sa part na hindi na ako nakakapagbukas ng bible (even through online app) dahil sa mga nangyari sa buhay ko this year, and I felt like i don’t deserve to read His words. Im so blessed to have a Church who cares and never give up on me. Im starting again with my Christian journey. ♥️
having friends/a circle of likeminded people who are willing to no only read the Bible to you but be there to pick you up at your lowest and guide you to the Lord, is something I pray to have! It’s such an amazing thing.
I feel so lost when I begin to read the bible so I’m hoping that this will help me a bit to give me more understanding!
Getting someone to read scripture to you is beautiful
Soothe my worn and weary soul with you perfect word.
Ever since my Nana had past in February… I’ve been second guessing everything! I’m not gonna lie. I have definitely not been a good Christian. I’ve had so much goodness and also stressors this year. I’ve been depressed, full of anxiety, so stressed out! And what happened Friday at work just pushed it over the top for me. I had one of my coworkers attack and bully me. She told me she can’t stand me, that I’m just an ugly person, that I’m an ugly Christian and God hates Ugly. She called me the B word. But here is the thing NOBODY IS PERFECT!!! I just ignored her because she’s one to talk. I just think she is so unhappy in her life that she picked me to blame everything on. This opened my eyes and I just need to pray more and be more with god!
Yes! I find myself doing the same thing, and I am able to scroll for hours. I am trying to be more intentional and consistent when I comes to reading the Bible.
Praying you find a community of believers! If you don’t mind sharing where you are, maybe someone here will be in the area and you can connect. ❤️
My faith has been shaken for a long time, and as a result, I’ve deprioritized God and my Bible. But God is good, and never leaves us ❤️
This was so good. I always feel lost in the Word and don’t know where to start, so I just don’t start. I end up prioritizing other things above time in the Word and find myself wondering why I feel less connected with the Lord. And then I open His Word, and like you said, it was alive the whole time. This helped renew a hunger for His Word. Thank you.
I always say I “don’t have time” to read my Bible but then find myself scrolling on social media. I found it hard to understand so I just gave up. I’m trying to be more consistent reading the Bible and studying now!
I struggle consistently and time. This helps.
God’s Woes is powerful… I know that but I forget it. LORD, help me
Wow this is so accurate. That’s exactly how I felt. Too weak to lift the spoon to my mouth. But I believe in the power of the Word. I want to stay and keep reading. Let’s go!
Sometimes I feel like am so far from God and am scared to open the bible but now I know no matter what I can open the bible with no shame or guilt.
I have struggled to read my Bible since dating my husband. He doesn’t have faith but said he would support mine. I found I was more interested in spending my time with him than the word of God. Now that I have given birth to my daughter I want her to know the Lord. I want the community of the church again. I have moved and know nobody here.) I want to know God again. Not know of him.
same with me!! i pray that we embark on this new journey and slowly rebuild the foundation with Him ❤️
Thank you for a God who is always here for me when I am lost in this world not following his ways!
I never feel motivated to get out my Bible. People in the world stay busy daily and we tend to push God away in the good times and bad. Even if you are a Christian/believer we tend to get off track and become unmotivated. Thank you for a loving God who is always there when we want to come back to him!
i lost the relationship i had with god and am slowly trying to get close to him again. having a guide on how to do so is incredibly helpful and encouraging.
I yearn to know His word. I want to take it all in. Sometimes I read it and don’t have a clue what I just read BUT sometimes I read it and it’s like it was written just for me at that very moment.
I don’t seem to understand God’s word as easily as some. Making connections across the Bible and memorizing scripture is not my strength. So I shy away from deep study but know I cannot grow if I don’t push myself. The struggle is real.
This is exactly what I needed to get back into the Word
As a wife mother homeschooler business owner I feel like I have little to no time. Abs when I do sit down I feel lost as to where to even begin. I want to dig but it’s like stepping into an ocean of possibilities fearing you will drowned if you can’t swim fast enough.
Trying to get into the Word more
I always put my Bible last because “I do not have time”, but I am trying to train myself to go to my Bible first. Retraining myself has shown to be quite difficult!
Love this it was hard for me too
Praying and worshipping outside the hospital for 63 days. Praying for healing. And still Jesus took my mom to heaven. I’ve struggled being consistent with reading Gods word since. So much scripture just didn’t apply to my mom and I struggle with why? I trust God and His plan but I’m broken.
So touched by this story and reminded of God’s unchanging love towards us.
I resonate with this so much! Thank you for sharing so vulnerably and I will pray for you right now as I try to pray for myself as well.
I’ve tried many times to read my Bible. But I never feel like I could understand it. It always feels like I’m just reading, not studying. I’ve struggled with reading my whole life. Having a 504 plan growing up in school, my reading comprehension was never great. But I have a desire to be better. I want to like reading in general but I also want to know that what I am interpreting from the Bible, is what Jesus meant to be interpreted. Not just what I think it means.
Lack of time. Procrastination. Choosing not to. Negligence.
Thank you for the reminder to get in the unchanging work of God!
Day One: I am not sure really why I stopped reading my bible. Maybe it was because I fell into another hole of depression? Maybe it was the lack of love and care that i felt in my family these last few weeks? Maybe it was the fear of not being good enough when i open the scripture and realize I’m living my life wrong in the eyes of the Lord. But the truth is, I need to get back into reading his word and meditation in my heart because God is my strength and my refuge in times of trouble. In Psalms 19:8-14 really god to me this morning. I am his servant, and he is my redeemer. He will cleanse me from all i’ve done wrong, even now. His law is perfect, his law is sure. And it is mine to read and to hold close beside me in times of trouble. Amen.
PS any prayer requests u guys have i would love to help pray for. Just send them though the replies. God Bless <3
I needed this reminder this morning ❤️
I have avoided the word recently but I am ready to commit to the Lord again. I have been dehydrated for so long❤️
I have never been in a spiritual drought as I am right now. My heart feels broken and weighed down by all that has happened. I pray to God, but its like there is a wall of hefty silence between us. I long for the days when I was so thrilled to be a follower of Jesus. Those days feel so very foreign to me now. The worst part is, I don’t feel like I can admit this to anyone. I’m the one that’s suppose to have it all together, mature in my faith after years of suffering. It was during those terribly hard years when death was close, that i was the closest I have ever been to the Father. Every breath was a prayer of gratitude. I’m not sure what happened, but I know I want to come out of this drought. Thanks for creating a study for people like me.
No, you are not the only one. I have found myself relying on prayer and worship through singing to help align my heart to God’s thereby stirring my appetite for the word as a next step.
I’m grateful for this plan as it answered my prayer of “Lord, help me to want to read your word” and aided me in my prayers towards growth in the word. I struggled to pay attention to what i was reading. I judged myself. Then i heard the voice of compassion say, just celebrate that you showed up, keep going until it becomes natural for you to soak it all in. This is what returning to my first love looks like, having to be intentional about cultivating that love and not just expecting it to be warm fuzzy feelings immediately. I want to love God not lust after God.
I was very much hurt and the word reminds me of what I lost in those relationships. It reminds me of who I would go to for direction when I needed some more understanding of the word, and that they chose to leave. It’s hard and it hurts, BUT GOD… He is so worthy of my time in the morning. I have missed my coffee time with Jesus, and I am so happy to have found this app to help get me back on track.
Needed this encouragement. Its hard to find motivation but I need to improve my relationship with God.
It has been a while (several years) since I have truly pursued or even tried to strengthen my relationship with Jesus. I have this desire to but I have felt very stuck and stagnant in life to the point where I’m not sure where to start anymore. I am hopeful and pray that this will be the first step of many getting where I want to be with God.
This is how I’ve been feeling, lukewarm. Thank you for your post. Praying for you as you go on this journey of rediscovering the fire and passion to draw closer to Jesus.
i want to find refuge not intimidation in the Bible
i want to find comfort, not intimidation in the Bible
“He allows us to cry so hard sometimes, so that when we open our eyes we see clearly.” This is a quote from my dad, who is also a pastor, and there is something so beautiful about going through all of the things we have and still being able to run into the fathers arms and weep. He will always be there, and all that we have to do is pick up our bibles, enter in, and answer when he knocks.
I’m just really struggling with being comfortable where I am and being lukewarm. It’s like I want to read it, but I just can’t. And after church last night I decided to take the time and I know God led me to this plan. So thank you for creating it :))
Reading my Bible is overwhelming if I don’t have a plan. I hope these reading plans help me with that…this is the first one I’m trying. God bless all you ladies!
Am I the only one who feels like their arms are being held down and can’t open their bible?
Happy to be here! I’ve been thinking about opening my Bible for a few weeks now after being unable to open it for almost a year now. Something just sparked in me to open it up and start this plan and I am happy I did
It’s been a hard two years. We have had loss after loss with pregnancies. We buried our son Tatum who was born sleeping last October. Just needed this encouragement
I’m glad you are here! And proud of you for surrendering to Him again! Praying for you today!
I have always dredged opening my bible not because of the words and truth I might find, but of how everyone has made me feel like its another task to complete for the day. And to be honest I feel like a lot of people dont know how they should read to bible, because I know for me I need a plan or a structure in order to read and understand. This app has been a real one and has helped me get closer to the lord and not make it a task but something I look forward to everyday!
God will always be waiting with open arms
Here I am bringing back my faith to our lord God. This past few months, I’ve been turning my back at him. Been questioning him of all my what ifs and whys. With all those problems I’ve been dealing, I slowly losing my faith. But, here I am bringing back my faith to the Lord. Surrendering my soul to him again.
Last night I was wondering if maybe the Bible wasn’t for me. I was listening to a wonderful sermon and felt moved by the Holy Spirit. “This is all you need”, I thought. This morning Jesus woke me up at 6am and said, go read your Bible, go pray. Here I am. It’s for me.
It’s been hard for me lately to open up my bible or to pray. I’ve been so busy and haven’t made any time for God but during class I am glad I picked up my phone and went straight to the Bible app and read what it said. God is good all the time.
Me too!! I find myself going on my own strength for as long as I can before finally turning to the Lord like I should have done in the first place. SLOWLY learning my lesson!
Sobbing rn because of that story. But the good type of bittersweet tears, the type that means God is so beautiful even in the midst of our human heartache.
This is me 100!! ❤️
I’m so glad that I picked up my Bible today and found this plan. I’ve been struggling with fear and uncertainty in my life lately and this word helped me remember that the Lord is who keeps me grounded and that His is my comfort and faithful no matter what.
it’s been three years since i’ve written in my thread journal. today is the first day in three years i’ve blasted christian music and taken the time to do a devotional. it feels good :)
Thank you for the reminder. I have no good reason for not opening my Bible daily other than I got busy and I forgot that I need to stop trying to fit my devotional time around my busy schedule and start making my schedule around my devotions and putting them first.
The word of God will never fade Amen
I’m so glad and grateful to know that God will never give up on me.
I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve lost my way when it comes to God. I went to church frequently growing up however that ended when my grandmother passed. However even when I was in church I never really grasped anything that was being taught I was baptized and also confirmed my belief in christ but there always just a bit of doubt like how do I know he’s there? How do I know he’s actually listening to me? Which brought me to the conclusion that I don’t know much about him so I’ve decided it was time to read his word. Going through lots of different emotions I feel I need to reconnect with the lord.
I’m not necessarily ashamed to admit but I feel I’ve lost my way when it comes to beliefs I’ve gone to church alot growing ip and that came to a complete stop when my Nana p
I often deal with shame. If I haven’t read my Bible I feel like I have fallen short in the relationship I have with God. And it’s “easier” to not show up, then to face the reality of my own failing. But here I am. I know all of what I wrote is not of God and not what he desires for me. Today I am showing up because I know he is present for me.
What a relief it was to come across this app yesterday. I am ashamed to admit, I have had my SRT Bible probably for over a year now and it has sat unopened until my occasional freak to church. It is sad but, life just takes over. I am ready to make God the first priority in my life again and not just a poorly disciplined habit or unfulfilled longing for more.
I started to read today guided by reading plans on the app. Then, I seen your comment. I am also a nurse in a similar situation.
God bless you!
That’s never been more on point as if I were writing it myself. I know the Lord hears and sees ALL of it. Yet, He remains the same!!
I’m have had my bible from SRT for YEARS. I have been married bought a house had two kids all while working full time as a nurse and starting a new job and today I actually thought of the symbol and said to myself..what was that? “She”…I picked up my phone and here I am. What a weight of relief and comfort this app and community has brought to me. Even just in the hour I’ve restarted my journey. Thank you to SRT and to the community
I absolutely love this! I have the She Reads Truth Bible and I am constantly urging women in the discipleship home I live in and in my life in general to grab them a copy I absolutely love how I is worded and that I can also by my husband He Read Truth on Amazon or the app!
I feel I needed this more now than I did in y darkest days. I went back to work full time and all of a sudden didn’t have time for the Savior that has saved me time and time again. Thank you. Thank you for reminding me that I need to base my life around God, not try to fit God into my life. Amen.
This has strengthened me spiritually
I’ve not opened mine in years I felt anger so much has happened in my life I wanted to know y god let this happen I wanted to know y I should love someone who let all the abuse n molestation and pain happen to me but then I came back to church n seen he’s still here he never left I did n so I started to worship againa
“Renewing the soul”… so true! Sometimes just cracking open the Bible is the biggest hurdle. Thankful for the ministry through this app.
Idk why I’ve always been scared to open and read the Bible for myself. Also making excuses that I need to have the right devotional to pair with it or just I’m not perfect enough to read it or understand it etc but this study is the perfect intro for me yo just open the real Bible not the app and read
I always found it super hard to understand the Bible so I’m happy I found this plan. I’ve wanted read the Bible but every time I tried i just for overwhelmed. Ready to give it another shot!
“You can open the Bible just as you are”
Wow, this is just what I needed today.
My first day on this app and that plan was great, different to what I thought but I liked the style
This will be the third, maybe fourth time I’ve tried this plan, trying to get myself back into daily reading. I have ADHD, and it’s so hard to maintain any sort of routine after awhile, specifically one that, at times, can be really personally wounding like reading the Bible and being faced with your own shortcomings. So here we go, for the however-many’th time. Thank you, God, for always being willing to meet me right where I am, every time I come back.
This is me!! Except I don’t even own a physical bible. I have several apps on my phone and scroll pass them everyday. I have the time to read, I just don’t. I truly want to get better and really learn the Word.
I have had the struggle of opening my Bible as well. I carry it with me everywhere on my back seat and have time to read it but I don’t. I want the passion and desire to pursue it again wholeheartedly
Thank You JESUS ❤️
Exactlyy what I needed to hear today.
God always comes through.
Hi Molly, Obviously I don’t know you or your situation but I do know that you’re right “Jesus has no criteria.” He loves you, wherever you are and whatever is happening, he loves you.
i’ve tried reading my bible but always get discouraged, constantly reminding myself i don’t fit the criteria of jesus’ love even though i know he has no criteria. he loves because he is good and he loves me. i’m hoping this journey helps to calm my anxiety and heal my heart so i can spread the word of god
I totally understand the concept of being so weak you need to be spoonfed the word. This was so helpful to me. And I’m happy to say I’m getting stronger every day reading more and understanding more. So happy the first story was a story that I could relate to
My jaw is on the floor as my eyes are filled with tears. I so needed to hear this. God bless each of you right where you are ❤️
Needed to hear this reminder today!
Satan has definitely told me the Bible is true and good for others, but I’m ok without being in the Word myself. And I’ve believed it for to long. Time to get refocused!
I definitely needed this today!!!
I struggle with consistently opening my Bible. I find it helpful to read various versions of God’s word to help with interpretation.
Definitely needed this this morning.
I’m so happy I found this app
Im releved as a youth to be finally having time with Christ because of my lack of time management and busy with college but here I am wanting to give Him time.
i’m finally finding God and i could not be more excited for this journey. lots of love, Amen!!
I find it hard to understand sometimes even though I try very hard to comprehend Gods words. I just have to keep trying until I finally get it
Im very excited to read this. My desire to read and draw near over the past two years has decreased and it’s been hard to be consistent esp because of distractions. Def praying for restoration <3
I truly relate to the woman and her baby as well and I have been dying to pick up the Bible. Looking for something to have hope in.
I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life. Growing up in a Christian family I always was told “if you’re anxious/depressed, read the Bible” or “you just need to pray more and you’ll feel better”. So I tried the Bible roulette where you open the book and put your finger down but it never really seemed to do much. Recently I’ve taken more of an interest in learning about God. I feel as if this study will help me get into the groove of things and equip me to read and understand the Bible in my free time. I’m excited for this journey
I feel like this is a turning page for me and am excited for my journey through the bible.
It’s hard to understand everything the Bible says, so I’m very hopeful this will help me. I really needed to hear these passages of scripture
i’ve been going through so much and i’m a way i related to the woman and her baby. i realized that i need someone to help me pick up that bible.
For a long time I didn’t feel Equipped for the Bible if that makes sense. I struggled to understand scriptures for most of my youth. I still as an adult have this issue. I stopped trying to open my Bible because I didn’t feel; well smart enough to read it. I’m just glad I’m overcoming those thoughts and feelings and trying to grasp as much as I can.
I really needed to read this.
I have been struggling so much lately and I know GOD has never left me, but I feel so empty.
Thankful to feel like I’ve finally found something to guide my reading.
Thankful God sees us and knows us and will equip us, he is hope and we all desperately need it.
The food my soul needed this morning. Thank you.
This made me feel better. My life feels like a mess right now so I don’t feel worthy of God or the Bible.
Currently my life is in shambles, but this reminds me that I don’t have to “have it all together” or be “qualified” to open my Bible. Jesus will meet us where we are, but we have to want it.
I hope to respond that way
I am reminded that God is my refuge! He wants to help me, He wants to comfort me, He is there for me! I can cry out to him and He will hear me. I have not opened my Bible in so long, but there is no excuse not to!
I’m at stay at home mom or 2 kids (2.5 and almost 5). I’ve told myself the past year “I don’t have time” to read the Bible and get stuck in picking the long, deep Bible studies that seem almost impossible to finish or understand. This app has been on my phone for ad long as I can remember and it’s the perfect thing to remind me, sometimes it just takes 15 minutes in the morning to reconnect to the Lord and his Word.
I have been struggling to make a connection with the Bible but the helped me understand why I may be having this problem and has given me motivation to try and connect closer to God!
This is going to very needed!
As I count down the days until Baby #2 arrives I am feeling anxious and worried that I won’t have the mental and physical capacity to care for both kiddos. Psalm 62:1-2 was a great reminder that He is my rest and my strength!
Greatest plan. I have recently struggled with reaching for the word during the hard times. This is my step to consistency with the Lord’s word.
I’ve read this before but went back to read it again with tears streaming down my face. I’ve been in seasons where it’s been too hard to open my Bible and picturing her dear friends reading it to her is such a precious treasure. I’m in a season without friendships right now and it’s hard but I love coming here each day and “meeting” with fellow she’s.
Thank you for this! I think I don’t want to open mine as it will show me how far from Christ the people I love are.
I am literally crying in bed right now. With nursing school starting, wedding planning, and building a house I have lost my sight of the Lord who made it all possible. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Wow, this was for me. I have definitely struggled and wrestled with opening my Bible. Thinking I was unqualified, feeling my sin was too great and I was unworthy. And also feeling overwhelmed and not sure I would fully understand His words and worried I would miss what He is trying to tell me….all of it ❤️ the beauty if technology and being able to open an app on my phone anywhere at anytime gives me absolutely no excuse and is very encouraging to me in my walk ♡
Thank you for this plan – looking forward to digging into the Scriptures! Our small group just finished Acts, and this feels like a next step toward becoming consistent in my Bible reading.
This is my start on my own with scripture and reading the Bible and I am nervous, but excited to learn about God and have that relationship with him fully!
This was a great first entry to the Bible ❤️
♥️Lord your ways are higher, please speak to me through this devotion.
That is amazing! I am so sorry , I know what a struggle it is when family members are not saved. I’ll keep you & your family in my prayers. You keep being a light in your family, sharing through loving example!
I teach 5/6 grade Sunday school and this is something that I struggle with myself. To just be able open and read
The Lord is so, so present. April 3rd was 4 months since my own daughter was stillborn and I opened this app today and clicked on this “random plan”
I have been a Christian my whole life baptized and all the jazz but at 24 I have never read through the Bible it’s just so confusing.
I am young so please forgive me but I never understood what was being said when I tried to read the bible on my own before. I guess that is why I would always pick it up and put it back down. I am here for a better understanding.
I am here to open my bible again. After got married with man in other religion and forced to follow him because the child, I don’t feel decent to open bible. But nowadays my heart is missing the words. Hopefully while I open bible again and more I can come back to God with my family
I know that God has called me and he has plans for me…i know i have a greater purpose but I am scared of losing people i hold closely, even though i know if they are truly meant to be here with me they will not stray…being called is scary because while i know you don’t need to be perfect i just still don’t feel ready. Thank you God for patience, grace, and mercy. ❤️
I am exactly where God wants me to be in this moment, I always felt like there has been something holding me back from diving deeper and in this moment I realize that I was holding me back
No matter what we face or go through, when we lean into Him, He is our refuge & we will not be shaken.
Postpartum depression has been weighing on me and I feel guilty for feeling this way. I need to open my Bible but have not made it a priority. I don’t know what’s holding me back but I have a strong urge to do so. This will hopefully help me to start because I don’t know where to start.
this is so good. after getting my cancer diagnosis i found myself broken hearted. it’s been many months since then but still find myself falling into depression. god sees my efforts through my struggling and his word is there to guide and comfort me.
After straying away from His word, I’m coming as I am to read and have a relationship with God. Amen
I don’t even know where to begin…. I lost my cousin that I loved dearly 4 months ago and tomorrow is her 28 birthday. I’ve been so angry with God that I couldn’t look at my Bible without getting upset. I truly can’t say what today’s devotion touched me.
This is a beautiful reminder that we just need to start and God will do the rest.
He always wants you back ♥️ Remember the prodigal son!!
I love how you talked about how we can read the bible just how we are! I have been hesitant to start because I really did not know where to begin. However, i now know that starting anywhere is perfectly acceptable and each person reads the bible in their own way. I am excited to start this journey with the Lord!
I have fallen so far from God, but I’m working to find way back and this is so powerful and helpful.❤️
Come back to Him, dear one… He cherishes you.
I needed to know that God just wants me, the broken me not the healed me
I am right there with you. I have so much fear that Satan will just overtake and take so many things from me.
I can’t tell you how much this resonates with me. Everything. She and I had been friends since 1st grade and after a misunderstanding, she just completely stopped talking to me. And everything you said, I feel. I feel like I lost a part of my family, of me. And my heart had never been broken like that before. I dream about her also but lately I’ve been feeling God tell me it’s time to move on and that’s crushing.
I’m finding my way back to the lord
Me too! I’ve always thought that I would perceive the word in the wrong way! I’ve been the Bible studies where I’ve thought one thing, and they’ve told me different. So when I sit down by myself, I feel like I’m reading it wrong. Im starting here too.
Honestly I haven’t read my Bible because of fear, lack of understanding and being ashamed to admit it. I don’t know where to begin so I’m starting with this study
I am trying to get back to God I want him back in my life
First time reading Gods Word in a long time.
I haven’t touch the Bible or been to church since 2010 when my grandma nana died it’s hard she was my pilot and I was her co pilot. It feels weird
I have hit a brick wall when it comes to reading Gods word but today that changed. I prayed for God to touch my heart and he led me to this Bible study.
Recently, me, and a friend had a falling out, she was one of my only friends and it was over her son. I’ve been so depressed and sad that I don’t even know what to do with myself I had a dream last night that her and I fought about it and she came up behind me as I walked away and hug me as long as she possibly could and it felt so real and It was so tight and all I could say to her was how devastating is it to know that you didn’t mean as much to somebody as you thought. I told my grandma about the dream Because I wanted to reach out to this friend and let her Know about my dream, but my grandma told me she thinks God wants me to forgive her and move on even if she’s not sorry. All day yesterday I laid around just kind of an emotional turmoil thinking about this dream and I decided she’s right because even if her and I fix this and became friends again I’m not ready for it because she needs to fix things in her life and reading that and seeing that made me realize I’ve just been grieving about this since November because it feels like I lost a part of my family, especially with her son being involved. It kind of broke my heart in a way I’ve never experienced. I woke up today and decided to download this app and get out my notebook and just start reading it and studying and I needed this more than ever.
“Open your Bible” even when it is hard…it may look like closing your eyes in prayer, listening to a worship song, being still for a moment. Allow space for the Spirit to comfort you and speak truth into your life. In the name of Jesus, don’t let the noise of this world drown out the still small voice that nudges. ❤️ Prayers for quiet moments with God today.
i needed this more than ever. i have fell into depression lately and just needed to do something so i decided to do a devotional but i feel so much better already.
This is a great way to get started back up to read the Bible again
Thank you for giving me a place to start…. To begin.
I will open my Bible more often… I need you Jesus! Thank you Lord!
I love this! We had our second baby boy 7mo this ago at the end of July and our older son is about to turn 4- we have hit the beauty of my favorite stages with our second little one but he’s been through phases of being sick and a week in the hospital and my stress over his health has increased, and our sweet almost 4yo is learning to use his very strong-willed and powerful voice more and more so we are struggling in the midst of learning how to most effectively love and guide him. It’s been a long, exhausting season, though full of love, but we have barely made it to church since having two kiddos. We are committing to trying to go more often for ourselves but also for the boys to be in fellowship and grow up with that surrounding them, as well.
I’m starting a journey I’ve been trying to take all my life with this plan. I’m so happy to see how many fellow women have walked and will walk this same path with me. Prayers for us all to find comfort and direction in God’s Word.
Thank you for the Word
I’ve been struggling with the feeling of not being enough and just checking the boxes, but I prayed tonight, I prayed that I would get the urge to study his word and that my sins would be so exposed to me that I would have no choice but to release them.
Thank you for giving me a place to start, again.
needed this more then i’d like to admit
I haven’t been to church in probably 5 years. I’ve done a few bible studies books on my own in the last two years but nothing that would be enough. I felt scorned by our church and have so much anger and disappointment. We’ve recently relocated and have made the decision to return to church this Sunday. Please pray that we find a good fit. I decided to dive into Gods word to soften my heart and prepare to receive Gods people as they are and to be ample to rust in him that he will led me where I’m supposed to be. I picked this study to nurture that foundation with God so I can stand firm and walk into church on Sunday with him by my side. I’m scared. I feel like a little kid going to the first day of school at a new school. The nervousness you feel when you walk in gripping your parents hand for reassurance. I know God will be with me and have my hand, as any loving father would.
Refreshing – A breath of fresh air and a pivot in the right direction.
My husband and I read the; ‘Bible in a year’ plan last year. And as wonderful as that was, this year started and I was feeling lost as to what to read. Feeling like I needed the perfect plan. As well as feeling overwhelmed with the news as of recent. I just need to open my Bible and cling to God’s word. Really looking forward to this plan and finding more.
I’ve been struggling to prioritize my time with God. A friend mentioned this app to me. I’m hoping it helps me find the passion for Christ I lost.
I’ve been struggling to prioritize more time with God. A friend mentioned this app. I’m hoping it helps me find that passion for Christ I long for.
I needed this plan this morning. I have not opened my Bible in so long it’s embarrassing to speak of. I ordered the She Reads Truth Bible and it came in yesterday. I immediately downloaded the app and started with this plan to renew the passion I once had so THANK YOU for this.
I am someone who always feels unqualified to read the Bible. This is a great reminder for me to stop thinking about it so much and just do it!
I am a Mama to 4 young boys and have allowed the tasks of the day to take up all my time. I’ve felt so exhausted and burnt out that I have had the excuse that it’s just not the right time to be reading my Bible; there are “more important” things to do with my time. I realize again that I can’t live this life apart from Jesus (can’t live on bread alone anyone?) and desperately need the life giving words of God’s word in my heart and mind. Here’s to making my time with Jesus a priority and being thankful for an app like this to make it easier for busy moms of multiples.
Loving this so far. I tend to get distracted when reading. I try to read my Bible once a day but feel as if I’m not actually reading it. Hopefully this will help.
i often times never get around to reading. i feel like i struggle to read because i “don’t have enough time”. whether it’s because i’ve been doing homework, been on my phone, or doing something else, i seem to never get around to it. i’m hoping these plans can help me find the motivation and the willingness to make time to open and read my bible.
I often get distracted so I don’t read. I often don’t know what to read next so I don’t read. I get caught between wanting to study the Bible but not knowing how and just reading the Bible but the words lay flat and is not alive like some brag about.
i’ve been struggling this year and the last bit of last year to open my bible. i can never find the motivation to. it doesn’t help that i hate reading. reading has never been my thing, and i don’t know if it ever will be. i hope through doing these plans, it will help me grow stronger in my faith and help me find the motivation to open my bible.
I love this, I get distracted on what other people think of me but what really matters is what God thinks. I’m very happy to be doing this and I feel like it will really help!
I tend to be distracted from God by taking sports and school before him so I am very excited to be doing this Bible
I have a degree in religion and women’s ministries. Have always been close to God, even during my period of doubt. But a few years ago I was editing a book and for whatever reason I began to see my trust in God’s word melt away. I used to absolutely love reading God words and just going through the pages reminded me of God’s closeness and the reality that He is always there.
This is just what I needed on this Sunday morning. Although I have a relationship with God and I pray everyday, multiple times a day; without consistently reading the word of God it still feels like something is missing. I’m excited to intentionally and consistently get back to it!❤️
Blessed to have found this study. I feel as I have been going through the motions of life by myself, and not reaching out to the One who truly understands. I have thought I can do this all by myself as I have thought in the past, but realizing I need His help more than ever. Psalm 62:8 was the gentle reminder I needed.
I feel refreshed by these scriptures after not reading from my actual Bible for months, still doing the Advent study (although it took me 3 extra weeks) but just haven’t felt drawn to pursue scripture on my own. Reading these and meditating on them this morning are prompting me to want to memorize and hide these in my heart.
I tend to let other things in life control how much time I spend reading the Word. I always push it to the very end and then when I read it feels like I am just doing it to “check the box.” I want to get out of this habit. I want to make reading my Bible and priority again, and I want to get others on board with me.
I feel like my faith has been under attack lately and this is just what Ineeded. A simple reminder that opening up my bible can bring me back to his light!
I needed to hear this today! One of the things that I’m believing for this year is to read my Bible and memorize Scriptures. ❤️
Very excited to open my bible!!
It’s so comforting to know that the Word is still alive and true even when untouched.
Really needed this bible study! God truly guided me here today❤️
I’m glad I can relate to all of you here
I am so excited to start a Bible study for myself. I’ve learned that once you make your Bible your own, you begin to give it more attention.
it’s so good to see i’m not the only believer who has struggled with their relationship with God and is trying to rekindle that bond and consistency. i’ve searched and searched for good plans on the bible app to help me dive back into reading scripture more and really meditating on it and comprehending it but couldn’t find much. im so glad i decided to randomly download this so the other day and choose this plan. it’s been so helpful and encouraging even after just one day of reading. praying for all of my other sisters out there pursuing the same thing!!
I have been in church ALL of my life (literally), but just recently things have transpired and I am working on my relationship with God and needed a Bible that I could easily understand. I’m here to tell you that She Reads Truth Bible has did that for me! When I open it, it makes me want to read for hours and hours because it’s so easy to understand and follow along! I love this for me! You will love it too! Don’t hesitate, get it TODAY! Blessings to you all! -JW
This year I have made a commitment to be in the word every day. Opening my bible and getting started has always been something that I have felt inadequate to do I felt as I didn’t know where to start or enough to understand. These she reads truth bible plans have helped me to stick to this goal.
I found the lord this year after an intense break up. There was so much in my way at first but I’ve realized if I want to get closer to god it is for me to and no one else. I just don’t really understand how to do bible study, but I’m trying
today is the first day in 6 years that i’ve worked on getting closer to the lord again after feeling betrayed and wronged. i needed to get over myself, get out of my pity fest. god opened my eyes today, so i’m here. just as i am, trying to get my relationship back.
I’ve put off opening my bible for the exact reasons listed, I needed this more than I knew. Glad to be starting here ❤️
Here just the way I am.
trying to get back into my regular quiet time for the new year! i’ve struggled getting back into it but realized i am a much more peaceful-minded, happy person when i have a strong, close relationship with jesus! so excited for this journey!
I’ve known God my whole life but I don’t think I ever pursued a relationship. Until now. I wanted to read the word but honestly feel timid and not confident in where to start. Looking forward to this devotion.
So glad I’m starting here today
wow wow wow is all i have to say. didn’t know i needed this until i read it and it all applied to me
I am excited to get back into my bible!
As adultss, I feel like we like to GIVE instruction more than receive it…but the Lord’s instructions are GOOD and beneficial. Love it. Thank you for the encouragement!
This was beautiful. So glad to use this study as the first one of the year.
I thought this would be a good study to get me back in The Word. It is, I opened my Bible (app) to read scripture today. Praying for all of us to open our hearts to hear God as we open our Bibles.
