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Love the Word of God 

Some people think they are too busy to spend time in prayer and Bible study, but whatever your age or season of life you’re in, I encourage you to make time with God a priority. Prayer is simply talking with God, pouring out our hearts to Him, letting Him know that we need Him and can’t do what is before us without Him. Bible study is reading and studying God’s Word, which has the power to feed us and make us strong. 

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I don’t need to listen to this sermon. I’ve already heard it 100 times before!”? I certainly have. But if the Holy Spirit leads me to focus on a familiar topic, then I know the effort it takes will be worthwhile.

For example, if I need peace, I know several scriptures I can read that will calm me down. If I need healing, I know several verses to go to and find promises that God will heal me. If I need finances, I know many scriptures that will assure me that God will provide for my every need. 

I don’t think we can have a problem for which God’s Word does not have the answer. His Word encourages us, strengthens us, heals us, corrects us, enlightens us, and provides us with many other blessings.

Never approach prayer or studying God’s Word as an obligation to be fulfilled; approach it as a privilege to be enjoyed. The Word of God is medicine for our souls, and we should take our medicine regularly, just as a person who needs physical healing should do. God’s medicine—His Word—has unlimited refills, and its side effects are life, healing, strength, joy, and restoration.

The more I study God’s Word, the more I love it! I encourage you to never tire of reading and studying the same truths and lessons over and over in Scripture because they feed you each time you do.

Prayer Starter: Father God, thank You so much for the life-giving power of Your Word! As I read and study it, teach me what You want me to know and bring Your healing power into my life. 

Adapted from the book How to Age Without Getting Old by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2021 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.