Developing a Passion For Studying the Bible
Today I was asked an interesting question by a frequent visitor to The Hem.
She asked me, “Ameerah, how do I develop a passion for studying the Bible?”
This question really caught my attention because I too have struggled with this issue. In fact, I think all Christians who are willing to be honest with themselves will admit that they too have wrestled with it.
We want to want to study God’s Word, but, for some reason, the passion and zeal for studying the Bible just isn’t there. Then, we feel guilty for not studying as much as we know we should.
So, how Do you develop a passion for reading the Bible?
You read it when you have NO passion to do it what so ever!
One of the key things that we as Christians must remember is that we are 3 part beings:
- We are a spirit
- We have a soul (mind, will and emotions)
- And we live in a body (our fleshly nature).
Sometimes we forget that we still have a fleshly nature. That flesh does not like anything that has anything to do with God. In fact, there have been times when I would try to praise God or read the Word, and my flesh would revolt so badly that I literally felt physical pain!
But, the only way to crucify the flesh and deprive it of its power is to starve it and feed your spirit. That means doing the things that will build up your spirit man - Especially when you don’t feel like doing them!
Why?
Because if we don’t do them before we feel like it, then we will NEVER feel like it - Period.
So, whether you feel like you need more passion for praise and worship or for studying the Bible, there is only one solution:
Do It While You Have Not Passion…And the Passion Will Come!
God Bless!
Ameerah