Starting with this plan for the new year. I’ve struggled a lot with just picking up my bible and opening it for myself and not because I was obligated to do so. I hope this will help me learn to just pick up my bible instead of running from Gods word when life gets hard or even when He’s given me everything I need! ❤️
Let me be honest- I have straight up SUCKED at reading my Bible. I couldn’t tell you the last time I opened mine. Sure I attend church every week, but I know there’s more if I’m willing to put in the time. God is always good. ❤️
Coming back to the Bible after running from my spirituality years ago. This is right where I need to be.
After my husband died last June, a mere month after moving in to our new home, I delved into The Word like a shipwrecked sailors reaching for life jackets before jumping overboard. My brain could not fathom life without my ride or die, my best friend, my confidant. If not The Word, I might be on medicine for depressive suicidal ideations. The Word was and is still my life line. I came to know Sarah, Ruth, and Job and realized that God was bigger than my current fleeting trouble. Today my heart and mind is remain focused on His Word, even thru a cancer diagnosis. Without so much as a pause, I sailed easily thru surgery and follow up because I knew He was carrying me and had always done so.
I think this is the perfect devotional to start out with. 2022 I found God again and re-gave my life to him in 2023 my goal is to be closer to him than ever❤️
I’ve tried to engage with the Bible before, but it just seems so overwhelming. I’m going to trust the process and keep reading.
Needed this!! Starting this plan for the new year!!
I am 23 years old. In October, I lost my boyfriend of five years. He was only 25. I am in a season of despair but like you said, just because the Word is unread does not it ever stops being alive or true….
Thankful to have come across this study to finish out the year and ring in the new as I strive to be more diligent about reading my Bible this next year.
So grateful to have read this today
I love this app ❤️
So grateful for this study. This is where I am
This truly met me where I have been. Thank you
“Accept my Freewill offerings of praise…”
I so needed this today!
Haven’t opened my Bible in what feels like ages. Thank you for this♡ I’ve really been struggling with keeping my faith in terms of growing and being consistent
Getting back on this app is the best thing i have done this year. This Plan has found me at the right time.
My dedication to my faith has highs and lows and I have been in a low point for the past 6-8 months. I know my stress and anxiety lessen when I am fully dedicated to my faith and this is my new starting point.
i grew up in the church and even attended a lutheran school from preschool-8th grade, however after i got pregnant and had a miscarriage in 2018 i strayed from God and the bible but i want to reintroduce myself and relearn his word.
I always feel very uneducated when I open my Bible. It’s like the context and verbiage are hard for me to understand and it’s very discouraging. I’m working on studying more so it will come easier.
I have always been raised in the church but lately i have been tired emotionally and physically and have strayed away. I want to be a better Christian and i want to be an example and inspiration for others.
I haven’t truly read my Bible as my daily bread. I read scriptures and recite the verses I know. I just feel sad most of the time and tired. God has given me many resources and saved me from a lot of sins. So I love His word because it has been my lifeline. I am excited to see how He will continue to deliver me.
I am trying again to be a Christian and learn about God and the Bible. My family did not raise us in church and I want to know more and do more, and be more. I don’t have friends and none of my family goes to church so I am starting this journey alone.
I’m struggling this year and I’m trying to get back active in my faith. Daily readings sent to me are so helpful. Just even a little at a time. Now to Bible study
My fear of not understanding or having too many questions about the word has kept me from jumping in. Now, I am just trying not to overwhelm myself into stopping.
i am currently working on my masters in christian studies, which makes it so incredibly difficult to open the bible for myself. I will try to learn how to shift my focus to my relationship with God and look forward to opening my bible!! thank you for this encouragement!!
I am new to religion and reading the Bible, but beginning reading the word has helped me realize so much about myself as well as make me feel better about the things I can’t control. I now look forward to opening my bible
I have tried many times to get into his word on a daily basis but fail ever time, or I believe it is the evil one who closes my eyes as soon as I open up my bible ( i instantly get sleepy and distracted when I open my bible)
Thank you God for your word that is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
I want to be faithful to Hod how he is faithful to me and that means building a true and strong relationship. Some days I just feel too discouraged to open my Bible because of how much I slack off sometimes but I’m determined to start now so this is my first step
Looking forward to the rest of this plan as I want to get back into the habit of opening my Bible daily.
I think this is an important reminder that we all make up excuses for not opening our Bibles and getting into the world but those excuses don’t matter in the eyes of God. No matter what we are going through God is there for us and if we did open our Bibles we could see that more clearly.
I am so grateful I discovered these Bible plans. So thankful for God’s Word and the encouragement I get from them. And from these plans.
Thank you for this inspirational story. I am struggling to find a routine reading the bible. Especially when I am tired after work. Will need to actively prioritise and
This actually inspired me because I have a friend who is struggling really hard with grief and I’m struggling with supporting and loving her but this inspired me to do so.
I know I need to read it. But it seems foreign, too long since I made it a priority, if I ever did. But I’m at a point of misery and I have to find a better way.
I have a hard time – constantly warring with myself – to just open and attempt to understand the words. To understand how people are so sure it’s real. It seems to good to be true most of the time. I don’t want to keep this mindset and hold myself back so today I’m starting over again as an adult with an open heart and trying to open my mind.
Sometimes I feel like I hover over the Bible and never dig deep. I want to strengthen my relationship with God and fully understand what His word is telling me.
I know that even when I feel broken that God has never left me
I just need the motivation to open my Bible. I’m just so burnt out with school
I feel like life or maybe it’s not cool to read your Bible or it takes away from social media. But I have been broken and hurt for so long and I know God is the only one who can heal my heart.
I lost my sweet Mom 15 months ago and my heart was in a million pieces. Everything seemed too heavy & hard to do; hard to “get back” into daily life without our daily talks where Mom would almost always guide me with God’s words. She became sick very fast and I spent 40 days in the hospital with her; afraid our family would lose this sweet little spit fire of a Lady. She & I prayed together hours each day for her Him to make her well – but His plan was different from ours & that hurt- and the hurt and loss drained me & kept me from sitting down with His word & to allow Him to put the pieces back together. I have a new granddaughter who arrived 7 months ago & she has breathed life into our broken hearts. I am hoping to get back into my daily reading and know He will meet me each day where I am.
I relate to this so much. I find myself making excuses for not reading because I’m too busy with kids, work, life, etc… looking forward to this Bible plan and staying on track with reading. Praying I am able to have my faith grow and knowledge expand as I read more.
A year ago I was on fire for God then for a year I got in a unequally and abusive relationship. I wonder how life would be now if I’d been obedient, denied my flesh, and just opened my Bible. The good news is it’s not to late. Thank you God
I get so overwhelmed with reading it. I feel like I’m never going to understand it. But I’m going to start making time in the morning to read His word and strengthen my relationship with Him! ❤️
I haven’t opened my bible in over two years. Looking through it earlier this week, I have post-its by verses that mean absolutely nothing to me now. I often begrudge reading the bible because it doesn’t feel fun, so I opt for a game on my phone or a novel instead. I pray that God will inspire my passion and interest in His word. It is good to read the comments from people and know that I am not alone.
I can empathise with your words; I too make excuses due to my health and having small children, but if I can manage to find time to play games on my phone then I should make time to read His word. I also feel that it is a chore sometimes but I am hoping that reading the bible and connecting with other people will give me a passion for scripture.
I’m ready to strengthen my walk with God and let go of my past failures and mistakes.
I haven’t opened my Bible in months, I’ve been so stressed that sitting down to open it seems like giving up
After over a year of deteriorated prioritising of reading my Bible – which bred not only a loss of comfort but a birth of discontent and angst, this is my attempt to reprioritise and relearn what brought me to a life of faith – something I struggle right now to remember.
Just open your Bible, this reminded me of Gods persistent love and presence. He is never too distant.
A needed restart and rememberance. Amen
Precedent was a word that stuck out to me and it really is a comfort to be guided by Him and to have a book with answers to a lot of our questions.
I struggle to open my Bible because of the excuse that I have no time or my “brain power” is gone. I am guilty of seeing it as a chore and not the one source of energy that is actually sustainable. The word “precept” jumped out at me throughout the scripture that was shared. I looked up the definition and it read, “a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought” and that’s what I stand expectant of… to see how beautifully God will move and change behaviors and thoughts through heart work.
I struggle to open my Bible because of the excuse that I have no time or my “brain power” is gone. I am guilty of seeing it as a chore and not the one source of energy that is actually sustainable.
Looking forward to building this habit of reading the Bible daily and seeing how it changes me and my days.
God meets with us when we read His word. Today, it brought me great comfort to be reminded that He is my Rock and my stronghold and that His word is meant to guide each step I take.
I struggle to have a natural desire to read the Bible, and feel guilty when I know I only do it out of “being a good Christian”
I hope this helps me to create a time each day for the word of God
I want to deeply long reading the Bible but never felt like I could because of how complex it can become or trying to think of a theological approach but I can come as I am to him
Glad to feel my anointing again. I thank God for showing up and showing out for me. All I had to do was ask him to guide me & I follow. Thank you Lord for never leaving me even when it felt like you were so distant! so glad to be here and I pray that I keep my faith and trust in the Lord. And with the help of this App, I’ll stay in my word and prayer. God bless you all!
Start at the very beginning ☺️
First day with this app. I felt lost no knowing where to start. I prayed and just started reading. God is the most high and will always guide through your darkness if you just trust and lean on him.
I hope that this is a starting point for me. I long to study & live by the word, I just have a hard time knowing where to start.
I want to make Him King of my life.
Faith, I relate so heavily to this. For me, worship music always helps with my relationship with God. Maybe that could help you too <3
Faith, I relate so heavily to this. For me, worship music always helps with my relationship with God. Maybe that could help you too <3
I was born and raised in the church. We were an every time the doors are open, we’re there type of family. Unfortunately my spiritual leaders in the church parents were not the same behind the doors of our home. Despite being 44 years old and reading the Bible my entire life, I have never gotten anything out of it. But I yearn for it. I long for a relationship with Jesus that consumes me. I pray this study is my first step to achieving that.
today is the one year mark of my good friends passing. i feel like this fits perfectly
I thirst and hunger for the living word ! I want to learn more , I’m always falling off track and have a hard time getting back . I deal with a lot of issues such as anger , no patience and lack of self control. I’m praying God can help me .
I pray that this study will help me rediscover the word. I know it and believe it, try to live by it but don’t make time to study it daily.
Much needed reminder, I don’t remember the last time I opened my Bible on my own not just at church
Great way to start getting back into His word !
I have wondered off for so long it felt so refreshing to open my Bible and read Gods Word. I needed this more than I realized ❤️
It’s sooo comforting to be surrounded, even just in a virtual setting, by my sisters in Christ who understand and and put these feelings into words for us all and hands select Scripture for my aching heart.
God please make me a woman like Allison.
The part about how Gods word is for always, no matter what circumstance you may be in really touched my heart, draws the accountability back to me.
Have been walking down a dark hall with no light to guide the way and a flashlight in my hands not in use, his words and yet been unwise too use it. Really needed this reading today.
I grew up with no religion and have struggled with my mental health but today I took that first step in this journey. For me and my daughters ❤️
Praying that this is the start I needed to become hungry for God’s word.
Praying that God will forgive my misplaced priorities and open my heart to his word every day.
Learning to be hungry for God
i really needed this word
Praying for God to open hearts and minds to receive His word.
as a young kid this is definitely what i needed
I struggle with where to start. I love God’s word but my actions do not show it
I feel as if I am constantly having to find my way back to God. Not in the way that I have completely gone astray but in a way that I just don’t feel God resents as often as I wish I did. I know he s always there and it’s like a child playing in the yard but as soon as I get too close to the fence God calls me back home. For this is the reason I have faith in our fathers, endless love. but I don’t keep shifting away from God. weather its fear that one day ill have gone too far. or guilt of letting myself leave
?? I feel closest to god and my faith when I read the word and worship. It’s the content happiness I want in my life. yet opening my Bible has been the hardest thing through my walk with God..??
I have really had to prioritize reading my Bible, and it’s so hard when you read the real, raw truths that you have tried to ignore.
I’ve been away from the bible for 7 years because of church trauma. Only come back in the last few weeks. This was perfect.
I often find my brain pulling away from the words of the Bible lately as I deal with anxiety and feel the need to just exist without thought. It seems silly to me thinking it through, because of course my anxiety will be higher the more I lean on my own means of comfort and forgo the comfort God has given to me through his words. Anxiety is the work of the devil be it from your environment or from your brain. I unfortunately deal with both aspects of it and looking at it now I can already see that I need to seek comfort in my Bible instead of in whatever the game of the week is on the AppStore. ❤️
Such a powerful way to stir the yearning to read God’s word in our hearts. I’ve always known that anyone could read the Bible but this was put in a way that stood out to me. Thank you for your ministry.
My fiancé and I are on the subscription He Reads/she reads study books. We seemed to fall on the way side and have not been consistent. I’ve noticed when we do ready daily my mood is lighter and positive. He has started reading the Bible again in the morning and what a great reminder and starts to the day in God’s word. I pray that myself, my fiancé and everyone continues to seek the word of God in good and bad times, as he is the light.
My fiancé and I are on the subscription He Reads/she reads study books. We seemed to fall on the way side and have not been consistent m
I haven’t been consistent with my relationship with God, I think I take advantage of how patient He is and how He will always be there even if I’m not consistently pursuing a relationship with Him.
I can read devotionals and everything else but it has been a struggle for me to open my Bible. Because I feel I don’t understand it or where to
Start. I am starting today!
I can read devotionals and everything else but it has been a struggle for me to open my Bible. Because I feel
I can read devotionals and everything else but it has been a struggle for
Totally feel you on this one.
Spoke straight to my heart. I’ve been feeling very “lazy” in my faith and have felt like I needed someone to help me get back on track. But, the Bible is for ME and it’s for right NOW.
I can’t remember the last time I opened my bible.. more than likely the last time I searched scripture at church, which feels like a lifetime ago… But I always seem to feel so overwhelmed by it every time I open it. Where to start, what to read, I could be taking care of my house and family… When I should be right where I was. Face to Bible. Beginning where ever God led me to begin. Because I understand that’s where he would want me most.. Within sentences of the beginning of day one testimony I began to cry. Because this is where I need to be. And this is where God wants me. Right where im at. Messy, scattered. Imperfect. But there for Him.
I haven’t opened my Bible in years, outside of school or church. I want my faith to be a part of my daily life-especially now that I have a child.
I just had my second too, and totally understand the lack of free time. Hoping this app and the 7 day study will help and be a good place to start.
Pray for the Lord to place in your heart a desire for His word! But also, continue to come to Him daily out of discipline. It’s hard to do, but His word is full of strength for both you and your husband, when your hearts are full of trouble! Praying for you!
I don’t know where to start on my own
I just had my second baby and feel lost in the throes of motherhood with no free time. That also feels like an excuse. I have become so apathetic in my faith lately and in being in the word. I feel like I don’t know how to dive back in
I have struggled on where to start when it comes to opening my bible. I’m so thankful for this community. ♥️
I have not been inspired to read the word in so long. I remember in January, I was motivated and excit d about the word. But that excitement faded as soon as life started picking up again. And now wit a recent ADHD diagnosis and dealing with anxiety, and supporting my husband through the same mental health issues, I am depletesd. I know I need God’s word, but it has been such a challenge to actually sit and spend time with Him in the word. This plan is starting to get me excited again.
I am praying for you. I pray that God will come into your heart and allow you to feel and see what you are needing from the book. Try to really take time and understand the message that’s there. Journal out what you are reading and watch what God will reveal to you. I’m rooting for you and your consistency in reading the Bible. You’ve got this✨❤️
I’ve been in a season of wanting to open my Bible, but not making time or an effort to do so. This plan has already called me out, I am ready to learn His word and I can tell this plan will help me.
❤️ this was my struggle with starting! I didn’t know where to begin. Now that I know a little bit more I struggle with consistency
If I am being honest, I lose interest quickly in most things. So I’ll dive all in with a bible study and get 10 chapters in and lose interest. A few weeks or months later I do the same thing. I find a new book in the Bible to read, go all in, get 7 chapters in and lose interest once more. I’m hoping that having a structured bible study will help. This is why I specifically chose a short study plan for my first time. It’s not that I get bored, it’s more of a frustration that I am not progressing faster in reading the Bible. I want to have already read everything (if that makes sense).
I have been in a long season of NOT opening my Bible. I know I should, it has felt like a daunting task looming over me. In the midst of raising 4 young kids, it honestly hasn’t been something I’ve wanted to add to my never ending to-do list. Today though, we started our school year. I want to cultivate a habit for my girls AND myself that we start our day in the word. How can I expect them to make it a priority if they don’t see me?
When I saw the “open your Bible” plan, I knew that was God inviting me to just do it. That first step, that’s all it was. I didn’t have to sit down and read the whole Bible cover to cover. I just had to open it and He would meet me there.
I have been in a long season of NOT opening my Bible. I know I should, it has felt like a daunting task looming over me. In the midst of raising 4 young kids, it honestly hasn’t been something I’ve wanted to add to my never ending to-do list. Today though, we started our school year. I want to cultivate a habit for my girls AND myself that we start our day in the word. How can I expect them to make it a priority if they don’t see me?
I have been in a long season of NOT opening my Bible. I know I should, it has felt like a daunting task looming over me. In the midst of raising 4 young kids, it honestly hasn’t been something I’ve wanted to add to my never ending to-do list. Today though, we started our school year. I want to cultivate a habit for my girls AND myself that we start our day in the word. How can I expect them
Reading the Bible seems like such a daunting task. People remember all these scriptures and understand the words. Others draw these beautiful doodles while idk what i should be taking notes on or highlighting. It overwhelms me just thinking about it. I know that I am to read the Bible to become closer to the Lord but I honestly don’t know where to begin. I pray, but that only requires me to talk which i am good at. I am excited. If i can keep the reminder to open my Bible i know that it will help.
I have been struggling to read the Bible because I have had health issues that affect my ability to focus and understand. If you are reading this can you pray for me that I am able to read the Bible? I need it more than anything right now I am really struggling. Even putting words together in sentences is difficult for me.
I recently was reminded that the Lord calls is to be in relationship with him. But no relationship can thrive in a one sided conversation. A simple reminder to open my bible and pursue God is what I really need.
❤️I’m right there with ya.
The reminder to just open your bible. It’s a powerful reminder that it’s there always even when you aren’t reading it.
I have struggled opening my bible and spending time in the word daily. I think it’s more because I just think I don’t need it or Sometimes I don’t understand it. But what I’m realizing is if I don’t open the word I can not pour out to others. My relationship with the lord affects my relationship with others. Especially my husband. Excited for this study to renew my strength and love for the word.
The reminder to just open your bible. It’s a powerful reminder that it’s there always even when you aren’t reading it.
The reminder to just open your bible. It’s a powerful te
Oh how I needed this reminder this morning.
I got hurt a while back and haven’t been able to find my way back I grew up in church but now I just need that passion back
Great push to want to read the bible more often to feed our spirit with the word of God♥️
Yes! I can resonate with this and it feels like such a limp reason.
I have totally been struggling with this too! It’s so easy for me to use busyness or my comfortable routines as an excuse for not opening my Bible. Thank you for your being real and sharing!
Ive just been un inspired and unmotivated. I put coffee first, then the distractions of my phone. I question god sometimes and struggle to hear His voice and feel His presence, but I know I need Him and His words.
I am at rest in God alone… he alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold…
Psalm 62 speaks to me so much. My heart truly sings when I create space in my life to reflect on my faith and I am looking forward to this plan helping me create that space in my life.
I went to church all the time as a child and as I got older , I lost my way. I want to improve my relationship with Jesus and learn all that I can.
Very grateful that God’s word stays consistent and true
I love how His word never fails, never changes. It is relevant and stands true through all generations, all circumstances.
I’m in the same boat! I haven’t opened by Bible by choice in who knows how long. I have recently reconnected with Jesus and we have been fostering our relationship. I think I’m no longer overwhelmed by the goodness of the Bible and I’m ready to get educated :)
On a mission to reconnect with my faith and find that passion I somehow lost. I can’t wait to read along with you all.
This reading reminds me that every aspect of my being finds safety, peace, and belonging in His arms. I know what His word says, and I equally have to invest into the relationship to fuel that love and compassion.
On a mission to reconnect with my faith and find that passion I somehow lost. I can’t wait to read along with you all.
I haven’t read God’s word in such a Long time, God brought me back. And my prayer is that He may bless this my faithful Step! Dear Jesus help me.
After years of basing my faith in what I have heard instead of what I have read, I am looking forward to reading along with you all. Today is a new day.
What a beautiful start! God bless.
I love this! Hope all is well as you have continued your journey.
Starting this plan as my goal to consistently get in the word and feed my soul after years of saying I don’t have time to sit down and open my Bible! Stop feeling guilty, what’s important is that you’re opening it now!
Sometimes in our journey with the Lord, we get hurt, angry, sad, whatever the case, His Word stands true yesterday, today, and forever. I got upset recently. Angry, bitter, hurt. So many things happened all at once in my life that instead of turning to the Lord, I dig in my heels and crossed my arms like a 2 year old. Looking back, I see that I didn’t show that beautiful light God has in us to show his love. I talked negative, made sure everyone knew I was upset. But when you surround yourself with like minded people who love you, they point you back to the Lord. Sometimes it’s hard just to pick it back up and remember His faithfulness but once you repent of your stubbornness and thank him for his enduring, unconditional love, that veil is pulled back more and you see with newer eyes! So today, I thank you Father for being so faithful and loving me through my difficult times! Thank you that your word is ALWAYS available to us. Thank you for your faithfulness. In Jesus Name!
Sometimes in our journey with the Lord, we get hurt, angry, sad, whatever the case, His Word stands true yesterday, today, and forever. I got upset recently. Angry, bitter, hurt. So many things happened all at once in my life that instead of turning to the Lord, I dig in my heels and crossed my arms like a 2 year old. Looking back, I see that I didn’t show that beautiful light God has in us to show his love. I talked negative, made sure everyone knew I was upset. But when you surround yourself with like minded people who love you, they point you back to the Lord. Sometimes it’s hard just to pick it back up and remember His faithfulness but once you repent of your stubbornness and thank him for his enduring, unconditional love, that veil is pulled back more and you see with newer eyes! So today, I thank you Father for being so faithful and loving me through my difficult ti
Starting a new journey today. I’ve been praying that I recognize every opportunity I can to start reading. Today is the day.
This is my second time reading Psalm 62 today. I hear you Lord.❤️
Trying to get back into the Word since getting out of the habit and discipline of it during pregnancy and postpartum life. I find my attention span is shorter, which makes it more challenging than it used to be.
I needed this and it’s conviction
that was so great ❤️
Love this book and it’s my first time reading it love the understanding in it and that it relates to my life at a glance
I’m so glad that I found this Tom
Looking forward to the rest of this series! :)
God knew when HE gave is the Beatitudes that we could not see our lack. Therefore as we continue to study and thirst after righteousness, we will desire righteousness we will possess righteousness, sanctification, and holiness.
needed this ❤️ thank you !!
I’m happy to have found this app . I just purchased the She Reads Truth bible and I can’t wait to see God move in my life . By devoting myself to him.
Thankful I came across this app.
I was not expecting to gain answers to questions I have been asking for along time tonight❤️
I needed this also. Prayers for all of you girls. ❤️
“You can open your Bible just as you are”
I’m praying that our graciously loving heavenly father will replace your feelings with gladness and freedom. His word isn’t intended to condemn you and make you feel guilty. Let Him carry your sins and worries.
I hear you and I see you. I’m glad you are here! I’m new to this, and your post was the most welcoming, as you are honest with where you are.
I totally understand feeling guilty, but I was reminded of that silly saying… how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time…. Don’t look at your bible thinking you need to read all of it. Lower the expectation and start with one verse. Only read one verse, for however long you need to. Don’t worry about reading a full chapter or a full book. Take it one verse at a time.
The Lord is steadfast and faithful even when I am not faithfully in His word. What a kind and patient savior who gave me yet another chance to be drawn back to Him.
John 3:16-17. His desire is to love you not condemn you. Be still allow his grace to grow and change you ❤️
Thank you I really needed this I’ve been so heart broken because I’m facing the unknown I’ve been diagnosed with a new illness and it has rocked my world
Not know where to start made this the perfect place to start. Such a good message!
Thank you! I needed this.
very clarifying, emotional read so true
This reminded me that God is the reason I have breathe in my lungs every moment. Praise God Lord Jesus Christ for giving me life!
I love this app because I know that other people are struggling with keeping a relationship with God, and even though I’m only young, I still love this plan with my heart! (Already?!) lol
Just what I needed to hear today
Finally fully committing to my faith in Christ Jesusc and I really needed this lesson. ❤️
Need this in the right momento, Psalm 62 really talked to me, and encourage me to continuue in life, Amen!❤️
I think I might have lost the light but now I have found it again. ❤️
His word can not be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path if I don’t know His word and the only way to know it is to open it up and read it. That’s my goal.
I definitely needed this ❤️ a lot of things have happened in my life in these last few months that have steered my attention away from the Bible and from worshipping God as I should. Thankful to have found this app to help; I will enjoy reading the Word and the stories shared by those similar to my own
This little excerpt pricked my heart on the importance of community.
Your word lights my path
Same! My babies are little (4 and 1), but I so want to set that example for them ♥️
I feel this way too! As I was reading these scriptures I paused the study to pray for focus and guidance, which improved when I resumed the study. Thanks for sharing this!
Trying to set better examples for my kids to actually see me read my Bible and hear me/see me pray.
Not me wanting to cry reading this. Its been hard for me to stay in the word since my parents divorce I’ve just felt so distant and broken. Praying the Lord would bring me back to himself.
i can relate so much
Ever since my divorce two years ago, I have struggled with opening my Bible. It’s been less and less since. I love God and don’t doubt who he is. I don’t blame him. I still go to church and pray. But, there is a sad overwhelming desire not to read the Word. I can’t explain it. I just know I repent from it daily and hope it will go away, and I will return to that fire inside of me that burns alive when I am in His Word. Pray for me. Please.
It’s so hard to get into it but man isn’t it rewarding once you start reading and seeing the truth and application to your life!
Wow did this hit home! What a very true message! Praise the lord he can meet us where we are at!
I have a hard time reading as it feels like a chore to me. i make excuses that I don’t have time or say i’ll do it later, i sometimes feel embarrassed to read because nobody else is
The Bible is our “daily bread.” Our sustenance we need to survive. Our nutrition that fills us and satisfies our souls.
My heart has been rekindled by today’s reading and words of encouragement. It has been a drought for me for almost 3 years. Finding it hard to make time to read, meditate, and pray, I find myself avoiding the very thing I know can get me through anything. Praise the Lord for using this application and team to empower me to regain control by reaching out to my Lord and Savior!
May God bless the reading of His Word!
I’ve been in a dry spell of a desire to be in the word. But I’ve also been in one of the worst mental states for years. I recently had a breaking point with God where I was very honest and I am working on surrendering these things to Him. These passages really helped to to remember that there is power in the Word and it’s a power that has been gifted to us as believers.
May God bless the reading of His Word.
I really needed this. I have been struggling a lot lately with reading the word. The commitment starts now!
This just reminded me that God is our safe place and we can run to him at anytime no matter the circumstances.
You are all so worthy. God loves you.
In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. So thankful to have found this.
Lord, give me patience as my soul waits in silence. Let me hear from You through Your Word.
The beauty is that just by diving deeper into your faith, and reading your Bible, and praying and spending time with the Lord.. just by doing those things on your own, you automatically set the example and that alone has the power to draw your Husband in closer to God and closer to you! Speaking to myself in this comment too, because I know I can be setting a better example for my family.
So grateful for this study! It’s exactly what I need right now.
I was baptized this past weekend and my husband kept telling me that I was getting way deeper into the Word than he was. He wasnt quite ready to make that same proclamation. Totally fine! I will be there when hes ready like he was there for me. I slowly realized, while I accept Jesus as my Lord, I really havent taken the time to get in the Word outside of church on Sundays. I dont know If I fully understand it yet, The more time I spend in the Word of God the more I will understand what He is saying…
I was born in a Christian family. I guess that is considered to be a blessing. However, there are times when I compared the faith I am having with those who were converted from their old lives. I admire the changes in their lives which according to them, begun when they encountered God.
But I, I think I go on and off. I read the Bible whenever i feel to. I am lazy. I envy others because they really give time in reading. Still, I am lazy.
I pray that through this app, will lead me closer to God, again.. that Ill continue to be hungry to His Word.
I was born in a Christian family. I guess that is considered to be a blessing. However, there are times when I compared the faith I am having with those who were converted from their old lives. I admire the changes in their lives which according to them, begun when they encountered God.
But I, I think I go on and off. I read the Bible whenever i feel to. I am lazy. I envy others because they really give time in reading. Still, I am lazy.
I was born in a Christian family. I guess that is considered to be a blessing. However, there are times when I compared the faith I am having with those who were converted from their old lives. I admire the changes in their lives which according to them, begun when they encountered God.
The Lord is my refuge! ✝️♥️
Here to work on spiritual disciplines and get back in the Word.
It makes me feel ashamed that my only excuse is laziness. That I’ve been meaning to get around to opening my Bible.
7 day commitment starting now.
I get so discouraged and frustrated. Everything easy comes quickly but the Bible is not like that. Good worthy things take time. And I want the good now. It can be frustrating to read and not get it right away. But the Lord is my stronghold and refuge. He will protect and guide me. He is strong in my weaknesses.
I just get so tired of thinking. Life is busy with kids at home, their activities and work. I know that this is what I need yet wasn’t doing it either.
Thank you for this… it was a blessing for me and just what I needed.
i needed to hear this ❤️
I’ve been super stressed and have lost my faith with god in the past few years because so many negative things were happening in my life. This past two months that’s all I’ve been able to think about so I started this study in hopes it will guide me back towards him and help me regain my faith.
My excuse was being a mom and being too busy. We had our first last August and I could not find a routine for it. I tried doing a study with my church again but it just wasn’t realistic. I found myself wondering what to do while she sits here and plays and instead of looking at social media this time, I picked up this study. It may not be an every day routine, but I hope this gets me started in being more regular.
As a new seminary student they warn you to not allow your studies to take the place of your time alone with God, devotion, what ever you want to call it. From a baptist undergrad to a seminary degree, boy did I fall victim to it… what has kept me from opening the Bible? Pride…busyness…wrong priorities. I graduate in one more semester. I’m teaching children every week already in the local, going full-time with them after graduation… I am convicted to practice what I teach them.
I’ve become lazy in reading the Bible but I am ready to start diving back in and asking God to renew my passion for his word.
Thank you for this Bible study. I found it comforting to read that God is assuring me of my place with Him and the first and simplest step to start is hy reading His word, which will show me His way which is the way He has meant me to be- and I’m fully inspired to read my Bible every day for the rest of my life
“Maybe you feel downright disqualified or unequipped. You’ve tried to open it and read it on your own, but quickly found out it was more complicated than you expected.”
I felt like this was speaking directly to me because this is how I’ve been feeling for YEARS.
“Maybe you feel downright disqualified or unequipped. You’ve tried to open it and read it on your own, but quickly found out it was more complicated than you expected.”
I find myself forgetting to read the Bible everyday but I am going to start making it a priority.
I’m afraid God is disappointed in me and it’s easier to pull away than face that, so I tell myself I’m too busy. I want to heal the division I’ve created by my distance.
I’ve been avoiding my Bible just because I’m scared of what I’m going to find. I’m now going to make it a priority to read it everyday.
I let life get in the way. I have a hard time making time some times but trying to change that!
School has been very busy and I haven’t been prioritizing my Bible reading like I should. I know it’s important but my mind always seems to jump from one thing to the next. It’s typically assignments I have due. I know he can give me peace. I have to trust that sacrificing that time is worth it.
I have been putting my Bible on the back burner and letting life and other things be my priority. I now have a study Bible and am making it priority to learn and understand this beautiful book!
Gone through some difficult things recently and I did just make the excuse that to come to God was to complicated but it’s the complete opposite. God takes us however we come to him
I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I read it. I have been straying away from God and it hasn’t been more evident as when I realized I haven’t picked up my Bible in months. And this devotion made me realize I’ve been trying to go through life on my own terms and not through God and for God. I haven’t been looking into the Bible and reading passages that will help me through my problems.
Somehow I always set out to read my Bible daily but then lose motivation. I’m always afraid I’ll read/ interpret something wrong. But no longer! It’s time to commit to reading the Holy Word of God and allow Him to be my teacher.
