The Love Affair That’s Not With My Husband Bible Study
Over the years, I've developed a **love affair ***with the Word of God.*
At fifteen, I read a translation of scripture that **made God personal to me** when an eating disorder consumed my mind, body, and spirit.
At seventeen, **His word became alive to me** when victory overcome temptation for the first time in that compulsive, addictive behavior. **God provided a way out for me just like He promised** (1 Corinthians 10:13).
As a college student, **His Word convicted me** that while everything was permissible, not everything was beneficial, and I chose to give up sin I was living in (1 Corinthians 10:23).
As a young mom struggling with **postpartum depression**, I learned **God ****cared about my struggle** to just get through the day (Psalm 142).
When **depression was compounded with grief**, I learned **God saw my tears**, recording each one of them (Psalm 56:8)
When** fearful of leaving my children** when I went back to work, **His Word assured me** He would supply all of our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19).
As a parent **struggling with anger, frustration,** and a rebellious child, **God promised me** over and over again He would repay the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25).
When sitting with a colleague **dying of a brain tumor,** **His word became a balm to her dying body,** as she accepted Christ as her Savior in the bed of a nursing home.
I can list other times when His word has been*** living and active, sharper than a double-edged sword, laying bare all things before the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account*** (Hebrews 4:12). I've been** laid bare** more times than I care to remember.
At this point in my life, I've learned **nothing satisfies like the Word of the Living God.**
In times of** peace**, it **nourishes **and **strengthens**.
In times of **pain**, it **heals** and gives **hope.**
In times of **drought**, it brings **life**.
In the days and weeks to come, I encourage you spend time, ***any time, ***in the life-giving Word of God.
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Don't set yourself up for the ideal because you'll get frustrated and quit. Find the time that works for you.
*On the treadmill while exercising, **On your smartphone while **waiting for a ball game or meeting,*
*On your Ipad **in a place **where you can be alone*
*On a CD or Ipod while in the car*
***At your desk **ten minutes before **the kids come in the classroom **or the store is about to open*
I challenge you to fast from other books right now, going straight to the Author w**ho knows what you need more than anyone else. ****Time with Him is unlike any other.**
I'm excited to be having a "Love Affair that's Not With My Husband" 6 week bible study in my home beginning Monday, June 17, from 9-10:30 am. We'll be looking at how to personally apply scripture to our lives and how to read it with a fresh, intimate perspective. I'll be sharing highlights from the content here over the next several weeks, too! If you are "local," feel free to join us! Email me at yoderbl@gmail.com
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Lord, Jesus, help us to run to you and your Word, seeking your life-giving truth that leaves us hungering for more. As a deer pants for water, cause our souls to thirst for you. Amen.