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How do I incorporate prayer into my study time?

09.26.2017 - By katiePlay

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Today we tackle how to incorporate praying while we study the Bible. There are many potential ways to do this. In this 15 minute episode, Chris and I share what works for us! THREE WAYS TO INCORPORATE PRAYER INTO YOUR BIBLE STUDY TIME: Before you study: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (Psalm 119:18 ESV). Before you begin to study, take a moment to ask the Spirit to illuminate your time in the Word. Approach God’s Word with a HUMBLE heart. While you study: “Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Luke 24:45 CSB). When you come to a verse you are uncertain what it means, ask God to open your mind to understand it! Study God’s Word with a DEPENDENT spirit. After you study: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22 ESV). Once we’ve identified the main idea of what we are studying, we need modify our lives to what we’ve learned. Leave God’s Word with a posture of RESOLVE to obey what we’ve seen. RESOURCES MENTIONED: (Affiliate links are present. At no extra cost to you, I receive a small portion of your purchase. Thanks for your support!) Praying the Bible by Don Whitney Pray With Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt ADDITIONAL PRAYER RESOURCES: Val Marie Paper – These are the prayer journals I use. I CAN’T WAIT for the 2018 journals to get here. I’ve pre-ordered mine!!

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