It’s been a long time since I’ve had the ability to read the Bible again, something I used to do on a regular basis. I’m in my second year of college and have been really busy, so I don’t think I have time to read. I feel disqualified since reading God’s word should be a top priority for me; a minute of reading won’t take up any more of my time, and I’m just disappointed in myself. But here I am, knowing that God is hopeful, and I pray that He will lead me in the right direction so that I can be consistent and use what I learn in my life.
been a long time since I’ve had the power to read the bible again which I was consistent before. I am on my 2nd year college and been busy and I think I just dont have the time to read. Yes
When I got married I allowed God to be put on the back burner. I ran and hid from God for so long that I didn’t feel worthy to open my bible. I imagined God sitting in heaven looking down at me saying,” here she goes again, giving a day of effort and then back to hiding.” I don’t know why I’ve ran for so long. I grew up in church, was on praise and worship, and loved reading my bible daily. These past two years have opened my eyes to a lot of hurt that left me feeling abandoned and that God didn’t love me anymore. I now have a son and desire so much for God to be in my life but I’m guilt ridden any time I try to think of Him or open my bible. I feel so empty and lost.
Hi Emily! I am right there with you sister. I have also been feeling a disconnect and a lack of desire to read Gods word. All of us together can pray and lift each other up! So happy to have found this study.
Time and time again I have tried to open the Word on my own. Start, yet another, Bible study or add another study to my untouched library. I stay consistent for the most a month or 2 then stop. Each time is different but each time it gets harder and harder to get back into my Bible. I pray this time is different.
I need to read my Bible everyday here in she reads truth and bring myself closer to the Lord. I need to know myself even better just as Jesus knows me. I need to hear the love God has for me everyday. I need to walk and take action with help of the Holy Spirit renewing my mind, heart, body, and soul. I need to then go serve others what I have learned in an adventure of life. Jesus help me to do these, amen.
I love that they fed you with Scripture. In times of loss what is the usual of casseroles, flowers and a listening ear sometimes doesn’t feel enough. God fills that hole in our heart and truly helps us through those difficult time. It makes me happy to see what great of group you surround yourself with, Rachel. Sorry for your loss ❤️
I am in The early stages of grief as we just lost my 14 year old niece i needed to hear that i am not alone in this struggle to reconnect with God’s word
Life is so busy that I have a hard time just simply opening my Bible to read. I pray all throughout the day and I know what I need to do but it just doesn’t happen. This was a good devotional though.
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
It’s comforting reading these posts as I’m not alone trying to get back involved in the Bible too
I’m currently going through a season of depression and it’s been corrupting my life, this scripture is exactly what I needed, God is the comforter I need
This is so good. Thank you for sharing this story. I really needed to read this. It’s amazing how God’s grace works and how he waits for us to come back with open arms.
Sometimes it’s hard to read the Word for me, but this is a beautiful reminder that
Everything we need is n
Thank you so much for this..
This resonates with me soo much because I just can’t seem to open my Bible. I’m a young adult and I really want to do this adulting right and I KNOW that I can only succeed with God. I pray for strength to commit to this new found path I’m on in Jesus name. Amen❤️
Thank you so much for this..
Crying. What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing that heartbreaking moment with us… to remind us that the word is true and life sustaining, even when it’s not being read
Haven’t been motivated to sit and read my Bible in a while, but reading this let me know I’m really not the only one struggling❤️
Haven’t been motivated to sit and read my Bible in a while, but reading this let me know I’m really not the only one struggling
Loved the imagery of being spoon fed. I totally relate. The Bible has always been intimidating to me. I’m excited to work on overcoming that fear and growing closer with Jesus ❤️
I was talking to my therapist recently about the doubts I struggle with in my faith and how I often get afraid to approach God when I feel that way. She told me to open up my Bible. She reminded me that Bible reading is not for people who have it all together (who does?) and God will always love you and be with you even if you are confused or doubting. He who began a good work in you is faithful to carry it on to completion! Loving this plan for this season ❤️
I was talking to my therapist recently about the doubts I struggle with in my faith and how I often get afraid to approach God when I feel that way. She told me to open up my Bible. She reminded me that Bible reading is not for people who have it all together and God will always lovey
“you can open your bible just as you are” thank you for that. I have struggled with my faith as I was loosely raised Catholic but I was not straight so see now that is hard, I have fallen in cove and will soon be warned to an amazing woman I have been wanting to connect togod for years but never knew now or if I am welcomed as lam.thane you for your words
I attended IF: gathering this weekend (a couple weeks late) and I was really convicted of not spending time in the word. This plan seems to be a great fit for diving in.
This is what I need to get back into my faith. Over the past month of rediscovering how much God impacts my life has been amazing! ❤️
This is a perfect plan for me I’m trying to get back in the habit of reading my Bible every day!
The Bible is so powerful!!! ♥️♥️
This is the exact kind of devotion I’ve been looking for. God’s perfect and true word, and a real heartfelt testimony.
God knows exactly what we need, when we need it! I have been seeing the ‘She Reads Truth’ ads, and I’ve opened them multiple times, looked up reviews, and went back and forth on whether it is ‘the real thing’ or not. I’m so glad I took the chance!! While waiting for my study guide to get here, I wanted to go ahead and start a plan…I didn’t want to wait! This plan is perfect for me! God knows!
Gotta love hearing Gods voice through scripture
“That’s ok, I can read it to you.” ❤️
This is what is needed!!
The word of God is so refreshing. It speaks so loudly in the midst of everything. I will remain in his word. I love how she stated that the woman around her just fed her the word. Th word of God is like a breathe of fresh air and hope for our souls.
Just what I needed right now ❤
Anyone ever felt like they had a flame for God in a season and then hello… life happens and we get busy. And somehow the very thing that we need gets put to the side? I’m excited to be reading this plan and excited to pour some gas on a flame!
I needed this. I’ve needed it for a long time. Ironically enough, I’ve struggled to study my Bible since a miscarriage in 2020. I try to get started but somehow never can actually do it. Opening SRT this morning and seeing the “Open Your Bible” study seemed meant to be. Thank you Lord, for the reminder, that no matter what is happening in my life; no matter how sad, now matter how difficult things are with my husband Your word is always for me.
Simple words, easy task. Just do it….
God’s word is the only constant!
This was really on time ! It was so simple “open your bible” I say yes Lord to you word !! I will do just that and open up my bible again ..
I love how it says the Bible is for “right now” for you! It was made for us!!
What really struck me in these pieces of scripture is how God’s word is meant to bring JOY and ENLIGHTENMENT, not pain and confusion. God’s Word is good and brings good, yet so many abuse it and use it wrongly
Gods words will always remain!
As I was reading this I felt the presence of god wash over me as he is cleansing my sins as he is guiding me to his light
this really helped me <3
I was speaking to me best friend about not really feeling connected to God lately. And she told me to give myself grace. I happened upon this app and this devotional and I’m excited to see where my walk takes me again
What spoke to me: Psalm 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
Thanks for sharing your heart.
I’ve found myself right where she was. Hold my lifeless child wonder where I had gone wrong and why me? I had prayed for that baby for 9 long years and in a instant he was gone. I needed this mornings study more than I even imagined I would. God’s word is true and bring healing in the hardest times. We must trust him.
This Plan opened my eyes to the importance of the Word of God. It’s how the Lord communicates with us and guides us daily.
Spiritual warfare isn’t always casting away demons, but daily fighting against the lie that I can’t read because I need more sleep, to work, or because I feel too busy. All lies when this is what we need most to really rest, be productive, and get what matters done.
Here we go! I’ve needed this.
I do ok only own, but struggle when it comes to opening it for others, literally and metaphorically.
his word (pressed post on accident). Glad I am able to get back in it. Even the little devotional account for something. Any scripture can be applied to life.
In the beginning of quarantine I was really in the word and close to God. But the end, I had one of roughest years of my life. Fell out of that and anything with the church. What a great reminder! Being able to read is knowing God in the way he presents into
I’ve struggled with reading my Bible even during a fast when it’s one of the most important things. It’s an important part of every day and there have been times where I get tired upon opening it or rather spend time on social media. I’m dedicated to opening my book every day no matter how hard it is sometimes
this was just a reminder that God accepts us where we are no matter the trial or tribulation we may be in, He is there and ready for us with open arms!
Taking the first step to spend more time in His Word
This was very inspiring!! A warm reminder for a weary heart ❤️
reading the Word i’ve learned is not an assignment i have to do in order to get a good draft. the Word is for me not against me. it doesn’t matter the season i am in, the Word is good and true and always accessible. i don’t have to clean up who i am to read it or be in the worst state of my life…i just have to open it and watch God do His thing.
I really needed this today❤️ I have been neglecting reading and studying my Bible. I get overwhelmed when studying and quit. This app has helped me so much! I don’t get overwhelmed with the Word!
Prayers to you! I needed this passage! I lost my momma almost a month ago and I too feel weak and overwhelmed in grief but your words touch my heart and brought me hope. Thank you!
I walked away from the lord almost 10yrs ago. I never stopped believing but I just became a Luke warm Christian and eventually not even that I wasn’t seeking God at all for a few years. Almost a year ago now I almost died and ever since then I’ve been wanting to turn back to God, but I always put dealing with the symptoms of ptsd first. I was so consumed with severe symptoms of depression and anxiety that I was putting God last. Now I’m finally putting Him first.
This year has been hard on me and I know I need to be in the Word
Prayers for strength and comfort
Praying for you right now, Beth.❤️
Day 1 of getting back into God’s word. Feelings of confusion and stress and worry and anxiety and lost will hold over me no more.
I always find my mind wandering and getting distracted which then brings so much shame. Praying this time renews my spirit and discipline for the word.
It is exactly the same for me. No excuses, just prioritizing issues. I always have good intentions and then, I don’t. Those aren’t good enough. We’ve simply got to do it!
I have had a rough few years and it just hasn’t become a priority. I had breast cancer and it seemed i was constantly saying “God will see me thru this.” And i believed it but I just never gave it the time i should have. I now feel that im missing a piece of a puzzle and i want to find the missing piece.
Hoping this will help me push my journey with Christ. I have struggled to start and I’m ready to begin this quest ❤️
I started reading this because those words reminded me of when I had a miscarriage in 2016. I had been trying for a baby with my husband since we got married in 2014. I had (in 2016) a Child from a previous failed marriage, who was 4, I had recently moved far away from my family and friends to a place I had no one and I was struggling being a happy momma for my little one. I was alone in that process. I became so angry at myself for feeling sad that I lost our baby and I mistakenly thought that all I needed was time to feel ok again. It’s now 2022 and it still hurts to think of what could have been. I am still struggling with infertility and feeling like a failure. At times I have felt angry with God but have never been brave enough to voice my feelings. I have felt so defeated and I needed HIS word to reach me and touch my heart. I thank God for my husband! This past Christmas, he gifted me with a “She Reads Truth” CSB Bible and through reading it I became hungrier for God’s word. Then I began searching for a Podcast to listen to while cleaning my house and while I had quiet moments when I’m not busy with my now 9 year old. One day I happened to find the SRT Podcast and through the podcast I heard them mention the app! I am so grateful that I found this app and podcast where I can share in the Word of God and grow and heal from the process
Ever since losing my dad a little over a year ago, I’ve struggled with my relationship with the Lord. I’ve felt so much anger and defiance.
I know in my heart where I need to go and what I need to do to find comfort, but I just can’t seem to actually put one step in front of the other to do it.
So, here I am, battered, broken and filled with sin, ready to try again.
Ever since losing my dad a little over a year ago, I’ve struggled with my relationship with the Lord. I’ve felt so much anger and defiance.
I know in my heart where I need to go and what I need to do to find comfort, but I just can’t seem to actually put one step in front of the other to do it.
Ever since losing my dad a little over a year ago, I’ve struggled with my relationship with the Lord. I’ve felt so much anger and defiance.
The last things my Grandparents both said before they passed away in 2021 10 months apart…..Never take Gods words for granted especially when it comes to reading the scriptures. Once your mind escapes your brain can not remember said Grandpa. Grandma Doris couldn’t bring herself to read it bc of Grandpas death. Then she was trapped alone with no one in a nursing home where no one could ever be her witness to having spiritual fruit. She died alone of a heavy laiden broken heart.
I suffer from their tragic deaths, personal pain…..I try to remember constantly that there’s many who wish they could open up a Bible. I ask God how can it be so hard to read such an amazing book.
It’s been a struggle since having my babies. I’ve tried to fill the limited free time with things that I thought would get me through and I’m still just as exhausted and in need of truth and reminders of truth from the Bible. Thankful to be back in the Word again.
I have found it difficult off and on in my life to open my Bible, but this last season has been the hardest. I battle knowing that it is what I need, and then not doing it. Thankful that he waits for me and continues to draw me back to Himself and His word
It’s always been hard for me to sit and read the Bible because not only I didn’t understand it was I couldn’t understand god only gives you thing you can over come. Through my trials and tributes I’ve blamed god for the hurt.
I’m hoping the more I read His word, the more I’ll come to enjoy Him. Trying to make opening the bible a daily habit for me.
Such a simple task but so hard for a heavy heart and stubborn mind to accomplish.
I’ve struggled with opening my Bible because I was ashamed. Ashamed of myself, my religion, my raising, and being in church but not truly knowing the Lord or how to read his word. This year I’m being intentional! I want to know more, be more, and show more of Jesus in my every day life.
I have struggled with feeling unworthy of opening my Bible. I have let the fear of not understanding or feeling guilt overcrowd my mind. I am setting this year as not the year I overcome my entire struggle like it never happened, but to recognize my struggle, and to lean on the Lord for support rather than my mind.
Trying to be more consistent with dedicating time to God’s Word each day…hoping the guidance from these reading plans will encourage me to do so!!!
I’ve been struggling to open my Bible for the past year as well. Not because of anything really, only laziness. But I am grateful for my family and for my Small Group for reminding me of His Word even when I don’t seek it. I know that God will always find a way for me to hear Him and let me know that He will never leave me.
I don’t make New Year resolutions, but I do have goals. I’ve made my top goal for 2022 to be in the Word everyday and I decided to start with this plan. I’m glad to have found this community!
Starting small, trying to make this a habit again.
I want to read and learn the Bible this year ❤️just as I am
Excited to be a part of this community. What a sweet story of friendship. May we all be this type of friend, and may we all have this type of friend! Beautiful display of Jesus’s love. ❤️
A new beginning. Thank you Father for your unfailing love ❤️
This is just what I needed to hear ❤️
taking baby steps to get back in the word
The Word of God is living and active! Holy Spirit, open my eyes that I may behold wonderful things from Your Word.
great way to start the new year
I love that her friend read it to her! May we all step up and be that friend when needed. ❤️
Thank you for this, its exactly what i need right now!!
I am excited to be on fire for God again this year ❤️
May we all have a hunger and thirst for God’s Word! Thankful that God doesn’t look at our performance (because I failed to finish and be consistent in my reading plan last year) and that He
2022 is my year for growth!
Just as I am, the Bible is for me!
Wanting to start challenging myself spiritually, so this is the beginning.
Yes! Verses 1-4, although not in the daily reading, are some of my favorite in the whole Bible.
In this reading I can see David rejoicing and struggling. Someone who had to remind himself what he has been taught. What way is right. And what the law has shown him. But you also see his heart. His sorrow, and wandering. And yet God is his shield. God is his strength. He casts aside his doubt and focuses on the promises of God. I admire that. I admire his disposition. And have told myself that I need to have a heart like David in this new year.
I want Gods word to be the “joy of my heart” this year.
He truly is a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 is displayed on our vanity to remind me of who truly has me when I feel lost in darkness.
Me three I can’t wait to see what God he planed for 2022
I am a newbie to SRT, but I am so excited to get started on a new journey. Praying God opens our eyes to all He is in 2022 and beyond!
Me too! I love God and am so thankful for everything. I just need to be more disciplined in studying His word and learning it.
I need prayers for me to become more consistent and faithful.
So good, coming to a place where you realize the Bible is for you, no matter what season you are walking through. The good, the bad. Hills and valleys… God wants us to cling to him and his word in all seasons.
“It’s reviving my soul” – I am so ready!
“don’t have to wait for someone to take you by the hand to open the pages of scripture”
Ooof the reminder I needed. I always think I need someone to do the study with me to keep me accountable but even then I don’t. So excited to do this study to start my own walk side by side with the lord and renew my mind daily❤️
“don’t have to wait for someone to take you by the hand to open the pages of scripture”
Gods Word is living and active!
“It is for right now” exactly the motivation needed☺️
God knew I needed this!
“You can open up your Bible just as you are.” LOVE THAT!
Looking forward to my first SRT study.
Excited and thankful for this study!
So ready to get back into Gods word and open my Bible more! My soul is thirsty
I’m new to this community, but I am so excited to join! It’s hard to find motivation but I hope this will help me to open my bible more
I’m new to the community, but am excited to jump in. It’s been a hard season and I have been having a hard time opening up my bible (even though I know better)… so I am really looking forward to this study! I’m hoping it helps get me out of this funk I have been in.
Hey guys! So excited to start this study! Lately it’s been hard for me to open my Bible and read it, I’ve just had no motivation. Now there is no more reasons to keep making excuses because He has been waiting for me with open arms! <3
So excited for this journey, and to start opening up my bible more!
I’m so excited to join this community. I want to be better at turning to the word when in a crisis, instead of trying to solve all the problems on my own.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalms 119:133
Thank you, Lord Jesus for your word. Amen.
I’m so excited to join this community. I want to be better at turning to the word when in a crisis, instead of trying to solve all the problems on my own.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalms 119:133
I’m so excited to join this community. I want to be better at turning to the word when in a crisis, instead of trying to solve all the problems on my own.
I’m very new to the Bible and am definitely struggling with where to start and how to continue. Thanks for this!
This was awesome, thankful for this online community!
Over the past year I have drifted from the Bible and God. I don’t know why honestly. I just feel like this world we live in today is so revolves around social media. I’m always worried I’m gonna miss something, I’m always trying to catch up on the new trends that I never catch up on God. I never take a moment to stop and think about what he has truly done for us. Then sometimes I feel as the Bible scares me, I think because I don’t understand it so therefor I’ve made excuses to drift away. But tonight when I picked the Bible up and read more and more I understood what I was reading .
I have strayed away from reading the Bible for many years, why? I can’t really say why exactly. Our life’s are constantly revolved around social media and some may be good influences and some may not. I guess I have spent too much time worrying about social media and other things then my faith. It’s time to focus more on my faith even if it’s just for a couple of minutes a day. Although sometimes I feel intimidated or don’t understand some verses in the Bible I will still keep trying.
This speaks to me and I’m sure it speaks to others as well. Thank you for reminding us that we all have hang ups and we need to remember that the Bible is the answer to all our problems ❤️
this! thank you for this!
I understand those feelings all too well. I try to start with scriptures that remind me who I am and WHOSE I am, and then I begin my study. Then, I feel like Jesus is holding my hand.❤️
I am very new to the Bible. I find myself both intimidated and starved for understanding. I keep telling myself, one step at a time. Thank you for your words and encouragement.
I have only started to build my own and personal relationship with God even more for a while but these past few weeks, I have been having difficulties opening the Bible. I have held myself accountable and have been doing my best everyday. Only the Lord knows what was going on with me spiritually but I know He is at the centre of it all and that I will keep putting in all my efforts for Him.
I am scared to open the Bible because I’m scared of feeling overwhelmed with the realization I have so much to do & change & so much sinfulness in me, I don’t know where to begin on trying to follow it & change my life. I feel stuck.
Sometimes I feel too busy but then I find mind self mindlessly scrolling on social media for an hour. That hour, or even a quarter of that hour, could’ve been spent reading the Bible.
I’m battling with depression and somehow it’s taken me a while to open up my bible again. But today I have.
I am not sure what has kept me from opening my Bible but I know I have been in a rut lately. Judging myself, feeling unworthy and stuck. I opened my bible because I have no where else go. I have no one else to turn to.
This is much needed in a busy time in life
“Come just as you are”❤️
I usually read on my Bible app
So glad I re-opened my Bible. I need this.
I haven’t opened my bible in a couple of years, but this was the perfect place to reopen to ❤️
This is great! If anyone needs to chat, I’m open to messages!
my heart weeps from knowing how this feels in many ways….
This was just what I needed. Thank you God for comfort and also for your unchanging word. ❤️
this came into my life at the perfect time. i’ve felt so hopeless & i want to find peace in god again so badly.
this is just what i needed!!
I need this! I especially loved the passage that compared the word to honeycomb. It made an impression on me that the word is described as something so lush and delicious, like something that you really want. It’s been a long time since I viewed the Bible this way.
This is very encouraging to see that I am not alone!
I am in desperate need to pick back up my Bible and find peace and understanding in Christ. Too often I try to do things on my own, but have been frequently reminded lately of my need for Him.
I am in the a similar place. I’m working though the Advent study and realizing how much I need the Word of God back in my life. I am once again realizing the glory of God is here, surrounding me, it is for me to read and embrace. How amazing is our Lord! I’m excited to “open my Bible” once again and am praying for a deeper understanding and a renewed faith.
I am in the a similar place. I’m working though the Advent study and realizing how much I need the Word of God back in my life. I am once again realizing the glory of God is here, surrounding me, it is for me to read and embrace. How amazing is our Lord! I’m excited to “open my Bible” once again and am praying for a deeper understanding and a renewed faith for myself. D
I need to get back into the swing of things, knowing that the Word of God is what sustains me.
In 2018 I miscarried and it took me about a year and a half to finally be in a place mentally where I can feel Gods peace surrounding my life. Thank God for amazing friends to help along the way when it feels like you are all alone.
I had a baby in September and it has not been easy. With medical issues arising for our little one, we pray that God will heal her. But I haven’t been spending any intentional time in his word or with Him. I’m excited to start having intentional quiet time with the Father. Even if it’s a quick 10 minutes. Its so worth it and I need Him!!
There have been so many life changes over the past 6 months that threw off all my routines. And the one thing that I know is the most important and life giving has been the hardest to be consistent with and place as the highest priority. I’m struggling to right this. Praying this is a start.
I have struggled this year as the Lord called us into missions (2yrs ago and we made the physical move this year) … and leave our children and new grandchildren. I feel so conflicted of doing His work and feeling guilty for missing our family so much, even though I know He is working in their lives. I feel a deep sense of loss of family and my quiet time has been affected; I still read but I can’t seem to engage or connect anymore. Then more guilt over this and being a missionary, sharing His love, mercy and grace…
Yes! Why wait, now is the perfect time. Praying for you Kim. For consistency, for a true hunger for the word!
I really distanced myself from God for a long time now. If have gotten back to my feet and starting to get my relationship with God back. I used to be more on fire for God,his Word,prayer,Worship and so many things. I’m right now learning to love Gods word and Praying again. Please pray for my Walk with God on this Journey ❤️
I really distanced myself from God for a long time now. If have gotten back to my feet and starting to get my relationship with God back. I used to be more on fire for God,his Word,prayer,Worship and so many things. I’m right now learning to love Gods word and Praying again.
Excited to start my journey with this app. It looks to be a great find and something that God definitely planned for me!
I love this devotional! So grateful for this app!
Excited to jump back into The Word of God. I know it’s living power and authority, it’s just hard to know where to start sometimes. ❤️
God is mighty and a great refuge
I was raised in church as a preacher’s granddaughter and felt God in my life. Then, my grandfather died and I became mentally and spiritually lost but stayed in church. Then, one day I used an excuse of a concussion and then Covid as an excuse for not attending my church and only went to church with my grandmother every now and then. I wouldn’t pick up my bible every day anymore I would just every so often pick it up. Now, I find myself wanting to go back to the joy and hope from being close and really digging deeper into the goodness of God.
Amen! Today is the day of Salvation! Let us not linger in getting our hearts
right before a most Holy God that we will soon stand before
I feel as though I don’t understand his word but im still a firm believer in it
I too, feel unqualified and I equipped. Almost as if I don’t deserve to be reading His word.
❤️ This is exactly what I needed!
When she talked about the friends who spoon fed her the Word, it absolutely wrecked me. What a beautiful display of Christlike love. ❤️
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I’m so glad I found SRT. Hopefully it will guide me to feel more confident in reading my bible.
I absolutely feel unqualified and unequipped
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I needed this tonight!
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This was such a good reminder!!
Reminded that even though it can be hard to set aside in to read the Bible, it is literally full of life giving truth that I need to fill my soul. Praying for a change of heart to at desires to read the Bible more
The Word is still true even when unread. That’s so good!
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I haven’t made time to open my Bible on a consistent basis. That changes today.
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❤️thank you lord for being in our hearts and providing
While God wants us to be in his word daily, it’s difficult sometimes. Not because of time or disinterest, but because we feel some sort of guilt or resentment. Personally I haven’t opened my Bible on my own in a long time, because I’ve been worried to. I was worried of what I may read that would condemn me. He revealed to me that it’s better to be condemned for this today, than on the day of judgement. I need to trust him with my every day, not just my every hardship.
While God wants us to be in his word daily, it’s difficult sometimes. Not becuase of time or disinterest, but becuase we feel some sort of guilt or resentment r.
This truly helped me realize that God has not left me and no matter how long it’s been since I have read scripture He is still good and He is still here for me to hear from.
Feel so encouraged to soak up the Word, daily.
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A few weeks ago, a trusted friend told me that the devotional I had been reading for years was not biblically sound. After doing some research and prayer, I knew it was time to toss it out. I’m realizing now how much I had been relying on that book instead of actually opening my Bible for years. I feel like I’m starting all over again and it’s hard. Thank you for this lesson
How do I continue to day two? It won’t seem to let me move on? Or maybe I’m doing it wrong?
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My mother passed away suddenly from Covid in January at only 55 years old. I have struggled with my faith because I have been so angry at god for stealing her from me. I took the step to finally start reading the Bible again and this is the first study I have had and it made me cry, but it was a relief. Thank you for this.
We are in this together, I haven’t opened my bible in weeks
I’m glad that I have read that, as broken as I am, I can come to the Lord and read His goodness
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Loved this
I haven’t opened my Bible in a while because I feel Lille I’m not connected to God enough or as much as I should be. I am scared that I will not understand, but with time and discipline I hope to have better understanding of it. Because it is supposed to be my daily bread and I need Jesus more than ever.
I felt opened when I read this
Just here to say I can relate to not being able to focus as a fellow busy mama of a 1 year old. ❤️ but I think that it will help us to be even better mamas!
I haven’t picked up the Bible regularly because I haven’t developed a true habit. I have always lived my life for myself and my
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Feeling unqualified and betrayed at the same time. Thank you, Lord. You keep reaching out to me.
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I have felt that the Bible is too confusing
I️ felt I️ wasn’t worthy enough to open my bible, I️ felt like God would be ashamed of me not knowing where to start or even understanding the Bible which i was raised on… this first day brought tears to my eyes because I️ finally felt like someone understood me
It’s a struggle at times when there are so many easy distractions and excuses to keep you from the word of God. But I’m starting here…
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❤️ I have been distance from my bible because I was ashamed
I am starting here. I have felt to unequipped and unable to understand but hoping this will help me❤️
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I have had a lot happen lately that has redirected my life to God. Although I certainly feel I do not deserve his time and forgiveness for I have completely took him out of my life. However, it is his grace and faith in me that gives hope for my future. Prayers needed and prayers given in return. ❤️
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I’ve been struggling to get back into the word and into Jesus in general. My faith has wavered and I just feel so… unworthy. “The Bible is for you” struck home for me. And when God says he is my rock… that was so good and so sweet to read. Thank you for this.. I’m ready to come back.
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Sometimes I can’t focus with a one year old but I try to read morning and night I’m new to reading bible but I am forever grateful for what and how god has came to me with his truth he gave me peace wen I needed it most and did so in a way that there is no other explanation other than him ..
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Isaiah 40:8 hit home today !
“Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.” Love this today, because even if I’ve been away and I “forget”… my soul hasn’t.
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Love the reasonings as to why we don’t open the Bible. I haven’t thought about it in that way.
Grateful to read this scripture this morning
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love the scripture choice! Psalms is all about praise & acknowledgment of God’s goodness & love for us!
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♥️ asking myself “what has kept you from opening your bible?”
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Just what I needed
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Been struggling to get back into daily time with the Lord. Being in his Word is refreshing, like a breath of fresh air. All struggles are put to the side and I can focus of the things he’s blessed me with❤️
I hadn’t seen this program until now and it just further proves to me that God is constantly watching over me
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Love that the Word remains truthful throughout the seasons even when we don’t read it.
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I felt very convicted in a gentle, beautiful way. I never would’ve thought of reading the Bible to my friends in their time of need. Why have I never considered that before?
I heard you ladies on a podcast with Annie F Downs and felt the urging to purchase this years Advent study. I not only bought it but ended up subscribing. I am excited to dive into God’s Word and become closer to Him. ❤️
Exactly what I needed, a lil’ push
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Thank you for this encouragement
This was very encouraging
this is what i needed ❤️
Such powerful scripture and relatable words. Thank you to everyone who makes these reading plans possible.
Such encouraging words! Sometimes life gets crazy busy and we say I don’t have time – we’ve got to learn to make time…❤️
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Same here….I know that I know but for some reason….I just can’t….
Same here…..
I’ve never read the Bible and am very new to His word. But I knew that I needed a change in my life and knew I needed to look towards His guidance. A friend recommended She Reads Truth and this is my first day. Already I have an overwhelming feeling that this is right where I need to be ❤️
Just what I needed to get back into it.
❤️ I often need to remind myself are you truly giving it all to the Lord. Are you truly giving all your burdens to him so you are truly ready to receive what he has for you or are you hiding things you know he knows about but you think you can carry them on your own. Once we are done carrying all those burdens and can show up with an appetite you will know you are right where you are meant to be. This is where I am meant to be thank you for sharing your story.
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I’m not sure why I can’t pick up my Bible. I just stare at it knowing my soul needs it… but I just cant
I stumbled upon this while telling my mom I didn’t know where to start with a Bible study. Then I looked down and saw “open your Bible”. Perfect place to start ❤️
Thank you I needed this.
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i really needed this, it’s been a very long time since i’ve been in the word. i woke up earlier than normal today and feel
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Your word is light unto my path like noonday sun
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Amen!!!!
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So excited to read on!
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This one study has me excited to keep going!!
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It feels good to be back in the word.
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalms 119:133
Thank you!
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I have been struggling to even start a devotional for months bc i’m too scared i’ll
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Psalm 62 is my scripture for this week.
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I have a terrible sense of personal accountability when it comes to getting into and spending time with the Lord during the week. A small group friend recommended SRT. I’m only on day 1, but I’m hoping to keep this up. Really enjoyed starting with this reading plan and am already excited to move on to another once this one’s through!
I’ve been struggling with reading the Word and I already feel a sense of peace and encouragement from these scriptures and today’s devotional.
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During todays sermon at church I was really feeling convicted about not being in the word enough. We have been studying The Sermon on the Mount but today we bounced to Exodus. Where they were in the desert for 40 years when they began groaning to the Lord. He hears our cries. He sees us where we are. & He remembers His promise to us.
I know He can interpret my tears and what I want to communicate through that. But I want to making a conscious effort to take the time to be in the word daily and improve my prayer life.
During todays sermon at church I was really feeling convicted about not being in the word enough. We have been studying The Sermon on the Mount but today we bounced to Exodus. Where they were in the desert for 40 years when they began groaning to the Lord. He hears our cries. He sees us where we are. & He remembers His promise to us.
The love of God is always with us, even when we are too ___________ (insert your word here) to receive it. Daily Bible readings are a great way to keep your mind and heart open.
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Exactly this. I’ve been after the Lord for many many years but still have read very little of the Bible. I feel unequipped, like I don’t know how or don’t know enough to begin. But just opening it and starting, I know I’ll learn everything I need ❤️ I’ll keep at it!
I am so happy to be recommitting to a daily time with God that is more than just a moment in prayer. The Word is alive, and I want to be filled with its life!
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I have been stuck in a rut for a long time. Telling myself “tomorrow I’ll start…” etc. A lot of the time I felt discouraged because reading the bible felt way over my head and what I read felt complicated. I pray God can just open my eyes and teach me His Word more then ever before
I feel courage in this and I know that I wouldn’t be shaken
Psalm 62 is one of my favorites the Lord is my refuge and strength, I will not be shaken
This was so encouraging to hear!
Picking up my bible after being overwhelmed and over busy feels so good. It’s the truth that points out how ‘busy’ is not an excuse to neglect the MOST important thing.
Isaiah 40:8
Beautiful words of scripture!
I am very new here but looking forward to starting!
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I feel encouraged reading this.
I needed this Bible study. I feel far from the Lord being a mom of littles and being sick the last two weeks and missing church. I NEED Gods WORD.
Loved this! Thank for this 7 day plan. I often struggle to keep up with these. But really going to try with 7 days being not too big a goal. Thank you!
Amen! This spoke to my heart today.
I’m excited too! I cant wait to feel a connection with God again!
Life gets busy, and in the way sometimes. I put others before God, especially the good relationships and positive things. Hoping this can be a good refresh and reminder to keep God and God’s word at the center.
I am ready for this new beginning
definitely woke me up to reopen my bible! excited for this.
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Finally He told me to open it back up.. after many of months.
Lord help me to love your word and believe in them. Help me to read it daily as I need food everyday.
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Thankful this is a safe space
After feeling overwhelmed with so much stress and anxiety God remind me that He is faithful.
