I’ve started this journey as well. What started as a goal, to seek an accomplishment, to say that yes, I have read the entire Bible has became something even better! I’ve practiced quiet time with a devotional and journaling “daily” since 2020 and I’m proud of it or was proud of it, until I started this journey. I don’t think I’ve been doing my quiet time incorrectly, but now I see that I could’ve been doing it better. Truly reading to LEARN the Bible, having times of not understanding what I’m reading, feeling confused, praying for understanding and having aha moments has been transformational in just 25 days. I look forward to each day’s reading and the recap. I am excited to talk about it with a friend. I still can’t believe just how smart The Farmer is about the Bible! How does he know so much? He’s says it’s because he had great teachers, but for the most part, I’ve had the same teachers. Maybe, I just wasn’t listening?!?
This morning while LaLa’s Angel Boy (my grandchild) was napping, I did today’s reading. I found myself tearing up, not because of Jacob and Esau’s reunion, but because I was overwhelmed with gratitude of the blessings, that I don’t deserve, surrounding me, sleeping in the bouncer and open to Genesis in my lap.
Also, yes…I can’t believe how much I’ve already learned in 25 days or realizing just how much I didn’t know!
So, I’m certain that the accomplishment will not be being able to say that I’ve read the entire Bible, but finding that he’s where the JOY is.
I love this Lori! I can’t even explain the feeling exactly of what the change is since being in the word so regularly and having so many new insights but I know I never want to lose it.
Hey Meredith!! Welcome to Substack!! I cannot tell you how many times I've tried to read through the whole Bible and, well, failed. I started again at the beginning of this year and am already behind, but I will keep going. I am using the same book as you!! Keep encouraging us (me!). :)
Hi Stacy! Thank you! I’m loving it here. You got this! Just keep going. There doesn’t need to be a time table. I’m listening to it most days, which helps me. I’m also loving Tara-Leigh’s devotion videos which help me get more out of the reading.
I chose The Bible Recap this year as well, and it is stunning how it has shifted my perspective. I know this is going to sound so obvious, but it never really occurred to me, with each chapter and verse, to stop and ask myself, "What does this passage reveal about God's character?" That is a seismic change from "Awwww, another genealogy?...."
It's like unlocking a secret code or something, the simple and maybe silly realization that if I just try, I really can find God in every single word. Even the genealogies. :)
I’m so glad I found this group! I apologize my first comment is so long.
I am not a writer by any means, I’m more of a talker, or so my husband says, 😊.
What I’m hoping to be, though, is a seeker.
A seeker of truth, not lies the evil one tries to sell me.
A seeker of peace, not chaos that the evil one tries to bring to me.
A seeker of hope, not fear that the evil one has succeeded in burying me in.
A seeker of the Light, which the evil one cannot overcome.
This world is full of darkness and that darkness is filled with all those things; lies, chaos and fear. It will consume me if I let it.
For the last two years, as a result of some unexpected health issues, I have been living in the world of What If, and not of the positive kind.
Physically, I am better. Thank you God!
Mentally, I am a mess. The evil one has had his grip on me and boy, it’s tough to break free.
I spent a lot of time in prayer and listening to Christian music to help keep my mind away from worry and fear and it helped but the battle is not over.
God answered a lot of my prayers, bringing good doctors to me, cutting the months of wait times for appointments down to weeks or days. I praise you, Lord, for that!
I am so grateful he is on my side and I know I have never walked this road alone.
This last prayer request has gone unanswered and that has been tough for me to understand. The evil one is working hard to steal my peace and fill me with worry and fear.
So, here I am, seeking hope and hoping to find some peace along the way.
I found a great bible study that has had me digging into my bible more than I ever have and that, I’m thinking, might have been God’s plan all along. He’s bringing me back to the path I belong on, seeking Him, because that’s where hope is found. ❤️
I need the encouragement as I’m struggling after the loss of my husband. I was raised Catholic and we did not study the Bible so it is a very hard read for me Hopefully it will get easier.
