If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, spiritually under-confident, distracted, or discouraged in your Bible reading, this episode is a gentle invitation back into relationship with the God of the Word.

In This Episode

•  Why Bible reading was never meant to be a performance 
•  How distraction and “completion mentality” pull us away from God 
•  Why you don’t have to “master” the Bible to sit with Jesus 
•  How to approach Scripture with peace instead of pressure 

Scripture Referenced

• Luke 10:38–42 
• John 14:26 

Reflection Question

Instead of asking, “How much do I need to read today?”
What would change if you asked, “How can I be with God in this today?”

Mentioned in This Episode

If you’re longing to slow down and tend your soul through Scripture in a grace-filled way, you’re invited to join the Tending Together Online Community where we gather to study God’s Word, encourage one another, and grow in relationship with Jesus together.

You can also continue tending your soul through the TEND Your Soul Series Bible studies:

• Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected — a study through the book of Ruth exploring God’s faithfulness in seasons of uncertainty, grief, and transition. 
• 1 Peter: Sustained by a Living Hope — a study helping you anchor your identity and hope in Christ through difficult seasons. 

Connect with Mariel

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