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Gods works never stops being alive or true, even when it remains a unread. Praying that I open my Bible daily so that I can read all that is alive & true.
After losing my son in a custody battle and having a miscarriage in my current marriage I felt almost triggered and exhausted by reading. Here’s to new beginnings and praying for full restoration.
Great reminder that no matter how long we may have put aside being in His word it’s never too late to return to the ultimate source of strength.
I know what the solution is, to read the word. I know what will transform me, if I read the word. Lord, you are the answer to any and all of my problems. You are the solution.
Thank you for this i’ve beeb busy lately and saw this
This really struck a cord with me. I’ve struggled for a long time now and I’ve only recently started to open up and this just took all those strings attached to my heart that play the tune of my ache and connected those strings back to the Lord.
I used to be so close to the Lord and could always feel him with me. I’m looking to grow my relationship with God, so I can be the example for my husband and daughter to want to be closer to him as well.
This is so great! As woman I think a lot of the time we feel unworthy or lacking confidence but this story is so touching because it shows the beauty of friendship AND all the while we encourages us to believe the best
Yes! I am right there with you! I needed this, thank you ❤️
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I feel this too Abigail.
I read the Bible in chunks, never the entire thing. I know within it is the well springs of life. And I want to find my strength in him, not myself.
Feeling so distant. I know all the right things to say to myself but still can’t seem to get into the Bible. Life is busy and I start and stop plan after plan. But here’s to starting over again because repeatedly trying and failing at the same thing is better than giving up.
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So happy that through two friends I found this community and study material. Having grown up in a Christian household and community, I still never took the time to understand the passages that I was studying and would forget as soon as a test was taken. Now, I come voluntarily and willing to learn as I never have before and it starts here with this simple 7 day study.
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The first trimester of a twin pregnancy has me low level anxious every day, especially after a fever. I’m wanting to throw myself back in the Bible and stand faith filled nexxt to all those who I KNOW God was faithful to, and rely fully on him for any assurance.
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God i pray over Karen right now i dont know where she is in life, or what surrounds her each day. But i can just see through this post that she has a desire to know your heart and your word. I pray that she would turn to you in every moment. i pray that whenever she doesn’t understand what the text is saying that she ask you for guidance and to help her understand what she read. I pray that she has girls in her life to keep her accountable through her life, through this study. I pray that you would bring true TRUE friendships that lead to you, i pray for the friendships that will ask you if you read today and what did u learn or tell you the truth to a situation/tell you when sins piling up. I pray that even if i don’t know this girl personally or at all i pray that during this study here on this app that each and everysone of us will diligently keep each other accountable and walk through life intentionally AMENNNN
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definitely one thing these verses reminds me is that we can and have the access to a living and active GOD!!! we can turn to Him in ANY TIMES in the good moments and in the bad.
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So thankful for finding these bible studies. I have strayed away from my faith the past few years, but I am so excited to get back into the Word and growing my relationship with God.
The Bible has definitely felt intimidating to me at times and I even sometimes feel embarrassed in Sunday school that I am not as familiar with it as my peers. Excited to finally jump in!
I’m excited to dive into this. My best friend and I are going to try out a new church on Sunday morning. We have both strayed from our faith over the years, and it’s time to restore that. I am truly embarrassed to say how long it has been since I’ve opened up a bible. It’s been so long.
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I have such a desire to really KNOW the contents of the Bible, but always get discouraged when I don’t feel like I completely understand what I am reading. I recently found SheReadsTruth and decided to start with this study. This Day One grabbed my heart for sure. I pray for the courage and desire to stick with it and learn.
I’m sorry I lean on myself more than you at times. I am working, I am trying, and I know you see me.
I’m sorry I lean on myself
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Lord, forgive me for so often pushing your Word to the side, rather than seeking your truth. Grow in me a deeper desire to read, study & know your Word.
I’m so ready for this study!
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Just what I needed to start truly reading the Bible as a adult.
Opening the Bible is a life changer
I just started my path as an adult to find the lord and this was a great start
I am thankful for this, I just started my path as an adult to find the Lord and this was a great start.
I am thankful for this, I just started my
❤ The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
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I’m embarrassed to say just how long it has been since I have opened my Bible and I know I should be reading it.
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I understand the feeling 100%
Here are some verses that help me
John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Timothy 1:16
But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.
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Renew my life oh Lord and teach me to abide by Your instruction.
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I needed to hear this.
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I’ve done so much in my life that I feel God would never forgive me for them. I feel undeserving of His love
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Wow. Raechel, you expressed exactly what I’ve been feeling this past year after the death of my mom in January. It’s comforting to know you’ve felt the exact same thing I’m feeling. I was not expecting that at all, but I’m so grateful you’ve shared your story. It has offered me encouragement and this sense of relief knowing I’m not crazy (can’t think of another word to describe it).
Recently, I’ve felt a lot of hurt and loss. Instead of going towards the Lord, I ran away and hid like Adam and Eve in the garden. I was afraid to show my face to Him, when all He wants is to be near me and speak love to me. After reading these Scripture passages I am so deeply reminded of how He wants to know my hurts and pains and traumas. He is always there, seeking relationship. All I have to do is continue to say yes everyday. Thank you Jesus for your grace!
This spoke to me. I have terrible heartbreak. Anger and feeling betrayed leaves me resisting God’s word.
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Thank you for this, I know the word of God is the only thing that will heal me but some days opening feels impossible
Ive been so angry and have felt so completely alone and abandoned by God
I’m taking baby steps to reclaim my life back and to silence the enemy while getting back to reading His Word on a daily basis
Ive been so angry and have felt so completely alone and abandoned by God
I’m taking baby steps to reclaim my life back and to silence the enemy
Ive been so angry and have felt so completely alone and abandoned by God
It feels good to open my Bible again, and read thr word of God.
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I used to spend so much time with God, but this year took a toll on me but for some reason my spirit always wanted to be closer with His. I’m learning to take baby steps and that I’m in a new season in my life and worship and prayer looks different.
Awesome!
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Yes, you will sis! God is good and you can count on His faithfulness even when He may feel hard to find. He’s with you.
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Beautiful testimony!
This has been a really great motivator to get back into my bible! ❤️
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Starting my journey back towards God after straying and placing Him on the back burner. He is first. He deserves to be first. Sacrificing my morning social media time to replace it with Him, the one who gives me life, purpose, and a will.
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Excited to get back in the word! God has been telling me to be brave lately bc I’ve been so anxious. He gives us this courage from His word!
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This is a sweet reminder.
Great first day I feel refreshed
i can get through hard things if i seek protection in God. i am struggling with a hard time in my life right now, but God will be my comfort and safety, i will make it through.
Happy to be here again. My safe zone. Don’t know why I fell off but Today is now and I was present.
This is the morning time reading I have been missing.
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This is the morning time reading I have been missing.
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This is the morning time reading I have been missing. ❤️ 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path. – Psalms 119:105
I am also attempting to reset my morning routine. I believe my time with the Lord should be ‘first thing first’ but end up whittling away my mornings. I am excited to start this short 7 day study.
I’m learning to replace social media time with reading my bible and it is bringing me so much joy
Learning to replace social media time with bible time and it is bringing me so much joy
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Excited to start this with you ladies ❤️
I simply just need to read from the Bible more instead of reading from random books and text. There’s a power to reading from the Bible and today’s plan was a great start
I’m beginning this plan today and enjoyed it very much! Glad to see there are others starting today also!
I really enjoyed the first day of this plan and I felt like this was the best place to start my devotion.
I was surprised to how much I could write and learn from just a little bit of scripture!
These verses do a great job of explaining who God is and why we should turn to him.
I’m glad there are others starting this plan, too!
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I really enjoyed the first day of this plan and I felt like this was the best place to start my devotion
I understand this! I’m so glad you opened it this week. It truly does allow even quick moments, to be meaningful. ❤️
3 years I haven’t picked up my bible. I’m laughing because paperwork I apparently deemed important and thought completely lost was actually folded and tucked into the front…lesson learned. I felt betrayed after my one prayer never felt answered. My marriage fell apart but it allowed me to see he wasn’t going to change and all the things I prayed for are in my fiance now.
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I am in the same place as you! A few years ago I stopped reading my Bible because I was so hurt. I never stopped believing, I just didn’t have the energy. Then as I healed, I used the excuse of I’m too busy. But here I am scrolling through my phone countless hours. Today I decided I am going to fill myself with life rather than pointless information!
I find it hard to open my Bible, because it’s overwhelming! I don’t know where to start. I know I need to start, but I don’t ever keep going. (Hence – I’m starting here ) I am praying for guidance as I teach my family to rely on the Lord.
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I haven’t opened up my bible on my own in a while because I always say I’m busy and have things to do. But as soon as I wake up, will scroll on my phone until I need to start my day. Ive had this app for years, but today was the first day that I said was enough, and looking through the app I found this plan. This is my first devotion on this app, and plan for more!
I haven’t read my Bible in so long but have no problems scrolling my phone for an hour in the mornings, so I’m so glad I found this app and this plan!
I love how she said the Word never stops being alive and true even when it isn’t read. Just wow.
I haven’t read my Bible in so long but have no problems scrolling my phone for an hour in the mornings, so I’m so glad I found this app and this plan!
I finished a “Thru the Bible in a year” study a while ago and then put it down…like i was done or something. I really needed this today!
“That’s okay, I’ll read it to you.” May we all strive to be this friend when we are no longer weak. The image of being spoon fed was very encouraging to me.
Praying for you from Upstate NY, Jill. (We are about to get Ida’s leftovers.)
Praying for you from Upstate NY, Jill.
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Currently displaced from Hurricane Ida and struggling to keep a daily routine. I tried to read the Bible every day at home but hoping this app will help me to read it no matter where I am!
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Just love having the ability to follow along something that makes the Word more tangible.
Thank you for waking me up early this mor i g ,Lord. I have procrastinated long enough about reading my Bible. I use my devotional more because it’s quick. I am hoping this will be a beginning for me to
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Excited to have guided reading – I always struggle with what to read/when
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Praying this will give me the drive I need to study more!
It’s been so long. So. Long. We haven’t gone to church, using the pandemic as a convenient excuse. We haven’t done Bible study, using work as an excuse. And I haven’t done my own quiet time because it seems pointless when I’m not doing the other pieces either. No more excuses. I need to do this.
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I haven’t opened my Bible in such a long time I didn’t know where to begin and then I found the she reads truth Bible, and this app and decided there was no time like the present. Thankful for a God that’s ready and willing to meet me where I am, no matter how far away I’ve strayed
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Day 1, done!
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Wonderful words!
Starting this plan is starting my journey and I am excited to see where it takes me
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I started the year with the intent and plan to read the whole Bible. I started strong but it has fallen to the wayside. I hope starting small will be a good path.
I started the year out strong with the intent and plan to read the whole Bible. It has fallen to the wayside soI thought studying smasher would be a better start thanjumping into the whole thing.
Being a preachers daughter I know that the only way to make it through life is following Christ and being in constant communication with him. I’ve struggled with that for months lately and have had nudges to read my Bible but don’t. Satan is having a hay day in my mind when it comes to self worth and “am I enough” and knows that when I start reading what God has PROMISED that he made me and I am his and I am fearfully and wonderfully made then Satan doesn’t want that. So all that to say this… I needed this plan and I’m ready to OPEN NY
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Heartwarming.
Happy to be starting my faith journey again. Actively working to pursue the Lord is what is going to make this an amazing season in my life.
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I just push it a side saying oh I will do it one day but now I see all these others kids and people doing I realized that I need/ want to do it
You are not alone. I’m so grateful to be in this with others who can relate. Trust is so hard!
There have been so many events and struggles In the last 15 years of my life (divorce, empty nester, death of a parent, career change, and now a terminal diagnosis for my oldest daughter (mother of 2)). I have been hurt and felt somewhat betrayed by so many, including God, that I have simply relied upon myself. I have become such a homebody/hermit. COVID has obviously not helped. Through everything I have known God was there waiting for me to be ready. I actually went to church Sunday for the first time in years and now am reaching out timidly. Opening my bible seems foreign yet like greeting an old friend. I’m grateful to have been introduced to this format of study, reflection, and interaction. I’ve been so embarrassed about my lack of relationship with God. This certainly seems like the answer to my unspoken prayers.
Thank you. I needed to see this.
The Bible doesn’t stop being alive or true just because it is unread. I love that!
Going through a season of hurts, this is truely were I need to be. I need to trust God has a path in this pain.
I have always had a hard time consistently getting into the Word, but I’m hoping to get into a better habit of getting into God’s Word more often.
In my darkest days Gods words were in my head. Songs of praise were there. I could not read. But here again are the life giving words of the Lord and encouragement to reach into it and take that life giving milk and honey. May God be with each one.
I’m praying that I am able to continue opening my Bible daily, beginning with just this seven days (baby steps!). I pray the same for those of you beginning anew today, too. I know He will bless us for our renewed commitment!
Here’s to the 100000 day 1!
I grew up in church, my father is a preacher. So yes, I am familiar with the Bible. But lately as I have gotten older, I’ve gotten so busy and so wrapped up into my daily life, that I haven’t gotten into my Word. Whenever I try it’s as if it’s so complicated and I don’t even know where to begin? So I don’t. But I pray for anyone else who is in my position that God continues to gives us guidance and wisdom and the desire to dive into His word that we may grow a strong connection with Him ❤️
I love the part of how the Bible remains truth even when unread. Powerful.
I loved how you said “You can open your bible just as you are.” Sometimes it feels like I have to ‘earn’ my love for God and I’m not good enough to dive into scripture. This helped so much and it’s only the first day. I cant wait to see where this study takes me!
Sometimes I feel like I am the only one struggling to read my Bible, thank you ladies for the encouragement.
Thanks ladies for writing. This is day 1 of me using this app. I want to be more rooted in the word daily.
This hit me to my core. Last night my husband said to me, “you just have to open your bible and start reading or how else do you expect God to direct you?” So last night I downloaded the SRT app, I purchased the Bible over a year ago and never really opened it. This morning I sat outside with my coffee, bible and iPad. I opened up the app and looked for free studies. The first one on the list was, Open Your Bible! I struggle with not only staying focused but retaining and understanding what I read. I am praying God will give me clarity and understanding of His word. Have a blessed day and be a blessing to someone around you!
I loved the reminder that “The Bible is for me!” I get so caught up in earthly things that I don’t realize that where I am in my faith. I tend to loose focus from the big picture, but a simple reminder is that God remains forever, his word remains forever. In isaiah chapter 40 verse 8, God is stated that his word will remain forever and all the earlthy things around me only last for a very short time. So why not live life according to his word?
I feel this from my core. 5 years ago we lost my dad in a sudden accident I have struggled with focusing on a Bible study consistently. BUT GOD!!!! I am here showing up and trying my best!!!
I totally identify with this! By the time I am in bed I am too tired and unable to focus. My boy just turned one and I work full time and my to do list is overflowing. It feels so hard, but I know when I do it, I feel revived and refreshed to live my day out for God. I know I won’t regret opening my Bible, but it’s still so hard. :(
I find myself not even thinking of opening my bible until late at night when I’m laying in bed.
I have 2 kids and I’m at stay at home mom currently taking care of a 2 year old and 3 month old so my day consists of taking care of their needs 24/7. But that’s not what i want i want to be able to remember to choose God first in the morning, and choose God by opening my bible when my kids are taking a nap. It’s just hard.
THE LORD IS MY REFUGE, SAVIOR, AND PROTECTOR.
Honestly I don’t always understand what the Bible is saying, so instead of reading a youth bible, I just give up.
I want to say I think about Jesus everyday, but sometimes I don’t pray or talk to him and I don’t read my Bible. I get lazy and I feel guilty for not even trying or just giving him 10 mins.
Love this. Ready to dive in
The lord is good!
I feel like sometimes I just get so caught up on my day to day life that it keeps me from opening my bible and I know that is no excuse but I am working on it and my heart goes out to everyone who struggles with anything f that can keep them from just praying or opening their bible!!
life gets in the way and i lose sight of what’s really important and get distracted from my faith
I get so distracted by many other things including my husband and daughter that God has blessed me with.
Michelle, You are hear, on this app… trying to dive in. Just remember, there is NOTHING He Needs from us. He does not keep a record of where we are showing up and how well we are doing at being Christians. He desires us to be relational with Him for the love of us. Never from selfishness. He longs for us to draw to Him because that is where we are created to be… but by our own free will. Baby steps. This world is not our home and our flesh here will succumb to its lies and distractions easily. Just allow your heart to repeatedly whisper His name throughout your day. Call upon the Spirit to dwell in you.
I feel lost. I often just want to walk away from God and all of this.
I feel like I’m straying from God. I often feel like I don’t want anything to do with this anymore.
I get distracted so easily that when I’m trying to study the Bible I can only focus for a short amount of time then my mind goes to my phone about something I’ve remembered. I’m still new to studying and only started from a Bible study for women at the church I just started going to but I want to get to the point of focusing on the word of God without getting distracted ever ten minutes.
I can open the Bible right where I am. I don’t need to be smarter, holier, married, a mother, a “better Christian”. God loves me. I need to open his word and focus on it vs comparing myself or seeing myself as the world does. God’s word is truth and I need to immerse myself daily!
It sounds horrible but I find it hard to put aside time each day to read my Bible.
Praying that we continue to open our hearts to be vulnerable with God’s word.
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For quite awhile now I have been craving love and communication from people in my life, or so I thought. A couple months ago I felt the need to call someone, anyone. But no one answered. So I decided to listen to an audio version of the Bible and it filled up my soul in a way that I didn’t even know I needed. Since then, every time I feel such a strong desire for conversations with someone I’ve realized that it’s God really pulling at me to talk to him. I’ve been very inconsistent with reading my Bible… But I’ve felt such a strong desire to dive deeper than the surface into his word. Excited for this plan!
Thank you for this beautiful testimony Raechel. God is truly a God of grace and mercy… Even when are faith feels not just tested.. But really challenged. Struggling with getting back to a place of full surrender.. Sin can sometimes crush our whole believe system and lead us to a seamingly nicer place. Only for a very short brief moment. And then afterwards opening His Word feels so so heavy. But thank God for God! Slowly crawling back to His love… Through His word…
Just feeling so far from Jesus, but I know He didn’t leave. I just haven’t responded. Not because I don’t think I need it, I do. I’m so dry from lack of the living Word and if breaks my heart to be there, I just let life overwhelm and get in the way. Hopeful this can help me find my path again.
I am so happy there is this little community of positivity! It holds me accountable!
I have read my bible so sparingly over the last year, but I’m excited to delve into this plan and start communing with God more regularly again!
How do the study guides work? Do you listen to the podcast and ready the daily readings monday thru friday? or do you read the daily readings the prior week, then listen to the podcast on Monday to sum up what you read prior week? Make sense?
Not really sure what to say here. I am starting over again….it isn’t easy to admit that I just don’t see my faith the same anymore.
I want to desire to read His word. I don’t want to miss out on the most important thing of the day or His blessing. I want a firm foundation.
Thank you. Excited for this plan!
Reading the Bible has always been a struggle. I will for a few days and then my routine gets changed and then I no longer make it a priority. Trying to change that!
I have never been disciplined with my reading of the word. I am desperately trying to break out of that and the dark season of life I have been in. The words both hurt and heal. And I think that’s what I need right now just some guidance and light on my path because I have felt like I am floundering to find God’s will in my life.
I feel like I randomly open the bible and try to read it when I really don’t know what’s happening or the context or the double meaning. Sometimes I don’t feel smart or wise enough to reax
I’ve been lost for awhile now… clinging to what little bit of faith I have had left and I’ve been questioning a lot recently. I knew the answer was to get into the word and back in church but it’s easier said than done. Today’s passages resonated more than I expected them too… thank you for sharing
For the first time in a while, my heart is soft right now. Thank you all for sharing. Feeling thankful for this community.
This is exactly what I needed to hear in this season that I am currently in. It’s almost like every time I would sit down and think that this would be the perfect time to do my Bible study, other thoughts and tasks pop into my brain that I deem more important that my time with God. But the thing is, and I know that, God should never take a back seat to anyone or anything. I just need to keep that at the forefront of my mind everyday. God should always be the first priority.
Growing up in a Christian home and being a pastors kid, reading and opening Bible always seemed like something I would do eventually when I got older and I even set expectations that I would begin reading my Bible in college and get into the habit then so that when I have children, they would see a mother pursuing God’s word. Talk about expectations on top of excuses on top of more expectations…I have now come to the realization that I read the Bible for me and I can’t wait until “the time is right” anymore. God’s word is truth that I need to be a better wife, teacher, daughter, and follower of Christ.
The Bible is for ME.
I can open my Bible just as I am.
I let this thing called life get in the way all too much. I make excuses, I’m tired, I’m busy, the kids need this, etc…. But I can’t function properly without a daily dose of his word! After our church sermon Sunday it was laid on my heart to commit to my daily reading.
I wept as I read this, truth is washing over me. I have always held back and performed in order to get love and acceptance. I don’t trust others fully and that has fed over to God; I have felt like I just need to check the boxes but not really lean in and genuinely go all in. But I am done with my superficial walk. Lord, help me to be real and open with You and others from this day forward sand help me to open my Bible to seek a real connection with You and not just to do what I feel I need to so I can gain Your approval and hopefully stop the pain of superficial living.
I couldn’t sleep and the Lord led me here. How I’ve missed him…
Reading the word is more important than anything. Sometimes I get lazy and have “more important” things to do. However, when I do carve out time— i feel i have more ability to fight against the enemy’s schemes. I’m choosing daily to equip myself with Gods Word.
I want my children to see mama in the Word and know that I have a relationship with God.
Encouraging words
My first attempt at truly making scripture part of my every day life. Here we go! :)
Never thought about some of these thoughts before of why I haven’t been opening my Bible but wow!!
I’m just so tired and lacking motivation for everything including reading the word. I find my eyes glaze over as I’m reading. Any other peri menopausal women out there finding this?
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this hits hard, the bible is written for me wow!
I honestly haven’t put the word as a priority in my life. I don’t want that to continue with my children.
Thank you, All, for your beautiful comments ☺️
So confused and upset in the season of life I am in.. I’ve avoided opening the Bible and as of late even going to church. Been extremely overwhelmed. Glad to know I’m not alone – looking forward to this week and this plan.
I often tell myself that I’m too busy to read the Bible. Or I don’t know where to start. I know those are just excuses that I tell myself. The only way to start is to just begin. It’s nice to see that I’m not alone in my struggle.
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So encouraging to know I’m not alone in my struggles :)
I keep making up the excuse that I’m just too busy to read my Bible, or I get distracted by other things. Or when I want to sit down and read, I just don’t know where to start or what to read. I feel like I need to be following an annual Bible reading plan in order to really hear from God that particular day – I can’t just read any Scripture. So I get really stressed about trying to decide what to read, that I don’t actually read at all. This is why I was drawn to this reading plan, because I just need to open up my Bible. It’s all God’s words and He will speak – maybe not what I was expecting or hoping for, but what I need to hear.
Love the devotion saying it never stopped being true even when it remained unread. Reminded me of the powerful tool I have sitting unused.
This is great, I feel so busy and when I open my Bible. I feel myself just reading words vs. applying.
Loved how it says open it just how you are. Scripture doesn’t get any less true or real. It’ll stay the same even when you’re ignoring it.
What stood out for me is “Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path” because this favorite verse of mine is included in the first passages of the first plan I started. I believe I was led here. ❤️
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I copied down “Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.” To me, there is so much in that one humble request. I love it.
What really stood out to me is the idea that God is both strong & loving! What a great reminder that in this confusing works we don’t have to choose between being confident in our beliefs and being gracious, we are called to be both!
This was exactly what I needed!! What a mighty God we serve! He is my refuge and strength! ❤️
I so needed this. I love how true it is that the Word remains true even if we haven’t opened the pages in a while. And there is no condemnation—just God’s goodness waiting for us.
Further confirmation that everything can fade away, and God is all we can ever have without fear of losing.
Even if you have to be spoon fed the scripture on your lowest day…I love it!
135Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
134Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.
I needed to hear this.
The word is always there and never changes, I just need to open it❤️
I haven’t been able to open the Bible or even go to church in so long. I really needed this. I need God more than ever.
This study and these scriptures have pushed in on what the Lord has been putting on my heart that His way is always good and he does not withhold anything good from us and his Word is true all of it and we all forget sometimes and fall and sin but he will always provide for us. That if we continue to make an effort and walk with him and mediate on his word and ask for salvation, through him we will bear fruit in his season. Without him and his ways that are always good we will be barren and wither. Gods ways are always good and his word is always true.
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I haven’t read my Bible in a little while! Instead of reading these scriptures on my phone I read them in my Bible. It felt good to open it and just read the wisdom and the power that God has and can give us!
I needed to hear this!!
I want to … I’m really trying
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I’ve had classes and read books on how to study the Bible. I am grateful for them, they were useful, but the biggest thing I have learned is this: by far the most important part is doing it while asking God to help you. I am firmly convinced that we cannot understand Scripture on our own, but it is living and active and God can use it to change us. Studying “well” helps, but it’s not the most important thing – the attitude of our hearts is.
Love and peace to you, sister.
I never felt like I had time to open the Bible (as bad as that sounds) but now that I’m starting over in my faith I realize how important reading the Bible is.
My bible has been laying open beside my bed for weeks.. I could not bring myself to read it, I felt ashamed and unqualified. As fear tightened its grip on the cavity of my chest, it felt as if I could not breathe. I need God desperately, my Pastor At Boshoff reminded me of Gods deep love for me, and here I am.
This plan seems super helpful for me because I struggle with maintaining the discipline of reading the Word more often like I know that I should. I truly believe that it’s never too late for us to start again & pick back up where we left off so long as we never give up on this journey of faith.
Starting over in my faith. I was away because I didn’t feel god near. Honestly, sometimes I still don’t. I’m here to put the work in. Part of the reason is I have people also telling me I’m not doing Bible study correctly.
Needed to hear this!
I recently have been wanting to read more and study more. Some days it’s good and steady but then I get busy and a week goes by. I come across this tonight and I’m glad it’s not just me. I pray often that God gives me the fire in my heart that I’m looking for. Sometimes I feel tired or busy to pick up and read but then some days I crave wanting to read and don’t know where to start. This helps so much.
It has always been a struggle for me to bring myself to read scripture. I am entering a new chapter with my walk with God and this plan is perfect for me to start again.
What stuck with me is the bit of His word being a light in our path. I pray and pray, but how often to I listen?
I am very excited about starting this study. It’s reminded me that there are no requirements to talk to God. I don’t have to be extremely spiritually mature, I don’t have to be good enough because Jesus already was. He is everything I can’t be. He loves us even when we’re acting against the Word.
Love this! I try to read on a daily basis but some days are harder than others!
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I really needed this to open up my bible and just read because I have not made time or wether I didn’t think about it till I was in bed tired not wanting to get up and grab it. This helped me realize opening my bible is my guide that I need to be opening.
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I really need this. In a time like this where my life is pure chaos as I leave one job that was not respecting me to go to a job that is not a career only to find out that the job I wanted who didn’t want me at first now wants to hire me and it’s a career that I would love to have. Life is just all over the place and this is what I need to help is just take some time and clear my head because God knows what is ahead for me.
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needed this more than i knew.
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I really hope this plan helps because it’s not that I’m scared or that I dont think I deserve it. The problem is that I have no motivation and it feels like a chore. I dont want it to feel like something I need to do I want it to feel like something I want to do.
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I’ve been trying to read more lately and focus on owning my faith but sometimes it’s hard to just open my bible and feel something. When I can’t seem to understand I can feel defeated but I think that this study could be good for me. Already seeing these verses and how they talk about how essential scripture is is not only encouraging but gives me hope to keep trying even when I don’t “get it”. I am so thankful to have a God that wants me to keep trying and keep coming back to Him :)
8Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God is a refuge for us. ❤️
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Raechel’s story encourages Christ-centered community too! When I struggle to make time to read my Bible, I phone a friend and ask them to keep me accountable. We’ve got this, ladies!
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Sometimes I attempt to read the Bible and it just seems like words on a page. While I know that’s not true, I can’t help but feel no sense of conviction. I know the first step in the right direction is being obedient. God will work on my heart and perspective over time.
I needed this today❤️
this was really good for me. been going through a really dry season. thankful for the word and it’s hope, even when I don’t have the hope myself.
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God you’re so good! Thank you for your Word ❤
I always thought I didn’t open my Bible often enough because I was so busy. Well. I’ve seen the truth. I’ve been off work for most of 3 months due to 2 surgeries and yet I very rarely opened my Bible in that time. The guilt sets in. Even with the days and weeks of prayer while waiting for 2nd surgery to make sure cancer is currently gone, I still didn’t open a Bible. I own probably 8 different versions and have this app, but I still didn’t open a Bible. I could cry. But, the Lord our God has been there the whole time and all He said today was “so nice to see you my child”. I opened a Bible today.
It has been a struggle to get myself to sit and read my bible, and I have no valid excuse. however, I am extremely thankful for this study that will help me dive back in right where I am in life. I need to be reminded that God still loves me, even when I feel distant, because he is always near.
I needed this today!
I feel like sometimes I want to read but I get discouraged because when I read the Bible I don’t get this amazing “feeling” I think other have.
I have been horribly inconsistent with opening my Bible outside of corporate Bible study. Life is busy! And I have used that as my excuse for far too long.
My prayer is that God will renew my desire to read and study His word through this study. I know that He is there waiting on me to submit my time to Him.
“The word of God never stops being alive or true, even when it remains unread.” (my paraphrase) I loved this ❤️
Dear God, I am looking for you. Please find me and guide my steps everyday so that I may win battles in your glory. ❤️ amen
Sometimes I feel like I can’t open my Bible because I should be ashamed of being away from it for so long. Like the guilt of not being worthy enough for the Bible overwhelmed me. The thought “why are you trying now? You haven’t in ____ amount of time, how will he receive you now?”
I know God loves me deeper than conditionally but the lie overtakes that truth.
I tried to open my bible in the past but the sin that i was holding on to made me too guilty to open and read from it. I know that i will have to let go and face God. But it was too daunting, i can see his face always loving and never judging- my guilt was eating me up. I praise God for lifting my feet out of that miry clay and helping me turn my self around. Today i praise him for these familiar words- ever loving, ever caring. Thank you Jesus for all that you have done on the cross! We bless your name❤️
It has been difficult the past few weeks to open my bible but this really showed me I need to even when I don’t feel like it
“What has kept me from opening my Bible” anger. I lost my mom December 2019 and I have been so angry and bitter for so long. I’ve recently started different bible studies/devotionals but gave them up after a week or two, mostly due to confusion while reading. But even while making my way through the confusion I have felt His presence in my life. He has lifted away my anger, bitterness and anxiety. He is always waking with us even through our lowest valley.
Amen. He always meets us where we are at.
I really needed to read this today. I’m starting now, today. I don’t know why it’s so hard to open the Bible, and I always find such peace when I do. But I also feel like an imposter, like I don’t know what I’m doing. Certainly feel unworthy of the peace I feel, as one other post read. I was surprised that others feel this way too, and I appreciate this study because it finally put in words what I felt and thought I was alone in. My people. Thank you for sharing your words, our words, about the Word.
This help me get into the word for the first time in a while, i’m thankful.
Needed this today
I have felt the same. Prayers for you in your journey!
This is exactly what I needed tonight!
Well I wanted to get back in the word, didn’t know where to start.
I tried the just open you Bible and start reading, but I got distracted easily. Wasn’t focused.
Tonight I said I am going to do it.
I was led to your page and found this study.
And I did it! Day 1
Oh how much I need to lean into him for find rest.
Thank you and praying for all of you ladies.
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I think mine stems from a lack of understanding. I feel so lost when I read it. I want to comprehend it as it was meant for me.
I’ve also been discouraged by church leadership this past year, and it has negatively impacted my time with God to the point where I feel lost every time I open the word, but I also have a desire to be in his word.
2He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
In verse 2, it says HE IS MY ROCK and I shall not be shaken!! That is the place that I want to get to. I want to have Him as my Rock! To not need or want anyone or anything else!!
This weeks events in my life have caused me to wake up! And the world better watch out, cause I am ready to be used by Him!
Her question, “What has kept me from opening my Bible” really hit me. I have been so busy this summer. My grandfather passed at the beginning of the summer and I’ve done everything I can to keep myself busy, so that I can feel better, yet Christ & His word is my true comfort.
This reminds me of me, this past year I’ve been broken by the church. I have lost hope and have become scared of everything. Opening my Bible feels impossible sand when I do there’s been no spark of inspiration like I used to have. I hope this can help me.
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It’s been a year since I opened my Bible and although I talked to God for awhile, I stopped doing that as well. I was angry and my heart was wounded. I felt so betrayed by God and I was hurt…badly. Only recently have I began peeling back the pages of my Bible and reading scripture. Praying for complete healing as I move forward.
God is the Great I Am! I just have to remind myself daily!
