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Solve the Scripture Problem

We must read Scripture, brother. God chose those words for you and for me. “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us” (Romans 15:4 MSG). God chose those words carefully so we could read them. And He designed us to need to read them. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). 

Most of us can do better—reading Scripture more and with more regularity. Figuring out how is the problem. But it’s a problem we should approach with excitement and intentionality and optimism, not with guilt or reluctance or resignation. It’s a problem we should approach with creativity, recognizing our unique designs and identities, our unique preferences and tendencies—for the solutions to the problem are as unique and varied as we are.

Okay, so what do we do?

Don’t know where to start? Can’t find time? Try listening in the car or at the gym to one of the several audio versions. Struggling with consistency or motivation? Try a daily reminder and/or group accountability feature. Can’t remember what you’ve read? Try a memorization app. Something else? Work those masculine problem-solving skills to forge your own solution. Then execute it.

And remember this is about a relationship not about rules or the “right way.” It’s about making a little room for God to speak to you through Scripture. It’s about connecting with God today.