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Where Do I Go Next?

Most books you read don’t ask you to do anything after you read them. You can read a story and go about your life as usual. But, as you’ve learned, the Bible is a book that inspires you to take what you read and use it to live and love like Jesus.

This is called application.

You apply what you read to your choices and it makes life look different than it was before. You become a “doer of God’s word.” The lessons of kindness, love, grace, and courage that you read about become part of your day-to-day. Your priorities shift and you find opportunities to love others through service.

Watch this James 1:22 verse-song video that will help you live out what you learn about.

Are you wondering what to choose next on your Bible-reading journey?

Before I tell you which book to begin with, it’s important to decide where and when you’ll begin your Bible-reading journey.

Is it in a cozy spot? What time of day is it? Choose an undistracted place and an uninterrupted time. Staying consistent in the where and when will help you keep the habit. Then, choose what you will read.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you. Start small. If you’re new to following Jesus, start by reading about His life. Find the books called Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and pick one of those. These books of the Bible were written by actual disciples of Jesus. They’re first-hand accounts of what Jesus did and said when He was living as a human on earth!

Read small chunks and really unpack it. The goal isn’t how much you read, but how you connect what you read to your heart.

Remember, you’ll spend your entire lifetime discovering new ways to show God’s love to everyone. The Bible is a great place to start.

I’m so glad you’ve allowed me to be your Bible Starter Kit! Now, get out there and keep learning, changing, and growing!

Pray: God, please help me as I create a lifelong love of learning from Your truth in the Bible. Help me to become more like You each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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