In what ways can we prioritize God's Word in our daily routines? Jeremiah 36:15—A Moment Worth Imitating “ ‘Sit down and read it to us.’ So Baruch read it in their hearing.” What We Learn from the Officials’ Request • They stopped everything else. • They invited the scroll to set the agenda. • They listened together, not in isolation. Daily Rhythms That Echo Their Example • Set an unmoveable appointment with the Word—same time, same place. • Turn off distractions; let Scripture have the microphone. • Read aloud when possible; hearing reinforces meaning (Romans 10:17). • Share reading time with family or a friend one day each week. Write It on the Calendar • Block fifteen-minute segments morning and evening; treat them as seriously as work meetings (Psalm 1:2). • Use phone alarms titled with the passage you’ll read; the alert reminds you whose voice matters most. Carry It on Your Lips Throughout the Day • Memorize one verse per week; recite during commutes, chores, workouts (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Speak Scripture in conversations—replace “I think” with “God says” (Colossians 3:16). Create a Visible “Scroll” at Home and Work • Place open Bibles on a stand or counter; easy reach fosters frequent return. • Post verse cards on mirrors, dashboards, and screensavers (Proverbs 6:21-22). Meditate Between Tasks • Pause before emails or meetings to reread a key phrase; let it shape tone and decisions (Psalm 119:97). • When anxiety rises, answer with the exact words of promise you’ve stored up (Philippians 4:6-7). Link Every Priority to the Word • Budget: give first because Scripture commands generosity (2 Corinthians 9:7). • Parenting: discipline and encouragement guided by Ephesians 6:4. • Rest: honor Sabbath principles so you’re fit to listen again (Mark 2:27). Finish the Day the Way It Began • Close lights with a final chapter or psalm; drift off hearing the same voice that awoke you (Joshua 1:8). |
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