Finding Time to Read

I get it! Everybody’s busy. I know all about it, sis. But guess what? In order for you and I to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of God’s Word, we have to find time within our busy schedules and read.

It starts with a simple prayer, “Father in the name of Jesus, lead me in your Word. Where do you want me to go?” After that, allow the Lord to lead you by His Spirit. He may answer at the moment you open up your Hardcover Bible or Bible app. But He might answer right in the middle of your day.

Finding time to read could look like planning it out the night before or just saying, “That’s it! Everything else can wait. Lord, I need you.” And before you know it, you’re putting on a pot of coffee, grabbing a blanket, and sitting on the sofa with your Bible open on your lap. Ahhhhh! Does that sound refreshing? It does to me, sis!

Sometimes I do all of the above. Sometimes I jump in my car, go through the Chick-Fil-A drivethru, and park under a tree to eat my lunch. As I sit there consuming that deliciousness - I put on either the audio Bible from the YouVersion app on my phone or I listen to a spiritual teaching from YouTube. If I’m not reading, I’m listening or watching something to feed my soul and strengthen myself spiritually. So mix it up!

How many times have you heard, “You’ve got to be intentional.” I know I’ve heard it over and over again in recent years. It’s kind of a thing now. But here’s the thing that I want you to get in this post. Read, my sister.

Find time to read the Bible, read a good spiritual book that will also help you grow in your walk with the Lord, read a professional book to help you grow in your niche or field of work and ministry. Educate yourself. Gain knowledge. And of course, once you get it, don’t be puffed up with pride like the Bible warns us in 1 Corinthians 8:1, “Knowledge puffs up, but loves builds up.”

Instead, use it personally and use it to help others. It’s time to find time to read, my sister. Try it today. Try it this week!

We have to find time within our busy schedules and read.

Remember that Jesus is coming back soon, and those who endure unto the end, shall be saved. Let God change you from the inside out.

Questions to ponder: Do you feel like you could take a little more time reading? If so, how are you going to take action today or this week?

If you need prayer, please leave your prayer request in the comment section or you can email me directly at insideoutwithcourtnaye@gmail.com and I will pray for you. I'd love to hear from you. Also, discover more resources from my ministry and find out more information about upcoming events and booking for your next conference or event by visiting www.courtnayerichard.com. Let's connect and let me know how this post ministered to you today! ~Courtnaye

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Courtnaye Richard is the founder of Inside Out with Courtnaye, a ministry that helps women grow in their walk with Christ from the heart and equips them to fulfill their God-given purpose. She is also the author of the book, IDENTIFIED: Knowing Who You Are in Christ and Moving Forward in Your Purpose. Courtnaye is married with three beautiful children and is a contributing writer for ibelieve.com, Women’s Ministry Tools, speaker of a host of women’s conferences, and her blog reaches thousands of women across the globe. She resides in the beautiful Texas Hill Country (outside of Austin, Texas).