90 DAY CHALLENGE - PART I: GOD'S WORD

I recently started a 90 Day Challenge. Not because I have "spare time" but because I need to make the most of the time I have. I'm desiring to be more intentional about growing in my faith, becoming debt-free and improving my health. I also desire to encourage others in such endeavors. So here goes!

I have a goal to improve my spiritual and financial health in these next 90 days. I'd love to know yours. If you are like many people I know, you have dreams but no deadline or action plan to reach them. I have been there myself. I'd love to have partners in this "challenge" for accountability and encouragement. Are you in???  Let's Go!

First things, first. God's Word. The most important relationship you can have is with the One who created you, who knows you better than you know yourself, and desires to have you know Him. I'm referring to God. One infinite being in three persons. The Father, The Son (Jesus), The Holy Spirit.

How can you know Him more? Through the Bible. God's Holy Word. Written for all people, to know of Him, of HIS story. Each of us makes a personal choice...whether or not we will choose to believe and follow. No matter where you are currently, this can either be a starting point for or a walk further down the road of your personal spiritual journey.

I'm starting a study...mainly through the book of John, but encompassing other portions of Scripture...so that whether you know a little or a lot of the Bible, you will get to read quite a bit. I hope you'll join me on this journey in discovering more about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

Invest your time into being still in God's presence and on mediating on His Word. Ask Him questions (you can ask me too!). Ask Him to give you understanding. Remember, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

For Bible translations, I recommend the New King James Version (NKJV), New American Standard Version (NASB) or New International Version (NIV). Be sure to have a copy of the whole Bible, including both the Old and New Testament. Additionally, grab a journal (or any notebook) and a great writing instrument. Now, you're ready to study.   

Each day, read the passage(s) a few times through, prayerfully. Then make notes on your reading in your journal (questions, verses that speak to you, themes that stand out, etc.). Let's get started:

Day 1:  Read Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 (might as well begin at the beginning)...then Read John 1:1-5
Day 2: Read John 1:6-13 
Day 3: Read Luke 1:26-38 & John 1:14-18 
Day 4: Read Mark 1:1-8 & John 1:19-28 
Day 5: Read Mark 1:9-11 & John 1:29-34 
Days 6-7: Re-read the above passages. Do you have answers to any of your initial questions? Any new questions? Additional thoughts from what you wrote when you read these the first time? Jot those down.

I welcome your comments, questions, and look forward to hearing your thoughts/insights ("A-ha moments" if you will). Please share by commenting below.  I hope you'll "follow" me during this journey on this blog. Simply click the follow link or enter your email to the right.