Ahh! This reply means so much to me. I want to sit and go over all these thing with you. I can’t stop talking about all the things I’m seeing. My family is probably annoyed. 🥲 I love those digging moments, too. Rabbit trails in God words are the best! Thank you for taking time to read and reply. ❤️
I’ve started this journey as well. What started as a goal, to seek an accomplishment, to say that yes, I have read the entire Bible has became something even better! I’ve practiced quiet time with a devotional and journaling “daily” since 2020 and I’m proud of it or was proud of it, until I started this journey. I don’t think I’ve been doing my quiet time incorrectly, but now I see that I could’ve been doing it better. Truly reading to LEARN the Bible, having times of not understanding what I’m reading, feeling confused, praying for understanding and having aha moments has been transformational in just 25 days. I look forward to each day’s reading and the recap. I am excited to talk about it with a friend. I still can’t believe just how smart The Farmer is about the Bible! How does he know so much? He’s says it’s because he had great teachers, but for the most part, I’ve had the same teachers. Maybe, I just wasn’t listening?!?
This morning while LaLa’s Angel Boy (my grandchild) was napping, I did today’s reading. I found myself tearing up, not because of Jacob and Esau’s reunion, but because I was overwhelmed with gratitude of the blessings, that I don’t deserve, surrounding me, sleeping in the bouncer and open to Genesis in my lap.
Also, yes…I can’t believe how much I’ve already learned in 25 days or realizing just how much I didn’t know!
So, I’m certain that the accomplishment will not be being able to say that I’ve read the entire Bible, but finding that he’s where the JOY is.
I love this Lori! I can’t even explain the feeling exactly of what the change is since being in the word so regularly and having so many new insights but I know I never want to lose it.
Hey Meredith!! Welcome to Substack!! I cannot tell you how many times I've tried to read through the whole Bible and, well, failed. I started again at the beginning of this year and am already behind, but I will keep going. I am using the same book as you!! Keep encouraging us (me!). :)
Hi Stacy! Thank you! I’m loving it here. You got this! Just keep going. There doesn’t need to be a time table. I’m listening to it most days, which helps me. I’m also loving Tara-Leigh’s devotion videos which help me get more out of the reading.
I chose The Bible Recap this year as well, and it is stunning how it has shifted my perspective. I know this is going to sound so obvious, but it never really occurred to me, with each chapter and verse, to stop and ask myself, "What does this passage reveal about God's character?" That is a seismic change from "Awwww, another genealogy?...."
It's like unlocking a secret code or something, the simple and maybe silly realization that if I just try, I really can find God in every single word. Even the genealogies. :)
Awesome 👏 It’s a wonderful book with the knowledge of Good and Evil 🙏
I’m so glad I found this group! I apologize my first comment is so long.
I am not a writer by any means, I’m more of a talker, or so my husband says, 😊.
What I’m hoping to be, though, is a seeker.
A seeker of truth, not lies the evil one tries to sell me.
A seeker of peace, not chaos that the evil one tries to bring to me.
A seeker of hope, not fear that the evil one has succeeded in burying me in.
A seeker of the Light, which the evil one cannot overcome.
This world is full of darkness and that darkness is filled with all those things; lies, chaos and fear. It will consume me if I let it.
For the last two years, as a result of some unexpected health issues, I have been living in the world of What If, and not of the positive kind.
Physically, I am better. Thank you God!
Mentally, I am a mess. The evil one has had his grip on me and boy, it’s tough to break free.
I spent a lot of time in prayer and listening to Christian music to help keep my mind away from worry and fear and it helped but the battle is not over.
God answered a lot of my prayers, bringing good doctors to me, cutting the months of wait times for appointments down to weeks or days. I praise you, Lord, for that!
I am so grateful he is on my side and I know I have never walked this road alone.
This last prayer request has gone unanswered and that has been tough for me to understand. The evil one is working hard to steal my peace and fill me with worry and fear.
So, here I am, seeking hope and hoping to find some peace along the way.
I found a great bible study that has had me digging into my bible more than I ever have and that, I’m thinking, might have been God’s plan all along. He’s bringing me back to the path I belong on, seeking Him, because that’s where hope is found. ❤️
I need the encouragement as I’m struggling after the loss of my husband. I was raised Catholic and we did not study the Bible so it is a very hard read for me Hopefully it will get easier.
Ahh! This reply means so much to me. I want to sit and go over all these thing with you. I can’t stop talking about all the things I’m seeing. My family is probably annoyed. 🥲 I love those digging moments, too. Rabbit trails in God words are the best! Thank you for taking time to read and reply. ❤️