{"id":1959,"date":"2024-01-01T05:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T10:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/?p=1959"},"modified":"2024-01-04T19:51:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T00:51:28","slug":"draw-closer-to-god-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/?p=1959","title":{"rendered":"Would you Like to Draw Closer to God this Year? Here\u2019s the Best Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headline read, \u201cTen Ways to Draw Closer to God this Year.\u201d As I looked down at the long list, I sighed. I was a young mom overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for two young children, homeschooling, serving in church, and working outside the home part time. I didn\u2019t need ten more things to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why doesn\u2019t anyone write an article giving ONE way to draw close to God this year?&nbsp;I wondered.&nbsp;I could do that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years later, this is that article.&nbsp;ONE WAY TO DRAW CLOSER TO GOD THIS YEAR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here\u2019s the one way:&nbsp;read your Bible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re super busy and need to move on, you can stop reading now. You know what to do. If you\u2019d like to hear my story (and read several reasons I believe this is the best way to draw closer to God), read on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve been a Christian for almost forty years. I\u2019ve done Bible studies, joined women\u2019s groups, attended retreats and conferences, and practiced all the spiritual disciplines, but&nbsp;only reading the Bible has revolutionized my life and drawn me closer to God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m not saying Bible studies, women\u2019s retreats, and all the other things I just mentioned aren\u2019t helpful.&nbsp;They are, and I recommend them all. But nothing has transformed my life and drawn me closer to God than reading His Word.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bible-Sunshine.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bible-Sunshine.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bible-Sunshine-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fits and Starts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, I treated the Bible like my favorite piece of jewelry. I\u2019d pick it up and put it down based on the occasion. During times of trial, I wore it close to my heart. During times of busyness or prosperity, I left it on the dresser.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every December when our pastor or Sunday school teacher encouraged us to commit to read the Bible in the new year, I\u2019d sign on the pledge card and make a good start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many years I sailed all the way through Genesis and Exodus only to shipwreck on the rocks of Leviticus.&nbsp;My relationship with and commitment to reading God\u2019s Word was as fickle as a toddler at a buffet.&nbsp;Some days I\u2019d feast, and other days I\u2019d snack. Some days (months), I\u2019d fast completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My spiritual life mirrored my commitment level. In some seasons, I grew and flourished. Other times, I struggled, languished, and fainted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/checklist.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/checklist.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/checklist-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many times, my motivation for reading was off base. I used it to bargain for God\u2019s favor. \u201cLord, I read my Bible every day this week. Haven\u2019t I earned a blessing?\u201d I used it as a lucky rabbit\u2019s foot. \u201cWell, nothing bad can happen to me today because I checked off the Bible Reading box on my Good Christian scorecard.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes I used it to prop up my weak self-esteem and sense of worth. \u201cI\u2019m super spiritual. I read my Bible every day.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Then one day, I heard a Bible study leader tell her story.<\/strong> As a fairly new believer, she had joined the Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru) staff as a college leader. One day, a speaker challenged the Cru leaders to commit to read the Bible for five minutes a day. Just five minutes. Every day. \u201cSee if it doesn\u2019t change your life,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She and the other students took the challenge. Some days she\u2019d read more, but she never read less. She read her Bible every day for at least five minutes. The habit drew her closer to God and transformed her life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twenty years later, she said, the group of college students, now middle-aged adults, held a reunion. Every person who had kept the commitment to read their Bibles for at least five minutes a day was still passionately walking with the Lord. Many were serving Him in full-time ministry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I heard her story, my heart stirred. I want the kind of faith that lasts,&nbsp;I thought.&nbsp;I want to be like Jesus. I\u2019m tired of wobbling around like a toddler, spending more time picking myself up off the ground than moving forward. I want to know God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So I committed to read my Bible every day.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much later, I discovered Psalm 19:7-13, which gives fourteen reasons to feast on God\u2019s Word:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">God\u2019s Word:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Converts the soul (v. 7).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makes the simple wise (v. 7).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brings joy to our hearts (v. 8).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enlightens our eyes (v. 8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is pure and enduring (v. 9).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can be trusted (v. 9).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is more valuable than fine gold (v. 10).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adds sweetness to our lives (v. 10).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warns us of danger (v. 11).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bestows a special reward (v. 11).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reveals error in our lives (v. 12).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeps us from presumption (v. 12).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards us from becoming enslaved by sin (v. 13).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protects us from great transgressions (v. 13).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t you want these blessings?&nbsp;I do.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re sick of half-hearted Christianity and up-again-down-again spiritual growth, commit to read the Bible every day. Not to check off a box, acquire knowledge, or impress those around you. Read it to learn more about God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the question, \u201cGod, what will you show me about yourself today?\u201d and then look for His answer. You&#8217;ll draw closer to God, and your life will be transformed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I know. It happened to me.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Christian cannot look sincerely into the Word of God\u2014the whole word of God\u2014and remain the same. And you cannot know God without knowing His Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But once you do, oh my. You\u2019ll never look back.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On January 1, 2024, I will commit again to read my Bible through this year. Although I\u2019ve done this for more than a decade, God has already shown me exciting new insights and glimpses of His heart, His love, and His character on these familiar pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to draw closer to God this year?&nbsp;Do you want to know Him intimately and love Him deeply? Do you want to experience His power in your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read your Bible.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#8217;s your turn. Do you read your Bible regularly? Has this practice helped you draw closer to God? Leave a comment below, and share your experience. If you&#8217;re reading by email<a href=\"http:\/\/www.Lorihatcher.com\">, click HERE to visit Refresh onlin<\/a>e and share your thoughts in the comment box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A SNEAK PREVIEW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now . . . a sneak preview to what\u2019s coming in 2024! Click on the box to see the image and read the description below for my newest book, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H1TxzK\">A Word for Your Day, 66 Devotions to Refresh Your Mind.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H1TxzK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-Word-for-Your-Day-Preorder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-Word-for-Your-Day-Preorder.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-Word-for-Your-Day-Preorder-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/lorihatcher.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/A-Word-for-Your-Day-Preorder-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H1TxzK\">A Word for Your Day: 66 Devotions to Refresh Your Mind<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Allow God\u2019s Word to change your life, one word at a time. <\/strong>This 66-day devotional highlights one relevant, sometimes unexpected, word from each book of the Bible. 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