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Hi Refresh Readers, today I\u2019d like to share how daily Bible reading\u2014just 15 minutes a day\u2014radically transforms your faith, prayer life, peace, and spiritual maturity. In today\u2019s post, I\u2019ll share how consistent Scripture reading turned my envy of mature believers into my own vibrant relationship with God. Through eight powerful benefits, we\u2019ll consider how reading the entire Bible deepens our understanding of God, grows unshakable faith, helps us hear God speak personally, equips us for bold prayer, and renews our mind (Romans 12:2). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019d prefer to listen rather than read, click on the audio player below. For those of you reading by email, you\u2019ll see an ERROR message on the player. CLICK HERE to listen to \u201c8 Compelling Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day.”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll Admit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I admit it. I was jealous of the older women in my church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I envied their faith, their powerful prayers, and their peace. I watched several of them go through really hard times, yet they didn\u2019t come unglued. They came to Bible study each week and shared how God spoke to them.<\/em>And how He\u2019d answered their prayers in personal and specific ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When one of us was struggling, they\u2019d always know what to say to encourage us. They shared just the right verse or prayed the perfect prayer to ease our heaviness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet despite being practically perfect, they were still somehow real. They never made me feel judged or embarrassed by the frayed edges of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wanted what they had, so I went on a covert mission to discover their secret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was their secret?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d hoped it was the brand of coffee they drank. Or the Bible translation they carried to church. Maybe their spiritual vitality came from reading certain authors or attending a particular Bible study. As I learned more about them, however, I discovered their preferences were as unique as they were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After several years of information gathering, I was no closer to finding out their secret, so I gave up. I\u2019d have to muddle through on my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I joined a group that encouraged me to read the Bible for fifteen minutes a day. The leader used The One Year Bible<\/em>, which divides the Bible into 365 daily readings, each containing a passage from the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Psalms, and the Proverbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you read a selection every day,\u201d she said, \u201cyou\u2019ll read through the whole Bible in a year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d never done that before. It seemed like a good spiritual goal, so I began reading. Some weeks I got behind and I\u2019d have to read extra on weekends to catch up, but I was determined to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So Far Behind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But then October came, and I was so far behind I knew I\u2019d never finish by the end of the year. I was ready to quit until the voice of reason (or the Holy Spirit) whispered in my soul, So what if it takes you fifteen months instead of twelve to finish reading your Bible? You\u2019ll still have read the whole Bible!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It did, indeed, take me fifteen months to finish, but I finished. I did something most Christians will never do. I read the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the process, I discovered something unexpected\u2014the key to a dynamic Christian life.<\/strong> Little by little, as I read through my Bible, amazing things began to happen. Some of them were so subtle I didn\u2019t notice them at first. Others took years to fully manifest, but they transformed my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Reasons to Read Through the Bible This Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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1. To gain a greater understanding of God.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it surprised me how much I learned about God by reading through the whole <\/em>Bible, not just the familiar parts. I began a list of God\u2019s attributes. Whenever I\u2019d discover a new one, I\u2019d write it down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patient. Faithful. Wise. Loving. Creative. Sacrificial. Nurturing.<\/em> On and on it went until my list covered several pages. It became a stellar testimony of God\u2019s character. The more I read <\/strong>about<\/em><\/strong> Him, the more I fell in love <\/strong>with <\/em><\/strong>Him. And I discovered how much He loved me.<\/strong> This is reason enough to read all of God\u2019s Word, but there are so many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. To grow your faith.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The more I read of God\u2019s faithfulness to His children over thousands of years, the more I grew to trust Him. I saw how He protected Noah and his family, called and guided Abraham, shepherded David, grafted Rahab and Ruth into the line of Christ, preserved a godly remnant during times of spiritual unfaithfulness\u2014and ultimately sent Jesus. When I read how He stopped the mouths of lions, rescued believers from fiery furnaces, and unlocked prison doors, I knew I could trust Him with the details and circumstances of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. To hear God speak.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For years I depended on others\u2019 insight into the Scripture for guidance. I\u2019d glean tidbits of God\u2019s Word from my pastor\u2019s sermons, the advice of others, and books and audio messages. Friends would share what they learned in their devotional times, and I\u2019d soak it up like a chamois cloth at a car wash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I began to read the Bible every day, God began to speak to <\/strong>me<\/em><\/strong> through His Word.<\/strong> I\u2019d be struggling with something, and the passage for the day would provide just the guidance I needed. I\u2019d read a promise that spoke specifically into a circumstance in my life. I\u2019d delve into an Old Testament or New Testament story and realize I could apply the principle to a situation I was facing. The Bible became intimate and personal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. To develop a powerful prayer life.