Discipline to Desire

I’m growing in my love for God’s Word day after day. I want you to know, it is possible to love reading the Bible. It is possible to become disciplined, and over time discipline can transform into desire. It is possible to encounter God through all of these old stories and pages, even if you’ve never heard him speak to you like that. It’s possible to get to know God more, to learn more about who he is and his character, and although it may seem counterintuitive— learning more about him will help you learn more about yourself. It’s possible to see and come into agreement with just how much God loves you through reading the Bible. He left so many little love notes for us to discover.

I’m no expert, but I love talking about it and what God is teaching me if you want a friend to compare notes :) If you don’t know where to start, begin with the Gospels. Jesus is more brilliant and compassionate than we will ever fully comprehend. Or start small with reading through a Psalm a day. My favorite thing is that the psalmists talk about every kind of emotion you can have— and all are welcome in the presence of God.

I’m praying you would nurture a deep love for God’s Word. As someone who was living in proximity to the Bible for years to someone who now can’t live without it, I promise it will be the most important part of your day, every day.

I love you. And God loves you most.