I suffered severe preeclampsia one year ago July 18. As my daughters first birthday approaches, I am finding I have a lot of triggers; unresolved anger at myself, disappointment in my body, and questioning why that needed to happen to me. It has been an extraordinarily difficult road. I haven’t touched my faith except for fleeting thoughts, and it’s time to let the anger go.
I’ve finally have accepted that I need to have God as my number one priority in my life. 2 months ago I had my very first miscarriage and felt absolutely broken and discouraged inside. Instead of building my relationship with God I chose to bury myself in my work and it’s only made everything difficult. I want to grow with, love and worship God in every way. I’m ready.
So much progress on Day 1 of 7 Day Plan !! I’m loving it
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Luckily we have a Father with arms wide open always waiting for us to return back to Him. How amazing. So thankful for this study!
Opening my Bible has felt so hard lately. It is something I know in my head I need to do, but my heart feels no motivation at the end of a long day – or the start of an early morning. I know I make excuses too. How do you engage Scripture without making it a part of your to-do list?
My life has been overcome with anxiety and feeling it betrayal after the passing of my grandfather. I’ve been angry over it. I need God now more than ever. I look forward to this study
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I have struggled these past couple months with spending time with Him and His word. I get caught up in daily activities and was working to much and I just want that time back with Him.
His word truly is the food of life. I have been focusing so much on my physical health, I have neglected my spiritual health. Looking forward to this study. Thank you.
I work full time, I work w 6 almost 2 year olds and I have my own 3 year old. My husband has funky hours for his job so I usually am (and even before this job) cleaning, making dinner, etc. and I get overwhelmed and exhausted. I go to work and do it all over again and I just feel like I’m doing the same things 24/7. So I’m drained. I struggle to get up early but if I do I TRY to read my Bible. But I make my business my priority, I shouldn’t! But I do. Bed time is my unwinding time, same thing. I TRY, but I’m so tired. I just want to sit in quiet and be able to focus but it’s so hard when I have so many distractions! I need God and I need him to blind me from my distractions so I can focus on just him! I know he’s there, I can’t hear him because I’m deaf due to the distractions around me.
The image of her friends spoon feeding her scripture truly was so touching to me. I have been in that place. Losing my father unexpectedly truly shattered me and I needed friends to share grace and God’s love through my grief
I have truly been struggling lately in opening mine and really focusing on what it says
For so long I bought into the lie that God’s grace is for everyone except me, and was too anxious to approach Him through His word, as I was so sure that I had already been rejected. The people I confided in about this counselled me to be more disciplined with my reading of scripture, which did not address the crippling fear I had of coming to God at all. Being told to be more diligent was what I had been telling myself, over and over, and only added to the shame and inadequate I felt for not being able to. But God was not impatiently waiting for me to get my crap together and to start being more diligent – No. He was waiting for me to see Him as He is – a loving Father, rich in mercy, who loves me even when my faith fails and I am too weak to come. Thank you Jesus.
I’ve felt lost. I felt empty. I forget to open my bible each day but now it’s different. I’m coming back to my spiritual self. For God is our refuge and our saviour. He is kind and good.
I’ve allowed myself to think that I am okay with doing every other right thing, but I haven’t been making the time to read. His word will bring peace and guidance, I just have to quit thinking I’m okay without it.
I feel like I have more time than I like to accept. I want to use this time wisely. I really should start changing. And open the Bible.
I try so hard to make this my first thing in the morning daily habit. Most times life seems to get in the way…. because I allow it. My heavenly Father, so loving and so gracious always forgives and most times sends me that gentle nudge I need to get into His word. I love Him so much because He always loves me even when I don’t feel so loveable.
I feel like my entire journey has always been trying to be more diligent with reading my Bible and never sticking with it. It just never has felt like worship to me. I have realized to begin, I must give myself grace. It isn’t going to be perfect, just open the book!
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I kept lying to myself and saying I was just too busy to read the Bible. The truth is I was just afraid. Afraid to give up something I think I can’t live without. Instead reading the Bible didn’t take anything away from me that I needed but gave me everything I was missing. It restores and makes all things new!
I try to make it a habit to get in my Bible at least once a day. But I’m working on it because I miss then I’m feeling guilty about it. It’s always good to be reminded of God’s Word and how it applies to my life in every aspect.
Just what I needed
After this past year of what feels like clutter and chaos, a needed reminder that the Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
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I’m so very excited about this study!! I have not been in God’s word like I should because I haven’t made it a priority!! Today I choose to be intentional about my time in God’s word!! So excited!!
Great reminder of how magnificent the word of God is
Just what I needed. Though I’ve felt too busy or too overwhelmed to read my Bible, it’s never too late to dig in. Sometimes we may feel as though it’s too late, or we’re too far gone, or too ashamed to start now (anyone else?) but God reaches out his hand and He’s ready to guide us.
My excuse for not reading the Bible is that my brain fog makes it too hard to concentrate. Before, it was that I was too busy. I want it to be a habit that comes easily.
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Very nice plan. Needed it.
Such a wonderful encouragement to open my Bible back up & read with no guilt.
This is what I needed. I have been running for a while now and have been looking for the perfect book to find rest but have been avoiding the one true book that will guide me to resting in the Lord.
wow!! this was awesome thanks so much for sharing your story!
Nourishment. That’s what I picture. Thank you Father for always supplying our needs.
Just what I needed. It’s been awhile. So much grief and pain these past months.
Christine, thank you so much for sharing this part of your testimony. You are so loved.
I love this sweet reminder that it does not matter how long it’s been, how ashamed, how embarrassed, the Bible is there for us waiting to be opened.
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So thankful for this SRT family and for the opportunity to grow closer to the Lord ❤️
Mine too, friend. You got this!
Beautiful!
7The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
my first day to start my devotion again. please pray for me. thankyou! God Bless us all
I have been a christian but swayed from my faith for many years (catholic raised). My life represents the absence of my faith.
I recommited my life to Jesus exactly 2 weeks ago. I am craving knowledge and wisdom. And so overwhelemed as where to begin to learn the bible. I am thankful for this study!
School and life often times get in the way of me reading my Bible but I’m learning that without the Bible and God’s word l I would have nothing and I need to be making it a priority in my life!
What an encouragement!
I’ve just “restarted” reading my Bible after about 10 yrs. I let my divorce cripple my faith, feeling betrayed by God. I’m still working on increasing my faith but God is definitely speaking to my heart and healing my brokenness like He has for my entire life!
Our God welcomes us with open arms ♥️
“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.” Never be shaken…yes please. This is what/Who I need today.
I too have fallen out of my routine with seeking God and His word daily. It had been a very long time since I had prayed to Him and I recently started doing so again at the beginning of 2021. Last year I had a cancer reoccurrence that shook my faith. I have a 2 year old son, and I couldn’t imagine leaving him. After Chemo, I had yet another scare that devastated me. I became so lost and hurt by the concerns of the worldly realm that I walked away from my Light, my Lord. I enjoyed reading the first day of Open Your Bible and I’m inspired and ready to get back on my walk with God.
It’s been 11 months and 1 day since I’ve last spoken to my Lord. 11 months of being angry and holding a grudge. But my soul has been craving Him like someone who is parched from thirst. So I’ve decided to recommit myself to some quality time with my maker.
I have been so out of my rhythm of spending daily time with the Lord and I am committing to coming back
Psalm 119:105. Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
When I first became a believer I remembered this verse like my guid in life. I had lost sight of how important God word is, recently my boyfriend of 3 years had committed suicide. I felt lost and broken, my friends came together and helped me back on my feet when I couldn’t stand for myself, when I felt like my life was over. I had to learn to walk again, by Gods grace and the love shown by my friends I was able to get back up, listening to them reading his word, spoon feeding me so I may get stronger. Picking up the Bible has been hard for the last few months. Trying to heal from a broken heart God gave me hope, a someone to love that I didn’t think would ever happen, with great patience I pray the lord blesses this new relationship and my walk in him that I may continue to read his work and hold fast to it that it surely does holds truth! I pray Gods word remains a light to my path.
So fun to see all these other ladies starting today. The most amazing part about our relationship with Christ is that there is no end. I am so excited for this study!
These passages spoke right to my heart this morning. Committing to getting into the Word and being intentional about having a daily quiet time
Today I am recommitting to reading God’s word daily – and what a great way to start. ❤️
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This is exactly me – the business of life and reading others work has taken me away from just reading my Bible … but just reading day – tears streaming down my face!!!!!
I needed to start implementing a daily routine of not just praying and spending time talking to God, but to really dive into the word. So I figured let me start with this. ❤️
I haven’t opened my bible in a minute, but I’m reminded by the sweetness and timing of Jesus to come back. He’s always there to welcome us again.
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A rhythm I want to get back into — reading my Bible each day. I know I’ll feel more grounded and at peace when I do. Feeling encouraged and like I’m not alone through these other comments! ❤️
This isn’t my first short study but it is the first in a very long time. I wandered away for awhile but am now trying to nourish and grow my relationship and walk with God.
I’m on chemo and it’s hard for me to keep up with reading. I study the Bible a lot for my bible study but I feel like I need to read more
I have been reminded that the Word of God is alive
It’s been a quick minute since I’ve opened up the word. Isaiah 40:8 has been one of my favorite verses all of my life.
Wow❤️ Hearing that Gods Word is for me and applies in this season of my life was so needed! I have felt incredibly dry but unable to pick up the one thing I know will comfort me! I am ready to jump back in and listen openly for God’s voice.
I love how this portion of the scripture reading focused not on how heavy the rules of the Bible can seem, but instead on how life-giving the Word of God is. I pray it is for those reading this study as well.
My first plan with she reads truth and really enjoyed the first day so far! Trying to make it a habit to dig into the Lord’s word everyday. It’s so easy to get caught up in life, social media, work, my husband, and I forget to set time aside for myself and dive in his word.
Learning to abide in Him.
This is one of the first times I’ve really opened the word since my miscarriage in March. This really spoke to me.
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I love this. Sometimes I feel that the simple task of reading the Bible can be so intimidating. This reflection completely changes my perspective on reading scripture and helps me to realize that I can come and read the words of God just as I am! Thank you for this. ✨✨
this really spoke to me!!
I seem to find something that applies to me directly ,like God is talking to me. I MUST TUNE IN BETTER TO HEAR HIS WORD.
There with you, Emily! We can press on and know that even if it’s not today that we see the benefit, His word does not return void!
I love the idea that we can pant and thirst and hunger for the word of god
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First SRT study!
I try to read my Bible often but don’t always know where to start or what I’m supposed to be looking for. But I know I need to trust Him and He will guide me
Amen. God is so good! Each day is a new beginning, I am so very thankful for this. I can let all the yesterday’s go. I think that this past year has been a reset for me and I am grateful. By starting my day with my Bible I have found peace and knowing that God is with me all day, every day is a blessing.
So good. I love Isaiah 40:8… “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.”
Through all the uncertainty in our lives we can always count on God and His word to guide us. It brings me so much peace and comfort knowing this is true.
The hardest part is starting. I’m going to try to create a habit to read the Bible everyday.
I think often the hardest part of getting back into the bible is starting. I don’t know what exactly i’m looking to find as I read God’s word but I trust that He is guiding me in the right direction and I am grateful that He has given me the desire to come to know Him more.
One verse that really hit me was Psalm 62:4. Where they said “with their mouths they bless but in their hearts they curse.” I’m not sure what life is throwing your way but I know that I’ve personally fell to this. I will speak blessings but find my self angered inside. It really made me think of how I view things not only externally but internally
You ARE worthy, don’t ever tell yourself otherwise
Don’t ever worry about disappointing someone else, because their opinions do not matter. Do this for you and no one else. ❤️
Reading comments makes me sad, because I don’t feel moved by this first day of reading at all. Maybe I’m expecting too much. I’ll keep quietly and patiently reading.
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Lord, please help give me the hunger I desire. To know you, your Word and share it with others. I let the distractions of the world and the enemy get me away, please help remove those distractions and comforts so I can know you better. Amen
I started a 365 Bible reading plan 2 years ago. Got 3/4 of the way through the OT and really learned so much but lost all momentum to keep going. Using this to start reading my Bible again. I want to finish the Bible someday but I’m not sure I’m ready to get back to it just yet. I like these smaller reading plans, they feel doable
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This is all very new to me. I had my second child 6 months ago and my father passed 4 months ago. I was post pardon and now grieving … i feel lost with not knowing how to feel and have just been feeling the lord pulling me in to trust in him. I’m so happy my friend told me about this app. I already am feeling like i have some clarity. Dear lord i pray that you guid me I’m ready to accept you in my life. Please protect my family and help us through this year of firsts without my dad. In Jesus name amen
Looking forward to getting back into the Word. ❤️
Definitely needed this! It encouraged me to start more plans and dig deeper into the Word❤️
I was scrolling through plans hoping one would jump out at me, but I never expected to see a heading that addressed my biggest need. I am a mother of one and almost two tiny humans and I crave direction to teach these babies Truth, but can’t do it without the direction of the Word
God, let me yearn and desire to dig deep into your word by always putting you first.
Lord, thank you for giving me an unsatiated desire to be closer to you and to read your word. I am so thankful to feel your embrace during the struggles I face.
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Lord please help me to have a hunger to dig deeper into your word every single day. I miss spending my morning quiet time with you. I love you Abba!!
Lord, help me to have a desire to read your word and implant it into my heart so that I can share it with my family and the people in my life that need it. Amen
I started learning more about God and Jesus during the beginning of the year but stopped reading the Bible. I haven’t read in about 2 months. I want to use this to pick up trying to learn about and build a relationship with God again.
I used to be an avid bible- reader but quarantine brought me away and when I wanted to get back, I was scared to disappoint someone by admitting that I hadn’t been doing it as much. This helps.
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I pray to be more consistent in my bible study
It has been quite some time Lord. I pray for consistency in every aspect of my life. I pray that I not shy away from my longing to read and understand your word. I pray fear has no more space in me or around me; that my thoughts are not on how others will perceive me… but on how much understanding and growth I can gain. From your word.
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God continue to touch my heart to come back to you. No matter what happen. In Jesus name.
How encouraging for me as a long time believer. Welcome Hailey! I pray that you continue to cling to God’s word and be encouraged by it. ❤️
I am so shamefully relived that there are more of you Christian women out there who have struggled to get into and stay in the Bible. Given the number of years I have been a Christian, I still feel so “young” or immature as a Christian – and that’s because it has been such a long time since I delved into the Bible. Now that I have little ones, it’s just so much more imperative for me to properly grow as a Christian and be sustained through God’s truth.
I LOVE to read the Bible. It brings me a peace of mind and gentle grace as the words pour over me. I choose this study simply because I am new to SRT and for some reason this study grabbed me. I have not been in the Word as much lately because I have 2 boys 2 years and younger. I am simply so busy, but I have been reevaluating things in my life and want to make the Bible higher on my list of importance simply because I know I am a better mom, wife and Christian with it!
God, please lead me into strength to fulfill your destiny. Let me open your Word daily and consume all that is meant for me.
I am here to learn and to walk in the steps of the lord!
God, I confess I’ve strayed away. I pray for clarity.
I have been feeling too scared and not equipped to open the bible but I am ready now.
I am very new to my faith. I grew up in a house where we didn’t go to church or talk much of God, my parents were forced in private schools so they were completely opposite with me. I have always felt overwhelmed with the Bible this has really helped me start my journey. Though I still feel lost with what I am reading I will keep on.
I have never studied the Bible. I’ve been called to by God to learn the word and live the life he made me for. Every anxiety and every worry I want to put into the hands of God, for I know I need not burden myself with those weights. God knows the now and the what will be. And that is enough for me.
I had my second baby a month ago and have just felt such a heaviness over feeling like something is missing in my life. I wept as I read the scripture and devotional realizing that this is what was missing. Thank you SRT for allowing an overwhelmed momma the opportunity to get in the Word and be encouraged in an accessible way. (Typed as I currently nurse my baby.)
The more time I spend in God’s presence, the more I feel the healing balm of his words soothing my soul, the more I feel the need for his holy word.
I’ve lacked in consistency in the past. I’m grateful for this refreshing starting point. The spaced out format and reading plans are very helpful and relaxing to my usually distracted mind.
Lord i love you and i want to get to know you and trust in you with all my heart, i hope this plan helps me do so!
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Using this as a fresh start to get my foot back in the Bible and study the word of God
I’ve used the excuse of being too busy, but I’m determined to make time for it now. I just started a family Bible time after lunch (instead of “quiet time”) which I hope will help me stay on track. I also got a new Bible for my toddler, which is very exciting for both of us, so hopefully making time for it in my daily schedule will help me make this a forever routine :)
Personally I have become so interesting in reading the Bible and really getting to know the word of God. Honestly the Bible can seem a bit overwhelming, it’s like where do I start or how do I understand. This is such an awesome step in that direction!
I’m a procrastinate (puts things off to the last minute)
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I have not been consistently reading my Bible for quite some time now. I’m a full time college student in her senior year and I often let other things become more important than my relationship with the Lord. My would thirsts for a drink from the Well of Living Water. I long for God’s presence. I long to be close to Him again, closer than I could ever be with anyone besides Him. I desire to be in God’s Word daily. Quench my thirst, O’ Lord.
This is the first time I have read my Bible in years. I always pick it up and get confused on where to start. I truly believed I was disqualified. I now have found my starting place
I just opened my Bible for the first time in months.
This is just what I needed to have a fresh start and getting back into studying God’s word again!
I like this app
I think what keeps me from opening my Bible is 1) moments of sin – after I have sinned I just feel so unworthy to even open His word, I feel unworthy of asking for or receiving forgiveness. I just get this heavy weight put on by the devil convincing me I’m unworthy and I become afraid to be washed by the Father. And 2) sometimes I feel overwhelmed because I just don’t know where to start sometimes. I have so many unfinished devos and ideas I have for how I want to read the bible that sometimes I get overwhelmed and just don’t read.
Salvation is a super cool promise in the sense that you don’t have to be perfect daily. If you accept Christ into your heart, repent of your sins, and seek Him knowing that He is the only God then he covers your shortcomings with His love.
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I’m terrified that I have not done everyday that god said to do and if he comes I would not have done everything that I was supposed to and not make it
I had a baby just under two months ago, and have struggled getting into a routine with the Word ever since. My soul has been longing for it, and this simple, yet powerful, devotion is a gift from God.
I am so ready for this journey and to bathe in the Lords word. I have felt his pull for a while now but have felt I didn’t know how to connect with my faith anymore. This podcast and app is a true blessing
Desired this reading today, and God answered.
I think what often keeps me from turning to the Bible is knowing how often its been translated, and not always for good. While I believe in the Lord, it is hard to have total faith in a document development and misused by man. I often fear its tampered with in a way that prevents me from truly connecting with God. But I guess I won’t know unless I fully read it will I?
I needed to hear this so much right now❤️
I’m hoping to really put time into Gods word and I am so glad to have found this. It seems like a great step one!
I have been looking for a plan to follow for awhile now. I want to read His word and know Him more but I honestly never knew where to start. Grateful for this study❤️
Thank you. Seriously. I want to find God again.
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I’m excited to see where this journey brings me! It’s been so long since I tried to read the Bible, but I just never know where to start!
I felt this! Agreed!
Needed this bad!
i feel the same way
What often keeps me from going to the Word and opening my Bible, is that I never quite know where to go, or where to start.
This is going to a great way for me to get back in to the Word
I feel this so often in a cycle in my life. seasons change and it feels as if my need for the Word does too, which is not the case. Let me learn to love the Lord and His Word in all days. Blessings and Burdens
Much needed ♥️ the perfect words.
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I’m 12 weeks pregnant with a baby I prayed for for 13 long months. After my husband’s test results came back extremely low, his doctor suggested reproductive endocrinology. But God isn’t hindered by test results, and we conceived without treatments. This pregnancy has been rough. I’m beyond thankful for the miracle growing inside of me, but between my constant nausea and fatigue, and anti-nausea medication that makes me sleepy, I’ve struggled to stay in the Word. I need this.
Oh, how my heart needed this today. Does anyone else feel as if their Bible collects dust when things are “going good” in life? When I am desperate for relief & rest I turn to my Bible quickly, but when day to day life is pleasant I can easily forget to seek the Lord & His Word. Father forgive me for only seeking You when I need something. The truth is, I need YOU, desperately, every day, in the good & bad. “I’m not here for blessings, Jesus You don’t owe me anything.”
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It’s such a great reminder of the importance of God’s Word. I shouldn’t be content with hearing scripture once a week, I should long to know the Word of my God. Father, I pray that you would kindle a desire to know you. Father, I pray that you would minimize excuses and laziness in my life, I want to know you and I pray that I would long to read Your Word.
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Most definitely needed to.heqr and read this..
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Praying for you right now, Maritza. Praying that God would protect and guide you and that you would be steadfast in your faith!
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Love this ! The way her friend responded, “that’s okay, let me read to it you” I’m in a season where I am craving to be surrounded by the word but having trouble doing it on my own
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“Truly my soul finds rest only in God”
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I’m so thankful we can renew it countless times, even when we are on top of it or when we slack. Renewing is constantly!!
I live in a very Brocken home . Where there is temptation everywhere. I really wanna read and focus on him. I find nowhere . I’m glad I found this app. God have had to send it. God is good ! Amen
“Keep my steps according to your promise”
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I also struggle with anxiety, depression, and a PMDD. Just remember that God loves you even in your weakest. He also has a plan for you and although you can’t see it now, it ends in good. God bless ya girly! ❤️
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just recently had a moment where i couldnt open my bible because i felt betrayed and hurt by God. so glad that when I did read his word, he reminded me that he is a faithful God and will never leave me or forsake me ❤️
God brought me here. I’m confident in it. I too had a stillborn baby. God is so good to comfort us.
Wow that’s amazing
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Psalm 62 in particular spoke to me this morning. Amen!
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I am hurt. I blame God for my depression and anxiety and much more like my eating disorder I’ve had for years and schizoaffective disorder I have. Why? But anyway I am a Christian but still I feel hurt, unloved, abandoned by God. But the little sound of the spirt in me tells me to pray and read my bible. So I found this app and pray that God and I would start having a better relationship. I hope he forgives me of all my sin and stupidity.
I’m new to reading the bible, I gave my life to the lord 2 years ago at a Christian Camp but live with parents who don’t believe it, it feels very alone at times
I have always struggled with reading the Bible since the day I was saved but I have been consistent since January. Starting reading plans like this and devotionals were a good start for me. Then I went to reading The Bible in a year plan, I am just amazed at how my eyes have been opened to what I’m reading. Anyhow, I pray the presence of the Lord surrounds each of you, lifts you up with a complete renewing within you and your life. That the desire to seek him is unmeasurable, cause his plans for your life are beyond what you can imagine.
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. -Proverbs 3:13
God is consistent, even when I am not! He is greater and bigger than me and he keeps me!
Great read! I struggle at times to know where to start in the Bible and get discouraged if I don’t understand right away. I like how real you were in your response! Tha just you for a great study to start my day!
I really need this to help me get back to consistency. But also to help me examine my motives
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Often I find that I don’t want to open my bible because I don’t know where to start or how to get the most out of it. Mentioning how you can open your bible just as you are helps me realize that something is better than nothing. Everyone starts somewhere!
I love that the Bible is here to guide me and to help me know the Lord.
Hope you all have an amazing day and that you will read your Bible everyday (I am trying to make this my habit)
Sadie-Ann. God is faithful to those who seek Him! Keep searching and asking God to direct your path to find truth! Lord, remember your daughter, Sadie-Ann. Show her your love today and reveal your truth to her.
I’m so happy you are searching for truth Sadie-Ann❤️ Lord, I pray that You reveal your truth to her heart, mind and spirit and that she responds to your life giving invitation to know you intimately.
I like how it said to just come as you are when you read your Bible. Often times I feel unequipped when reading my Bible; or that I’m always supposed to know exactly what what God is saying, but the simple fact of reading my Bible is enough. That just coming to read the Lord’s word is enough. All God wants is a relationship with me, and as long as I’m putting in the effort that should be enough.
I was in a Bible college course last semester where it was very descriptive on how the Bible should be read to be understood. I had a lot going on in my life at that time and after completing the course (which was very insightful don’t get me wrong) I felt like there was a certain way that the Bible had to be studied. Like I couldn’t just pick up my Bible and read. Ever since this, I have been struggling reading the word even monthly. I am hoping by the devotional books and this app I am able to get back on track in my faith and find God again.
So thankful for the reminder that even in my doubt, my inconsistency, my failure to open His word that “The word that never stopped being alive…” is for me. His word is perfect and renews my life. My prayer for myself and for each of us in this community is that we would find/make time to interact with scripture in some way each day—-even if it’s just reading and thinking on the verse you have saved on your phone screen. I’ve found using the Dwell app when I’m getting ready or even falling asleep has helped me to stay more consistent with being in the Bible daily.
I have had a lot of anger and resentment toward the church for some really terrible things. This not only kept me from opening my Bible- it has kept me from my path altogether. For 5 years, I wondered in the wilderness, angry, bitter and lost. Recently, The holt spirit has been nudging at me heart. Yesterday, on 3/7/21– was the first time I prayed the way way I did in years. I cried. I came home and I absorbed and reviewed these emotions I was feelings. Today— I opened my Bible with intention… to find the light to my path.
Trauma, anger and confusion kept me from opening my Bible. But not today….
I struggle finding the energy to pick it up, being a single mother with a full time job. However, I have my scriptures on my phone, iPad, next to my bed and in my car, and even if it’s a chapter or even just a verse, I manage. And after every reading, no matter how small, I feel the spirit within my soul and my days always feel so much better.
Sometimes I feel really overwhelmed by it all and get in my head. I always feel refreshed and free when I do read, but it’s so hard to remind myself of that before I do it
I know I should read the Bible everyday, yet everyday the world offers an excuse not to. Not anymore!
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I was too lazy to open the Bible but I will read
I don’t even really know what I believe. I pick up the bible here and there, but I am still searching for truth in many different paths, not just Christianity. I am waiting to FEEL truth.
I completely understand because this is exactly how I feel.
I honestly don’t even have an excuse for my lack of being in the Bible. I feel like right now it’s simply a lack of desire. Even though I feel that, I still want to be obedient which is why I figured this study couldn’t hurt. Even though sometimes I dread getting in the word, I never leave empty. God is good
I have a hard time being consistent and not being discouraged.
I’ve found it hard to pick up my Bible and get into scripture because my heart has been wounded and it’s easier to hold onto the hurt than to step into healing.
i sometimes find it hard to sit and read the bible due to it not being in my hands physically but i feel with guidance from the Lord and the set-up of this app i will achieve that. very clean and easy to read
It’s truly a struggle to pick up the Bible to read with everything going on. I am thankful for this step I have made to make an effort to read His Word.
Distractions, finding a pattern, sometimes I get my bible out Place it on my bed with my notebook and I picked my phone up then I’ve been on my phone for 30 minutes knowing that my Bible is in front of me but I’m waiting for the moment that I feel confident enough to open my Bible. Finding a pattern sometimes I don’t know how to read my Bible, I forget that when you read the Bible it reads you also.
Find it hard to actually sit down and let everything that’s constantly on my mind to shut on off mode.
I am at a place in my life where I’m ready to become closer to God, I feel as if I need him more than ever.
I find it hard to stay focused on it. I’m also afraid that because I can’t get myself to read my Bible consistently that I’m Im not interested in it and don’t truly believe in God.
I have a hard time focusing while trying to read. I think I just need to pick a Bible study and just do my best to read it daily.
I find it hard to know where to start so then I don’t.
I find it hard to sit and study the word of the Lord every day.
I did it, Day 1… this is my first time opening a bible ever! I didn’t grow up with family who had a relationship with God or found it to be important. Church was a place we went for weddings.
I am overwhelmed but so excited for this to be in my life. I did struggle with trying to interpret the readings so I hope that comes with time. Any advice from all you wonderful people is welcome for this newcomer.
I have used all of the same excuses posted by so many others as reasons and justification for not opening my bible. It’s time to let go and let God.
I find myself swept up in the tasks of life and not making the time to open my Bible.
I have felt fear, shame, and disqualification push me from the Bible. It is the very thing that brings life, yet I have had such a difficult time becoming overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and condemnation. I am believing that as a put my trust in the Life transforming power of the word of God that my heart will be healed from the dark places.
Definitely confirmation and what I needed to hear in this moment. God is so good!
thankful for this reminder of the importance of God’s word. I have been working through depression and reaching for the bible has not been something I choose to do. I was reminded by a friend how I need to be in the word and I shed a few tears reading about the revival that comes form the Lord’s law.
I will pray for you Carissa, I went through what you went through!
I struggle with consistency with quiet time with the Lord. This plan came at a perfect time for me. Praying to connect deeper with the Lord, have a more meaningful prayer life, and to be consistent in being sustained my Gods word. In all times, good times and bad, not just when it’s convenient for me to seek him.
Never thought of it in this way!
Yeah I agree it’s the same way for me
by Steffany. G I have missed being humbled and held by the Father so much
Wow. I haven’t opened my bible in a months. Sitting here and reading I’m in tears tonight this is such a simple and potent truth, I also sat and listened to ” No one’s ever cared for me like Jesus.”
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S M, I wouldn’t put so much pressure on yourself to agonize over memorization. I would start by reading God’s word for what it is. Alive and active. Let it soak into your heart. The more you read it, the more it will be ingrained in you. I have found this true in my life, and I still struggle to recall certain numbers and specificities. However, I can remember his promises and truth. Start taking him for his word. Let God’s word work through you as he breathes life into it. I promise the freedom and growth you’ll experience is so worth it. You got this!!!
I struggle with opening my book Bible up so getting this app helps slot with that and I can easily read wherever and highlight and take notes.
I did it!! Opened my bible!
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Thank you for this plan. I need a restart and this is perfect to remind me to truths and encourage me to pursue Gods perfect words x
Good stuff!
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I really needed this, I simply never knew where to start in the Lord’s word anf I am excited to begin this plan and many more!
I’ve been having a hard time to read the Bible because of the lack of time but also these worldly distractions and this word has changed me I’m so grateful. God is so good
Very encouraging!!
Wow God knows I needed to read this. Praise God!
As a baby Christian, I really needed this. Thank you Lord.
Jesus I love you
I really needed this ❤️
i was born with mental health issues. it’s hard for me to connect with the word after my diagnosis knowing that he made me this way and that this is not the way my sinful heart wants me to be.
This is very encouraging!
I’ve struggled to get back in a groove reading the Bible since Christmas – I’m looking forward to this plan!
Amen! This came at such a great time. Thank you Jesus.
I’m not to big on reading so that’s my biggest problem. So I’m using this to help me find that love for reading and the lord himself
Trying to make the time in my life to read the Bible intentionally.
But that made me tired of running from the word and reading it today made me realize that spiritual hunger is exactly what I’m experiencing. May got God continue to give me the discipline to continue to find him in his Word.
I lost a lot in the past few the. People I loved, I got Vovid really really bad. And I’ve recently had other health complications.
This plan really could not have come at a better time, it really does all happen in His time. I’m so incredibly blessed to have found this. I want to use this as motivation to read with my fiancé again. We both feel so busy like there’s not enough time in the day but so guilty when we go to bed and we both are so hungry for the Word. It’s that simple. It’s right here.
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I did it! I opened up my bible and read. I hope this plan helps me understand and build a stronger relationship with the lord.
I felt a pull to start this and i’m hoping it leads me down a much needed and longed for path that brings me closer to the Lord.
Excited to start this plan❤️
I’ve never sat with scripture because it was never a high priority on my to-do list, thinking that the outcome wouldn’t be as instantly recognized as, say, washing the dishes from last nights dinner. But my fiancé has continually brought me back to the bible, claiming that if he doesn’t read it in the mornings, his days are thrown off. I kept saying I’d read it, but never did, and he was continually gracious in my baby steps, even when they were few and far between. TODAY I am setting a goal and mindset to pursue the Bible; to pursue a deeper and meaningful relationship with the Lord through His word, because it was written for us for a reason, right!? I know there is something missing in my life that I see in Kyle’s (my fiancé) attitude through struggles and joys, and I want what he has! I want…no, NEED the Bible and I am ready to finally take control of my own will and rest in the Word.
For some reason, after reading the Bible for 17 years, I felt like today I was truly reading it for the first time. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing!!
Sometime it is so so hard to open my Bible. I want to learn and read it so badly but something is stopping me. I’m excited to see how God uses this plan to help me overcome this challenge.
praying for you ❤️ Hebrews 4:14-16 came to my mind while praying, you can go to Him confidently! He knows already knows your heart
Love this!! Praying for us all to WANT to read the Bible and fill our hearts and soul with His word!!! ❤️
I am inclined to sloth. This time I won’t let it get me!
Love this ❤️ My Churches theme for the year is Living for the Son in 2021, I definitely need to improve my bible reading if I want to do this.
I always find myself slacking off when it comes to reading the word. Each time I do God does something to show me why I shouldn’t. I have been struggling deeply lately. I don’t always know how to be one and vulnerable with God. But I am trying. Can everyone just send me their prayers please it would be a great help. ❤️
I am so excited for this lesson. I need to find my way back to God. I have let the enemy control me far too long!