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Other than memorizing the Lord\u2019s Prayer, I never learned how to pray. My communication to God was limited to blessing the food before we ate and whispering prayers for health and safety over my children as they slept. As I read my Bible every day, however, I found myself eavesdropping on mighty men and women of God as they prayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I learned to stand on God\u2019s promises as I read about Abraham. Moses taught me it is okay to ask God to reveal Himself to me. David showed me how to bring my broken heart to Him. Elijah proved God would have my back when I took a stand. As I read the prayers of mighty men and women, I learned to imitate their faith and stand on their spiritual shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. To gain wisdom to share with others.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I admit it. I began reading through the Bible in a year for purely selfish reasons. I quickly realized, however, that when God spreads a spiritual feast before you on the pages of His Word, He provides enough to feed you plus your friends, your coworkers, the people who sit next to you on the Metro, and even strangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d read a passage of Scripture, think about it for a while, then tuck it away in my mind. Later that day, someone would share a prayer need or a struggle. Maybe they\u2019d ask for advice about a certain situation or mention something they were wrestling with. Oftentimes the section of Scripture I\u2019d read that day would be just the answer they were looking for. God would use me as a channel to speak His truth into someone else\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. To understand how the Old and New Testaments fit together.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For decades, I thought of the Old Testament in terms of: that was then, this is now. I knew the Old Testament was useful for historical purposes but assumed it had gone out of style when the New Testament came on the scene\u2014like replacing an old coat with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But boy, was I wrong. Like the Rosetta Stone, the Old Testament unlocked the richest meanings and fullest extent of the New Testament. Because the One Year Bible<\/em> pairs an Old Testament passage with a New Testament reading, I\u2019d often read an Old Testament promise or prophecy and its New Testament fulfillment. This showed me how God has been working His plan of redemption from Genesis through Revelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. To experience greater peace.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbundant peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble,\u201d\u00a0Psalm 119:165<\/a> reminds us, and it\u2019s true. When I read how God protected the children of Israel from the murderous Egyptian army, I know I can trust Him to protect me. The account of how God multiplied the widow\u2019s supply of flour and oil during lean times reminds me He will also provide for me. When I read Jesus\u2019 words of comfort to Mary and Martha when their brother died, my heart rests securely in His resurrection promises.\u00a0Like He did on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus rebukes the fearsome waves that threaten my life and ushers in a supernatural peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. To become more spiritually mature.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

God\u2019s Word is alive, active, and sharper than a two-edged sword. It shines a spotlight on sin, moves us to confession and repentance, and spurs us on to love and good works. Powerful and effective, it fills us with courage, motivates us to share our faith, and gives us the desire to stand for right even when it costs us. The truths contained in the Bible transform our hearts and guide our lives. They protect us from sin and Satan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t interact with the God-breathed words of Scripture and come away unchanged.<\/strong> Day by day, week by week, year by year God uses the spiritual sandpaper of the Bible to conform us to His image and transform us into who He created us to be. It always accomplishes the purpose for which He sent it out. \u201cHe who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus,\u201d He promises in Philippians 1:6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Discovered the Secret<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I finished reading through the Bible that first year (plus three months), I realized I had found what I\u2019d been searching for\u2014the key to a dynamic faith life. It isn\u2019t coffee, a certain method of study, or a particular version of the Bible. It\u2019s not a ritual, a prayer, or a formula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a commitment\u2014a simple decision to spend time every day reading a love letter from the Lover of our souls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Twenty years have passed since I read through the Bible for the first time. Now I\u2019m the \u201colder woman\u201d seeking to help younger women. If I could encourage every believer to do one thing to grow their spiritual lives, I\u2019d tell them to read the Bible every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s simple. Doable. Life-giving\u2014in fifteen minutes a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I\u2019ve done it, I\u2019ve discovered that reading the Bible changes everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to be changed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*This post appeared first on Revive Our Hearts<\/a> and is shared with permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Story-Driven Resources to Accompany Your Bible Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you eager to read the Bible through this year and looking for a Through-the-Bible devotional to accompany your reading? May I suggest two story-driven resources to make your Bible reading come alive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Refresh Your Faith: Uncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s probably been too long since you’ve newly discovered a story that speaks to your soul or a Bible verse that pops with truth. But that’s about to change!
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Refresh Your Faith\u00a0<\/em>contains 66 culturally relevant, story-driven devotions, one from each book of the Bible. Each real-life story spotlights an unusual verse or Bible passage that you may have overlooked in your usual Bible reading. Lori Hatcher challenges you with additional features like an\u00a0uncommon thought<\/em>\u00a0to ponder; an\u00a0unusual faith<\/em>\u00a0action step; and an\u00a0unfamiliar passage<\/em> suggestion for additional Bible reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Word for Your Day: 66 Devotions to Refresh Your Mind<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This 66-day devotional highlights one relevant, sometimes unexpected, word from each book of the Bible. Lori Hatcher, the best-selling author of Refresh Your Faith<\/em> and Refresh Your Prayers<\/em>, shares simple\u2014but never simplistic\u2014truths. She continues to remind us that every part of Scripture is active, alive, and applicable. From beginning <\/em>in Genesis to new <\/em>in Revelation, ponder each significant word as you move through your day and allow God to transform your heart and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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