Let’s start with an easy one. When you read a Bible passage, take time to study it a bit. Remember? Follow your curiosity on at least three things. Then work with the text on a more personal level by simply writing out the passage in your own words. Follow the original flow and meaning, but say it the way you would say it. You might find it helpful to imagine yourself telling it to a friend in a coffee shop.
Write it down. You could work your way through a book of the Bible (start with a small one like Philippians) and gradually write out your own paraphrase bit by bit. This simple act is more powerful than you might think. By putting it in your own words, you’ve made it personal. It puts you a step closer to experiencing it.
This is an excerpt from Sweeter Than Chocolate: Developing a Healthy Addiction to God’s Word. Used by permission.
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