
Are you ready to Live PURPOSEFULLY

1. Use Color.
Snag My Personal Bible Study Color Key!
2. Keep A Journal (or notebook) with your Bible.
I think one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made when studying the Bible is thinking that I can hold all that I learn in my head. The truth of the matter is, it takes a bit more than just reading God’s word for it to stick with me. It takes repetition and application. For me, that means writing out my notes. You don’t need a fancy notebook to make the best of notetaking (although they are fun to pick out). For the last few years, I’ve been 100% content buying composition notebooks at Fredmeyer for 99 cents a piece (or even cheaper if you buy in bulk).
Taking written notes helps me cement in my mind what I just read. The longer it is on my mind, the more I meditate on it. The more I more I meditate on it the more likely I am to keep it. Having a notebook close by to help me capture my thoughts and understanding of what I’ve read is a no-brainer for me.
3. Find Someone To Keep You Accountable
I can tell you from personal experience, years of going through the motions myself, it can be really easy to get complacent with our Christian walk, especially when it comes to reading the Bible. I don’t know about you, but I know for me there’s always something, some task that somehow makes itself seem so important that my Bible study has to wait… and it shouldn’t be like that. Thankfully, I found a solution that works really well for me. It’s called accountability. I’ve got some really awesome women in my corner who help me stay on track when it comes to spending time in God’s Word. They check in with me, encourage me, and chat with me about what I’m learning. You can join us (we have a private Facebook group too)! Having people to be accountable to has really helped me grow in this area.
Love these! Especially the notes in the bible!
well….does underlining a LOT in my Bible count? 😀
Love! And your awesome.
A lot of times, I do start my Bible study with a prayer – I ask God to speak to me as I read His Word…
I have never been a highlight in my Bible kind of girl. But I got a Kay Arthur Precepts Study Bible and I’ve tried coloring the words the way they suggest. It definitely make the study more meaningful.
Great tips – so simple yet powerful.
I always start my Bible study with prayer – asking Him to make His Word come alive!
I just recently started using colored pencils with my study of the Bible, and I really like it. It makes the words kind of jump out at you.