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Cheyennelanae

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So, I have said that I am not going to sway from my faith ever since my last mistake. This has been since back and October. I have come a far way in my relationship with God, but at times I am struggling. I am having trouble being the best Christian that I can be. I want to be closer to God and have the passion to be, but it is hard for me to read my bible at times. Even when I make myself read it, I just can't connect and I want to so bad. The one thing that keeps me feeling really connected to God is worship, but I know I need to also read his word. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
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So, I have said that I am not going to sway from my faith ever since my last mistake. This has been since back and October. I have come a far way in my relationship with God, but at times I am struggling. I am having trouble being the best Christian that I can be. I want to be closer to God and have the passion to be, but it is hard for me to read my bible at times. Even when I make myself read it, I just can't connect and I want to so bad. The one thing that keeps me feeling really connected to God is worship, but I know I need to also read his word. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Ms Cheyennelanae! Do persevere with the Bible reading! Prayerful Bible reading is how God mainly speaks to us, and if we want His leading, this is mainly the way.

The Lord Jesus, Who died at the Cross for sinners, knows all our circumstances.
 
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So, I have said that I am not going to sway from my faith ever since my last mistake. This has been since back and October. I have come a far way in my relationship with God, but at times I am struggling. I am having trouble being the best Christian that I can be. I want to be closer to God and have the passion to be, but it is hard for me to read my bible at times. Even when I make myself read it, I just can't connect and I want to so bad. The one thing that keeps me feeling really connected to God is worship, but I know I need to also read his word. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Get a topical bible and/or commentary.

Sometimes reading a commentary along with the text can help make it more interesting.

Pick a topic to study, read passages related to the topic and take notes. This could help you stay focused.

Just some ideas.
 

Channa

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I'll pray for you :)
 

Calmador

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So, I have said that I am not going to sway from my faith ever since my last mistake. This has been since back and October. I have come a far way in my relationship with God, but at times I am struggling. I am having trouble being the best Christian that I can be. I want to be closer to God and have the passion to be, but it is hard for me to read my bible at times. Even when I make myself read it, I just can't connect and I want to so bad. The one thing that keeps me feeling really connected to God is worship, but I know I need to also read his word. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Pray and consider God when you do try to read the word. Also...

How about joining bible study groups where you get together to read the Bible? I also recommend to read Genesis... that book has a lot of stories which are interesting reading by default. Also, the gospel of John seem pretty easy to read too.
 
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Pray and consider God when you do try to read the word. Also...

How about joining bible study groups where you get together to read the Bible? I also recommend to read Genesis... that book has a lot of stories which are interesting reading by default. Also, the gospel of John seem pretty easy to read too.
Sounds good advice... :)
 

jogoldie

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The bible is a spiritual book.....its like no other....you cant read it like a school book.....we must pray before we
even open it....get in the spirit mind....ask for understanding and wisdom...ask for guidence ...
You will then find you cant put it down....we are to hunger for His words...I also find that the study bibles will
give you accounts of time and place...but be careful that you find one that is true to scripture....
We all fall short ...thats why we need Him...always.....To me its an adventure of endless falling and
getting back up...but soon you,ll find the more you read the easier it is to stay standing....
 
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The bible is a spiritual book.....its like no other....you cant read it like a school book.....we must pray before we
even open it....get in the spirit mind....ask for understanding and wisdom...ask for guidence ...
You will then find you cant put it down....we are to hunger for His words...I also find that the study bibles will
give you accounts of time and place...but be careful that you find one that is true to scripture....
We all fall short ...thats why we need Him...always.....To me its an adventure of endless falling and
getting back up...but soon you,ll find the more you read the easier it is to stay standing....
We need to combine trying to figure what it means with a heartfelt prayer such as 'Thy will be done'. It needs to affect the heart as well as the intellect.
 
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fire-rescue

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I agree with picking a topic. Reading gods word is renewing the mind. When its hard to get started, remember its good for instruction and guidence but its also his like his love letter to us. Who doesnt like a love letter. Fill your ears with christian music yours eyes with christian shows and movies. It will help alot.