Glad to join everyone here.
I haven’t opened the Bible because of my laziness. I need to pray for discipline and organizational skills. I know His plan for me is perfect, if I will only take the time requested by Him.
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“…the Word that never stopped being alive or true, even when it remained unread.”
I have a learning disorder and I get so frustrated so much I just sometimes don’t even open my Bible . Yes I have prayed the lord to help my disorder ,,,, but the key word is pray—- I would pray but wouldn’t give him time to answer . Now I will . There is no excuse to open my Bible during the week .
Exactly what I needed to start my day with ❤️
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This was needed today! I’ve been struggling finding my way back to God and this was a good first step!
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So good! I want the Lord to change my heart and shape me to look more like Him! I want to grow in spiritual discipline and find joy in it!!!
can i just take a second and really express how deep this bible verse just hit. it is a very simple verse but when i sat here a second thinking about it, it blew it away.
“The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8
it’s funny bc normally i would just of read that and not thought anything of it but before i opened my bible, i prayed that he opens my eyes to see what his word really means. that i truly understand it. i struggle with just reading the bible and not applying it. he answered that prayer. he is always there, always listening to what you have to say. i don’t know, i just thought that was a small but really moving way of showing how he answers prayers.
anyway that bible verse got me thinking. i struggle with a lot of things, i would say a lot of them control my life. i am constantly thinking about them. but that bible verse explains that all of that (the grass and the flowers) won’t last forever. they will eventually die or fade away. BUT his word will forever be alive. like that is crazy to me that the things i think are the most important in my life aren’t always gonna be number 1.
people will go. things will become less important. life will move on. but God will always be there. He is not going anywhere.
I love that this entry meets me where I am and reminds me that taking the first step into learning and growing in Christ is as simple as having faith in the power of his word on my heart! Needed this to get me started. ♥️
For the last 6 or so months I’ve felt stuck. I’ve had no motivation to pick up my Bible and read it. It seems like a chore something I’m supposed to do because I was taught this way. But I want more I want to actually read my Bible because I want to grow spiritually I want to be more like Jesus. I admire those ladies that talk about their devotions with so much energy and inspiration like they’re actually doing it because they want to, to feed their souls. I’m praying that God will help me to fall in love with him and his word again.
I needed this today. I’ve been feeling out of sorts and not felt like myself at all. Opening the Bible has been such a battle, but today this shifted something in me. Thank you.
“Just take the first step”, that’s the encouragement I needed today and so excited your comment was here!❤️
Trying to get into reading the Bible consistently—not for a check off the to do list, but for personal growth. Cheers to day 1!
I feel like whenever I try to read the Bible, I’m just trying to get through it to check something off my to do list. Instead, I want to find a practice of slow, intentional reading that I know my soul needs to connect with God.
I need a shift in understanding what I need vs want. And how what I truly want can only come from Him so I need to draw near instead of pushing away.
This past year has had me really struggling with my faith. I’ve been overwhelmed with the ugliness & selfishness people including people of the church have shown eachother this year. I’m trying to find my faith again & I know the word of God is the first step….
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I find myself in the same situation. When I go to bed at night I realize I had so many opportunities to read God’s word but I chose so many other frivolous things to do instead. It will definitely take intentionality but I’m determined to put God first! ❤️
Definitely needed to hear this.
One thing I love about God’s word is that you can read a verse or passage a hundred times, then one day it may just “click” and mean something entirely different to you and what you’re going through! Or, you may start going through a trial and remember a passage or verse you read before and God uses it that way. I love God’s word…and desperately need to get back into reading and studying it daily again! Thank you for the encouragement!
I didn’t want to hear it but my heart knows I need ed it.
Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by the trauma I deal with thatI don’t I don’t read the Bible. I feel better when I’m do at least for a few minutes
My family has been through a rough time. 6 months ago my husband was essentially forced from his job as a pastor. We were hurt deeply by what transpired. We moved states away to be near family. The Lord has used this hard experience to teach us much about Himself. But still the Word is difficult to open for me. I’m starting to finally come back to life and enjoy church again. I’m making new friends and beginning to really see how the Lord is working everything for our good.
Raechel, I’m sad for the loss of your baby. I’ve experienced 2 very early miscarriages so I don’t know what your experience was like, but I can sympathize to a degree. I love how your friends cared so deeply for you to spoon feed you scripture. What a sweet picture of grace and kindness.
Right on! Same here!
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I am learning that I have no reason as to why I haven’t opened my bible in so long. When asked that question I sat here thinking of my “reason” and for minute after minute, nothing came. I sit here and reflect on my daily life and there is not a day that goes by that I can’t open my bible. My life is calm, I don’t have a hectic job. I work great hours. I am not one of those people that can say “I am too busy.” I have chosen every single day to put myself and worldly desires first. And for what?
I need to shift my priorities. God is King. He is the center. I need to put Him first, all day everyday.
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I’ve been afraid to open the Bible to what I might find because I feel guilty and unworthy.
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This is exactly how I feel ! I hope to find myself falling into the scripture more and understanding it more ! ❤️
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The line about feeling like you’re not capable of understanding the Bible and all of its intricacies…that’s me and that’s why I’m pushing to open my Bible and grow my relationship with God today.
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I pray your granny comes out the hospital healed. Covid is a terrible thing.
Making time is my goal this year… I always keep myself so busy… but that’s gotta change!
His Word is healing to my hurting heart.
“The Bible is for me, and it is for right now.” ❤️
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“The Bible is for me, and it is for right now”
Day One: What has kept you from opening your Bible?
The fear of judgment from others, honestly my mother.
1st day done ☺️
I am so sorry. I see you ❤️ God sees you. Cling to his word. Pray day and night. Find friends who love Jesus.
Thank you God that You are right there in the good, but also through the difficult and confusing times. Help us Jesus to continue coming to You and seeking You in the scripture. May we praise Your name during the hard times like King David did and wrote about in the Psalms.
New here. I’m a messianic Jewish mama of 2 boys and felt like I needed to come back to the world because I’m exhausted and I feel I’m always running behind. I’m glad I decided to install the app and start with this study. Blessings to you all.
I’m finally finding hope! And clinging to God in this terrible time in this world
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i’m just so lonely and so tired. I feel that God forgot about me. I’m hoping to feel him again.
Is there a good study Bible you recommend?
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Much needed
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I read both. They’re both applicable to life but I focus a lot on the NT because Jesus coming established the new covenant. I recommend also finding a goos study bible in addition to this so you can see some commentary about verses and see explanations when things are sometimes taken out of context in individual verses, if you really want to study scripture. This is a great plan to start with though!
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God placed this perfectly in my walk with Him. Thank you, Jesus.
Much needed refresh in the Lord’s word it has been too long and wanted just couldn’t “find time.” Now i’m making time!
Both! I have found the Gospels in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and Psalms in the Old Testament to be good starting points.
Thank you! Crazy question but this is all brand new.. do you read the scriptures from the old or New Testament?
Wow such refreshment for my soul. I need a refreshment of God and His word. I’m so thankful for this.
Kelly, what a life-changing decision. I am so thrilled for you to experience God in all that He is.
I think the app can be used however works best for you. I choose a plan and daily read the scriptures provided, read the devotional/letter/story and then add to the comments if I feel led.
Praying that this app helps you open your Bible daily and that you get to know the God that already knows everything about you! ❤️
My best advice is just start. This is a great study. The Word of god is living and changes us, but we may not see it every day, so just trusting it will do its job is important. So glad you are following Jesus and hungry for more!
Or I recommend starting in the book of John.
I’ve been so sad and depressed after my mom passing in November and my dad in December and literally right before I opened my Bible and this app I was crying and everything was completely relatable. It’s really wonderful and I needed it so bad.
I am brand new to this and am just starting to find a relationship ship with Jesus and just got my very first Bible. I want to do this study but not sure how it works or what to do. Do you just read each days reading? Where it says read in bible what is the difference? Do I need the study guide? I am just so overwhelmed and not sure how I even start. Thank you for any advice.
I needed this so much. I didn’t even realize how much I needed it until I read it, tears in my eyes.
This was a really good reminder this morning! Love it
Loved this! I definitely needed the reminder that even in the craziness of life that God’s Word is constant and true!
Speechless. Exactly what I needed to read today.
So good!
Wow, this has really reminded me how much relief reading the word gives me. I’d forgotten that.
praise Jesus!
just what i needed as well♥️
I have so much fear in my heart. I need His word to heal me.
Great reminder of the love and comfort God’s word can bring. I’m going to try to make it a habit now to read a little bit everyday.
If I’m honest, God has been calling me for quite some time to spend time drawing closer. I’ve failed to just open the word and immerse myself in it. I found this study on the app today and decided it was time to start!
God knew I needed this today. Amen.
This is a great reminder to make spending time in the word a priority every single day
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“turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.”
I needed this message today.
Nothing revives my soul compared to the word of God.
I get caught up in the busy rat race that I neglect this very important part of my faith walk. But truth is I am empty without God’s word.
Just what I need. ❤️
“The Bible is for you, and it is for right now”
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Amen! Thank you for your testimony
I am so excited about this beautiful, fresh start! I haven’t opened my Bible in years. For years it sat right next to me on my bedside table, asking me to open it. I attend church every Sunday and Wednesday faithfully, but I know that’s not enough. I want to be in the Word, but it intimidates me. I’m scared I’m not smart enough to understand it. But I am so thankful to have been shown this app and to be encouraged to open my Bible. I AM worthy and it’s never too late. Let’s do this in the name of Jesus!
Loved hearing this today. Open the Bible and start now! It’s a process, and Jesus is calling us right now as we are.
I’m in the same boat as you mama! Like, a huge YES to everything you wrote. We can do this!
Very enlightening
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Needed these words of encouragement today.
Sometimes I look at my friends that are so rooted in the word and radiate so much joy and peace, and I just think that it is unattainable for me to get to where they are. While I know that I should not compare where I am at to where they are at, its so easy to do. A lot has changed in my life recently and Im really striving to become deeply rooted in Jesus and truth as I move through this next chapter.
Excited to do this study. I have struggled with reading my bible not only because life is crazy with two little kids, a husband,keeping the house together and working, but because I feel like I can’t “read between the lines”. Sometimes I just feel like I’m reading and not understanding or getting depth from the word. I want it to soak into my soul and guide me through my day. I want to be able to pull scripture and use it throughout my day. Hoping these next 7 days start a new fire within me
It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who struggles with picking up my bible, because sometimes it definitely feels like it’s just me. It’s been a focus of mine for 2021, and I plan to keep it a focus.
hey me too! like same age and everything, haha, so you’re not alone! it’s really difficult but sometimes even baby steps are really good.
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I’ve felt disqualified many times in reading the Word but this is a good reminder that His word is for me!! Every day!
Wonderful how all the Psams fit together and how they remind us that Gods word is our delight, our light, our strength, our wisdom and a gift to us
I often feel as if I don’t have time throughout my busy day of work, chores and keeping a 2-year-old in line! This was the reminder I needed ❤️
I have not felt motivated to open my Bible and read God’s word. It feels like a chore. I know all the reasons why I need to, but it can feel like a chore. I consume more news than I do of God’s word. But I have felt him calling me to him, to his word. It felt so good to read truth this morning.
“And it’s for the time, when you really don’t have time to open its pages for yourself” definitely a reminder I needed…. there is always time
My soul was craving this. I am quick to satisfy my hunger cravings, but when it comes to my soul cravings, I am slow to do so. This has come to me at a perfect time. Thank you.
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These reminders are So refreshing!!
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This was amazing. Much needed.
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This was so good! ❤️
Great start to help my relationship with Christ
The Lord never ceases to amaze me. I needed this today. Thank you. Giving praise to Him. ❤️
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I am so thankful for someone to have shared their perspective. It’s always so helpful and hopeful to know you are not alone.
Just what I needed to read ❤️
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Thank you Lord for your living word. Getting ready for our Monday morning bible study. Have a great day.
I needed to hear these words today.❤️ Have a blessed day everyone!
I get so easily distracted when I read. I fear I will not absorb God’s word and my efforts will be in vain. I need to believe in my heart that no matter how long it takes, or how many times I re-read, OR how short my time in my Bible is- God sees my efforts and will put in my heart what needs to be in my heart at that very moment.
I’ve been on maternity leave and go back to work today. So glad I opened this app and read this morning.
When quarantine started I thought “this is the perfect time to get back into the word”. But it still remained unopened, why does it seem like there is always something else keeping us from his word. Or I would open it but really not know what to read. I pray this year I can remember to focus on my relationship with God more.
Said a prayer last night asking for direction on a bible study. I was having trouble finding the right one to help me get back into reading it. Immediately found this and knew it was my answer. Really needed someone to ask me that question, “What has kept you from opening your Bible?”
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I always find something else to do instead of read my Bible. Mainly will scroll though social media instead. I got to where my mindset is what is the point of that? Was is social media feeding you? I realized absolutely nothing. I NEED the word. As of today, any time I feel the urge to check social media, I get on this app instead and it’s Already been so refreshing and good for my soul
I feel like there are so many distractions pulling us away from reading the Bible. But I know I can discipline myself into reading the Word.
I had been praying that the Lord would help me to MAKE time to read His Word and let Him speak to me, He answered my prayer and now I look forward to my time with Him in His Word!
I mean to read my Bible. Then life gets in the way. I end up focusing on other things rather than my relationship with God. I get so disappointed in myself for letting go.
I often say “I’m going to get better at reading my bible” and a couple days go by, I read it here and there and then I stop. I get distracted. And then I’m reminded at small group or church that I really need to dive into the Word more. I really do want to, but I don’t ever feel like I know how or where to start. Praying this is the plan that can help get me going and keep me going!
Just looking for a start. This is exactly what I needed. ❤️
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I have been really struggling to open my Bible over the past month or so for personal reasons. I’ve opened it on and off for a while now and today I decided that I NEEDED to open it. I just got a new Bible for Christmas so I decided to start a devotional. This was really relatable and was exactly what I wanted to hear. Love it❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing this Lisa. Your honesty is encouraging…. I’ve also experienced a multitude of traumatic things this year. My husband has left me and also Christianity. We’re still legally married, but he’s been wanting to end it soon. He just moved from NY to LA for a travel nursing job. I’m praying for God to reach him there and heal his heart…. But his questions, along with my own, have left me really struggling to read the Bible. He’s brought up so many things that are just so hard for me to have an answer for — especially in my grief and depression and anxiety. Praying for a miracle all around, but I also need a miracle in my own heart…to trust in God’s character again. Prayers from anyone listening would be really appreciated. <3
Love this Psalm and story ❤️
It’s not a matter of when to open my bible but how to begin and gleam what He wants me hear, thank you for helping me with this
My first post and I am new to this community and feeling blessed to be with you all.
I love this. I am soo soo praying for consistency and determination.
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I need to get back to the Word. I was an executive for years, had homes, successful, busy. Maybe y’all can relate to that. Suddenly, pre COVID, God allowed my husband and I to…lose my exec career (through no fault of my own), we had to move in with my parents and Iwas removed from my harried hamster wheel I had worked so hard and been so blessed with. Something else traumatic happened too…they tend To go in 3’s. God was trying to get my attention. I’m still figuring it all out and sometimes we don’t get it all worked out. But, He wants me to have an intimate relationship with Him. We stay busy sometimes because well, what are we really going to go when we slow down? It’s hard. Debilitating even. Way too Quiet. Here we are. Still no home. But I’m confident in our Lord. Amen.
Just being honest here, I haven’t opened my bible in months. The last few months especially have been full of change, and many things have happened not in the way I would have planned out for myself. My heart has hurt inside of it, and I know instead of clinging onto Him, I’ve just clung to my own self. I know that alone is a let down for my soul because I can’t supply all of my needs like He can. This has been a great encouragement and I related to this very strongly. I’m hoping to rekindle my relationship with God more strongly than ever. In these times specifically, we all surely need it. ♥️ Thankful for this read this morning!
that He is always good and always protecting us even when we can’t feel it or see it!
In the midst of anxiety and depression for the first time in my life, opening my Bible has been the hardest thing. Thankful for this study and reminders
I have wanted to open my Bible and go back to my relationship and routine with the lord pre covid it’s just been hard to truly want to and actually do that lately. Making that change today. Really encouraged by this post
I am seeking to grow a stronger relationship with the Lord. I struggle with understanding the Bible and I am hoping this gives me the clarity that I am seeking
I am stating a new journey.
Hi katie! I just started this one!
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I want to read the Bible more and become closer to Jesus.
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Jade I am also in college and understand the struggle you face. In college I think it is a time of great temptation and sometimes we put God’s word on the back burner. I encourage you to continue opening Gods book to you and reading something whether it be a chapter or just one verse. I have found that study Bibles and commentaries can help better understand the Bible, but most importantly look for answers from God. Ask him to show you and help you discern the meaning. That kind of understanding has brought me great joy.
Thank you for sharing this. I resonate so much. I recently lost my parents and every time I go to the word I think of them and sometimes too hard to bear. I realize now, that His word will bring me comfort above all else. Thank you.
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I’m a teenager and it’s hard to focus on the lord while being in college with other teenagers who just want to have fun i feel like I don’t have the capacity to understand the Bible on my own sometimes but I’ve decided to try again
I could have written this myself! Saying prayers for you and your husband.
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I think most of us feel, or that is how I felt … overwhelmed, where to start and what do I do, and then it leads to but “I can’t go and spend time with the Lord like this, I haven’t done it in a while and I am a mess”… but all God’s want is our most honest and vulnerable selfs! For us to sit at His feet en enjoy God’s words, His teachings and His commandments for us – because through His words our souls will be revived and restored, we will receive and experience joy, insight and wisdom that is everlasting.
My Bible was starting to collect a small layer of dust on my nightstand. I felt so ashamed, but I decided to pick it up and start this study anyways. I’m hoping that by doing so, I can be an influence on my husband to do the same, as we have both been quite lukewarm in our faith for quite some time. Prayers to bring us back to the Lord together and give us a newfound excitement for living in His word would be so appreciated! Thank you, my sisters in Christ.
Love this! In Gods word alone is where we find clarity, joy, guidance. Most importantly, it’s where you get to know Jesus more. I want to keep leaning into Jesus and His word, to set my heart on Him.
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So encouraging I’ve often felt times where in just need that discipline to open my Bible and when I’m there it the best thing but I’ve not opened it for weeks! To start this today has been very refreshing ❤️
You are wise and blessed to begin this new year with the Word and good friends! I look forward to dinner tonight with my two friends to decide on a plan together. Best wishes from Mississippi.
So encouraging! Reading. Love how Psalm 19 writes out the promises and consistency of the Lord and His word.
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I need this so much right now! Life is hard for my family and I need His words to heal the hurt!
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This is refreshing
Encouraging to know I’m not alone in the struggle to open and receive God’s word
Truly needed this
Thankful that I am starting my journey of bible study, thankful to have Gods word in my everyday life from here on out.
Thank you. I anticipate the treasure I will find as I open myself up to the consistency of reading my bible.
Thankful for this opportunity to help me be more consistently in His word. I used to be a Bible Study leader and have gotten out of the good habits that brought to my life. I want to stop being lazy and coming up with excuses and make it the priority it should be.
I feel that sometimes I just don’t make time. I find it hard somewhere to start. Yes I have been reading it. But just reading not letting it sink in. Year 2021 will and is different. I am taking those baby steps again and really getting into the word. Praise God.
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Praise God for meeting us, just as we are
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thank you!!
I feel distant from God since I moved. I so desperately need him. My life is great but I am missing one thing. The very thing that gives me this great life. GOD and his word. Thank you. I’m excited and am asking for prayer that this is what I need.
Thank you, my soul yearns for consistency with my Father ❤️
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So excited for this tool to get me back into consistency in Gods Word
I have been away from the word and opening my Bible for far too long. As a result I’ve been going through life completely lost. The past few weeks of being in my Bible and soaking in the word has rejuvenated my spirit and softened my heart…for that I am thankful.
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I used to be so consistent in reading my Bible daily and praying. Somewhere I fell out of doing it daily and I allowed myself to listen to the lies of the enemy telling me that if I picked up the habit of daily devotions again that it would be my way of trying to make it better with God and that I could never make up for my unfaithfulness to Him. It’s true I can’t ever do enough to earn God’s favor, I must learn to embrace the beautiful scriptures that tell me that all I need is to believe in Him and His free gift of salvation.
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Beautiful. Thank you for your testimony.
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It’s been a while since I sat down and read the Bible. I felt as though I had lost the very spark that first ignited my faith. Reading His scriptures today has started to fuel the fire once again.
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I need this too! Fear and and wounds have stopped me for so long even when I know God’s word is so powerful.
135Make your face shine upon your servant,
and teach me your statutes.
My heart is turned toward this imagery of God’s face shining upon me and gently teaching me His ways
This definitely spoke to me. I feel it is complicated to read on my own . I haven’t felt like others explain they feel when they read the Word so I get discouraged and then ultimately just stop reading it.
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Psalm 62:11b “POWER belongs to You, GOD!” Amen and what a magnificent promise. All power belongs to our omnipotent, omnipresent, loving God. Happy Sunday all.
Excellent words of encouragement and validation ! Thank you for providing this study for all of us who are wholly imperfect but perfectly loved.
I struggle with studying the Bible every day. I will do fine for a few days then I just stop. I keep trying and praying that it will finally stick. I know I need this in my life.
This was really good, definitely needed a place to get back to opening my Bible. Thank you for this plan. I’m grateful to have been scrolling through my Facebook stories (which I don’t do often) to catch you offering this reading plan. What a blessing indeed!
This is one of my go to apps to read. Another is The Holy Bible, you version. I read everyday. I started it off with the mindset of, “I have to read my Bible today, so I can mark it off my list.” I despised that. Eventually though, with reading everyday, the days that I would forget, I felt like I was missing something. It’s now a habit, a good habit. That doesn’t mean it happened over night. We have to create good habits. Like reading our Bible, praying when we first get up, before we go to bed, and always showing gratitude. Thank you God for everything!!!!
Thank you for opening up & sharing this very raw and honest moment with us. You are blessed to have such compassionate friends. Looking forward to digging deeper into The Word through this plan!
I do reading plans and devotionals, just not enough, not every day, like I should. Just yesterday I prayed to have more ( love and ) guidance from God in my life
I do hunger for the Word but struggle with where to start because of perfectionism.
I was just telling my husband how I have been struggling with even opening this app to read, let alone my Bible. Why do I let these wounds keep me from the only thing that can heal? I so needed to hear this today <3
I needed this. My anxiety fills me and God’s word calms me. Back to focusing on Him.
Yess I believe the Bible talks about a scenario that’s similar. The world judged Jesus so you can relate a little !
“…and it’s for the time when you really don’t have time…”
No more excuses for me. I’m so thirsty for this!
Thank you so much for sharing these honest and encouraging words. It’s been quite a while since I opened my bible. Maybe because I thought I was not worthy of it. Here in Germany it is really really hard to say that you believe in God and his message. If you say that you like to read the bible most people look at you and think you suffer from a severe mental illness… People don’t believe in God anymore and many of them just don’t accept that there are still people among them who thirst for the truth as well as the everlasting life in a world without the snake. But after reading those kind words I will do my best to read in the bible more often. Because it is true: the bible is there to guide us and to give us comfort no matter how good or bad we feel.
Thank you for this
This was so fitting for me to read today. My second son was stillborn on January 12, 2016. His fifth birthday is right around the corner. January is really hard for me. I’m eager to start this plan and to get back into my Bible.
Such a beautiful composition. A wonder thought to understand that, yes!! We can open the Bible just as we are. ♥️
It’s when you feel the worst you need God the most
This is exactly how I feel. It’s like I need it, I’m thirsty for it.
I am beginning to feel the hunger for God’s word. It’s been a long time since I’ve had that true hunger, not born from guilt or duty. But really getting down and dirty with my neediness of him. I’m excited to start this plan.
I’d heard of SRT before and I followed years ago but somehow got lost in other places. Glad to be back again and reading this plan ❤️
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Excited for this plan
This morning I prayed for God to help me fall in love with his word again…a few hours later a friend sent me information on SRT and how to join. SO excited for this. Thank you Jesus ❤️
So glad I found this study.
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Love this!
I have been struggling to read the Bible for a long time because I felt I couldn’t understand it but I’m happy I found this plan and hope it can help me better understand the word of god
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I have always found spending time reading the bible difficult. I want to make a change and I am starting now. I pray that this is my ‘spoon feeding’.
Me too!
Thank you for this. I truly need to spend more time in God’s Word and this is helping me.
I love the story of her friends “spoon feeding” her scripture. I want to be one that reaches out to friends to pray over them and share scripture with them if they are open.
I am so excited to have found this! I desperately need to get back into the Word of God. Thank you!
This was so good to read
Wow what an amazing testimony of community of believers. During this time, I wish I had more of that. I feel more and more disconnected from my church and friends that encouraged me to dig into the Word of God. Reading this has helped encourage me to want to read more.
That was pretty awesome! Thanks for the reminder♡
This spoke volumes to me and was a needed refresher for this new year, especially coming off of the rollercoaster of 2020.
Praising God for this ❤️
Lord I repent of allowing the devil to keep me from your word. Thank you that you are always with me even when I’m not focused on you. Thank you for the promises contained in today’s scripture reading.
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So needed this encouragement
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Perfect for today
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Looking forward to walking this path in a new year!
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Praying that this year I will intentionally draw near to The Lord…and in that I know He will be there. He does not waver like me…Thank You Jesus for Your steadfast faithfulness to us.
Although I am reading the word on the phone everyday ,I pray that my heart and mind is renewed according to the word.
Sometimes I just don’t know how to get started. Im ready now!
Ready to begin the year 2021 correctly, I pray for consistency.
I got diagnosed with clinical anxiety and social anxiety disorder this year. 2020 was rough. Navigating my mental health often left me feeling too inadequate to open my Bible. A friend told me recently “God knows. He is a God of comfort, too”. It gave me this fresh lens of wanting to know that aspect of God, and I’m ready to read more of His word!
The past year I have just been slammed with grief, or the loss of daily life, family that have gone home to the Lord and so much more. I fell away from my Daily relationship with the Lord because of this. But the crazy reality that we get to have a personal relationship with God who created everyone and put so many details into us and our path. It’s just something I can’t pass up anymore.
As I read other comments I’m realizing that I’m not alone in that “other things” has distracted me from my time with God & His Word. I allow guilt to have it’s way and make me believe that God doesn’t want to hear from me. That’s so far from the truth….. He is waiting with arms wide open!…… I’m also praying that in 2021 I will create that time and space for God & His word to be first in my life. ❤️ Praying for you all ❤️
Fear. Frozen in fear. That’s what keeps me from my Bible, the living breathing word of God. Avoiding the fear. I don’t even know what I am truly afraid of, but it grips my body so tightly that even this I don’t want to post.
I feel this deeply. My soul too aches for Christ, for an intimate daily walk with him. And yet I find myself so frequently turning away to do other things, feeling too busy or too tired to give him my time. Yet nothing could be more vital, more important, more rewarding or more life-giving.
“The Bible is for you and it is for right now.” I’m so bad at making connecting with Jesus through the Bible a priority… I’m horrible at making the time and consciously deciding to spend minutes and moments with Him. I pray this year that changes. Because the Bible is for me… He is for me. And my soul aches for Him.
I need God’s Word in my life like never before! ❤️
starting 2021 off the right way. praying that this year i grow in my relationship & maturity with the Lord
We do not have to only open our Bibles at church on Sundays. The Bible is our sword for life. It provides guidance, reassurance, and acceptance for us. I hope this study continues to encourage me to run to the Bible and to use it daily and not just a free resource. :)
I have lost myself and so scared to even touch the Bible . But 2021 is for finding myself as Gods daughter
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I am yours, God. Help me know you better so that I may be better for you
I have allowed the inequity that surrounds me to create a distance. It has dimmed the light and exasperated my hope. I need more of His Word
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I need to get back to my roots. Life can take you so far away sometimes. Using 2021 to try to change that and hoping this will help!
I am so excited that I have found my way here. throughout my life my relationship with the Lord has always seemed in a sort of limbo. From growing up in a church that wasn’t excepting of anyone but the four main families. To learning how to explore His word on my own. I can’t wait to continue on this journey!
My story is not like this, but I’ve just not been in the word as I need to be. How I want to be. This is a start.
Amen! I have felt the same… this too has refreshed my soul.
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What a time to begin again! I was feeling hopeless for some time as if I had fallen away from my relationship with God that if felt so hard to open up my bible. This message was refreshing
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Really wanting to build this habit of daily reading into my life.
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I totally agree! We are to lift one another up in good times and hard times. What better way to be a true friend than bringing the Word directly to them.
“You can open your Bible just as you are.” This statement spoke volumes to me as I have at times been intimidated reading the Bible. However, I remember some things coming to life for me when I just kept trying, I began to understand. I also really like the close sisterhood in this that did not condemn, but was there to support.
I love to read my Bible but I want to read it with this great community of women. I listen to your podcast already so this year I will do my Bible reading with the “she’s”.
Praying for wisdom, intentional practice of spending time with God.
i love the image of this in my mind…dancing with God, doing the dance of life together!
Renewing ones life ❤️ I’m so thankful for SRT and the devotionals they construct. They are encouraging, thought provoking, and leave me desiring to be in God’s powerful word more and more!! My prayer is that I don’t turn away from the Word in the hard and difficult times, but that I turn to It and lean into our Mighty Lord! ❤️
Need this support for 2021. Looking forward to leaning into God’s word!
Amen! What an amazing group of friends to read to you and to let the Word of God soak into you. Thanks for the reminder to just open my Bible.
Happy New Year! May 2021 be the year I continue to open my Bible and soak up all of the truth in it. ❤️
I pray to open and study the bible more this year than I did last year. I pray and hope this daily study plan blesses you guys as well!
I’ve used every excuse to not open my Bible unless I’m in an active study. ‘I need the accountability’ I would tell myself. This is a year of new beginnings and I want so deeply to have a relationship with God through his word. ♥️
Praying for a breakthrough and a closer walk with God this year
How my soul needed this reminder. This season is difficult and, sometimes, dry. Newborn twins, a toddler, and a husband away due to the military has me weary, stretched thin, and needing to be reminded of the refuge I can find within Christ.
What a sweet reminder as I walk through one of the driest seasons I’ve ever experienced. My heart is weary and tired and it has just been difficult to open the Bible. Excited to soften my hardened heart through this new year!
Powerful word! “It’s ok I’ll read it for you!” That really moved in me. That’s the friend I long to be for my sisters in Christ and the friends I long to be surrounded by.
Excited for this app making it a bit harder to make excuses about not being in the word.
Happy New Year to you all. So excited to be a part of this.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statues.
I’ve lost my inspiration. I’ve lost my will to want to read. God I pray that you will light the fire in me that I once had and help me to read more. Help me better understand you and help me better understand your word. I am grateful. I haven’t lost faith in you. Just need guidance back to you. I love you. Amen.
The pandemic was an eye opener for me. It showed me just how wrong I was in my approach to having a relationship with God in that I was deceived to think I had one when I didn’t. I’ve never spent time reading the Bible because it always felt so hard to understand, and when I needed specific guidance, I never knew where to go. I think I used that for an excuse for not trying. God has been good to me, and I want to know Him better and better understand His greatness. I’m excited for this opportunity.
Good morning, happy new year! I’m excited to dig into this plan and refocus on Jesus more and more.
Here’s to a new year of starting each day with actually opening my Bible and talking to God
This is the perfect scripture to start the new year out with. How reassuring and comforting to know that we are all the same in God’s eyes and that His book is for us all.
Joining arms with all of these sisters in Christ will give us the strength to persevere!!!
Thank you Lord Jesus, for directing me back into Your loving arms. Thank you for this place, being a way to read your word, and being strengthened by these Godly women in the same pursuit that I have. May we all be blessed abundantly this year, specially in our relationship with the Lord. And let us reach the end of it together, loyally keeping our commitment to read His Word everyday.
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Good morning and Happy New Year! I am a firm believing in the word of the lord but I have never really understood or know how to read/study the bible to understand it. Besides just reading it. I want to learn and understand the word of the Bible more this year!!
I love the model of friendship here. What I have experienced, for the most part, is the instruction or the judgment to use your Bible as boot straps and deal with your own suffering. Seeing the invitation to read to one another when someone is too injured to do it themselves is like balm to my aching lonely soul.
Happy New Year. Praying for God’s blessing on all our lives. Lord may your will be done! Amen
Happy New Year! My goal this year is to be in the word before doing anything for the day… Especially scrolling social media. I woke up today and download this app. I’m so happy this is the study happening right now because opening my Bible is something I’ve done on a very rare occasion on my own. Thank you for the community!
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jodi powell–beautiful picture of intimacy with God. I need a hug too. psalm 51:17
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Happy New Year! I am committing to reading my Bible daily again and I am so excited to connect to this amazing community!
