Reader Q&A: What should I do if I can’t focus & it seems God’s Word isn’t sinking in?
A Wield The Word reader asked about difficulty focusing, being overwhelmed, and the feeling that God’s Word isn’t sinking in. Here’s my response.
Welcome, friends!
I know what it’s like to go through the motions of “Godly womanhood”, feeling inadequate, weak, and wanting every step of the way.
Is reading the Bible more a duty than a delight for you?
Are you overwhelmed by studying the Bible and unsure of how it applies to your life?
Do you feel discouraged by your attempts to glorify God in your day-to-day living?
Like resplendent sunflowers, we radiate God’s glory when we look to the Son. As we get to know Jesus more through His Word, we learn to rest in His grace instead of wrestling with our weakness, and our transformation demonstrates His power.
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Welcome, friends!
I know what it’s like to go through the motions of “Godly womanhood”, feeling inadequate, weak, and wanting every step of the way.
Is reading the Bible more a duty than a delight for you?
Are you overwhelmed by studying the Bible and unsure of how it applies to your life?
Do you feel discouraged by your attempts to glorify God in your day-to-day living
Like resplendent sunflowers, we radiate God’s glory when we look to the Son. As we get to know Jesus more through His Word, we learn to rest in His grace instead of wrestling with our weakness, and our transformation demonstrates His power.
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Welcome, friends!
I know what it’s like to go through the motions of “Godly womanhood”, feeling inadequate, weak, and wanting every step of the way.
Is reading the Bible more a duty than a delight for you?
Are you overwhelmed by studying the Bible and unsure of how it applies to your life?
Do you feel discouraged by your attempts to glorify God in your day-to-day living
Like resplendent sunflowers, we radiate God’s glory when we look to the Son. As we get to know Jesus more through His Word, we learn to rest in His grace instead of wrestling with our weakness, and our transformation demonstrates His power.
3 Simple Keys to Understanding the Bible – Guaranteed!
Why is the Bible hard to understand? It wasn’t intended to be. It’s God’s message to you! These 3 simple keys can help you understand the Bible – guaranteed.
Spiritual Chatterbox
I love the Lord because he hears my voice
and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!
– Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT)
A Simple Thing for the Lord
But this is only a simple thing for the Lord, for he will make you victorious over the army of Moab! – 2 Kings 3:18 (NLT)
7 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Prayer Life
Prayerlessness is a common struggle for Christians. You can try these 7 practical tips to strengthen your prayer life today.
What Does the Bible Say About Complaining?
What does the Bible say about complaining? This quick mini Bible study looks at both Old and New Testament passages about grumbling and complaining, including causes and consequences of complaining.
Does My Faith Show in the Way I Live?
And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith. – Genesis 15:6 (NLT)
I Quit Studying the Bible & Why You Should Too
I quit studying the Bible. I’ve done it many times over the past 40 years. On purpose and for good reason. I highly recommend it. Here are 3 reasons why.
God is Doing a New Thing
Remember not the former things,
nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?
I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert.”
-Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV)
With
Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach – Mark 3:14 (NKJV)
Practical Resources
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