Starting with the easiest aspect to my self improvement plan, I will begin with my need/want to get closer with God. I know, many people deny Him and don't want to admit their belief in Him to anyone. I have been that way for a while, but, as I sat here looking at my children I realized it was time to invite Him back into my life and start introducing Him to my children.
So, here is how I will go about doing this:
1. It's time to pray to Him. For Him to enter my heart, my mind, my soul, my family, my home. This part is key to the beginning of a relationship with Him.
2. Find a reading plan. Now, I have found two that I want to start but I am having trouble picking between the two. They both are done in about 52 weeks, if you stick to the plans. Chronological order seems like the obvious choice, but I understand that it can get pretty boring. Especially for someone like me who gets bored and distracted easily. This reading plan bounces around each day so one day you read Romans the next is another and so on and so forth. This seems like a good plan for someone like me, but, also, wouldn't I understand it better if I went in order?
3. Start reading the bible to understand by using a study method. I have found many methods of bible study. I have looked into them all and this is the method that I found and believe could be most useful to me. The SOAP Method seems to be the best method to get me started. I am sure that after my first read through the bible I will need a new method to help understand what I missed before.
4. I was told to write in my bible. I know, I was shocked when I was told this too. But, I was informed that writing in your bible isn't a sin or anything like that and most people do it to mark passages/verses that are meaningful to them. I thought it was a great idea. I found this Marking Guide to be the most helpful place to start. I once heard that a bible that is marked in and falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn't.
5. Getting my children involved. First, I believe that I need to purchase a children's bible to hold his interest, he can't read, but, it could be a great start and go along with the lesson plans. I love the way this is laid out. I will be following this bible plan with my Little Man. And using theses coloring pages and other items from this site to go along with our study.
We are currently looking for a church to attend. The hunt goes on.
It seems simple enough, at least for those of us starting out. How do you study the bible and incorporate them into your children's lives?
-Kylie
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