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You put into words, something I feel so strongly but didn’t know how to say/express. I pray that you find yourself in step with him, holding his hand and dancing in accord. I pray this for the both of us. May the spirit be with you this year xx
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I think it’s so powerful that at any stage of your life God wants you more and more. I think right now as 2020 closes I feel like God and me have been dancing around each other and I truly need to stop dancing around him and dance with him.
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I am a long time believer and I am deeply in love with the comforts of His truth. I have found myself afraid to dive deeper lately for fear of what He wants to tell me. I know that if I listen, He will whisper truth about my sick husband and truth about my need to relinquish control. I know He will hug me and I don’t want Him to do that because when people hug me, I break. But I need to break. In fact I just did. And for that I am glad. I dare say I am relieved.
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Thank you for providing me with a starting place to fall back in love with the word. Love to all!
Raechel my heart goes out to you. I pray that I may have friends that are willing to do the same for me. Looking forward to opening my Bible along side my study books. I tend to read the study without my Bible. And I’m late on starting this one…
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Praying for you, Jennifer! I can’t even begin to imagine how much more difficult your job is during this season. Thank you for continuing to live and care for those entrusted to you!
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Meeting me where I’m at right now.
Thank you Lord for your word.
This year has been so hard for me. I am a Hospice nurse, and most times during this pandemic (especially in the last couple of months) it feels like we are dealing with overwhelming circumstances. I have felt a gentle nudge and whisper in the back of my head, reminding me that filing myself with God’s truth and scripture will sustain me better than any vacation, extra hours of sleep, and even more hands to help. I am desperate for relief and looking to his word to sustain me ❤️
I thought I was replying to you, but my post went to the whole group. Anyway, see my post above and thank you for sharing.
Your words really encouraged me. I’ve been struggling so much with anxiety and depression these past few months and, to make matters worse, I’m questioning my faith now when I know I need to rely on God to see me through this time. Thank you for sharing! I feel I desperately need help and your words have provided some light to me.
Thank you for your honesty. I pray the Lord meets you right where you’re at.
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Amen ❤️ every time I read the Bible, I feel rejuvenated. Sometimes it’s just getting myself to open my Bible. Or lies from the enemy that tell me I’m not good enough and I need to read more than a few verses or i can only read the Bible when I can have quiet time. But that’s not true and I’m always blessed when I open my Bible with my crazy toddler running around. Sometimes I read out loud and he’s so interested! So we get his Bible and it turns out to be a sweet moment of teaching him to read his Bible too.
This was very encouraging and eye opening. Just what my heart needed to hear!
I remember my therapist waiting to hear me say I had been praying to heal my anxiety and panic attacks. I told her I didn’t know The Word and therefore felt silly praying. She challenged me to read just one chapter a day. That was October of 2019, and I left her office that day with a commitment to do as she recommended and more. I stopped listening to secular music, and a lot of other stuff that was getting in the way of my relationship with The Lord. Nowadays, I read my Bible daily, 1, 2, 3, 6…., chapters a day! I can’t thank her enough for changing my life that day!
I started reading The Bible one chapter a day earlier this year, now I can’t stop reading. I pray that my curiosity never dies, and that my Father continues to speak to me every time I open it. It’s hard to read the truth sometimes, but He is so worth it.
With Covid happening and church doors closed (moved online for most of the spring/summer/fall) it’s been hard to stay connected, reading my bible and following the teachings at our church. We also have three young ones that make it hard to find quiet time to do this. I’m excited to start this up.
Thanks for writing this. The past 6 months have been the hardest of my life and I’ve really struggled to feel like I can read Scripture. I sat in a cafe reading this with tears. I feel like that battered wall about to fall over. Psalm 62 was alive… the focus on God alone reminded me of the futility of looking to other people to save us. He alone is our salvation, our safe place, our secure hope. I love the way the psalm ends — he is the God of power and steadfast love.
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Beth-I’m so sorry. I can only imagine the pain and hurt you feel. I am praying right now that God will use this study to encourage you in the areas that you need to grow!
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Man. That one got me more than a little misty-eyed. I have felt inadequate, but that’s why the Bible is for me.
To be real honest and a confession I never really opened the Bible to try to understand it. My husband was diagnosed 8 years ago with ALS and I lost all faith slowly trying to regain
So good! I was feeling very stressed and overwhelmed and taking a minute to sit and open these scriptures and this devotional really helped.
Love this!
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“Pour out your heart before Him” ❤️
“You can open your bible just as you are”. Love this.
I’ve always felt like I have to “have it together” and this reminder is just right on time.
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“If riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.” This stood out to me. After years as “struggling students”, my husband and I are now more financially stable. I recognize that my tendency is to move to a place of independence rather than dependence on God’s provision. Thank you for providing this study plan as a starting off point for getting back into the Word and leaning on the Lord.
I am going to be honest, I struggle most to read my bible because I hate what his word highlights in my life. I struggle with sin so much .
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“The unfolding if your word gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple” psalm 119:130 really spoke to me today. We are so blessed to hold the power through the Holy Spirit to have our minds unraveled to see who He is the deeper we dive into His word and trust more in His plan. Amen to Jesus!
The Psalms never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️
I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one who struggles to open my Bible
What a beautiful reading. Racheal’s story brought tears to my eyes. The level of sisterhood that surrounded you in your time of grief is so inspiring. I pray God gives me a tribe of sisters who will love on me and be there for me like that and in times of gladness. Even when you don’t have the strength to open your Bible because you’re so overwhelmed with grief or discouragement, the word is still alive and real. I’m so glad to know God is a healer and a comforter.
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Beautiful reminder that God’s Word heals those wounds we have been trying to fix up ourselves but simply can’t.
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Thank your Lord for your life giving word!! Your truth will sustain me!!❤️
What a great beginning to a new day and new morning routine! ❤️
Excited to dig deeper into Gods word in the new year!
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This is going to be a great way to start the year
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Amen Gid bless everyone
So blessed by reading this. I really need to get back to Gods word!! ❤️
‘The Bible is FOR YOU and it is FOR RIGHT NOW!’ ♥️
This is God telling me Girl Read Your Bible
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Such a powerful message!
“The Bible is for you right now”
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Just what I needed to hear today! Im so glad the Lord swayed me this way.
I’m the girl whose heart was wounded and the very words meant to comfort only reminded me what I lost. But I am thankful for grace and for those who really will feed you when you don’t even want to be fed. God uses people to nurse our heartbreak and put us back together. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness hasn’t overcome it, and that means that even when I am feeling like darkness personified, having my friends with and in me who are filled with the Light of God who are committed to putting that light in me means I’m good. I’ll be just fine.
Happy to be here and happy to grow closer to God. I’m a “Bible newbie” and felt so intimidated (still do, can’t lie), but this year I started journaling almost every day, which changed everything and has me led me to want to open my bible. Then I found this plan! Need I say more? Looking forward to the week ahead!
So glad a friend invited me to this plan. I have not made time for Bible reading plans lately. Instead, I allowed social media, tv, and sleep to win. The devil jumped for joy each time I did. Looking forward to getting back into the habit of intentionally reading the Word. And not just a quick skim to “check the box” each day, but actually taking the time to slow down, feel God’s presence, internalize the reading, and apply it to my life.
I need this so much. I feel like I can’t remember the last time I went to church and heard a sermon that resonated with me. COVID-19 has made it so hard for us as a family to remember to connect to God and to each other as Christians. I definitely need this .
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He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Repeated in this Psalm…. because we need constant reminding God is our rock. And when our world is shaken and broken he longs for us to lean into him.
This year has been a roller coaster of a ride in my relationship with God. But I am so ready to start now where we left off. God I want to put you first.
I cried after mass on Christmas. I knew I had strayed far from the Lord. I don’t think I realized how far though. This is what I needed to open my Bible back up.
It’s so easy to resolve to do something, like have daily time in the word, because it’s so easy in our human weakness to find every excuse not to do that very something … I don’t understand it, I don’t have time, I am just too tired today, it doesn’t apply to me, I don’t deserve God’s love. This list of excuses could go on and on. I confess I struggle to stay committed. Then as I read the introduction to this study and the scriptures that followed, I’m reminded that the very excuses I [we] give are the very reasons we NEED daily time with God and He deserves our time. God never says “I don’t understand you”, “I don’t have time for you”, “I’m too tired today”, etc. Because God says instead, “I love you. I always have and I always will. Nothing you do can change that.” May God give me His strength and power to seek Him and know Him the same as He sought me and knows me. That is my prayer.
I buried myself in work this year because I couldn’t seem to face the reality of our world but I know their is hope in Christ! My prayer for 2021 is to be in the Word of God everyday ! To grow in my relationship with Him, to learn His love for me and others , that I will lived out of a place of being fully knows and fully loved by Him!
I cried. I have run so far and so hard because I thought I could do it on my own. Entering 2021 with open palms instead of the clenched fists I’ve had for so long.
This year, it’s been hard to open my Bible. I started out strong was going to church regularly and trying to open my Bible as much as I could in the beginning….then this pandemic hit and I kept trying watching church online but I slowly stopped… I tried…. but it got hard and life got crazy. I tried to go through the Advent reading plan….but slowly stopped. Praying that the Father will renew my need and resolve to get back to reading His words to me. I’ve missed it.
I don’t think I knew/know how much I need this study.
Having a hard time knowing where to start. I’ve done reading plans before. But I feel like I’m still missing more.
The Scriptures today felt like water to my weary soul. “The Bible is for me & is for right now.” I needed that… I’ve become complacent in reading God’s word the last few months, & it has left me feeling empty. I desire & have a thirst to read & grow closer to the Lord, so this reading plan is so timely! Praying that all of you sisters have this same thirst for God’s word & that we’ll all grow closer to our Savior as we close out 2020!
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The Lord does everything for a purpose and he knows whats is best for us.
The Lords word is true, and he always does everything for a purpose.
Amen, sister!!! Your words are exactly how I feel. I’m praying for you!!!
Y’all making me cry already. It’s only the first day and this is soo good. Thank you for this ministry
looking towards 2021 is something that fills me with uneasiness. so much has happened within the past year that it can be scary to look ahead. however, there’s one thing in this world that remains constant: His Word. definitely needed this reading today ❤️
How the Lord is so good. As I read the opening at the top of todays reading my heart began to weep. I have written prayers to the Lord over and over how my wounded heart longs for his touch. I never thought the loss of my stillborn (many years ago) would come flooding back to my memory with all the pain and disappointments. The Lord is faithful in healing my heart even when I didn’t realize I was still holding on deep down. I know my daughter is in heaven sitting on Jesus lap. I have comfort in knowing she is with the Lord and my family that has gone before me. Maybe you are right, the struggles in life has left me feeling…like I can not find where I should plug in. The one who I love and trust most, but yet it is so hard to pick up my Bible and just sit with him and just read… Thank you ladies so much for being such an encouragement to all of us to Pick up my Bible and find my sweet savior and Lord voice in his precious words. Love you guys.
Open yes open my Bible today.
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The word of the Lord is timeless
Oh this is a well timed study. While a Christian for years and years, the last few have been a struggle in doing devotions and reading scripture. I became a mom this month and I want nothing more than for my daughter to grow up to love the Lord. But how can she do that when her mama isn’t reading her bible and praying regularly? My prayer is that I would learn to love scripture the way I do a good book, digging in deep and not wanting to let go. I want to pray. I want to be a wonderful example to my daughter of someone who deeply and truly loves the Lord. Amen.
Love this! I also have YouVersion Bible app downloaded and was having a veryyy difficult time during down to read it and then I discovered you can LISTEN TO IT ON AUDIO! I play it now in the car when I’m driving and it feels good to be able to really start getting through the bible! Old testament is a tough read but I’m excited for what’s coming!
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So true, Chandra! Thank you for sharing!
Praying for you, Heidi, that God will hold you close in your grief.
Love this nugget. I don’t always cook an amazing dinner, but there is always dinner. Not every encounter reading scripture will be a life changing moment. But in the long run, just like the food we eat, there is an outward reflection of what we put in our hearts and bodies.
Thank you Lord that you know the heart
I some always find an excuse not to finish or even start to open it . But for 2021 I want to change that Today was a good start . I pray I may continue ❤️
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Pray for the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the meaning of scripture. Like someone else said, you may not understand it now, but when you need to, the Spirit will recall it to your mind. Just keep plugging away and do it daily. Follow a schedule and it will become a habit you will NEVER regret. I follow a different plan each year, that livens it up and doing it with someone can be fun.
I have recently been thinking about how I have read the Bible expecting God to meet me there, only to be disappointed that I rarely “feel” God’s presence. But I had a thought on Sunday that what if by opening my Bible I am meeting God there, that I am making myself available to Him rather than the other way around. What if God is already there and I am going to meet Him?
I really needed this one this morning!❤️
I struggle to open my Bible too. I start out with good intentions, but quickly give up before I’ve established a habit. But every time I do pick it back up, my soul is refreshed, my mind is renewed, and I find unconditional love, peace and rest.
The story of this woman is a story I have lived as well… thankful for people who prayed for me during those hard times… thankful for people who reminded me that God understands and knows my heart at all times, and is BIG enough to handle when I doubt.
I once heard a pastor say that reading your Bible is like eating. You don’t always remember what you ate two days ago, but you know for a fact you ate. We don’t have to put all this pressure on ourselves- God moves through the Word even when we can’t “feel” it! Hearing the pastor say that changed my life with God’s Word
Yes and amen! I find myself constantly struggling to find time to open my Bible on a consistent basis and believe the Holy Spirit has led me to this study, thank you!
As home has become the work place I have found it hard to sit and relax in a space. I was just going through the motions and getting the check mark on the list for my day. Today was different…I appreciate this message as I go into the new year!
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I always find myself struggling to open my Bible. Life gets in the way so many times, and yet I feel my heart yearning for it constantly. Praying that this time I make it a point everyday to open my Bible and for God to open my heart to His word.
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I love God’s Word. It never fails to give me peace, and that is so vital in our everyday world. No matter what chaos is swirling around me, God’s Word remains the same. Thank you, Lord, for this gift!
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I couldn’t open my Bible for more than a month. Meditate was so heavy and hard for me, me, who use to meditate for hours, I was just unable to do anything. I felt unable, I felt like I wasn’t close to GOD anymore. I felt bad.
I’m grateful for this plan. I can’t wait to complete it and I pray that the power of the LORD in HIS scriptures give me the strength I need.
My most recent heart wound has been church hurt, which is a type of hurt I didn’t fully understand the depth of until it happened. I’ve found myself in the Word, but still feeling disconnected. I’m praying for more intimacy with God moving forward. I’m praying for a fresh craving for time with Him & His Word.
I often struggle to focus when reading the word and feel inadequate as I dont seem to be able to remember the stories and details like others. I’m choosing today to keep pressing in, keep trying and not let negative self talk stop me
very grateful for this reminder. i feel as though i have been avoiding God’s Word because i’m afraid of the convictions i will begin to have. but after reading this i have confidence that this will be worth it, “my salvation comes from Him”.
thank you Jesus for you perfect nudges that come from all directions.
Amen!
Praying for you, Lisa. You are not alone ♥️
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Between Psalm 62 and revisiting parts of Psalm 119 I’m reminded once again that there is a plan and purpose for me as long as I let the Lord guide my path and I put my trust in Him. Thank you for helping me open my bible most days this year and draw closer to Him.
I’ve made several attempts in the past to read the Bible, but have never managed to complete it. I feel like I need it, like my heart is yearning to learn more. I’m hoping this is just the stepping stone I need to get closer to His Word
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I needed these words today. I had stepped away from my Bible reading and let life get in the way. You would think that I would have more time to dive in, but I wasn’t making the time. I am now and these words especially from Psalm 62 were so needed.
Timely.
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I love that the extra free time in 2020 and the recent advent study have brought me back into the Word which I was placing on the back burner previously. I’m excited to continue to strengthen this habit with this study and the Lord’s guidance❤️
Thank you for creating this for us during the weird space that is after Christmas but before the new year.
Thankful for the advent study I just finished. It felt so good to focus each day on Jesus. Reading this to help me stay motivated to be in the word everyday.
2020 was a year of distraction, fear, loss of loved ones, and straying from the Word for me. And I felt laden with anxiety of the unknown and the events that slowly suffocated me. Receiving the emails from SRT daily this whole year, but immediately deleting them, but not today. Today, I opened my Bible and felt refreshed, closer with God, and willing to let God control my life again. Today is a new day; today is a good day. There is comfort knowing He is in control of this chaotic life of mine, and I pray that this SRT study, and the ones to come, to continue to strengthen my relationship with Jesus Christ, and lead others to do the same. Thank you for all you do, SRT.
Thank you so much for this.
As we draw to the end of a year that many say that they can’t forget soon enough, I find myself grateful for the blessings of extra time with my family and finding joy in my journey daily. Has 2020 been easy? NO! But God! He’s seen me through and has carried me through. While we all anxiously await 2021, look for glimmers of gratitude to treasure for years to come when you look back on 2020.
Just what I need right now. I am grateful to see words encouraging me that even if I feel unequipped and unprepared, the Word of God is still there. Learning to let go of crazy high expectations of myself is hard but the work will be so worth it ❤️
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I really needed this.
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I’ve been a Christian for several years and I’m very involved in my church, but I’ve never been consistent in reading my reading my Bible and having quiet time with God. Even though this is just a 7 day reading plan, I’m hoping it can get me on the right track.
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Wow, I seem to know deep down this is all I need to feel renewed and restored. I always seem to shove it away in all honesty because I become to wrapped up in the world and honestly my surroundings. It’s time to change. It’s time to become steady in what He has to offer. I’m so thankful it never leaves and you can never be too far gone.
Wonderful timing. Looking forward to getting on track.
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This spoke to my heart. Thank you.
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Thank you for this. I often feel like the chaos of the world stops me from opening my Bible because I think looking at my Bible apps on my phone is enough. But it’s truly not the same and there is always enough time for Gods word.
Struggling to keep the hope through the waiting for a child, Is to let mindless distraction win
Thank you for offering this study!
Praying for you, Elizabeth
Loved this. Such a great reminder that spending time in the Word is important. Satan wants to stop us from knowing God and knowing His word and he doesn’t that through doubt and fear. I am thankful that God is full of grace.
Sister, as you read more you will see the character of God and it is NEVER to pounce and attack. Instead it is to draw near. To be gracious and loving. If you feel shamed or condemned, that is not the Holy Spirit but the enemy. He will try to use God’s word to condemn you. But God’s word is the path to freedom. He welcomes you to join him, not asking anything in return! I’m so excited for you to see just who God really is!
Every time I do open the Word, I’m grateful that I did. I’m thankful that the Lord is good and continually teaches and meets us when we seek after Him!
Man so glad I stumbled on this plan. It’s probably been over 6 months since opening the word. I came home from bible school in March right into a global pandemic. Life has been overwhelming and I just get the idea that I don’t know where to start or how much to read. “I’ll just start tomorrow” but tomorrow never comes.
I had a wake up call this Holiday season. My new husband and I have been trying to get pregnant and have only been trying two months and I already was breaking down from stress and worry. We are also moving, and starting a new business together. The stress of it all led me to drink last night. I drank way to much (not something I ever do) and completely lost all self control. I started yelling at family members and just being a complete wreck. I apologized the next morning and my family was very gracious to me. But I realized more then ever that I have got to get into God’s word before I go down a wrong path. Then I saw this bible study. Please pray for me that I can find a way to trust in the LORD and reconnect with him.
I keep coming across the word RENEW the past couple of days. I have never had a word for the year…but perhaps this is the HS leading me to meditate on this word RENEW in areas of my life. This past year had been hard for many…I have searched the scriptures but didn’t really know what I was doing. I have felt this urge to renew areas of my life…spiritually, emotionally and mentally. So glad to be in this group of encouraging women
I’m afraid that God will be mean instead of kind to me when I open up the Word. I know he’s good, but my fear is that he’s waiting for me to open up the Bible so he can pounce and attack me.
I am praying to dig deeper into the word and allow it to guide me through life’s ups and downs.
So many times I’ve started “Bible in a year” and stopped shortly after. I’m so happy for these plans to get me into the word of God each day. Even if I miss a few days, I feel like I can start again and won’t beat myself up for it.
I am praying to grow my relationship with the Lord and truly focus my attention on Him.
I am praying to have a better relationship with the lord and understand the Bible as I read more of it.
Holly, I am there with you. I love the Word and long for deeper intimacy with Jesus but man, watching tv is just so much easier. It required no effort or focus, especially when it’s reruns I have seen a thousand times. Hold tight to Him sister. We can do this.
I felt this so deeply. I lost a baby in November. Easily turned away from the Word bc I was filled with grief and anger. But the Lord tugged and never gave up. Met me where I was. Reminded me of His love and goodness in others and reminded me His Word is alive and breathing life into me. I am so thankful for this community and for the she’s that put together such amazing plans for us. Thank you!!
Gods truth is there- I will not neglect it in 2021!
This came right on time for me. Praying God continues to build that fire and desire for his word.
I too am hoping to make opening my bible more of a priority in 2021 and a daily habit
Praying to dive deeper into God’s word in 2021.
There have been times in my life where it’s been hard to open my Bible and talk to God but thankfully God sent friends, like yours, to walk with me and spoon feed me. I’m praying that in doing this study I don’t have times like this again but if the need arises, I can be that friend for someone.
I have never been able to sit and read my Bible. I just can’t seem to stay focused long enough. I pray this Bible study helps me and I am able to finally sit down and read His word
What a great lesson. I really needed to hear this! I needed a study to do this week too! Thank you!
Praying that I open my Bible more – not only in hard times but also in good.
This plan came at the perfect time. I had not been in my word for weeks and weeks now. And just reading through today’s passages have already filled my spirit so much. I didn’t realize how much I needed this❤️ excited to keep diving in !!
Praying for a year where I will have a deep craving for God and His Word! I want to know him more!
I’ve been thinking recently that maybe the reason we don’t simply open our Bibles is that it’s always there. The busy and the things that need to get done now get pushed to the front, while the things that endure take a back seat. Praying that’s not the case for my 2021! Thanks, She Reads Truth!
Today I joined She Reads Truth Community and it is such a blessing to be part of something the Lord would have a two thumbs up to. I can’t wait to be even more basked in God’s Grace through His words. ♥️
❤️ praying for blessings for you all and grateful for your faith, and for you. ❤️
Have you tried The Message Bible. It really breaks it down.
Today’s reading was so good. I have allowed busyness to prevent me from consistently opening my Bible this year. Today I was reminded that I need to trust God and that His Word is good and life giving. Praying that I continue to open my Bible everyday.
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Please Lord direct my path and as I read help me to understand.
God is faithful. If we fall away or feel weary during a hard season in life, He always welcomes us back with loving arms and a big hug! I NEED to be in my Bible – I try to be consistent even if it’s a verse I pray through. Nothing is wasted. I am going to try and be committed to reading through the Bible this year again! I saw the goodness of God & how my life changed when I did it in 2018 & 2019.
Wow this is directly speaking to me. I needed it. I hope I will keep it up on reading Gods word and really start to study it. I’m so tired year by year passing by and me just wasting my time. Please I need serious prayers to come out of it. Don’t have a church or community that is having my back and helping me up. Hope I can’t find some encouragement through maybe an online community or prayer group or similar.
I love this! Can’t wait to be encouraged and to be on fire for the Lord! I need Him & this!
Powerful verses and story. God is faithful no matter what we go through.
I love this! I joined a Bible study for the first time this morning in YEARS! God is good and He loves me!
God’s Word is what our tired and weary hearts need. Praying that he would help us to be women in the Word every day.
I love this. God is good and I need Him in my life.
This made me tear up. I’ve avoided committing to reading for years due to past hurt. But God is still good, and so is His Word. Excited for this week and then to continue this new practice of being consistent into 2021.
Such good timing. My Bible sat on my dresser, collecting dust for most of 2020.
“Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.”
This is striking a chord with me today because this year has been so hard. And really so hard but so good. One of the biggest things I’ve grappled with is how much I do things out of “fear of man” and not “fear of God”. It has forced me to come to terms with things that get in the way of me listening to God. And really with every step forward, I had to lean on God completely. It has been incredible and I’m so glad for all of the lessons (as hurtful as they were) I’ve learned this year.
I have enjoyed the Word previously, but this past year and a half has been difficult to “open my Bible.” I find myself uninspired to do so and even overwhelmed with the ideas of doing so. It’s been with prayer too. I love the Lord and I’ve seen the work He’s done in me and others, yet there seems to be this drowsy/sluggishness that overcomes me when the thought of seeking Him comes to mind. Hoping that in just starting here and now, and then repeating it each day will help me overcome this. Thank you for this!
Thank you! I needed this- God’s perfect timing ❤️
I’m not consistent with bible reading but I have read my bible more than i ever have this year. It’s been an emotional year. Everyone I open my bible I’m reminded how much I need it. I’m excited to start this study.
The past several years have been difficult for me to “open my Bible.” I love the content of the Bible, but I feel a lot of guilt because I don’t feel a lot of passion or excitement when I read directly from it. I have been doing SRT for year but find myself glossing over the scripture passages and just reading the daily devotions. I don’t know how to cultivate a love for it, or even a deep interest. Any suggestions or prayers anyone can give are welcome! Also, I’m praying for all y’all. I know this year has been tough I’m general and devastating for many. Love and peace to all!
I have been feeling this exact same way. I am also a recent college grad and I don’t have many women in the word to lean on anymore, and COVID is making this so much harder. Praying for you!❤️
I have been feeling this exact same thing. I am also a recent college grad and I don’t have many women in the word to lean on anymore, and COVID is making things so much harder. Praying for you! ❤️
Oh wow I opened this in Gods perfect timing. I lost a baby at 16 weeks this summer. I was due Nov. 28. This holiday season is hard. And reading the word is challenging but I want to lean in again.
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So much changes at the moment (sometimes on a daily basis) but one thing remains the same – God and his word.
Thank you for this plan!
I am brand new to the SRT community. I am a recent college grad, who is moving to a new place to start a life (and in 7 months) a marriage and it’s scary. COVID has made it so we are having a hard time finding a church to get plugged into in our new community and my heart has been aching for a group of Christ-like women to lean on in this season. In the midst of all this it has been hard to lean on God when I just want to try and control everything myself. Today’s reading was a good reminder that when I trust and lean on God, He will guide me to exactly where I need to be, and that being consistently in his Word is the best way to stay in touch with what He wants for me.
So good. I have been feeling tired and broken by moving and adjusting to a new country, culture, and language in the times of Covid. I noticed that I’ve been off the last couple months but ignored it. And now with this I see I’m tired, hurt, and confused. But today I come back to my Father
Needed this!!! I’ve been feeling guilty bc I haven’t been in the Bible like I’ve wanted to. A good reminder that I can just jump right back in!
What a great way to walk into the new year. I have been trying to get in the Word more often but am still not consistent. Looking forward to this short study to help motivate me to open my Bible every day.
This is a great fresh of air, I recently lost my step son to a horrible accident this month. I downloaded this app and I hope to get daily encouragement. Blessings to everyone
haven’t opened the word in a while but have been constantly seeing Him move. I owe it to Him.
“Let me read it to you instead.” Oh my goodness, what a friend. I’ve gone through those moments when I lost 2 of my children to miscarriage. What a comfort the Word of God is. His Word is true and His promises do not fail.
I needed this as well. My heart hurts this week. I am thankful for these studies.
Sometimes I’m too afraid to open the Word because I’m afraid of the truth God will tell me. I’m afraid of being transformed because I’m too comfortable as I am. But not today. Today I opened the Bible craving a transformation.
8The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
I really needed to hear this today.
I am ready to be renewed. I am ready to trust. Lord, help me to put you first. Help me to fight the distractions that the enemy always seems to lay in my path. Help me to fight through what seems difficult and rest in your renewing grace.
I’m new to the SRT community. I’m finishing up The Bible Recap for 2020, and this was my first time reading it from cover to cover in chronological order. It would be an understatement to call it life changing. God’s word never returns void, even when the Scriptures are difficult. I’m excited to join in with SRT and I’m looking forward to 2021!
Where is the year plan???
Praying I can be consistent. Advent was a positive experience until Christmas Eve hit and business took over! Praying I can find time in the busy days.
Excited to get into the word!
Here I go. Committing to daily reading. I start and stop so many times. Praying for endurance to make 2021 my year!
I just bought my Bible and saw this reading plan started today. Perfect timing. Thank you. ❤️
I have tried to read through the Bible several times but always fall off track. Starting in 2021 I’m going to do the year plan from SRT and hope that I can stick to it.
Love this! Trying to prioritize the Bible over other desires like many here have said. Especially in the evening when I get home from work and just want to relax by watching tv or something.
I love reading His word, so having a study like this is great because I get to do it with so many other ladies who love God! ❤️
“That’s okay, let me read it to you instead.” Wow. What a wonderful friend! And what an amazing God to put that kind of friend in the author’s life. Today’s devotional was that friend for me. As someone who did not grow up studying the word and only started *actually* trying this year, I often feel unequipped or out of my league. Thank you to the creator! I desperately needed this message today!
I can definitely feel a difference in myself and the way I interact with other when I don’t read the Bible! Not to say my days can’t be bad when I read the Bible, but I handle myself and give others kindness and grace more when I read gods word
Omg SAME. Literally need this right now too
I have found it so helpful to read scripture in community. Glad to have found SRT
I have never been consistent in reading God’s word but the more I open the Bible and read it’s pages the more I long for more. I subscribed to SRT and I am excited to begin this journey with you all this year! ♥️
I completely agree Vanessa! I don’t always prioritize God’s word above other desires and I’m ready to change that.
We received some rough medical news in November and I wasn’t really able to get into advent or scripture throughout December. Glad I opened my email and got this invitation today, it spoke right to my soul. ❤️ just what I needed as I try to prepare for a very busy January.
I have never read the Bible. SRT is my first attempt and I am loving it. So very thankful to have found it.
I’ve always felt “disqualified” from studying the Bible. Small Bible study groups, unintentionally, also made me feel behind and discouraged because I was not at an equivalent level of understanding and evaluation as other friends and members. For this reason, I want to dedicate more time to reading and studying my Bible alone so I am able to focus on the scripture in front of me so I can enjoy future discussions and follow God’s word.
I’ve done many other studies this year and I forgot about She Reads Truth. I forgot how well done it is. I came into 2020 with a bad attitude and a hard heart. God has used this lockdown time to peel away layers of bitterness in my heart. I went through Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero and One Thousand Gifts by a Ann Voscamp and God really used those studies to reveal sin and ugliness. I have so much to be thankful for and I feel much healthier spiritually coming into 2021. Praise God for his grace!
I struggle with this too Katy! I feel like everything has to be quiet and in order – before I can sit down and open my bible. But now I’m realizing that any little chance I get is the perfect time to read scripture. No matter if the house is a mess or if my son is tugging on my leg. I even read the bible while I blow dry my hair now haha! ♥️
Thank you for this❤️ I really want to open my bible more this year and dive in-I have a million excuses for why I didn’t open it before but now I’m not listening to those excuses.
This is awesome as I am starting to spend time with the Lord again, reset for the new year and overcome many things from 2020. Not all negative, because I really try to concentrate on the on the good and the blessings we have. –
6-He only is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
I definitely needed this! As I have been putting God on the back burner and wanting things done in my time!
Thank you for this honesty and for sharing that feeling – how wonderful of your friends to read to you until you could read the Word again. Bless you.
Needed to read this as I prepare to reset at the end of this year and beginning of the New Year.
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This is exactly the invitation I knew was waiting for me but I have been too timid to search for, thank you SRT. I’m going to open my Bible more with you this week, this month and this year.
Refreshing & Encouraging!
A great way to head into the new year! Thank you!
I love this. Very timely with what I am struggling with and having a hard time opening my bible these past few months. Thankful for this timely study.
What a refreshing way to end this year! Thank you SRT.
The Lord’s ways are … PERFECT, TRUSTWORTHY, RIGHT, RADIANT, PURE and FIRM.
He is my rock and my salvation, I will never be shaken. Ps 62:2
Direct my footsteps according to your word. Let no sin rule over me. Ps 119:113
So happy I saw this. I can relate so much to the feelings reflected in the devotional reading today. I know I needed more time with God but I couldn’t. I am hurt and mad. But it is time for me to put my foolishness aside. I want to be consistent in my reading of the Bible but also not just read it to read it, but read it to study and understand. I pray for my reading and prayer to impact my daily life, in every aspect.
Love this and happy to be here!
I have always been taught to respect and revere the Bible and “quiet time” so my main struggle has been feeling disrespectful and unprepared if I’m not sitting in a completely quiet room with 30 minutes to 60 minutes of uninterrupted time to devote to my study. But I’m starting to under the grace of God and that He just wants me in His word no matter what!
In this long hard year, it is sweet to be reminded of the power of God’s Word to us. I want this next year to be one where I listen to Him more than anyone or anything else.
God’s word holds the wisdom and instruction we need, but it does us no good if it goes in one ear and out the other. It’s time to meditate and memorize!
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I just looked it up. Thanks for putting this resource on here. So helpful.
