5 Ways to Read the Bible That Changed My Life

When I first became a Christian, I had a hard time understanding the concept of God’s Word as “alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12). Sure, I wanted to read the Bible and absorb all I could about God’s love. I was blown away that God would give His only son for someone like me! I wanted to know more. But alive and active? I couldn’t fathom what that would even mean.Over time as I lingered in the truth of Scripture, God revealed the meaning of Hebrews 4:12 in my life in a powerful way, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Maybe you, too, recall the moment God first spoke to you though reading His Word. That warm feeling, knowing He was right there with you. His tangible presence made known.But the truth is, in our spiritual walk with the Lord, there will be times when we read the Bible and don’t feel His presence. In fact, our Bible reading time can get stale. Like we’re in a rut and need something to revive it. Because even though God’s Word is the living key to our spiritual growth, it takes consistent effort to stay connected to it.When we hit that reading rut and want to revive our quiet time with the Lord, we can rest assured. We’re not alone! It happens to all of us sooner or later. One thing we can do is discover new ways to connect with Scripture throughout our day. Such a simple thing can spark renewed interest and bring about big change.I can recall several steps I’ve taken through the years to reignite a spark in my own Bible reading. Tips picked up from friends and other trusted sources on different ways to read the Bible that ultimately changed my life. Here are a few suggestions you may find helpful as well. Implementing one or more of these may be just the change you need to bring you out of a stale place as you “let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16).Photo Credit: © Getty Images/kevron 2001 | Written by Kristine Brown | iBelieve.com | Read full story at Read More