As we grow in our walk with Christ, knowing God’s word (and seeking it with zeal) is one of the most important things we can do. After all, he’s revealed himself to us in two primary ways: Through his Holy Spirit, which we received as a gift when we became Christians, and in his Word.
This post is the 13th of 15. In each post, I’ll be examining my personal “Top 15″ things leading to successful bible study. This series of posts can be filed under “Reflection.”
Click the link to view yesterday’s post on keeping a journal.
Reflection – Valley of Vision. I mentioned in an earlier post (Puritan Prayer – the Valley of Vision) on the special time I carve out for my bible study that I ususally conclude with a reading from Valley of Vision … a book of Puritan Prayers that Austin Stone worship leader Aaron Ivey uses from time to time during our services. I also wrote about it specifically here. The reason I’ve included it again here is that I view my devotional time with valley of Vision to be an important part of my reflection time.
As simple as it sounds, learning how to pray is, I think, a lifetime goal. Jesus was a great example of this … he would seclude himself and pray for hours on end – a habit he never forsook. The puritan prayers in this book are prayers the way I often wish I could pray. They’re so clear, lucid and beautiful … and are 100% grounded in scripture. They add immeasurably to the value of my daily study.
Finding Approval 