We all struggle with the same thing. Remember Matthew 6:33. Seek Him first! Just take little bites at a time. Then you will see how wonderful it is and always want more!!
I could use a lot of prayer as we head forward to be engaged in the Bible and to be reading it consistently. That’s something that’s a struggle for me, but is really hard to talk about with other believers who might be able to support me because it makes me feel lesser or just like I’m failing in my faith—but I don’t know how to get out of the bad habit by myself, so I ask for prayer that I’d rely on God and that it would start with opening my Bible and opening my heart to receive its words.
God’s Word is all I need, even when I think I can do it all on my own — I really needed the reminder today, thank you ❤️
I haven’t opened my Bible in months. I miss my time alone with God.
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This was beautiful today. I always feel this time in the year is a grieving time, a time of letting go, of laying old things to rest. It saddens me sometimes, but I’m reminded that Jesus came to make all things new!! And if I remain in the Word, He will lead me and I get excited about what He is about! Open your Bibles…you’ll find adventure awaits!
I needed to read this today because I have been in a real “funk” this past week. The last two paragraphs are just what I needed to read. I will be passing them on to my sister. Please pray for her and my nephew. This has been a very hard time for them with it being the first Christmas without my niece.
I know how it is to loose a child and how hard the first Christmas is without them.
SRT sisters I’m grateful for you and your prays. Have a blessed week.
Remember to ask for help from the Holy Spirit to guide you. To open your eyes to truth and show you what is best for you now. ❤️
What refreshing scripture and devotional! Thank you, SRT!
This is beautiful and deeply felt. Thank you Raechel for this generous encouragement.
Thank you !! Excited to do this study!
This year has indeed been a series of loss. Grief and pain in my marriage… my youngest had to have surgery… uncertainty in pregnancy… and then my Dad passed away. All within the last 4 months. I relate SO much to her post!! I’m sure I’m not alone. I’ve experienced loss before. But, I’ve never so severely questioned whether God was paying attention to me or if He would act on my behalf. The Advent study and now this study (which I’ve done before – it is a favorite) has been good for my soul. This morning in Psalm 62… a balm to my aching and weary heart. Thankful for friends and family. Most of all, I am thankful for the reminder of truth. The reminder of who God is… strong, steadfast, ever loving, salvation, life, my refuge, trustworthy, reliable, never-changing. He has been ever-faithful my entire life. He will see me through this, as well. Thank You, God! (Ha – and thank you for any kind heart that bothered to read this post, which is longer than I thought it would be… it was good to say “out loud.”)
As I scroll through all your comments, praises and prayers, I am compelled to pray for each one of you. I can’t take the time to read all of you posts, but I will send out a prayer to God for you today.
God, please bless each and everyone of these beautiful human beings today and this day forward. Your creation, these women, desire to know you more, to gain your wisdom in a quite confusing world.
Keep them committed to open their Bibles today and everyday, not out of obligation but out of passion to know you more.
Just as the Psalmist said in 119:136, “My eyes pour out streams of tears because people do not follow your instruction.” Allow this to be my goal and the goal of all who open their Bibles today and this day forward. Amen!
I am so sorry for your loss. Try reading Scripture in different versions. You can do that easily with Bible Gateway, either the app or online. Also team up with someone who is older & wiser than you to help you. May God abundantly bless you in your journey!
Such a beautiful, good, and true word today <3 Psalm 62:5-6 "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken."
I second The Bible Recap! Lots of great resources.
Thank you for sharing! I feel very similarly – called to come to the Bible but overwhelmed and ashamed when I feel like I am doing it just to do it.
This was a new way of reading the Bible and it’s helped my understanding and connections with God. Thank you
What a beautiful story of his love through community ❤️
I agree. I have struggled with the same thing. I read and read but have trouble comprehending.
I can relate to you so much, as I have felt the same way and have not picked my Bible and dug into scripture as well, trying to find my purpose and feeing so lost. It’s encouraging to know I’m not the only one thank you for being transparent ♥️
Much needed. I often feel so overwhelmed or crippling to even open my Bible.. but this is just a perfect reminder of how important it is to open your Bible especially during those times.
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I have wanted to read more of God’s Word, and this is just the encouragement I need. Thank you very much x
I often feel so overwhelmed when reading the Bible. I don’t know where to start. When reading a “Bible in a year” plan I get stuck in the thought of “I need to read this many chapters to complete this day” I read and feel like I haven’t gotten anything out of it. I really feel like I need the tools to really study the Bible. I would appreciate any ideas or suggestions for how you really study scripture.
It’s been to long since I’ve dug into my bible. I have been lost this past year trying to find my purpose, trying to find His purpose for me! I’m so glad I finally took the leap with SRT to dig deeper and become closer to God’s Word in my life!
This is what I needed. Thank you
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I have never done a SRT study. Actually just found out about SRT today. Thank you for this study. Thank you for the honesty. I needed to be reminded to simply Open My Bible.
I haven’t opened my bible in months and having a hard time to do that. I went through something similar as the previous page and haven’t quite found my way back yet.
Thank you for this free study! I wasn’t going to even do it, almost just swiped it out of my notifications, but there was something that just felt wrong. I clicked on it. I NEEDED this!! So many times I start, then stop. I give the excuse there isn’t enough time, but that is a lie. Just like you stated, that’s when we need His Word! I am excited for this and to finish it
I want to be that kind of friend…one who is willing to feed someone the Word. Lord, open my eyes so that I may see that person who needs to be fed. Amen
In a time such a this….there was no better time that this plan is needed! A great way to start 2021! Thank you SRT!
I pray in agreement with Alice Cousins prayer for Lisa MaddoxAnspach.
Amen!! Awesome read and reminder! ❤️
I love that image of community. Friends that know you and love you and read the word to you when you cannot bear. I pray that depth of community of you, sisters.
I’m starting the reading plan that starts on January 4th and I know that I can open my Bible and day, but this has been great and a good reminder that you can start reading the word of the Lord whenever you want
SRT thank you so much for posting this new plan. I was convicted yesterday of my lack of spending time
With my Savior and knowing him. I can’t hear from him
If I don’t spend time with Him. 2020 has been an awful year full of so much loss but I need to run to Jesus not away from him.
I struggle to open my Bible lately for feeling lonely in this quarantine. I’ve struggled with all the alone time and have found myself becoming apathetic unintentionally. I long for Bible studies with people and deep conversations. I need to find satisfaction in time with just me and the Word.
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I listen to may speakers I do you version Bible studies. But sometimes it hard to read the Bible myself.
I too let other things, non important things, take priority in my mornings. I need to make Jesus first!
Thank you for the honesty and vulnerability, Rachael. What dear friends to circle around you and feed the Word to you. How humble to sit and receive it in your pain and broken-hearted state. How gracious and loving of God to provide such friends.
I have been struggling with opening my Bible for a while now. I do personally feel unequipped and feel like I’m reading above my head. Thank you for offering this study for free this week! I pray that it gives me the boost I need to stay in Gods word.
This was amazing. Loved the scripture and devotional for today. Exactly what I needed this Monday morning ❤️
I need to make this my first priority. So many days I let other things be first.
So good!!
I needed this, I need to get back on track reading and studying.
Psalm 119:134… how freeing! The worldly matters sure can wreak havoc on one’s mind & heart.
“Redeem me from man’s oppression,
that I may keep your precepts.”
Thanks!
This has been a terribly hard year. My heart feels broken and lost in darkness. I am clinging to my friends faith as I walk through my circumstance. This reminds me that God’s word is always true. Always perfect. This world is the opposite. So I cling to his unfailing love because no matter the circumstances, that is all there is.
Praying for all of those who need the comfort that God’s word brings, myself included. ❤️
Thank you for this. I for one needed this because i do struggle to open my bible, but when i do start reading i read for quite a bit. thank you once again for this!
Praying for you LH
Great reminder that God always meets us where we are!
Thank you so much for offering this weeks study. Exactly what my heart needs… Beautiful way to start off my day with Gods Words and this community.
Definitely needed this today ❤️
I was just thinking to myself last night that I need to get closer to God, and read my Bible more! I woke up this morning to “Open You Bible”! God really does listen to us all the time!
How astounding to me the Word of God, how it meets us right where we are, speaks what we need to hear, gives strength, comfort, love and wisdom. So blessed by today’s message and believe that when I open the Word I am always met with God’s love even when it is confronting me and opening my eyes to my selfishness or sin, He is teaching me. Hoping I can be one that reads or speaks or comes beside those who are needing His touch and give it. Praying for you Sisters who have lost loved ones recently, that you would hear His love and feel His light and comfort wrapped around you and know He is holding you close. He loves you in the depths and will not let you go.
This year has been an awful one. I lost my job in August and am still unemployed. The one place I thought I belonged, I didn’t belong there at all. Looking back, I’m glad to not be in such a toxic environment. Being out of work has allowed me to grow in my faith with the Lord. It’s helped me to stop, have patience, and listen. He will put me in the job he wants me to have. It just takes patience. I was brought to She Reads Truth through a friend, and I’m so glad! This is the most I have opened my Bible in years. SRT has been a saving grace since September, and even though there are uncertainties going into 2021; I know it will be okay and God will provide. God bless you all. ♥️
I needed this today. So thankful for community that through the Spirit gives us what we need. ❤️
THE WORD (my quiet time) is my life line. I need and crave this time. I can’t do life without it. It’s how I start my day.
Beautiful!
Hoping this plan helps me slow down and open my Bible again. Because the Truth is for everyone in every season of life even the busy ones
Needed this today!
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Needing this!!! I want to commit to studying Gods word in 2021!!!
I began diving back into The Word for the first time in a long-time during quarantine and I am so glad I did, I am understanding it for the first time, truly. I feel the presence of God and I now know what it means to be in relationship with Him. While I pray for the end of this virus I am thankful for the rest I have found in Jesus. I am excited for this reading plan and what the New Year is going to bring.
I honestly have to tell myself everyday to continue praising him even when I’m feeling down and alone and he will get me through my suffering. He will not leave me by myself. I’m still learning how to trust him with everything and it’s hard.
I love the reminder that there is a simplicity in reading God’s Word. That while His Word is powerful, we don’t have to feel big and impressive to read it. I’ve been out of the Word because I’m busy and selfish, Lord please forgive me and change my appetite for ONLY You. (Psalm 62)
The one thing I am thankful for in 2020 is that it brought me so much closer to God. Through different paths, it led me the She Reads Truth and it has been a saving grace these past few months. I tell everyone I know about SRT because I know what a comfort it has been to me and I love how accessible Raechel and Amanda make the Bible. I am currently doing the Bible in a Year study in the SRT Bible and love reading His word each day.
Excited to see how this bible plan can help me establish a bee routine of reading God’s word.
Lisa, I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. My words are insufficient, but God’s Word can bring healing and peace. I will keep you in my prayers and ask for God’s peace that surpasses all understanding to guard your heart. Philippians 4:7.
I find it difficult to read regularly because there is so much I’ve heard and been told in the past that I disagree with regarding interpretation and life advice based on scripture. So much for me to unlearn and let go of that were of imperfect human intention… I need to let go so that I may be open to listening clearly to God and what truth there is for me today. And I need to trust that I can hear clearly and don’t need to rely on any sort of Biblical authority figure to show me the way all the time! Its about me and God this time while allowing others to support and offer wisdom that I can chew on but don’t have to indulge in.
So good!
Sometimes it’s difficult to get back into the word after neglecting reading for so long. Truth is God’s word is for us. He is for us. The only way to grow in HIM is through his word.
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I feel the same way! You can do this, and may the Lord bless your new year!
So excited about this – it’s such a blessing to open this app & see all of your comments ❤️
Donna! I hear you – this happens to me too! I’ve found that choosing shorter/smaller goals helps me to keep going. (Like this 7 day study) As you build a habit, you can go bigger. Also – find a buddy to do it with you & text her when you’ve read your part for the day :)
You took the words right out of my mouth, and heart.
Just keep your eyes fixed… the feeling is going to change. Your heart will come alive again.
It’s awesome that this is the reading plan this week…. Because on January 1st I told myself I would read the Bible in a year. It’s like this reading plan was made for me after that goal was set on my heart. ♥️
So glad I can read His word!
I also had a stillborn baby girl. I’ve shared this before, but right after her burial I was invited to go to another church. I grew up catholic but didn’t read the Bible and didn’t know God, His Word, or even why Jesus died. I went that Sunday, I had no baby to feed, but my milk came in. I saw people praising and clapping. I looked up and thought, “God, why didn’t you bring me here? I was mad. One woman caught my attention. I figured she could praise and have such joy because she had a perfect life. That same woman came up to me and told me to turn to God and not away from Him. How sweet and detailed is our God. The God of the universe, used the exact woman to talk to me! Amazing! I also heard the Gospel that day! To let you know, that woman didn’t have a perfect life. She had money issues and had a miscarriage. She was still singing and praising. She also helped me along the way by writing a letter and giving me worship music.
Years later, a friend told me to get serious with God and start reading my Bible everyday. I didn’t want to. I already got up really early and I had to workout. I started doing this anyway. God knew what was coming. My school building for my job was changing and I had to decide what building. I couldn’t decide so my boss flipped a coin. I’m not being superstitious, God knew where I should go. My husband and I had problems with our marriage from the start. He was very angry and said he was done. He was going out a lot, but I didn’t think that he was having an affair. He was, and I was devastated. I think I would have handled things differently if I hadn’t been reading His Word. I’ve heard this said to me and realize that I know God’s Word, but I still don’t know Him. I haven’t let His Word change me or a lot of my actions and words when it comes to my family or in all areas. His Word is truth. He is faithful and dependable. I have been show His love and compassion, yet I still am the way I am. May I read and be changed instead of spewing things contrary to what someone who follows Jesus may say or do. Please pray for me to be the woman He wants me to be. Thank you all! May we all be in awe changed as I we read His Word.
I read about this study starting too. It is called: The Thoughts We Think, The Words We Speak: A Study of the Book of Ephesians. Here is a link. Island to try to read both this devotional and that too. Here is a link: https://myf5.co/456894
That’s is exactly the issue I have
Starting with excitement and never completely finish. Not sure what to do to keep it up
Very encouraging :)
Thank you for the reminder. I haven’t been able to open the Word since losing my husband earlier this year. Grief is a difficult process, and sometimes it’s just easier to be upset with God.
But I needed this push to get back into reading His Word.
I find my heart turning to prayer as I read over these Psalms.
To answer the question, I struggle to open the Bible, because I feel inadequate. I love the Lord, but I often feel like I’m a major disappointment, mostly with myself. I put a lot of pressure on myself to make and keep strict schedules, but I don’t keep them. The Lord knows my heart, has been tugging me to draw nearer for a while, but it’s like I’m paralyzed. Am I too self-absorbed? Too easily distracted? His Word is alive and will speak to me, if i allow myself to take the time to listen. I dont want this to be just another ‘New Year Resolution.’ I want to be a part of something real. I pray that God will continue to draw my heart to his.
I needed this encouragement to get back into my Bible. I used to study my Bible every day, but we tend to get caught up in life and lose sight of what’s really important. I am determined to get back to my daily studies and read the truth. I’ve been very heartbroken lately, and the Word is the only thing that brings me comfort. Prayers please❤️
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I just got lazy and let life take control, rather than God. I have been praying for motivation/a wanting to open my Bible and I saw the SRT post on IG for this. Prayers have been answered and wanting to stay focused on God this next year – more than ever and be a testament to Him!
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2He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Thankful for this truth!
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I don’t know the pain you are going through, I feel a heavy heart and prayed for you immediately. Praising God you are here. Your anger is understandable, but you are here. You are opening your bible hearing His word. Will continue praying for you as God works through this with you.
Mary, I’m so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing and welcome to the family my sister. Praying the spirit can fill your lungs with endurance. It makes me think even more, being new to the faith, I challenge you to find time in the silence. Our surroundings (especially those not of the faith) can get very loud and distracting. Create the space for you and the Lord, so that he can personally reveal his TRUE self to you. He is good, just, right, pure, clean, true and ALL strength and power belong to him.
I am so happy for this new reading plan. I needed the motivation to get back to my Bible!
I used to read and study daily and was so immersed in the word and I felt whole
But I have really floundered for the past 2 years. I have had lots of health problems and have just felt abandoned and forgotten. I have read it off and on over the past 2 years but nothing like I was and nothing consistent. The past 14 days I have read a little every day and already feel healing in my heart.
I so needed this today. I’ve struggled to read the Bible on my own, probably out of sheer laziness to be completely honest. I pray that through this week I am energized and ready for the journey that will be 2021!
Lisa, praying for you and your aching, broken heart.
I remember back when this pandemic started thinking to myself that now was the time to really lean in to God and the Word. Unfortunately, it seems that this year has only driven a wedge between me and the Lord. My faith has been shaken and I’m struggling with varying degrees of doubt. My hope is that by spending some time in the Word that my faith can be restored and my relationship with the Lord be what it once was.
I needed to hear this encouragement – uplifting and comforting! excited to continue reading this week (:
Sitting in silence is tough, but being reminded of what can come out of it is so encouraging. God I pray you speak boldly to your daughters as we begin this study to know YOU more.
I need this. Thank you for sharing
I lost my little boy (12 years old) on October 20th to a form of cancer. 12 days later my grandmother passed away, a four year relationship ended and our blended family is no more. I feel lost and so very angry at God for taking my baby boy. I read some of these scriptures but my heart just feels broken.
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What a wonderful friend you had who read Scripture to you!! My son was killed in 2005 and I was unable to read my Bible, but all I got was rebuke. From that, though, I have learned to be understanding and tender toward those who are struggling. I love the example of your friend, and I’m going to adopt her treatment of you.
I love verse 9 of Psalm 62:”Common people are only a vapor; important people an illusion. Together on a scale they weigh less than a vapor.”
This. Is. Temporary. A vapor. Yet, the God of the eternal, of what really matters, has not only offered us the gift of salvation, He has adopted us as sons and daughters. We are not guests. We are not aliens in the Kingdom of God, we are family. His Word is part of our inheritance.
“Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; my stronghold; I will not be shaken.” When my heart is heaviest, I hold my Bible to my chest, and curl up in the refuge of my Savior.
(Thank you for this after Advent study. By the way SRT staff – we had the cinnamon rolls and shepherds pie recipes this season – delicious, thank you!)
I appreciate the moments we are in the Bible, and the community we can share.
I am eager to continue learning, as I just accepted Christianity into my life a few months ago.
Because I am surrounded by people, aside from my significant other, that do not believe- this digital community has been awesome.
I needed this! ❤️
Psalm 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path. Beautiful representation of God’s love and guidance for us. My goal this coming year is to read the Bible in a year!!!!
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In the midst of this pandemic we moved to a new town, started a new lead pastor position at a new church and had our 3rd (and somewhat of a surprise) child just 6 weeks ago. It’s been a year, to say the least. My thirst for more of God in my life is real but more often than not the chaos takes over and my Bible sits in the dust – the app or the physical one! Praying for more discipline to get the rivers of life in the form of God’s word flowing in my veins once again. My whole family will benefit as much as I myself will!
I remember the first time I read this note from Raechel. I was so touched. It occurred to me that it never occurred to me to simply read The Bible to friends so lost in pain/anger from a loss that they could not face their Bible. I loved being reminded about this.
So thankful for God’s Word and the work that God does in our hearts and minds through it! God’s Word is truth-all of it! There is no doubt that we can trust God and His Word!!!!!! ❤️
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I love how in the devotion it said: “ the Word that never stopped being alive or true, even when it remained unread.”
How true! Even when we are not invested in the world daily or when we feel far from God, He is still there waiting and always will be. There’s nothing that can change the truth of his word or the foundation that is lain in our hearts from having faith.
Each of the psalms today mentioned how God is stronger than the world. There are so many times in our lives when we feel tempted by the world, pulled into its challenges and deceit. When the world takes a hold of us and doesn’t seem like it will ever let go. We feel insignificant and lacking. But then – the word of God is still there. Bringing us back into the truth.
It truly is a beautiful thing.
Yes I have learned the power of opening my Bible and reading God’s word, even when I don’t feel like it. Lord, help me to be faithful in reading your Word every day. Help me to love your Word like David did!
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Prayed for you this morning Gabby!
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The Word spoken aloud is so powerful! It breaks down strongholds!
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For too long I have made excuses for not spending time in the Word, and I would feel afraid to be alone with God. I pray that this study will be the start of improving my relationship with Jesus, and that time with Him would be like time with a dear friend.
Jesus I lift up all the participants in this study and I pray that we all bless one another in your name. Help us all to absorb the words of the Scriptures, and draw near to us as we draw near to you. In your mighty and redeeming name I pray, Amen.
Thank you for those honest words this morning.
Lord i thank you for healing word psalms 30:5 weeping may endure for a night but his joy comes in the morning. Lord i thank you!
I remember when I lost my dad 11 years ago so suddenly to suicide, the Lord had given me Psalm 62 to bring me through that season. To read it hear and see it bring you through your toughest season had me sobbing. I am so thankful for His Word!!
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I have been needing this. For the longest time I didn’t read my Bible until 2017 when I set a goal to read the Bible in a year. After having the goal for several years and still not having the bible read in a year at the beginning of 2020 I gave up. I still went to church but just went through the motions and then everything happened my husband and I tried to watch church online and then start attending when they opened back up then we all were diagnosed with covid 19 at the end of July. My husband and I all of his brothers, his parents, and grandmother. We knew that his grandmother probably wouldn’t make it because she was in her 90s but unfortunately we also lost his brother and that was really hard on all of us. Ever since my husband and I married his family became like my family. Over the past couple of months I have tried going to bible study when I could but I was only physically there. We start attending online again even after we weren’t quarantined. Over the past couple of months I have been dealing with depression and anxiety a long with the grief of losing a person who I considered to be a brother and a grandmother. I haven’t even wanted to pick up my Bible. Lately I have been wanting to start attending services again since listening online isn’t the same however my husband is reluctant we have a 9 year old son who is type 1 diabetic and we worry about him getting it or getting again. The first time he tested negative and didn’t show symptoms so we aren’t sure if he had it or not and was just asymptomatic. This Bible study though is just what I needed to begin the new year and help me to get into the word again.
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I also loved Alison’s response! Amen!
I love this!
111Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
May His word be the joy of my heart and may I cling to His truths that have withstood generation after generation; He is still faithful.
132Turn to me and be gracious to me,
as is your way with those who love your name. 131I open my mouth and pant,
because I long for your commandments 130The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.
There have been many seasons where I struggle to open my Bible. This passage spoke to me; may I long for your word as desperately as a man pants of thirst for water.
Thank you for the beautiful Scriptures and much needed words to start my week with God.
Wow. I needed this today. God is and has been dealing with my heart lately. I have been grieving over loss and hurt and sometimes even angry. I have asked Him to forgive me but it still hurts. I know that if I open my Bible I will hear Him but I have been giving Him the silent treatment even though he beckons me. I change that today, thank you.
Can you imagine how happy that makes the Lord? That we would have the desire, and not just the need, to sit in His presence and soak in His truths?
Beautiful! Excited to wrap up the year with this study!! ❤️
I love Allison’s response “That’s ok. Let me read it to you instead.” Praying the Spirit leads us likewise when these opportunities arise in our midst. Amen!
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“I am at rest in God alone.” ❤️
Your loss is significant. I pray that you will find the peace you are searching for. ‘For God alone my soul waits in silence.’ This is my plan for 2021-to wait in silence each day, to spend time waiting on His Presence. I pray for your peace and that as you draw near to God, you will find that He is very near.
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Needed this today! Thank you
Greats points ! I have definitely been struggling to read my Bible . Prayers for motivation to study my word daily !
Thank you Raechel for your honest, heat felt words of truth. They make us see that we are not alone in our struggles, and that we need to be sensitive to others during the time of their struggles. I praise God for the healing power of His word. The first step in being healed is opening up that word. Today I am praying for all the ladies who are hurting, or have been hurt in the past and struggle to open the bible. I have been there myself and I’m sure many others have as well. Psalm 119:111 reminded me of Jeremiah 15:16 – it isn’t until we open God’s word for ourselves and take them in that we can experience the joy that they bring. When we devour God’s word, they are a joy and a delight!
Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. God already knows everything about us…everything occuring in our lives. The beauty is that I can take all the hurts, sadness, tears, disappointments to the Lord, tell Him how I feel. God is near. He is Emmanuel – God with us. I am strengthened by God and His Word.
Amen. ❤️ I’m here after advent!
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I have been struggling to open my Bible & give God the time He deserves. These verses definitely hit home. God is my rock & refuge alone! He deserves my time to strengthen our relationship.
Me, too. Right here with you, friend.
“Sweeter than honey”…praying for the Word to dwell deeper in my soul this year, more than just a surface glance, so that it tastes the sweetness and imparts it to others.
Good word, very good,
This last year has been a struggle for me like most, I’ve struggled with my mental health. I’ve struggled with am I a good mom or wife or friend. I want to be better at all those things. I like this author lost my stillborn son 9 years ago this year, and this has been one of the hardest, I’m not sure why. My youngest step brother took his life a few weeks ago, and all I want is to find the right words for my step mom, to let her begin to heal.. then 2 days ago my last remaining Grand parent past away.. I’m so ready for 2020 to be over. Yet God has shown himself to me this year in ways that I can’t explain he has shown himself to me much like he did the day my son passed away. I’m grateful to end this year with a study that will get me back in my bible.
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Amen.
Praying to just crave His word.
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Praying for the desire to prioritize His Word and forming a better routine to give Him space to speak into my life as the potter’s vessel.
I lost my 34-year-old husband in April & have clung to the word since. In November, I started a 40-day fast for advent. But, as Christmas got closer, I couldn’t carry the grief and the holiday at the same time. The honesty of your story resonated what my heart has felt. Thank you.
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Thank you for sharing this with us. This small study came right at the right time. I haven’t opened my Bible for a while. I just haven’t felt like it. I was missing it and waiting to start your next study with you. I’m glad this was started for the in between time.
What a great word for today.
Amen we all need this reminder, we have all sinned, dealt with pain and felt unworthy, yet He still loves us and gave us His words, what love that shows.
Thank you
This couldn’t have come at a better time. On this day 17 years ago, my dad went to the hospital. He never came out. He died on December 30, 2003 when I was 17. I’ve lived almost half my life without him, and sometimes the pain feels too much to bear. I can’t even tell you the last time I opened my Bible, but that doesn’t matter. I opened it today and batted in His mercy and glory!
This was a good read.
Great post. I always find excuses to not read my Bible but I forget how important it is to read the Word daily. There’s a difference in the way you handle what throws at you when you ignore God.
Reading God’s word on is getting me through a rough time in my life. I am thankful for God never giving up on me.
What a great way to start the day. I pray to continue in your word lord!
Psalm 119: 111,112.
That which we treasure, we guard. That which is our heart’s delight, we value. Let us daily make an appointment to sit with God and open His Word. Let us value His love letters. Let us open our Bibles.
I am excited to travel this journey thru God’s word.
I needed this tonight. I need these exact words and these exact scriptures. I’m thankful you guys felt led to put together THIS short but necessary study. The answer to that question… hurt, grief and sadness are also why I haven’t wanted to pick up my Bible. I have felt no hope though I know there is always hope. Thank you for quickly bringing me to truth.
Raechel thank you so much for sharing your story. I am grateful for God, all He has done & continues to do. And I am grateful for She Reads Truth. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you & the SRT team. My He continue doing wonderful work through you.
Such an powerful encouragement!
2021 I will focus to the word of God.
It’s been two days of not reading my bible and I have noticed an obvious difference. I am more anxious and irritable without reading and speaking the word of God and The truth over myself.
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This is truth that is reviving my soul!
I have been walking through a very difficult season – well since November 2019 if I’m truly being honest with myself. And in that time while others continue to pray with and for me and read scripture to me or share it with me I find myself struggling to open my own Bible and get into The Word myself. This is a great reminder that these are the times we need Gods words and love the most and when I’m most grateful for His grace to start again!
This fed my hungry soul!
This spoke to right to me , it nearly brought tears to my eyes. I’m currently going through a heartbreak and everything that was just mentioned was speaking right to me.
Opening the Bible always brings life. I pray against anything that keeps us from it. I pray for warriors to open it for us when we can’t. I pray for hope when we think it won’t help. I pray we are drawn to it with the strongest attraction, undeniable and irresistible. And that we give Jesus the reigns of our heart.
This morning in church our pastor preached from 2 Timothy 3— “all scripture is God breathed…” I have not opened my Bible on my own in a long time. I prayed that God would make me hungry for His Word, and then tonight, I opened this app and saw the new series. Thank you for hearing me, Jesus. “I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commandments.” (Psalm 119:131)
“It’s for the time when you don’t have time to really open its pages for yourself”…such a great reminder and exactly what I needed to hear! There is always time for God’s word. Looking forward to making a conscious effort of getting into the word daily this upcoming year.
Please pray for me
In this busy season, I have been good about leading my children to the cross but I left myself out. It’s good to be back.
I had cancer 7 years ago, and just suddenly feel like I can’t deal with it anymore. I feel like I am not worthy of His love, raging mess that I am. Thank you for the opening post.
111Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
for they are the joy of my heart.
What a verse! My heritage forever – the joy of my heart. Yes Lord.
In one of the biggest seasons of change of my life (new husband, new apartment, new job as a children’s director) this feels like the sweetest of Gods hugs. God’s Word feels like home.
❤️❤️❤️
I’m a new believer and I’ve been so determined to learn more about God and the Bible.
This spoke to my 2020 heart immensely. Yep, I missed the entire advent season— I literally couldn’t open my Bible. The Holy Spirit pulled me here tonight and I am so incredibly thankful for your words, The Word, and all the grace that the Lord covers us in.
Oh, this is such a balm to my weary ❤! I can’t think of a better way to wrap up this year. Looking forward to the rest of the week
The Bible can seem so daunting. I can’t count the number of times I tried to read it in its entirety, only to give up after the first couple of books. Then I heard about this community, and I started the bible in a year plan even though it was the middle of August. I made sure to comment daily to ensure I kept on with my readings. A year later, I completed my task. Not only that, but I purchased the app, and started on old plans. Now I get every new plan. I think I’m going into my fourth year of reading God’s word daily. I’m no longer intimidated by the Bible. I cannot complete my day without reading scripture from here. It has become a wonderful habit. I have greatly deepened my relationship with God. I rely so much more on Him instead of myself. I know He has a plan, and I usually don’t worry about what tomorrow will bring. All because of this community. Thank you sisters, for your daily wisdom.
7 years on December 19, my 22 year old daughter moved to Heaven after an 11 month battle with colon cancer. I had many moments where I couldn’t reach for my Bible. I trusted God but many days I didn’t read His word. I’m so thankful His love wasn’t contingent on me diving in the word in the midst of my pain. It’s good to know I’m not alone and what I occasionally feel isn’t wrong.
Perfect start to set me up for the new year
This has refreshed my soul.
Love this study!!! A great start to a new year with my focus where it should be, in the Word.. not the world. All Glory to our loving, merciful, gracious Heavenly Father !
This is a great reminder that no matter the circumstances, I need to open my Bible more and lean into God’s word.
It made me ponder why I haven’t been consistently opening my Bible for a while. I was convicted that it felt like a bother because 1) I couldn’t focus on reading, 2) I don’t get/hear what God is telling me thru the passage, 3) I get refreshed only for a while then I will go back to my worries and survive not living nor thriving based on the Word, and 4) The demands of the world is too much that even though I know that the reward and glory is in God, one cannot dispel the mental struggles of trying to keep up with deadlines while trying to live righteously, claiming promises, and walking victoriously. I feel like I an being a hypocrite to the Word because I am having a dual life of not meeting the world’s demands when we are supposed to live victoriously and excellently and just faking this “redeemed” life. My faith and my actions do not coincide.
There are times when I’m so hungry for God’s word and times when I pass on it for other things. I’m thankful that God’s grace allows me to restart.
This makes me look forward to the upcoming year ahead. Praying to learn a lot this next year.
Love this, lately it’s been so hard for me to open my Bible, this helped so much!
Grateful for this study! God calls us to renew ourselves in Him alone!
This is so great! I have been struggling with getting in the Word recently even though I have always delighted in the time I get to spend in the Word. I’m so thankful for the truth of God’s word and His steadfastness to us. He is Immanuel – God with us!
Needed this. Really struggled to be consistently in my Word this year but I am ready for a change
I am grateful for this study! I have been in a rut of not diving into my Bible like I had just been doing weeks before. I can tell how refreshing and life giving the Word is! My heart was aching because I was not feeding it the nourishment it needed. I stopped being reminded of the beautiful promises God has set in plan! Looking forward to the rest of this study!!
I’m so right there with you Joy!!! I want to desire it and soak it in but my flesh gets in the way so often
Really looking forward to this study! What a fantastic way to end the year as I reflect on this year and look forward into the next!
And be more consistent with it! Hit the wrong button lol!
Yes!! Love this I want to dive deeper in the word and
I opened my Bible. It’s been awhile…
I’m excited about this short study! I am not as consistent as I would like to be in spending time in the Word, but I have such a desire to desire it!