![]() Instead, ask the Lord to show you the areas of growth needed in your life and the areas where your heart needs to be refined. Release any need to be perfect or desire to feign perfection to God. but instead, be sure you’re doing it because of your love for the Lord. Be sure you’re not starting a quiet time to check off Bible study on your to-do list. ![]() Confess any hesitations or obstacles, and pray for God to remove anything that stands in your way of knowing Him intimately through His Word.Įxamine your heart and be sure your motives are pure. Open with prayer, and ask the Lord to fill you with wisdom as you seek Him. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you through His Word and to guide your study time. How to Study the Bible as a Beginner Prepare your heartīefore you crack open the Good Book, invite God to be the cornerstone of your life and heart. The easier you make your Bible study routine fit into your life, the easier it will be to stay on track. How long do you have to read the Bible and pray? If you’re a mom who wants to get up before her kids to meet with the Lord (which I highly recommend), how long will you have to read before the kids are up? Expect interruptions and have a backup study-time just in case chaos ensues! Or consider using a Bible app to have easy access to God’s Word on the go.Where will you have your quiet time? Will you sit at your kitchen table or in that big comfy chair you love, to meet with God? Knowing this helps me gather my supplies and have my quiet time materials ready the night before.Don’t be surprised if it varies each day, too! ![]()
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