Heartfelt Words

Diane Bagby

Do you know the best way to really learn God's word and have it mean something to you? Do you ever wonder where you should start when you want to study the Bible? Start where you are. What have you or a close friend been going through lately? 

Example 1: Say you saw a movie that made you scared and you're having trouble sleeping and you're feeling anxious. Go to the back of your Bible, to the concordance, and look up the words fear and anxious or anxiety. Read all of the scriptures that are listed there. Usually one or more of those scriptures will speak to your heart and calm you down. Try to go back to sleep after reading aloud the scripture that seemed to best fit your situation; continue to think on what you have read. 

Example 2: Say you aren't getting along with your parents. Look up the word parents and anger or even obedience and see if any of the scriptures speak to your heart in the situation. This is a way in which God and His word speak to us where we are. Try it!