{"id":3233,"date":"2015-10-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calledtolifecoaching.com\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2016-08-01T21:50:29","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T02:50:29","slug":"bible-quotes-gods-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calledtolifecoaching.com\/bible-quotes-gods-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Bible Quotes: God’s Word"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think my horse may be chasing my cart. \u00a0Meaning, I maybe should have started my 31 Days<\/a> Writing Challenge with Bible quotes<\/a> about…Bible quotes.<\/strong> \u00a0Here I’ve been telling you what God’s Word has to say about patience<\/a>, gentleness<\/a> and ourselves<\/a> without telling you about the Author Himself–God. \u00a0Let’s consider what God’s Word has to say about God’s Word. \u00a0Warning, I will be quoting from Father John Hardon<\/a> again in this post. \u00a0Oh, and there is another free printable<\/strong> at the bottom with a compilation of scriptures about God’s Word. \u00a0Print it out and stick it in your Bible. And…there’s a giveaway at the end of this post!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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So why read the Bible?[note]Aggie Catholic Blog has a great list of 14 Reasons to Read the Bible<\/a>[\/note] \u00a0Father John Hardon states, “Through the Bible we see that God wants is to adore Him, thank Him, beg for His mercy and ask Him for what we need.” Saint Jerome states, “When we pray we speak to God; but when we read, God speaks to us. ”<\/p>\n

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This is so good to read today. When I’m feeling distant from God, it’s because I’ve stopped reading my Bible. If my prayer life is sluggish, it’s because I’ve stopped communicating with God in His Word. If my thoughts seem more anxious, it’s because I’ve stopped listening to the voice of God and started listening to the voice of the world.<\/p>\n

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We’ve touched on “Why read the Bible,” now let’s consider “How.” \u00a0Let’s be honest, many times the reason we don’t sit down and read our Bible is because it’s “boring.” \u00a0But so are many things we do daily, like showering, but we have to do it to keep ourselves healthy, clean, socially acceptable and well. \u00a0Yes, I just said showering was boring. \u00a0I’m sorry, but my showering never<\/em> looks like the commercials. \u00a0Usually I’m in a race against the clock before some child in the other bathroom uses all the hot water, or some child “NEEDS” me now! \u00a0But enough about how I feel about showers, this post is about Bible quotes and we’re talking about “How.” \u00a0The simple answer, we just do it, whether we feel like it or not.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The first thing we need to do is to prepare ourselves to read God’s Word; to communicate with God. \u00a0It would be silly for me to set down in the middle of a bunch of noise, crack open my Bible and expect to intentionally visit with God amid interruptions and distractions. \u00a0Wait…I know, lots of us are mothers and mothers of many and mothers of small ones, hear me out. \u00a0Our time in the Word may be while sitting at the dinning room room table while children are doing school work, coloring or even watching a short video; we can still prepare ourselves mentally to be open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit while reading God’s Word.<\/p>\n

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If we need to be out and present for our children during our “quiet time” how about clearing the crumbs off the table? \u00a0That’s always a good start for anything in life, especially Bible reading. \u00a0If we’re sitting there staring at a table full of crumbs we may get distracted, frustrated or defeated. \u00a0If we can sneak away, how about to a quiet corner? \u00a0Our closet? \u00a0The bathroom?<\/p>\n

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Now let’s get our minds focused on God. \u00a0I have found a great way to do this is with music. \u00a0Even if it doesn’t drown out the actual noise of the house, it does drown out the noise in my mind…or at least changes it. \u00a0Listening to inspiring words, combined with beautiful music, shifts my mind to God. \u00a0Read these lyrics from a song titled, Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

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Holy Spirit, You are welcome here
\nCome flood this place and fill the atmosphere
\nYour glory, God, is what our hearts long for
\nTo be overcome by Your presence, Lord<\/p>\n

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Can you just image the Holy Spirit flooding<\/em>\u00a0the atmosphere of your home, your mind, with God’s glory? \u00a0Can you imagine being overcome<\/em> by God’s presence? \u00a0Awesome!<\/p>\n

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Finally, pen and paper. \u00a0We take notes when it comes to important things, like a great recipe, children’s book recommendation or honest mechanic. \u00a0We write it down so we won’t forget. \u00a0Let’s do the same with reading God’s Word. \u00a0It’s important…He’s important…what He communicates to us is important…we’re important! \u00a0Let’s write it down. \u00a0Our memories may not be what they used to be…or they won’t be at some point. \u00a0I don’t know about you, but I want to have a record of my conversations with God. \u00a0Just like I love old letters from my grandparents or mother in love<\/a>, I want those written interactions with my Father to remind me of our time together.<\/p>\n

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Finally, I just mentioned using music to turn our thoughts toward God…I have something for you! \u00a0I love Kari Jobe’s music. \u00a0One of my most favorite songs is Here<\/a>; that song always brings my mind into the presence of God. \u00a0And the song lyrics I linked to above, it’s from her new CD, Majestic: Revisited.<\/a>\u00a0 Although I am much more an acoustic type of girl (which she has a CD for that, The Acoustic Session<\/a>) I enjoy the music from her Majestic: Revisited CD<\/a>;\u00a0it’s actually the CD I’ve been listening to as I’ve been writing my 31 Days posts.<\/p>\n

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Here’s my “official” review of the new CD as well as my love for Kari Jobe’s music in general…”<\/p>\n

Family Christian offered me the opportunity to review Kari Jobe\u2019s new CD, \u201cMajestic: Revisited\u201d<\/a> for review and I literally squealed with delight!\u00a0 I discovered Kari Jobe\u2019s music a couple of years ago when I was struggling with fear and anxiety.\u00a0 Her uplifting lyrics, beautiful voice and scriptural lyrics were just what I needed and were like a soothing balm to my weary and troubled soul.\u00a0 I have been a fan ever since.\u00a0 One of my favorite songs, and really they all are for different reasons, is \u201cHere.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 The song opens with these words, \u201cCome and rest here, Come and lay your burdens down, Come and rest here, There is refuge for you now\u201d\u00a0 No matter where I am or what I\u2019m doing, hearing those lyrics, sung by her crystal clear voice, instantly bring my heart and mind to God.\u00a0 If you\u2019re an acoustic fan, she has an acoustic CD, \u201cThe Acoustic Session.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 If you\u2019re more of a pop sounding fan, she has a CD for you, \u201cKari Jobe.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for a great worship CD, she has two!\u00a0 \u201cMajestic<\/a> and Majestic: Revisited\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 Kari also has a \u201cChristmas Edition\u201d CD.\u00a0 And my favorite song \u201cHere\u201d it\u2019s on her CD \u201cWhere I Find You.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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Free Bible Quotes printable: Bible Quotes God’s Word<\/a><\/p>\n

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