Jul 19 • Ask and you shall receive
In the world but NOT OF IT ‼️🛐
SO often I get asked by young men How ⁉️
How to be closer to God.
How to know He is real.
How to not be tempted by the world.
In the midst of living through long seasons and challenging circumstances, God still invites us to come to Him. And one of the best ways I know to draw closer to God is by spending time in His Word. His words connect our hearts with His truth, and remind us of His faithfulness.
So here are five steps you can take right now—to help you pause, rest, and place your hope in God every day.
PREPARE YOUR HEART ❤️
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114 NIV
Start your quiet time by reciting this Psalm, and then write out your concerns and worries. Visualize putting everything that’s competing for your attention into a box, and then giving that box to God.
ASK GOD TO SPEAK TO YOU 👂🏽
Before you dive into Scripture, ask God to help you understand His Word, and show you how to apply Scripture correctly to your life. He promises to give us His wisdom when we ask for it.
UNPACK THE MESSAGE 📜
When was the passage written? Who was the intended audience? What is the main theme? Are there any repetitive words and phrases (if so, why)? What does the passage show you about God and other people?
Read through the passage several times, each time answering a different question. Pay special attention to any phrases or ideas that continue to stand out to you.
SUMMARIZE THE SCRIPTURE 🚨
Spend several minutes asking God to show you the truths in His Word. Then write down 1-3 key takeaways from the passage. This will help you process the insights God shows you.
EXERCISE THE APPLICATION 🔄
Write out 2-3 ways you want to practically apply the Scriptures you’ve studied. Then, regularly check your progress. You can even turn your goals into Prayers in the Bible App, and set reminders to pray about them!
Once you’ve finished meditating on Scripture, spend a few minutes in silent reflection, and then throughout your day—reflect on all that you’ve processed. 📴
Morning and night some quiet time to set up for the day and to reset your mind at the end of the day 🌞 ☀️
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