This summer is going to look different than the spring and winter that preceded it. Be inspired by creativity, pause to marvel at God’s creation, and embrace the slow rhythm of lazy summer days to be fully present in God’s presence.
There are so many creative ways to experience God’s presence in our lives, and the summer is a great time to try something new.
If you usually read the Word … consider also listening to the Gospels or epistles in audio form, renewing your mind with God’s Truth. If you usually study the Bible by yourself … consider inviting family members to join you in reading the Bible together during breakfast or another mealtime. If you usually wake up early to pray … consider adding prayer breaks throughout your day, setting an alarm at regular intervals to pray. This summer, let’s embrace the changing season and look for new ways to experience God’s presence in our everyday lives. Perhaps the change that’s causing you frustration is God’s invitation to a transformation. So what if, instead of fighting our changing schedules in order to “stay consistent” with what worked in the past, we embrace changes as new seasons to experience God’s loving presence in a new way? After all, “He has made everything beautiful in its time” ( Ecclesiastes 3:11a, NIV). Scripture tells us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” ( Ecclesiastes 3:1). Our changing schedules do not surprise God, nor should they surprise us. Whenever we experience life change, our spiritual rhythms will inevitably change too.īut God knows we will experience different seasons in our lives - because He wove the changing seasons into the fabric of creation ( Genesis 8:22). Maybe it’s work schedule changes, children’s school break, elderly parents coming to live with you, overtime due to co-workers’ vacation requests, or even moving to a new state. You're going strong in your Bible-reading plan or in your daily prayer habits, but an unexpected change throws you off your carefully crafted rhythm … I wonder if this has ever happened to you. These shameful thoughts used to plague me at the start of every summer. What kind of a Christian am I if I can’t keep up with my Bible reading? Why can’t I stay consistent in my prayer habits? “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens …” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) Proverbs31 org online bible study how to#
How To Keep This Summer From Ruining Your Bible Study
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