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Struggle

So I am going to be honest. I have been struggling to be faithful in studying my bible. For awhile. I have been reading it. But in the loosest sense of that word as well. I skim the words to mark of that I read it for that day.

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In the coming year, I do not want to focus on reading so much as I want to learn how to study the bible. For real. I want to dig into God's word, grow closer to Him, and learn how to listen not just talk at Him.

So as I work on being selfless in my prayer life (see my previous post), I am also going to work on studying. There is no way that I am going to continue to grow closer to God if I do not learn how to study His Word.

I want to ask you to share any ways that you have that help you to study God's Word. Please leave comments below.

Thanks for reading.

In God, Emily

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  1. SarahDecember 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Dear Emily, you are in my prayers! one of the best resources I've found that's helped me is a little booklet called Found: God's Will by John MacArthur. It is short and simple, you could have it read in a day. if you haven't already done so, I encourage you to read it!

    love,
    Sarah

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    1. Emily JohnsonDecember 28, 2012 at 4:09 PM

      Sarah, thank you so much! I am going to have to look into that next time I am at Lifeway. Or I might try to find it online. Emily

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  3. UnknownDecember 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Emily, the booklet is available from his website, and it is only $2. I had several of them and actually gave 10 away for prizes on my blog, (they were 1.50 then) I wish I still had one for you. We have our copy if you would like to borrow it; you would be MORE than welcome to. Mine is highlighted through though, that is how I read books like that one, but it totally changed how I thought about God's will for my life. It was amazing! I have a bit of it on a post, go to the sidebar of the blog and look for the "God's Will" tag. I think you will like it as well.
    Always Experiencing Him,
    Jody

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